WiiWare FFIV - The after years
Hello to everyone, its my first review and im gonna take a shot at FFIV - the after years and all it's DLC.
Controls
well pretty basic , you hold your Wii remote ''A la Nintendo 8-bit'' style ( in both hand just like youre old nintendo indestructible pad )
A button Status Screen / in battle Accept ''Band''
2 action
1 cancel / Run on field by holding it
control pad - move around
B button is use to flee from battle by holding it
Easy to understand , yet nothing spectacular ( but hey , its just doin' its job) so 7/10
Gameplay
Same ATB from Final Fantasy IV, your action gauge fill up , then you get your turn. Casting spell and using various techniques each take his own charging time to be cast/executed, and IMO have been refined from it old ffiv snes version. 2 new addition to the game have been made, the Lunar cycle and the ''Band'' system. The lunar cycle influence the power of 4 thing : attack power , Black magick power , White Magick power and Skill Power ( Like Kain Jump ability). Ex: on as full Moon , normal attack deal -50% or so dmg, and black magick is up 50%. In some dongeon , its also influence meeting stronger/rare ennemies. Now the Band system. Reminded me of dual and triple tech in chrono trigger. You can used special and unique technique with 2 or more characters. In most case , youre gonna have to ''unlock them'' in using Research Band, while in combat, with 2 or more characters in your party and selecting attack, magic or his/her skill if a band can be created.
Ho...and 2 spoonfull of new characters.
8/10
Design
Well...thats where some gonna hit a stump, its a old school SNES 16-bit RPG, you cant expect much from that, but for those who are looking for a sweet nostalgia feeling , with brighter and shinier location and battle screen, here you are! But im sure some will not past that 16-bit graphic barrier.
so ...5/10
Music
All music from Nobuo Uematsu of FFIV , still great music to the ear but nothing new, maybe aside from rememoring sweet moment when Edge deliver the final blow to Rubicante or battling undead on Mt. Ordeals 8/10
Story
Nicely Done! A Good sequel IMO, with various Story to complete , from the characters of FFIV, which give more depth to the main story. the main story itself is somewhat acceptable.
7/10
In Conclusion :
All around 6.75/10
Final Fantasy IV - The after years , is a average game , but is gonna appeal a lot more for those who have played FFIV on their old SNES, but its still a good and new addition to all hardcore RPG fans.
