Breath of Fire IV

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Nov 28, 2000
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: After centuries of war, the two lands bordering an impenetrable swampland have finally reached an armistice. Mysteriously, the noble Princess Elena disappears somewhere near the war-ravaged front lines. Distraught, her sister Nina goes in search of the Princess alone and on her journey,After centuries of war, the two lands bordering an impenetrable swampland have finally reached an armistice. Mysteriously, the noble Princess Elena disappears somewhere near the war-ravaged front lines. Distraught, her sister Nina goes in search of the Princess alone and on her journey, meets a mysterious young warrior named Ryu. Their destinies soon entwine. The next chapter in the epic tale of magic and mystery now unfolds. The fate of what lies ahead rests in your control.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GamePro
    100
    BF IV's fantastic voyage and cool play techniques will keep fans of the series and newbies alike riveted for days.
  2. Antagonist
    90
    Beautiful sprite-based graphics and an interesting experience system offset a confusing story and bland battles in this retelling of the tale of Ryu.
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  3. Daily Radar
    88
    Breath of Fire IV is no exception, compensating for its minor narrative and graphical flaws with watertight gameplay and a huge helping of old-fashioned role-playing charm.
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  4. IGN
    82
    What makes these games so enjoyable is the gameplay.
  5. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    With an excellent story line, interesting characters, dazzling visuals, and distinct soundtrack, Breath of Fire IV is well worth the time of any RPG fan who's looking for a mature gaming experience.
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  6. Hot Games
    80
    Packs more playability into one disc than some RPGs do with three. A true sleeper.
  7. Happy Puppy
    70
    Nothing less than a solid role-playing game with old-school style and flair.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. VendonJura
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    Breath of Fire 4 is my 2nd favourite Breath of game. I loved it allot and spent many many many hour playing it. I even had a race with myBreath of Fire 4 is my 2nd favourite Breath of game. I loved it allot and spent many many many hour playing it. I even had a race with my nephew with lvling Fou-Lu as high as possible. We had allot of fun and I rlly wish to play this game again as a HD Remastered version for PS4 or PC.… Expand
  2. Lazlo
    Jul 14, 2007
    10
    No matter how good it's predecessors (or antecessors, if you will) were, this game trounces them all. If you want a game that makes the No matter how good it's predecessors (or antecessors, if you will) were, this game trounces them all. If you want a game that makes the FF series cry in shame, then look no further for legendary graphics and gameplay that will strike deep within you and hold you forever.… Expand
  4. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  5. MarkL.
    Dec 1, 2003
    9
    The best game for the playstation there is no competetion even final fantasy 6,7,8,9 arent as good.
  6. Superfluid
    Feb 9, 2013
    9
    Awesome. I'm only 10 hours in and I am absolutely loving it. I have no complaints except the ocassionally janky camera angles. AwesomeAwesome. I'm only 10 hours in and I am absolutely loving it. I have no complaints except the ocassionally janky camera angles. Awesome battles, deep but simple gameplay, awesome graphics, decent story. It has it all.… Expand
  7. zaozabot30
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    Gorgeous pixel art mixed with 3d environments with hand drawn textures. Intriguing story and smooth soundtrack. Remarkable characters weavedGorgeous pixel art mixed with 3d environments with hand drawn textures. Intriguing story and smooth soundtrack. Remarkable characters weaved into a complex world. There are some problems with getting lost in compact cities due to 360 camera control and battle system isn't great fun, but otherwise must play for a jrpg fans.… Expand
  8. notacarebear
    Jan 15, 2016
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad rpg, they should have labeled as puzzle game or fishing simulator, which is the best part of this game by the way. You will wonder, while you battle against the obnoxious control system before anything else, why you are grouped with a winged girl that picked you up and started a journey with a completely unknown guy to who the **** knows where, or with another unknown guy half naked with a tail (the design!) or with a dog following you around without any ****** introduction to who this *** this dog is, and a robot that helped you get through the hex (you got it, who the **** knows why) and followed you along to create the most embarrassing clown fiesta ever. Good graphics and musics for the ps tho. Dialogues are the typical "huh" "ggggh" "heh" japanese mediocrity. This waste of 700mb is why capcom decided to focus on fighting games.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best PS1 Game of 2000
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#15 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000
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#6 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2000