Final Fantasy VI Advance

 Game Boy Advance
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  1. KezarHighwind
    Feb 1, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Review written Friday February 1 of 2013.

    Final Fantasy VI is the best RPG of all time. It is not only the jewel of the genre itself, but an unique masterpiece as a videogame, standing high as one of the best videogames of the human history. The game is a narrative to take it as an experience that any other videogame could tell you. The combination of all these factors make Final Fantasy VI something more than a very creative videogame, it makes it a life experience, and of course, a must have in any RPG collection. Final Fantasy VI is, by far, the best entry in the dying series.

    Final Fantasy VI has a majestic character development, taking emotions from all flavors to the game. From people who seeks revenge, like Cyan, or people who was enslaved by the Empire like Celes, the game makes us think what part of life are we living. But the most iconic character I could pick, is the main protagonist, the young Terra Branford. Amano did a perfect job when designing her, she is the icon of the game. Terra is a very fragile, feminine, but strong woman. She is the hybrid of an Esper and a human, making her a unique being. The design for the antagonist, one of the most iconic antagonist in the entire industry, Kefka, was also brilliant. Kefka is an evil clown who deserves power for himself, even costing the life of many other innocent people, something we don't see everyday in this new antagonists.

    The gameplay describes Final Fantasy as its total. We play different characters, and the personal skills of each of them, makes the game more creative and unique. Maybe people believes turn-based RPG's aren't the future, but they're totally wrong. Final Fantasy VI's gameplay didn't only stands as a base for turn-based RPG's but makes a revolution of these.

    Final Fantasy VI is blessed by Nobuo Uematsu, who, in my opinion, composed the best videogame soundtrack of all time. The music is, maybe, the most iconic thing of this game. The title theme, "Terra's Theme", is the best piece of music I've heard in my life, composed for a videogame. Many feelings and emotions throughout the game make us believe we are part of the game, something we could want at the time, because this game is for hardcore RPG gamers. In brief, Final Fantasy VI is the best RPG of all time. If you haven't tried it out yet, no need to wait more. The game was released in 1994, next year it will get its own 20th anniversary. We hope a remake for it, as itself stands as the most valuable game of the series, and maybe the only one that could compete as the best game of all time.    … Expand
  2. sebastianali
    Jul 10, 2020
    7
    Final Fantasy VI personalmente es mi juego favorito de la saga junto con el primero. No haré spoilers de la historia pero puedo decir que me encanto, junto con su antagonista principal. Jugablemente han cambiado el sistema de magias por uno en el que se vincula a una invocación para aprender habilidades y mejorar las stats. Sigo prefiriendo el sistema de magias y habilidades del FinalFinal Fantasy VI personalmente es mi juego favorito de la saga junto con el primero. No haré spoilers de la historia pero puedo decir que me encanto, junto con su antagonista principal. Jugablemente han cambiado el sistema de magias por uno en el que se vincula a una invocación para aprender habilidades y mejorar las stats. Sigo prefiriendo el sistema de magias y habilidades del Final Fantasy 1 y 5 pero es realmente un aire fresco para la saga. El problema con este sistema de magia es que cualquier invocacion que te hayas perdido puede ser que haya algun hechizo importante que no puedas conseguir nunca mas. Y eso si que te dejara en mucha desventaja, por que este Final Fantasy es bastante dificil. Y la razon de por que le gana 1 punto para mi al FF1 es por que este demostraba una gran superioridad en el equilibrio a la hora de subir de nivel. FF6 (al menos en GBA) tiene varios glitches con el tema de nivel, (y muchos otros). Empezando por los bonus que no ganas al perder luego de haber subido de nivel, hasta game breaking glitch por perder en el overworld un numero determinado de veces, enemigos que abusan de un determinado hechizo (al igual que FF4, 5 y posteriores), grindeo excesivo para poder pasar ciertas secciones de la historia, etc... Por ultimo, la música me ha parecido de mis favoritas de la saga, muy epica y suena cuando tiene que sonar. En conclusion, uno de mis juegos favoritos del GBA, lo recomiendo a pesar de algunos glitches o fallos que cometa a diferencia de anteriores entregas.… Expand
  3. Twirkkhu
    Jun 11, 2014
    10
    The Final Fantasy -series is one of the most well-known RPG's ever, and this game is definitely in the Top 3 of Final Fantasy games, heck, wouldn't be surprised if not the best. The story is truly captivating, the characters are one of the best we've ever seen, and the gameplay is pure fun. And the soundtrack, man, THE SOUNDTRACK! Dancing Mad is definitely one of the best video game songsThe Final Fantasy -series is one of the most well-known RPG's ever, and this game is definitely in the Top 3 of Final Fantasy games, heck, wouldn't be surprised if not the best. The story is truly captivating, the characters are one of the best we've ever seen, and the gameplay is pure fun. And the soundtrack, man, THE SOUNDTRACK! Dancing Mad is definitely one of the best video game songs of all time, and the villain himself is just so terrifying that he's awesome. If you're ever gonna call yourself a gamer, make sure you've played this masterpiece first.… Expand
  4. lidwang
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    Not counting the awful sound mixing, this is the freatest version to play ff 6. It's the game we all love to play for hours for the amazingly well constructed world you can explore and great characters you meet(and an outstanding villian). The tihngs holding back this game is that through the secod half the game becomes really easy and the custom mechanics for your characters are soNot counting the awful sound mixing, this is the freatest version to play ff 6. It's the game we all love to play for hours for the amazingly well constructed world you can explore and great characters you meet(and an outstanding villian). The tihngs holding back this game is that through the secod half the game becomes really easy and the custom mechanics for your characters are so simplistic it's amazing to thinj they were the predcesors of ff7. But still, all the positive aspects and great world desing(both int the structure and looks of it) make for a ftantastic adventure.… Expand
  5. houjo2000
    Oct 13, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VI- the best game ever made, period. Each character has better character development than the entire cast of pretty much all games coming out today- not a big deal? Well, how about swallowing the fact that this game also has more characters than pretty much any other game- a whopping 14 playables, plus a few briefly playable. Best video game villain ever. Listen to the soundtrack- every single track fits the spot it plays like a glove, with the most powerful emotional scenes in a game matched by an equally masterful score. Oh, not only that- it would take you longer to listen to the music alone than to beat the newest Call of Duty.. scratch that, the newest two CoDs.

    The simple sprites get the job done, and still display emotion better than most JRPG characters these days.

    This game is awesome- I could live another eighty years and still never see a game this good again.    … Expand
  6. ZackAbraham
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    If forced at gunpoint, I would still choose FF7 over FF6. FF7 is the type of game that makes me want to play other Final Fantasy games including 6. FF6 just does not have that same charm. The towns are repetitive. 14 characters is great in quantity, but lacking in quality, especially in story exposition, something FF7 achieved way better. The story of FF6 was bland, the villain evenIf forced at gunpoint, I would still choose FF7 over FF6. FF7 is the type of game that makes me want to play other Final Fantasy games including 6. FF6 just does not have that same charm. The towns are repetitive. 14 characters is great in quantity, but lacking in quality, especially in story exposition, something FF7 achieved way better. The story of FF6 was bland, the villain even blander, like some ripoff Joker. The bosses were jokes too, all super easy to defeat once the right magic and equipment were obtained. FF6 gets too much hype among Final Fantasy purists. If there is one thing I agree on, it is that FF6 is the one in serious need of a remake. Who knows: improve the graphics to modern standards, and FF6 may become so much better to play. Then can one seriously compare 6 and 7.… Expand
  7. oblivion2011
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
    The 1st FF game I've ever got, and hands down, the best one I've played. I fell in love with all of the characters in this game, very well developed. And the plot is also heart-warming, as you experience all of the main characters side-stories. I would want to play the original game on the SNES to see the brilliance of Final Fantasy VI back then.
  8. BasilZero
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    Game: Final Fantasy VI Advance
    Genre: RPG
    Developer: Squareenix System: Game Boy Advance (GBA) Total Score: 95/100 Value Score: 9.5/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 9/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Includes all of the features from the SNES and PSX versions +User    Game: Final Fantasy VI Advance
    Genre: RPG
    Developer: Squareenix
    System: Game Boy Advance (GBA)
    Total Score: 95/100
    Value Score: 9.5/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 9/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Includes all of the features from the SNES and PSX versions
    +User Interface has been altered a bit with its text style
    +New Summons and Boss battles added
    +New Post Game Dungeon Added with its own story, enemies and bosses

    Cons
    -Due to the fact the game is on the GBA - the sound, music and visuals are inferior to the SNES and PSX versions
    -Some people may not like the fact that the Vanish/Banish trick is gone now
    -Like the SNES version and unlike the PSX version, the GBA version is censored    … Expand
  9. moricetimeofwar
    Dec 28, 2014
    10
    (my score is 9.5) Final Fantasy VI is undoubtedly an absolute gem of his genre. Perfectly balanced, Majestic in terms of plot and with graphics and sound production at the best, it has all the ingredients that make a game worship and timeless. Dense, grand and excellently conducted, the story can be seen as the essential quality of the title, but it is also a long adventure, a unique(my score is 9.5) Final Fantasy VI is undoubtedly an absolute gem of his genre. Perfectly balanced, Majestic in terms of plot and with graphics and sound production at the best, it has all the ingredients that make a game worship and timeless. Dense, grand and excellently conducted, the story can be seen as the essential quality of the title, but it is also a long adventure, a unique atmosphere and a rich and varied gameplay that make its success. It is useless to procrastinate, it is well and truly this episode, combining entertaining excellence, artistic and scenaristic, he elevate definitely the name of Final Fantasy like a masterpiece. Untouchable and unsurpassable.

    Oh, and do not take the ios version of the game, take rather SNES or GBA version. The ios version is a bad port not rendering justice at all to the original game.    … Expand
  10. ImUnavailable
    Feb 27, 2012
    10
    The greatest of all Final Fantasy games, FF6 is a wondrous experience filled with memorable characters, a thrilling story and some of the best music in video games.
  11. concacon
    Feb 20, 2008
    10
    The best Final Fantasy ever. Incredible cast with memorable personalities, beautifully integrated into the story which is full of all sorts of emotions and even subtle to hilarious humor (e.g. Locke's comments or Sabin's lack of communication skill made up by his great heart, which reminds me of Wakka or Laguna). Kefka is the craziest villain ever, as he even kills his boss late The best Final Fantasy ever. Incredible cast with memorable personalities, beautifully integrated into the story which is full of all sorts of emotions and even subtle to hilarious humor (e.g. Locke's comments or Sabin's lack of communication skill made up by his great heart, which reminds me of Wakka or Laguna). Kefka is the craziest villain ever, as he even kills his boss late in the game as well as committing genocide and HIS LAUGHTER!!!. Most original ingame-events for example Ultros' appearances, the opera play, Shadow's dream sequences, sidequests and everything. The soundtrack is well-conceived as well. It even becomes difficult as you proceed through the World Of Ruin. Wonderful game, a still underrated classic and best FF game to date.… Expand
  12. ChrisP.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    I had never played this classic SNES rpg before until the GBA version. This is one of my favorite Final Fantasy games and one of my favorite games of all time. I must play for all true rpg fans!
  13. WillT.
    May 30, 2008
    10
    The greatest role playing mae of all time. With all do respect to FF7, Final Fantasy VI broke all the barriers first. A complex and compelling cast. A story with unparalleled depth and refinement. And a masterful art style that was nothing short of beautiful. One of the 10 best games of all time. A game that every RPG fan should admire and own.
  14. muzziklover
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    Going with both the GBA and the SNES version, Final Fantasy 6 is, in my opinion, the finest Final Fantasy adventure ever. Memorable, human like characters (Kefka is an amazing villain and a wonderfully evil human being), compelling and emotional story, amazing soundtrack and timeless gameplay. All the Final Fantasy games onwards after 6 wouldn't be as good(or bad) as they are if theyGoing with both the GBA and the SNES version, Final Fantasy 6 is, in my opinion, the finest Final Fantasy adventure ever. Memorable, human like characters (Kefka is an amazing villain and a wonderfully evil human being), compelling and emotional story, amazing soundtrack and timeless gameplay. All the Final Fantasy games onwards after 6 wouldn't be as good(or bad) as they are if they didn't have the important aspects 6 has laid out on the series as well as other RPG's.… Expand
  15. Incarta
    Apr 25, 2014
    9
    This is square at its best. Old school final fantasy at its best. Rpgs at its best. Wonderful story and a solid battle system. It gets abit grindy towards the end, but its still one of my favourite rpgs.
  16. Super_Cloud
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    This always been my favorite Final Fantasy, it never changed since i played this on super nintendo! For a 2D game they sure were able to deliver alot! The story is really great, the cast of character is really big and the development are surprisingly good for a 2d game ! I really love the music, searching for friend playing when everything seem desperate and hopeless, this game is truly memorable.
  17. RPGROB
    May 18, 2011
    10
    This was the DEFINITIVE RPG game during the SNES era, and now it's on the GBA. Everything about the game is the same, aside from a special dungeon you may explore after the game is over for the GBA version. However, the dungeon is rather boring and forces you to use multiple parties of characters in order to travel through it. It doesn't detract from the game experience though, as it isThis was the DEFINITIVE RPG game during the SNES era, and now it's on the GBA. Everything about the game is the same, aside from a special dungeon you may explore after the game is over for the GBA version. However, the dungeon is rather boring and forces you to use multiple parties of characters in order to travel through it. It doesn't detract from the game experience though, as it is optional. You set off on an epic quest to save the world from a madman set out to destroy anything and everyone on his path to world dominance, one of the greatest villains of all time in any game, in my opinion. It has one of the greatest endings too. Sure, you might defeat him at the end of the game, but who really wins? You have to play yourself to find out! :)… Expand
  18. Jouna92
    Dec 25, 2013
    9
    I don't have many favorite FF games but this one is pretty good. Memorable soundtrack, solid and deep gameplay, interesting cast of characters and great plotlines combined together and you have a great RPG.
  19. SwitSwat
    Oct 26, 2014
    10
    I don't want to say that this is my favorite FF game, because I have not played all of them, but when I played the original SNES version, I fell in love with this game. The characters, soundtrack and story are all amazing. The Advance version improves on graphics, dialogue, and adds a few extra surprises. It was a great way to introduce more modern gamers to this amazing game. 10/10
  20. vintagegamer16
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    This is it... In my opinion, the ultimate RPG. Everything about this game truley is perfect, flawless. Story is simply perfect, the battle mechanics are perfect, the music is perfect. Haha but really there are obviously negatives in the game, but in my opinon, this is the perfect RPG
  21. elitefour
    Dec 11, 2013
    10
    Final fantasy VI is a master piece of square soft and nintendo
    i love it. it has great characters, a deep plot
    i love everything of this game. ah the soundtrack
    its awesome!!! i loved it!
    final fantasy vi rules!!!
  22. andrewmoorecp3
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    A masterpiece of role-playing perfection. A lengthy game with a great story, characters, music and customization options. Contains some new content that wasn't in the SNES original. If you like old school RPG's, you will love this game.
  23. DinoBeam
    May 2, 2021
    4
    Bad
    -can’t feel level ups because it switches your party a lot, DQ4 did this well
    -Magitek Factory is a convoluted mess -feels like little parts of story are missing, you don’t understand why a character changed -this mine cart video is **** -sad music vibe is too constant -shops still open when city is on fire and everyone is running around, very immersion breaking -lots of people    Bad
    -can’t feel level ups because it switches your party a lot, DQ4 did this well
    -Magitek Factory is a convoluted mess
    -feels like little parts of story are missing, you don’t understand why a character changed
    -this mine cart video is ****
    -sad music vibe is too constant
    -shops still open when city is on fire and everyone is running around, very immersion breaking
    -lots of people sadly putting their head down and sayings someone’s name with a dot dot dot
    -people will just say stuff to each other out of the blue, like will I ever be able to love someone, when it makes absolutely no sense and you’re supposed to think it’s soulful writing, it’s bad, I think most fans played this when they were just starting teen-hood and thought because it was sad it was cool adult writing

    Good
    -art design minus ponytails
    -exciting surprises
    -atmosphere
    -Espers add a cool and slightly confusing layer to leveling up a character    … Expand
  24. HopelessVoice
    Feb 1, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the FF most self-proclaimed "true" fans of the series see as the best. And rightly so.

    Although Square took a step back from V in terms of character customization, they made up for it by implementing a huge cast of characters and an extremly detailed and engrossing world. Whereas V lacked in plot and characters, VI just went all out in every aspect. Unique characters, an epic plot with twists and turns, one of the best Villains of all time, the best game music score composed by Uematsu, I could go on and on. The only flaw that keeps me from giving it a 10, is the far too big of a step back it took when compared to V. For me, the customization of the characters left something to be desired. While not bad by no means, the system was more about choosing the "best" characters rather than developing them as the player saw fit. In this sense, it is on par with FFIV, and as the story in that game was also fantastic, I see little difference in them in terms of gameplay. I'm trying to be unbiased by not giving VI a better score just because I found the score and the world more intriguing, as that's just a matter of taste. Nevertheless, it is most undoubtedly one of the best games ever.    … Expand
  25. JuanLuisGG14
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Anybody would think technology is essential to consider a game as a "great one"
    But, this is not the case with this one, Final Fantasy VI is probably one of the best RPG games ever made
    ¿Why? Because basically its script is one of the best i've seen in years, including ones of recent years. Great script is perfectly mixed with excellent emotional moments andmemorable boss batles. Every    Anybody would think technology is essential to consider a game as a "great one"
    But, this is not the case with this one, Final Fantasy VI is probably one of the best RPG games ever made
    ¿Why? Because basically its script is one of the best i've seen in years, including ones of recent years. Great script is perfectly mixed with excellent emotional moments andmemorable boss batles.
    Every character in this game has a grat charisma and personality, you care of each one of them, and Kefka is in my opinion, one of the best villians ever
    This was the REAL Final Fantasy, before it took a novel-based approach
    10/10    … Expand
  26. MazinroboX2
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    One of the best RPGs I've ever played. Amazing main characters with extreme versatility, also some of them very funny. Very good turn system for battling as well, with cool enemies and bosses. I like how the game is split in 2 parts, the first one quite linear and the second one giving you a lot of freedom to do whatever you want.

    The story is quite simple but by any means bad, main    One of the best RPGs I've ever played. Amazing main characters with extreme versatility, also some of them very funny. Very good turn system for battling as well, with cool enemies and bosses. I like how the game is split in 2 parts, the first one quite linear and the second one giving you a lot of freedom to do whatever you want.

    The story is quite simple but by any means bad, main antagonists are very cruel. There is a very tiny point I dislike and it is Gau rages, I think there should have been a way to sort them or put the ones you use most in a different list, because when you have a lot of them it becomes very annoying to find the ones you want to use! Gau is an awesome character but that is a bit annoying.

    As I said an extremely minor detail, this game is a must-play for everyone owning a GBA or a way to play it!    … Expand
  27. Speedwagon
    May 19, 2018
    10
    La mejor versión de uno de los mejores RPG de la historia. Excelente en todos sus aspectos, no creo que descubra a nada de este juego analizándolo a día de hoy. Recomiendo especialmente esta versión a los hispanohablantes porque posee una magnífica traducción al castellano, y mantiene el aspecto gráfico maravilloso y la sólida interfaz del original, cosa que no hacen las otras versionesLa mejor versión de uno de los mejores RPG de la historia. Excelente en todos sus aspectos, no creo que descubra a nada de este juego analizándolo a día de hoy. Recomiendo especialmente esta versión a los hispanohablantes porque posee una magnífica traducción al castellano, y mantiene el aspecto gráfico maravilloso y la sólida interfaz del original, cosa que no hacen las otras versiones traducidas como la de PC o móviles. Además, jugarlo de forma portátil en GBA o DS es una gozada.… Expand
  28. Antares_A
    Oct 31, 2018
    9
    Great Story with superb characters (Except the optional ones)
    Incredible gameplay for the gameboy era, great soundtrack that get's you hyped and sad.
    Has the saddest scene of all FFs
    Balanced combat but mediocre customization.
    It also has big end game content and tons of Secret weapons.
  29. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    MY ULTIMATE FAV FF GAME, BAR NONE! a masterpiece in gaming, oh muh gawd this game is amazing, seriously get this game, the story and characters and are amazing, the battle system and enemies are the best FF has to offer, and the villain is easily the greatest most hated villain in FF, and maybe in video games all together, I can't say enough good things about this game, pick it up today ifMY ULTIMATE FAV FF GAME, BAR NONE! a masterpiece in gaming, oh muh gawd this game is amazing, seriously get this game, the story and characters and are amazing, the battle system and enemies are the best FF has to offer, and the villain is easily the greatest most hated villain in FF, and maybe in video games all together, I can't say enough good things about this game, pick it up today if you have the chance.… Expand
  30. Geahentrix
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    One of the best game of all times, with an incredibly captivating story, a dreamy soundtrack and mechanics that revolutionized the genre, the gba version was the first to bring even more content to the adventure without changing the original experience too much, it is a game that will remain in history as a master piece.
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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Games Radar
    90
    A well-made game that's better than most RPGs that we've seen released these past few years, and all of the new additions in this version only help make it even more awesome.
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  2. Eurogamer
    90
    In 1994 the fresh gameplay ideas Final Fantasy 6 brought to the RPG genre, coupled with the highly enjoyable story, brilliant ensemble cast and stirring score would have made the game an easy, trailblazing Eurogamer 10. It's either a remarkable testament to the original development team's vision and skill, or a damning indictment of a genre that this is so very nearly the case thirteen years on.
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  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    90
    The best of the three GBA re-issues, Final Fantasy VI Advance is a timeless dollop of role-playing adventure gaming.
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