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This game is similar to the original SNES version. The dialog has changed a bit, and they renamed lots of items, monsters and espers. The game play is not nearly as fast as the SNES version and when casting some spells during battle it is down right slow.
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I was apprehensive about yet another port of this, my all-time favorite console game. Rumors of censorship, script moderation, and audio changes led me to approach the Game Boy Advance version with considerably trepidation, but I am happy to report that I have derived from the new version the same enjoyment I experienced playing it for the first time in 1994.
The censorship is limited to the scene in the South Figaro dungeon, in which Imperial soldiers interrogate a captive. In the original edition this character is viciously beaten, but in the new edition this is omitted (but hinted at in dialogue). Also, one enemy graphic has been modified to eliminate a bare bottom. However, much of the religious imagery and innuendo excised from the original US version have been reinstated, and so, in my opinion, the material lost is insignificant.
The new translation of the script is also not an issue. In fact, the new script more closely follows the original Japanese text (I have played both editions and can read Japanese). Software and hardware limitations prevented the original port from including as much detail due to the nature of Japanese and English text. Awkward and unclear lines from the 1994 translation, which was done by Ted Woolsey alone in 30 days, have been clarified, and the characters are much better developed. Also, the famous opera now closely follows the music and the original Japanese lyrics. I therefore consider the translation an improvement.
The sound quality is somewhat different from the original, but this is mostly due to differences in sound emulation on different game systems. I do prefer the SNES soundtrack, but this is more due to nostalgia than to any superior qualities. In the case of the opera, the new audio in fact sounds more natural.
All in all, I am extremely pleased with this port of Final Fantasy VI. I recommend it to older gamers who are eager to revisit an old friend as well as to newer players who have yet to experience the adventure.
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I use to play this game when it came out for the super nes, and it has always been my favorite final fantasy game. I love this game!!
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This game has a great story and a great cast of characters with unique traits (however you won't be using all of them throughout the game unless you want to.) I wasn't able to beat this game back in the day the first time I played (maybe 10 years ago or so) it on the SNES, but I was able to beat this version since I was already familiar with the game. Anyway the only con I have to mention is the sound quality, but other than that the game is fantastic and a memorable experience.
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Well not exactly. Do not get me wrong, I love this remake of this classic FF game. But, for it to be considered the 'definitive' version as described. It would have to have the cut-scenes from the playstation remake. Which the GBA could not do though if possible then it would be PERFECT. Now in all truth, I enjoyed the original translation. But this translation may be a little bit better. Just a little. I have owned the original for the SNES (named FF III of course) Plus I still own FF VI for the playstation. Now for me to get this a third time, something must be wrong with me!? No not really I just LOVE this game. And I'm sure many of you will too.
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