Final Fantasy Anthology

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 53
  3. Negative: 3 out of 53
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  1. OedoC.
    Oct 9, 2005
    9
    If all you're looking for over the top special effects and flashy graphics, then move along. If, however, you are a little less shallow then by all means, buy this.
  2. DP
    Nov 14, 2004
    10
    You must own these games for their great music!
  3. JustinB.
    Jun 23, 2004
    9
    This is a must have for hard-core RPG gamers!
  4. BasilZero
    Jul 1, 2015
    9
    Game: Final Fantasy Anthology
    Genre: RPG
    Developer: Squaresoft System: Playstation (PSX) Total Score: 89/100 Value Score: 8.9/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 9.5/10 • GamePlay: 8.5/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 6.5/10 • Player Value: 9.5/10 -Grinding is still a major issue in FFV -Loading times are bad due to the    Game: Final Fantasy Anthology
    Genre: RPG
    Developer: Squaresoft
    System: Playstation (PSX)
    Total Score: 89/100
    Value Score: 8.9/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 9.5/10
    • GamePlay: 8.5/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 6.5/10
    • Player Value: 9.5/10

    -Grinding is still a major issue in FFV
    -Loading times are bad due to the porting from cartridge to CD for FFV
    --No New In-Game Content for FFVI    … Expand
  5. Starfighters76
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    I have to say, I am impressed. These games have massive amounts of content with a normal playthrough requiring quite a deal of time to complete. Diverse characters, awesome unique abilities, long, long, looooong list of weapons, spells, enemies, etc., **** set-pieces (cheers to you, opera house sequence), and cool bosses all without disappointing in the story department. Had a blast withI have to say, I am impressed. These games have massive amounts of content with a normal playthrough requiring quite a deal of time to complete. Diverse characters, awesome unique abilities, long, long, looooong list of weapons, spells, enemies, etc., **** set-pieces (cheers to you, opera house sequence), and cool bosses all without disappointing in the story department. Had a blast with my playthroughs. If I had to pick a gripe it would be the grinding (which is pretty standard for an RPG) and the tendency for the dialogue to be a bit childish at times, at least during the first half of the games.
    Lots to enjoy for you rpg fans out there.    … Expand
  6. Kai82
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    A compilation of Final Fantasy 5 and Final Fantasy 6 (Released as Final Fantasy 3 in North America). With this you get 2 of the best SNES RPGs with some bonus material. There are CGI videos, concept art and additional information / list of in-game content. I will rate the games separately down below.

    Final Fantasy 5: It is a really good Final Fantasy game and mostly remembered for its    A compilation of Final Fantasy 5 and Final Fantasy 6 (Released as Final Fantasy 3 in North America). With this you get 2 of the best SNES RPGs with some bonus material. There are CGI videos, concept art and additional information / list of in-game content. I will rate the games separately down below.

    Final Fantasy 5:
    It is a really good Final Fantasy game and mostly remembered for its great job system, memorable characters and story arc. Because it was not released in the west it is often under the radar of RPG fans. You have a fixed party who I wont spoil. Each character has her/his own backstory and reasons to take part in the events. It returns to the theme of the elemental crystals that give their kingdoms power and prosperity. After a meteor falls down events start to change the status quo and there is much more behind the scenes than you can imagine. The main story has a lot of twist and memorable moments including one many will claim Final Fantasy 7 did first. You will always be entertained and surprised in positive ways. Then there is the job system. As you progress trough the story you unlock more and more jobs. From normal warrior to black / white mage, samurai to summoner or dancer there is much variation. Each job has its skills and abilities. If you master them you can use these on other jobs. There are incredible useful party combinations and cross class abilities. Then there is so much to explore and find. I enjoyed the experimentation a lot and think this made this game a hit and probably an inspiration for Final Fantasy Tactics. You can find hidden abilities, summons, equipment, a job class and spells. Be warned here: There are points of no return in this game and you can miss stuff forever. Would advice to read a FAQ for this. My only critique is that the difficulty spike is sometimes unbalanced but not that dramatically. The graphic and sound were good for its time but overall the performance improved a bit later in SNES history (=Looks good but not as good as later games). Overall this is a really enjoyable RPG and I like the exploration and job system. The story and personalities of the characters round up this great and somehow ignored Final Fantasy game. Worth playing!

    Final Fantasy 6:
    It is a frequent contender for one of the best RPGs for the SNES, all times and its era (Rightful so for me). It has a matured story that does not shy away from problems other games would avoid. The story is phenomenally awesome and has maybe one of the best twist / game-changers in RPG history. Bonus with Kefka it has one of the most acclaimed villains I love to hate. The story starts thousand years after the war of the Magi nearly destroyed the world. While technology is advancing there are ancient legends about a force called magic that many believed to be a fairy tale for children. However some events will change history and the world drastically. The unique part is that you have the greatest amount of party members in all Final Fantasy. Each one has her/his backstory, motivations and sometimes agendas. Many will even claim that it has no clear main protagonist after a certain point were all characters were introduced and I think this statement has its merits (I thing Terra and Celes are the closest). Also each character has unique abilities like tools (powerful early one), martial arts, painting (not a joke here or in the game) etc. There are also hidden and missable characters. It has my favorite Final Fantasy rooster of characters. Again I would advice to read a FAQ about missable content as there is a point of no return. The world is huge and there is a lot to explore later on. There are fantastic items and rewards out there. The magic system is based on Espers. Don't know what I can say here because of spoilers. Give a tip that some Espers have a bonus when a character levels up and has equipped them. Use this frequently and you become unstoppable. The graphics and soundtrack are some of the best for its time. Overall this is my favorite Final Fantasy game and I played and beat it countless times. The characters, story and content are still excellent and unmatched in its time. Still return to this game from time to time.

    Overall rating:
    This is a must play and own for RPG fans. It contains 2 great games that are still enjoyable and relevant in the history of RPGs. I played both countless times and have fond memories of great battles, memorable events and good humor.    … Expand
  7. Tallulah
    Dec 16, 2016
    10
    FFVI is the first RPG I ever played and still remains one of my all times faves (SNES). I played FFV many years later, so I wasn't able to fully appreciate it for what it was at the time. That said, anyone who loves RPGs need to play both.
    The anthology had a few issues, but nothing major. The new FMVs were absolutely incredible. The core games remained untouched. As it should be.    FFVI is the first RPG I ever played and still remains one of my all times faves (SNES). I played FFV many years later, so I wasn't able to fully appreciate it for what it was at the time. That said, anyone who loves RPGs need to play both.
    The anthology had a few issues, but nothing major. The new FMVs were absolutely incredible. The core games remained untouched. As it should be.
    Separately I'd give FFVI a 10 and FFV a 7 or 8. FFVI is so good it demands the highest score possible.    … Expand
  8. SuperClaudio64
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    Non sono un gran fan di FF5, ma se si parla di FF6 il voto si alza nettamente. Entrambi sono dei buoni giochi ma il 6 ha probabilmente uno dei migliori antagonisti della serie e il migliore gruppo di personaggi nel party. Per quanto riguarda FF5, è un gioco ok che però mi ricorda una versione meno interessante del 4 con il sistema dei Job, un buon gioco ma non all'altezza del 4 o del 6. InNon sono un gran fan di FF5, ma se si parla di FF6 il voto si alza nettamente. Entrambi sono dei buoni giochi ma il 6 ha probabilmente uno dei migliori antagonisti della serie e il migliore gruppo di personaggi nel party. Per quanto riguarda FF5, è un gioco ok che però mi ricorda una versione meno interessante del 4 con il sistema dei Job, un buon gioco ma non all'altezza del 4 o del 6. In Ogni caso un buon pacchetto di due classici della serie.… Expand
  9. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this collection game in the series.

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#19 Best PS1 Game of 1999
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#23 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1999
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#16 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1999

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    We're not exactly sure how two games out of a series of nine constitutes an "anthology," but they're good games nonetheless. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  2. Electric Playground
    95
    It is better than "FFVII" and "FFVIII." In fact, it may be the best PlayStation RPG out there.
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  3. IGN
    90
    Since I'd only played FFVI and not FFV, I was completely taken by surprise by how deep and involving every aspect of the game was. From the highly addictive Job System to figuring out how to equip my Mime, I really enjoyed this game for the full 40-plus hours it took to beat it.
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