GBA port of the classic SNES RPG. Graphics are slightly reduced but the essentials are there: exploration, weapon combos and good story. A must for old-school RPG fans.
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RPG1 player7+
Description
GBA port of the founding Breath of Fire RPG, developed and published by Capcom. Released in Europe in July 2002. Ryu, a dragon warrior from the Light Dragon Clan, battles the Dark Dragon Clan seeking to resurrect the evil goddess Tyr. A team of eight characters with unique transformations, turn-based battles, a world map to explore and a fantasy epic in six chapters. Faithful to the Super Nintendo version with graphics adapted for GBA.
Breath of Fire review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Guiding Ryu and his eight companions through six chapters already charts a long epic, but the freely explorable world map multiplies the detours. Turn-based battles, dragon transformations to master and scattered secrets invite you to comb every corner before facing Tyr. That classic J-RPG cadence, faithfully ported from the Super Nintendo, guarantees dozens of hours and preserves its status as a respected founder.
A GBA port of Capcom's founding JRPG, Breath of Fire follows Ryu, a warrior able to turn into a dragon, and his companions against the Dark Clan. The classic turn based structure, the exploration and the cast with complementary talents lay the groundwork for a lasting saga. The pace and some routines betray the original's age, but the retro charm and the adventure's generosity remain. For a fan of old school JRPGs or someone curious about the series' origins, the title keeps a sincere interest and an appreciable character.
