We're totally sold on the idea of playing Final Fantasy I and II on the iPhone -- and the gameplay-infused trailer posted above just solidifies our desire. However, as faithful as this adaptation looks, we're worried about the platform itself derailing the games' narrative. For example: You're facing off against Chaos; your four-hero outfit has been honed into a lethal fighting force; the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As your stock of HP dwindles, you summon all your strength for one last --
Text message from Eric: "yo man wat up u tryin to get drunk 2nite hit me back and let me know peace ez"
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Posted: Feb 15th 2010 3:39PM (Unverified) said
LOL @ the end.
This is why Griffin is one of my favorite editors.
This is why Griffin is one of my favorite editors.
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 3:49PM (Unverified) said
Reminds me of GTA IV.
*Getting shot at by coke dealers*
*Phone rings*
"Cousin! Want to go bowling?"
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*Getting shot at by coke dealers*
*Phone rings*
"Cousin! Want to go bowling?"
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 3:40PM arrness PSN chsowls Steam dcdani said
probably one of my favorite joystiq posts of all time.
I'm excited for this port.
I'm excited for this port.
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 3:44PM (Unverified) said
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
*dead*
*dead*
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 3:46PM cartman1uy said
Whoa, you guys know Eric too? He does that ALL THE TIME.
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:01PM Josh A said
Airplane mode FTW!
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:00PM (Unverified) said
lol joystiq this is a week old now >.< you guys barely found it LMAO
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 3:58PM Chewbetcha said
Is there a release date set for this yet?
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:00PM (Unverified) said
Today was the first time I ever played a Final Fantasy game. I am playing VII on my PSP. The reason is FFXIII, which is looking so damn amazing, so I thought I'd try out some of the oldies before going for the latest cake.
I'm not quite sure what to make of it. The story and world seem interesting, but those damn blocky graphics are annoying me! Maybe it was a "you had to be there moment", only those who played it back when it was first released have fond memories, whereas those of us attempting to see what the fuss was about are left dissapointed. I mean I can play the games I loved as a kid (Crash Bandicoot for example) without moaning at the graphics. I guess the nostalgia paints the graphics into a rainbow of joy.
Anybody else out there only just jumping on the FF bandwagon?
I'm not quite sure what to make of it. The story and world seem interesting, but those damn blocky graphics are annoying me! Maybe it was a "you had to be there moment", only those who played it back when it was first released have fond memories, whereas those of us attempting to see what the fuss was about are left dissapointed. I mean I can play the games I loved as a kid (Crash Bandicoot for example) without moaning at the graphics. I guess the nostalgia paints the graphics into a rainbow of joy.
Anybody else out there only just jumping on the FF bandwagon?
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:02PM Funkmaster General said
I felt that same way after playing VII for the first time. In fact, I was so turned off that I shelved it for months. When I eventually went back I blasted through it and loved every damn second of it.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:12PM Diodax said
FFVII blocky graphics age horribly. FFVIII ones are much more bearable, horewer. Personally I like VIII more that VII, but that could be just because I played both games in the past generation and not when they came out.
And if you don't mind SNES 2D graphics, FF VI is a pure gem, with one of the best stories in the series.
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And if you don't mind SNES 2D graphics, FF VI is a pure gem, with one of the best stories in the series.
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:29PM (Unverified) said
I think the FF bandwagon has pretty much come to a stop.
Play VII, IX, and III.
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Play VII, IX, and III.
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:02PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
I can't lie. I'm fairly excited about this.
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:43PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
Hey whatever happens on Joystiq, stays on Joystiq.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:03PM shimrra74 said
Why does this game constantly have to be reported? I mean there are so many other games I rather play from Square, Bahamut Lagoon, Romancing Saga?
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:40PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Seriously, stop clicking the ! button on this poor game.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:04PM Nogib said
Eh, just a port of the PSP versions. Nothing new.
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:26PM (Unverified) said
and just what exactly should be 'new' about a nearly 20 year old game?
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Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:08PM (Unverified) said
Final Fantasy 1 & 2 again, seriously square?
Posted: Feb 18th 2010 1:48PM theydidntnameme said
yep this is a port of the psp versions. i know because i played 1 and 2 on the psp. they are both exxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcellent games. i think alot of people put these games off because they are 1 and 2, and they figure there are better rpgs that are worth their time. these games are totally worth it though. at the very least as you play through you can see how they influenced rpgs for generations to come.
im not going to spoil anything, but personally to me the story of FF 1 is the type of story that will always havea place in my heart :) and no im not talking about some romance bs
im not going to spoil anything, but personally to me the story of FF 1 is the type of story that will always havea place in my heart :) and no im not talking about some romance bs
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:21PM Granger said
People are put off by I and II because this is like the sixth time they've been rereleased (also, the PSP versions were released at $30 and separately, that put a lot of people off).
They are definitely great games, and they hold up remarkably well. But seeing as they are 22 years old, and most of us have played them before (and multiple times across multiple versions and releases to boot), It's understandable why people aren't over joyous to see another port of the Wonderswan Color remake of Final Fantasy.
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They are definitely great games, and they hold up remarkably well. But seeing as they are 22 years old, and most of us have played them before (and multiple times across multiple versions and releases to boot), It's understandable why people aren't over joyous to see another port of the Wonderswan Color remake of Final Fantasy.
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:11PM Maccadude33 said
I know this isn't anything strikingly new, but wow, the similarities between some of these FF games and Golden Sun just kinda hit me, seeing it on that size of a screen...
I need to pick up some of the portable versions of FF, tide me over for GS3. Oh boy.
I need to pick up some of the portable versions of FF, tide me over for GS3. Oh boy.
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 4:13PM hey buddy said
Hey, I love iPhone coverage... But today's news is Xbox LIVE on the newly-announced Windows Phone Series 7 OS... It's 4pm EST, still no take on all this, Joystiq?
Posted: Feb 15th 2010 6:14PM Adaran said
Getting this game for my iPhone and then putting on my iPad is epic!
Posted: Feb 16th 2010 1:30AM rogue05 said
It should be a no brainer they will have FF 3 sooner or later. That was my favorite one, for now i will wait.
Posted: Feb 16th 2010 4:03AM pika2000 said
How many times are we supposed to buy this? GBA, PS1, PSP, and now on the iPhone?
Posted: Feb 16th 2010 6:28PM Reaper man said
I'll eventually get a PSP for playing this. I will NOT get a shitty iPhone!
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