Final Fantasy Origins

 PlayStation
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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
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  1. AndrewW.
    May 30, 2003
    10
    For gamers who really want a great lesson in the history of games, there is no better. The 2 games still hold up despite there age and are a welcome addition to any RPG fans game library.
  2. WakkoMan
    Apr 27, 2003
    10
    this was great. the improved graphics, the updated names of the monsters made this feel like a a more modern version of this great classic.
  3. IanS.
    Jun 29, 2003
    10
    All there is to say is WOW!
  4. JordanD.
    Jun 6, 2003
    10
    It was 10 years ssince ive played FF! but when i did it all came back to me. The is the games that started it all. so i give it a 10 out of 10.
  5. DonnyV.
    Jun 6, 2003
    10
    I grew up playing the original FF1 and FF2. I wanted to play the same thing I played to what when I grew up playing.
  6. NickW.
    Aug 2, 2004
    10
    This game is excellent (or more correct, These GAMES.) I go to many places on the internet and read how everybody doesnt like to play either one of these becuase of their outdated graphics. My news to you guys: GET OVER IT! The graphics for this game were incredible back when it was created (1990 I think, not sure though.) The Sound quality is excellent and so are the cinematics. The This game is excellent (or more correct, These GAMES.) I go to many places on the internet and read how everybody doesnt like to play either one of these becuase of their outdated graphics. My news to you guys: GET OVER IT! The graphics for this game were incredible back when it was created (1990 I think, not sure though.) The Sound quality is excellent and so are the cinematics. The "Collections" Feature also provides for a better and more challenging game experience.… Expand
  7. CodyA.
    Oct 14, 2003
    10
    Truly a landmark for all late comers of the Final Fantasy Series, Final Fantasy 1: short but sweet, addictive, and a good replay value to use diff party combos.
  8. PAULR.
    Oct 16, 2003
    10
    This game is a 10! I grew up in the heyday of 8 bit nintendo and LOVED the first final fantasy. It has a great story and plot. The fact that the graphics have been updated make this game even more KILLER!! As for FF2, EVERYONE into RPG's should experience this game!!! I played this with the 8 bit graphics even though it wasnt available in the US until now on a PC emulator and it This game is a 10! I grew up in the heyday of 8 bit nintendo and LOVED the first final fantasy. It has a great story and plot. The fact that the graphics have been updated make this game even more KILLER!! As for FF2, EVERYONE into RPG's should experience this game!!! I played this with the 8 bit graphics even though it wasnt available in the US until now on a PC emulator and it RULED!! NOw that the graphics have been redone on this one too, it makes the game about 50 times more enjoyable if that is even possible! Truly one of the greatest storylines in the series. NOONE should pass up the opportunity to pick this up and experience these games, especially the younger crowd that was weaned form FF7 and up. THESE ARE REAL RPG'S and all true fans will appreciate their worth and magnitude to gaming in general.… Expand
  9. CraigB.
    Apr 13, 2003
    10
    Wow what an awesome game. I never played it on NES but if it was anything like this it must have been great!
  10. JakeM.
    May 14, 2003
    10
    I love this . the game is more advanced than 7 to 9.
  11. EmanuelC.
    May 22, 2003
    10
    This game is very goooooood. my rate is 100%.goooooood.
  12. JenniferB.
    May 5, 2003
    10
    Kupo!! I fell hard for the original game way back in 1990 and the updated re-release plus releasing FF2 has only added fuel to my addiction. So for all you serious FF fans, park your airships, feed the chocobos and moogles and prepare to be dazzled and amazed all over again.
  13. KendraL.
    May 7, 2003
    10
    I love the FF1 and 2. I remember playing FF1 one the original NES. It is so close to the original FF1 game that I am happy to own it. I had always wished they would come out w/ the original for PS1 and now that they did I am extremely happy.
  14. ArzakemA.
    Jun 11, 2003
    10
    What's better than having to complete your playstation FF collection? Well done Squaresoft.
  15. LordGangrelV
    Jul 3, 2003
    10
    Great to play an old school role playing game again, the story line is good and ya dont to much graphics, i like playing a game that is a game and not a movie. it is a very good buy and fun to play. lets hope they redo the shining force games.
  16. CloudStrife
    Jan 29, 2004
    10
    Its has a great story line and the game play is outstanding for the Foundation of final fantasy games today.
  17. AS
    Mar 24, 2003
    10
    This owns you all!!
  18. JacobB.
    Jun 14, 2003
    10
    Absolutely perfect and brings back memories from your old childhood.
  19. ScottS.
    Jul 27, 2003
    10
    ff1 is a true classic when I bought the game I had to make sure I played and beat that one first as for ff2 I didn't get it at first but I stuck with it and the story line itself was enough to keep you entertained and I thought the word memory system was truely unique I never played a rpg with that before.
  20. GeorgeD.
    Aug 29, 2003
    10
    New sequences, cool updated creatures and animations, but still keeping the story and characters as close as possible to the original.
  21. ZackK.
    Dec 15, 2003
    10
    Best game you can get for your PlayStation! The original FF was the best NES game and by improving the graphics and sound they perfected it.
  22. GamecubeLover
    Aug 3, 2016
    10
    Origins is one of the best of the series probably the 4th and one of the best PS1 games ever! Probably the 10th best Playstation 1 games yet. So this game is amazing.
  23. 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.
  24. NickA.
    May 12, 2003
    9
    I love this game. I have loved the entire ff series. the only reason i gave the game a 9 is because the item system in 2 isent the best and you can only have 2 per characte.
  25. TimH.
    Sep 15, 2003
    9
    I thought that only 3 and 9 were good but origins proved me wrong!!!!
  26. UncleEd
    Oct 13, 2019
    9
    It was a great surprise to see how the first entry to arguably the most popular JRPG series still holds up today. Final Fantasy Origins enhanced the graphics with SNES quality sprites, addressed some frustrating game mechanics from the original NES version and introduced this ancient game (originally released in 1987) to a new generation of gamers with eye candy graphics. You choose fourIt was a great surprise to see how the first entry to arguably the most popular JRPG series still holds up today. Final Fantasy Origins enhanced the graphics with SNES quality sprites, addressed some frustrating game mechanics from the original NES version and introduced this ancient game (originally released in 1987) to a new generation of gamers with eye candy graphics. You choose four from a total of six classes: Warrior, Monk, Thief, White Mage, Black Mage, Red Mage. In terms of gameplay, this is a typical JRPG with plenty of grinding. What makes this title special is how well it has been remastered for the PlayStation. If you want to visit the “origins” of Final Fantasy but in a beautiful world, iconic bosses, memorable soundtrack, spectacular turn-based battles and a fairly good story, you will be very pleased with Final Fantasy Origins.

    9/10    … Expand
  27. ChrisD.
    Apr 18, 2003
    8
    Final Fantasy, the words make some salivate, however with some of the horrors brought to the 3D world, and borish predictability of the story lines, it is nice to see the original FF. Graphically, FFO is upgraded to perfection, the SNES style FF were perfect, FF3, need I say more? FF1 was so predictable and standard, buy still fun to play through. FF2 was pure joy, with the reminiscent Final Fantasy, the words make some salivate, however with some of the horrors brought to the 3D world, and borish predictability of the story lines, it is nice to see the original FF. Graphically, FFO is upgraded to perfection, the SNES style FF were perfect, FF3, need I say more? FF1 was so predictable and standard, buy still fun to play through. FF2 was pure joy, with the reminiscent story of FF7, and a levelling system abandoned by all poser RPGs, upgrading by experiencing. In a unique balancing act, created long before the balancing of weapons in Vagrant Story, FF2 is just plain fun, while FF1 took arduous hours of terror, FF2 was a pleasant change and hard to stop playing. All together a solid game and all FF players should experience it. Newbies to RPGs should try it out to see the fun and horror of playing, and the thousands of random battles.… Expand
  28. ChukA.
    Sep 22, 2003
    8
    Stayed pretty true to the original.
  29. RodB.
    Apr 22, 2003
    8
    It has great movies effects in the beginning but when I started playing FF2 I had problems bringing up the map that was supposed to tell you where the hell to go. The maps should constanly be on no matter what and to help first timers a blinking town map whould have been appreiated to show which town to go to next. Oh the Final Fantasy map for FF2 will not come up when you press the codes It has great movies effects in the beginning but when I started playing FF2 I had problems bringing up the map that was supposed to tell you where the hell to go. The maps should constanly be on no matter what and to help first timers a blinking town map whould have been appreiated to show which town to go to next. Oh the Final Fantasy map for FF2 will not come up when you press the codes that it gives you in the manual book I am very annoyed with this. can you next time put maps with your games and a short walk though next time. Thanks… Expand
  30. Tallulah
    Dec 16, 2016
    8
    I only played these when this collection came out. so, needless to say, I was a bit spoiled.
    That said I was able to out aside the changes that occurred in gaming over the years and appreciate them for what they were. Any real RPG fan needs to play these to see where the Final Fantasy legacy began. They are even worth playing just to see how far we've come.
    They aren't for everyone, but    I only played these when this collection came out. so, needless to say, I was a bit spoiled.
    That said I was able to out aside the changes that occurred in gaming over the years and appreciate them for what they were. Any real RPG fan needs to play these to see where the Final Fantasy legacy began. They are even worth playing just to see how far we've come.
    They aren't for everyone, but the hardcore RPG fans should feel compelled to play these. I was and am glad I did.    … Expand
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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
  1. GMR Magazine
    80
    For those who are just curious, it might not be worth your time, but with teh Amano art gallery, an Easy mode for "FFI," and other improvements, the old school will be pleased. [Mar 2003, p.65]
  2. Game Informer
    93
    The sound is excellent and the music consists of lovely tunes typical of the series. [Apr 2003, p.85]
  3. PSX Nation
    91
    This compilation’s been given enough bells and whistles (unlockable art gallery, redesigned interface, prettier graphics, remastered soundtracks, CG intermissions, etc.) to appeal to a whole new generation of gamers weaned on the series’ trademarked formula of turn-based battles and high-quality (for their time) production values.
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