Breath of Fire IV

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Nov 28, 2000
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 104 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 104
  3. Negative: 6 out of 104
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  1. 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

Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. 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.
  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.
  3. PSX Nation
    83
    Fans will love its cruelty toward the good guys, but newcomers will want to rent to see if its reliance on "Tomba"-like skill collecting and fishing carry it over its rough spots.
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