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'''''Final Fantasy Adventure''''' (originally released in [[Japan]] as '''''Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden/聖剣伝説 ～ファイナルファンタジー外伝～''''' and later re-released in Europe as '''''Mystic Quest''''') was the first game to be released in the ''[[Seiken Densetsu]]'' series. Released in [[1991]] on the original [[Game Boy]], its gameplay is roughly similar to that of the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda|Legend of Zelda]]'' game, but with the addition of [[computer role-playing game|RPG]] statistical elements. |
'''''Final Fantasy Adventure''''' (originally released in [[Japan]] as '''''Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden/聖剣伝説 ～ファイナルファンタジー外伝～''''' and later re-released in Europe as '''''Mystic Quest''''') was the first game to be released in the ''[[Seiken Densetsu]]'' series. Released in [[1991]] on the original [[Game Boy]], its gameplay is roughly similar to that of the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda|Legend of Zelda]]'' game, but with the addition of [[computer role-playing game|RPG]] statistical elements. |
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The game's male [[protagonist]] Sumo is out for vengeance of his parents' death at the hands of the [[antagonist]] Dark Lord. The main female character is Fuji. Apart from the Dark Lord, there is another antagonist called Julius. |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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[[Image:Final Fantasy Adventure Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Screenshot.]] |
[[Image:Final Fantasy Adventure Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Screenshot.]] |
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Being a ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' [[gaiden]], or [[spin-off]], the artistic style of the game was very similar to that of the official ''Final Fantasy'' series, down to the menu screens with the thick, shaded borders; some character designs were even recycled from previous ''Final Fantasy'' sprites. In particular, the game bore many similarities to ''[[Final Fantasy Mystic Quest]]'', which led to its western titles, ''Final Fantasy Adventure'' and ''Mystic Quest'' (relates to ''Mystic Quest Legend'', the European title of ''Final Fantasy Mystic Quest''). Only one additional, non-controllable character can accompany the protagonist at any given time in the story. The "Ask" option allows the player to ask for assistance from these characters, causing them to perform a specific ability. |
Being a ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' [[gaiden]], or [[spin-off]], the artistic style of the game was very similar to that of the official ''Final Fantasy'' series, down to the menu screens with the thick, shaded borders; some character designs were even recycled from previous ''Final Fantasy'' sprites. In particular, the game bore many similarities to ''[[Final Fantasy Mystic Quest]]'', which led to its western titles, ''Final Fantasy Adventure'' and ''Mystic Quest'' (relates to ''Mystic Quest Legend'', the European title of ''Final Fantasy Mystic Quest''). Only one additional, non-controllable character can accompany the protagonist at any given time in the story. The "Ask" option allows the player to ask for assistance from these characters, causing them to perform a specific ability. ''Final Fantasy'' mainstays, the [[chocobo]]s and [[moogle]]s, also made appearances here. Also, the crystals and airship, other common ''Final Fantasy'' plot devices, make appearances. It could also be said that its simplistic dialogue is also reminiscent of early games in the ''Final Fantasy'' series. |
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==Plot== |
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''Final Fantasy'' mainstays, the [[chocobo]]s and [[moogle]]s, also made appearances here. Also, the crystals and airship, other common ''Final Fantasy'' plot devices, make appearances. It could also be said that its simplistic dialogue is also reminiscent of early games in the ''Final Fantasy'' series. |
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The land is in chaos, threatened by an evil warlord who seeks the power of Mana with which to rule the world. At his side stands the mysterious wizard Julius, whose motives are his own. You, the hero, are a gladiator who was held prisoner by the Dark Lord and forced to fight daily for his entertainment. One day you escaped and overheard the plan to seize the power of Mana. Then you were seen and chased to the edge of a waterfall, where you were then thrown to your death... or so your enemies believed. The quest truly begins when you encounter a mysterious young woman and save her from monsters. Then your quest will take you across strange new lands to find the key to defeating the evil that threatens the world. It's up to you to use various weapons, spells and skills to battle scary 8-bit boss creatures. If you are to be successful, magic and might are needed to defeat the enemies and protect the Mana tree. The game's male [[protagonist]] Sumo is out for vengeance of his parents' death at the hands of the [[antagonist]] Dark Lord. The main female character is Fuji. Apart from the Dark Lord, there is another antagonist called Julius. |
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==Development history== |
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The game was developed by Squaresoft and released in June of 1991. Squaresoft changed the name of the game to Final Fantasy Adventure because of the series presence in the United States. |
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==Remakes and re-releases== |
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==Reception== |
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IGN reviewed it in 2000, giving it a 9.0, or "outstanding", especially for its release for the color Gameboy. There is also some polling going on in Japan over whether this game should be released on the nintendo DS. |
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==References== |
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*http://www.fantasyanime.com/mana/ffadventabout.htm |
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*[http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/158/158020p1.html IGN Review] |
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*[http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2004/072804b.html Japanese Nintendo DS Poll] |
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*[http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rid=99035 RPG Gamer review] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{moby game|id=/final-fantasy-adventure|name=''Final Fantasy Adventure''}} |
*{{moby game|id=/final-fantasy-adventure|name=''Final Fantasy Adventure''}} |
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*[http://www.metapha.com/Mystic/Mystic.html/ Metapha.com - contains original artwork and manga scans] ([[German language|German]]) |
*[http://www.metapha.com/Mystic/Mystic.html/ Metapha.com - contains original artwork and manga scans] ([[German language|German]]) |
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*[http://www.rpgclassics.com/shrines/gb/ffa/] |
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*[http://www.consoleclassix.com/gameinfo_finalfantasyadventure_gb.html] |
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Revision as of 17:27, 1 May 2006
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| Developer(s) | Square Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher(s) | Square Co., Ltd. Sunsoft (re-release) |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy |
| Release |  June 8, 1991 November 1, 1991 1993 |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Final Fantasy Adventure (originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden/聖剣伝説 ～ファイナルファンタジー外伝～ and later re-released in Europe as Mystic Quest) was the first game to be released in the Seiken Densetsu series. Released in 1991 on the original Game Boy, its gameplay is roughly similar to that of the original Legend of Zelda game, but with the addition of RPG statistical elements.
Gameplay
Being a Final Fantasy gaiden, or spin-off, the artistic style of the game was very similar to that of the official Final Fantasy series, down to the menu screens with the thick, shaded borders; some character designs were even recycled from previous Final Fantasy sprites. In particular, the game bore many similarities to Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, which led to its western titles, Final Fantasy Adventure and Mystic Quest (relates to Mystic Quest Legend, the European title of Final Fantasy Mystic Quest). Only one additional, non-controllable character can accompany the protagonist at any given time in the story. The "Ask" option allows the player to ask for assistance from these characters, causing them to perform a specific ability. Final Fantasy mainstays, the chocobos and moogles, also made appearances here. Also, the crystals and airship, other common Final Fantasy plot devices, make appearances. It could also be said that its simplistic dialogue is also reminiscent of early games in the Final Fantasy series.
Plot
The land is in chaos, threatened by an evil warlord who seeks the power of Mana with which to rule the world. At his side stands the mysterious wizard Julius, whose motives are his own. You, the hero, are a gladiator who was held prisoner by the Dark Lord and forced to fight daily for his entertainment. One day you escaped and overheard the plan to seize the power of Mana. Then you were seen and chased to the edge of a waterfall, where you were then thrown to your death... or so your enemies believed. The quest truly begins when you encounter a mysterious young woman and save her from monsters. Then your quest will take you across strange new lands to find the key to defeating the evil that threatens the world. It's up to you to use various weapons, spells and skills to battle scary 8-bit boss creatures. If you are to be successful, magic and might are needed to defeat the enemies and protect the Mana tree. The game's male protagonist Sumo is out for vengeance of his parents' death at the hands of the antagonist Dark Lord. The main female character is Fuji. Apart from the Dark Lord, there is another antagonist called Julius.
Development history
The game was developed by Squaresoft and released in June of 1991. Squaresoft changed the name of the game to Final Fantasy Adventure because of the series presence in the United States.
Remakes and re-releases
In 1998, Sunsoft obtained the license for it and re-released it with the other Final Fantasy Legend games, only replacing the title screen. The game later received a 32-bit remake for the Game Boy Advance. See Sword of Mana for more information.
Reception
IGN reviewed it in 2000, giving it a 9.0, or "outstanding", especially for its release for the color Gameboy. There is also some polling going on in Japan over whether this game should be released on the nintendo DS.
References
- http://www.fantasyanime.com/mana/ffadventabout.htm
- IGN Review
- Japanese Nintendo DS Poll
- RPG Gamer review