Final Fantasy Origins

 PlayStation
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    "Final Fantasy" is an impenetrable mess with a bare-bones bore of a battle system that's all about mindless levelling-up. But "Final Fantasy II" is a real treat: The story, system, and pacing all hold up marvelously. [Apr 2003, p.134]
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  2. GameSpot
    70
    Origins won't win over staunchly anti-RPG players, but for fans of the genre, this is quite a deal.
  3. GamePro
    70
    While regular Joes will miss nothing if they pass this up, the art galleries and new music are enough to make Origins worth it to hardcore FF fanatics.
  5. Games Domain
    70
    Games don't have to look great to play great.
  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    Simply said, Final Fantasy Origins is a must-have title for any RPG lover - no matter how casual or passionate your devotion to role-playing games. [Apr 2003, p.88]
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  7. GameCritics
    60
    Pleasant graphically, but disturbing as a more complete experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best PS1 Game of 2003
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#1 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 96
  3. Negative: 2 out of 96
  1. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    I loved this game when it was released. At that moment, this was the only way you could play these games. Pretty good.
  2. Sylictic
    Jul 8, 2023
    7
    If you want to play final fantasy 1 and/or 2 on the playstation one then this is probably your best bet.

    Final fantasy 1 is a fantastic first    If you want to play final fantasy 1 and/or 2 on the playstation one then this is probably your best bet.

    Final fantasy 1 is a fantastic first entry in the long running franchise with simple pick up and play gameplay with simple but deep mechanics.

    Final fantasy 2 decided that being successful wasn't good enough so scrapped it with a system where your stats increase based on what weapons you use or damage you take. Something elder scrolls would perfect 20 years later this is just a bare bones turn based easily exploitable and therefore not that enjoyable experience.

    Also comes with a free glitch.    … Full Review »
  3. 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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