Final Fantasy Anthology | 
 enlarge | From: Square Enix
Category: Video Games
List Price: $16.99
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Rating:  246 reviews
Sales Rank: 783
Platform: Playstation
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 9759
Model: 9759
UPC: 662248999050
EAN: 0662248999050
ASIN: B00002R28C
Release Date: June 30, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes both Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI | | • | Original 2-D graphics and 16-bit sounds | | • | For 1 player |
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Product Description
Final Fantasy Anthology incorporates two of the most beloved FINAL FANTASY titles ever published. First released as FINAL FANTASY III in the U.S., FINAL FANTASY VI brings back all of the qualities that made it the best selling RPG of its time, and adds a few bonuses unique to this re-release. The second title in this compilation, FINAL FANTASY V, is seeing its first ever release in the U.S. Featuring an innovative 'Job' system and a story that will take the player to different worlds, this title will finally show U.S. gamers what they have been missing. If you are new to the FINAL FANTASY universe, pick up Anthology as way of getting to know the series that has garnered the praise of millions. If you are already a fan, pick it up to relive the magic once again.
Editorial Review
Showcasing two installments of SquareSoft's wildly popular role-playing game (RPG) series, Final Fantasy Anthology features the U.S. debut of Final Fantasy V, and reintroduces one of the best RPGs of all time, Final Fantasy VI, originally released as Final Fantasy III on the Super Nintendo gaming system. Both games are straight Super Nintendo conversions, so their 2-D graphics and 16-bit sounds are admittedly subpar by PlayStation standards. However, SquareSoft has added brand-new, beautifully animated movies for both titles, and has given Final Fantasy VI the star treatment it deserves by adding a bonus mode where gamers can access loads of supplementary material, such as artwork and data files on the game's monsters and items. While Final Fantasy V is one of weaker entries in the series, Final Fantasy VI alone is totally worth the price of Final Fantasy Anthology. Endearingly melodramatic characters, a genuinely epic story line, and rock-solid gameplay make Final Fantasy VI just as absorbing today as it was when it was Final Fantasy III. --Joe Hon Pros: - Brand-new animated movies
- Reissues Final Fantasy VI, one of the best RPGs ever
- Lots of supplementary material for Final Fantasy VI
Cons: - Dated graphics and sounds may bother some gamers
- The previously unreleased Final Fantasy V may as well have stayed unreleased
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| Customer Reviews: Read 241 more reviews...
 Dated Gameplay, Masterpiece of Gaming. December 3, 2008
Dakota Nielsen (Santa Cruz, CA USA)
The random encounters get old and fast, though the game is still enjoyable. But that's not the reason this work of art is constantly hailed as the greatest RPG (and sometimes the greatest game) of all time. The story is what keeps this moving. Why? The dialogue often lacks, and pales in comparison to Baldur's Gate, for example. Well, the fact is the Plot, and the characters of this rich, imagination-generating game are unparalled. Who doesn't remember Kefka (or Cefca), the greatest, most hysterically awesome villain of all-time? The gameplay is horribly dated, but hey this game deserves to be made into a CG-film or a wicked anime movie/mini-series at least. No, I've seen some of the manga creations and they're way too j-pop. Stick to this. This game deserves every award and praise it has recieved. The rest of the final fantasy series pales horribly in comparison. Sephiroth? Pah, Kefka is a Barney the Dinosaur arch-villain! What's better than that!?
great game November 18, 2008
Kristin D. Smetters
played this game when i was younger, but it has since been damaged. It is great to have it back again! Great game!
For the old school gamers with an attention span August 30, 2008
M. Gaskill (Iowa)
Final Fantasy VI was a milestone in the RPG world. At the time of it's release the graphics were supurb and used all the resources the Super Nintendo had to offer. Chracter developement was outstanding and the story was excellent. Final Fantasy VI definately lives up to it's name as the best Final Fantasy game. There are people who dislike this game mainly because of its graphics. Many gamers were introduced to the Final Fantasy series through Final Fantasy VII. I can't blame them if they can't follow dialogue or customize weapons, items, and armor and have the attention span to remember what they are doing and where they are going.
Gamers out there that look for games to have dazzling graphics and quick button pressing and fast paced gameply will dislike this game. This game is all for the storyline and customization of it's characters.
Final Fantasy V which was first released in North America in the anthology set is definately worth your time. Compared to VI I found that V is lacking. But you can see the evolution of the Square company through its transitioning games and Final Fantasy V truly marks their effort before the powerful Final Fantasy VI and VII. I rate this game five stars because no less can be given to Final Fantasy VI. Seperately I would have to give Final Fantasy V four stars, mainly because although I enjoyed it I also found it lacking in comparison to VI but comparing games is not how you rate them so I rated this one on the fun I had. If you are going to play FF5 you need to clear your mind of "Well FF6 did this better, or FF7 had better graphics" We must remember that Final Fantasy V came before and we should play it for what it is and admire it as part of this awsome series that keeps changing and evolving.
-Cade
Classic July 22, 2008
Carson Wright (Tucson, AZ USA)
Final Fantasy Anthology
What classic games. Both Final Fantasy 5 and Final Fantasy 6 are incredible games in the series. I enjoyed playing both of them from start to finish. I do, however, have a few caveats for people interested in buying this game.
-These are direct ports from the Super Nintendo, released in the states in 1991. The graphics are of the time; they aren't the 3D graphics of the PlayStation.
-There are some load-times, which are a little frustrating at times, due to the fact that these were not present in the Super Nintendo release of these games.
-This is a Final Fantasy game. It requires time, patience, and will not necessarily be a walk in the park. You will have to spend time exploring and leveling up. It is inevitable.
I was inspired to write this after reading several ignorant review stating that 'these graphics sux!!' and 'FFVII pwns!!'
These games are well worth the time and effort, as long as you remember you are playing games that are over 10 years old. That is all.
 Gamers get two of the deepest, greatest RPGs ever created June 17, 2008
Jody Bissoon (Jacksonville, FL)
Gamers get two of the deepest, greatest RPGs ever created for less than the price of a single new game - it's hard to argue with that sort of value. Whether you've waited five years for Final Fantasy V or just finished your first Final Fantasy, the Final Fantasy Anthology is sure to entertain. Jody Bissoon
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