Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light (DS)

63%
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Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light (DS) (2010)
genre: role-play

score: 63%

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'The story and dialogue aren't deep -- the play and art are the stars of the show -- but what little there is comes off as morally confused.'
Read more » GamePro
'Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light isn't glitchy or broken, but that's the highest compliment I can muster.'
Read more » GameInformer
'So, maybe this isn't really a Final Fantasy game. It doesn't really matter, because 4 Heroes is supremely challenging and occasionally inventive - and what recent, successful Final Fantasy game can you really say that about?'
Read more » GamesRadar
'Its back-to-basics approach strips away much of the pointless frippery of the modern JRPG without stripping out the satisfaction of playing them. The DS isn't short of absorbing RPGs, but 4 Heroes of Light is a worthwhile addition, particularly for anyone with fond memories of simpler, happier times for Japanese role-playing.'
Read more » Eurogamer
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'Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light successfully captures the pure magic and essence of Final Fantasy. It is a game that is true to the heart and soul of the franchise, for better or for worse.'
Read more » PALGN
'At times it feels too focused on level grinding, and it's hard to get into if you're expecting a standard RPG, but it's the nonstandard qualities that ultimately make it shine.'
Read more » IGN
'It's a grand, involving adventure, but it's one that plays by its own rules -- not by the rules of Final Fantasy. It's a game less likely to appeal to fans of the series than it is to people who are drawn to tough RPGs in the old-school vein; there's more of Shiren the Wanderer here than of Cloud Strife or Terra Branford.'
Read more » 1up.com
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