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==Remakes and re-releases== |
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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]] [[enhanced remake|remake]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. See ''[[Sword of Mana]]'' for more information. |
In 1998, Sunsoft obtained the license for it and re-released it with the other Final Fantasy Legend games, only replacing the title screen.<ref>{{cite web | author=| title=About Sword of Mana/Final Fantasy Adventure| publisher=fantasyanime.com | year= 2003 | url=http://www.fantasyanime.com/mana/ffadventabout.htm| accessdate=2006-05-01}}</ref> The game later received a [[32-bit]] [[enhanced remake|remake]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. See ''[[Sword of Mana]]'' for more information. |
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==Reception== |
==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. |
IGN reviewed it in 2000, giving it a 9.0, or "outstanding", especially for its release for the color Gameboy. It was noted for containing many puzzles to be unlocked, and being a type of hybrid RPG. .<ref>{{cite web | author=Sy, Dexter| title=Final Fantasy Adventure| publisher=IGN.com | year= June 9th, 2000 | url=http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/158/158020p1.html| accessdate=2006-05-01}}</ref>There is also some polling going on in Japan over whether this game should be released on the nintendo DS..<ref>{{cite web | author=Adashek, Jeffrey | title=Square Enix Polls Customers on Potential DS Ports | publisher=rpggamer.com | year= July 28th, 2004 | url=http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2004/072804b.html| accessdate=2006-05-01}}</ref> |
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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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*[http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node=Final%20Fantasy%20Adventure Everything 2 Review] |
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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
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 world is in danger, and is threatened by a a darklord who seeks the power of mana to rule the world with. With him is a mysterios wizard named Julius, who has secret motives. There is a hero named Sumo who is a gladiator whose parents were killed by the darklord, imprisoned by him and forced to fight daily for the Dark Lords entertainment. One day you escape and by chance overhear his plans to seize the power of Mana. When they discover your escape, they chase and throw you over a waterfall to your death, or so they hope. Template:Spoiler You then save a mysterious young woman named Fuji from monsters, and attempt to find the magical objects needed to defeat the evil massing against the mana tree. After you defeat Julius and the darklord, the mana tree is dying, and Fuji sacrifices herself to become the mana tree and preserve the world. Sumo becomes her guardian. Template:Endspoiler
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.
Though released as a Final Fantasy gaiden, or spin-off, and the artistic style of the game was very similar to that of the official Final Fantasy series, the game was technically the first game of the Seiken Densetsu series, also know as the "Sword of Mana". It was similar with Final Fantasy 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).
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.[1] 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. It was noted for containing many puzzles to be unlocked, and being a type of hybrid RPG. .[2]There is also some polling going on in Japan over whether this game should be released on the nintendo DS..[3]
References
- ^ "About Sword of Mana/Final Fantasy Adventure". fantasyanime.com. 2003. Retrieved 2006-05-01.
- ^ Sy, Dexter (June 9th, 2000). "Final Fantasy Adventure". IGN.com. Retrieved 2006-05-01.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help) - ^ Adashek, Jeffrey (July 28th, 2004). "Square Enix Polls Customers on Potential DS Ports". rpggamer.com. Retrieved 2006-05-01.
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