RPGFit check
Is FINAL FANTASY IV worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players seeking a story-led RPG with a party of named allies
- Fans of classic 2D pixel RPGs who want updated presentation
- Players who prefer adjustable encounters and experience gain
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for real-time combat rather than battles governed by an Active Time system
- Players seeking presentation beyond 2D pixel graphics
- Players wanting all six FINAL FANTASY games in one purchase rather than this fourth installment
Our take on FINAL FANTASY IV
The page emphasizes updated presentation and added play options, while this edition follows the original 1991 game. Changes and extra content from other rereleases are not included, so it does not represent every version’s additions.
What is FINAL FANTASY IV?
Cecil, captain of Baron’s Red Wings, turns against the kingdom after its attacks on neighboring countries.
He travels with allies including Kain, Rosa, and Rydia while searching for crystals across the surface, underground regions, the Land of Summons, and the moon. Battles use Active Time Battle, so time continues to move during combat. This remaster presents the original game with updated 2D pixel graphics, rearranged music, a modernized interface, and auto-battle options. Players can switch between rearranged and original soundtrack versions, choose between font styles, disable random encounters, and adjust experience multipliers from 0 to 4. A bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player provide additional in-game materials.
How FINAL FANTASY IV plays
- 01Active Time Battles
- Combat time continues moving while a battle is underway.
- 02Encounter Controls
- Random encounters can be disabled, and experience multipliers can be set from 0 to 4.
- 03Soundtrack Options
- The game supports switching between the remastered arrangement and the original music.
- 04Reference Extras
- A bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player are included as additional in-game materials.
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FINAL FANTASY IV: platforms & release
Is FINAL FANTASY IV worth it?
It is worth it if: players seeking a story-led RPG with a party of named allies. Skip it if: players looking for real-time combat rather than battles governed by an Active Time system.
Where can I download FINAL FANTASY IV?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens FINAL FANTASY IV's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is FINAL FANTASY IV on?
Windows only.
