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FINAL FANTASY IV

Nintendo DS • 2021

Should you play it?

The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

What works

  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Memorable characters
  • Active time battle system
  • Quality of life improvements in pixel remaster
  • Excellent remastered soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear progression with fixed party
  • Easier difficulty in pixel remaster
  • Lack of additional content from other versions
  • Limited character customization
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • HEARTBEAT

  • Labyronia RPG 2

  • Little Big Adventure

  • LUNAR Remastered Collection

  • EvilQuest

  • Breath of Death VII

More autonomous

Games that feels like FINAL FANTASY IV but with more freedom over how you play

  • ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)

  • BLACK SOULS

  • FINAL FANTASY

  • FINAL FANTASY II

  • Doom & Destiny

  • Labyronia RPG

More creative

Games that feels like FINAL FANTASY IV but with more room to create and customize

  • FINAL FANTASY V

  • Dark Deity 2

  • FINAL FANTASY III

  • Last Dream

  • Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3

  • Axiom Verge 2

More expressive

Games that feels like FINAL FANTASY IV but with more self-expression and customization

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

  • FINAL FANTASY VI

  • Serin Fate

  • Dokimon: Quest

  • Sakura Gozen

  • Cosmic Star Heroine

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FINAL FANTASY IV: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy, Creativity.

Last update: 21/08/2026