Japanese release of Breath of Fire IV. Capcom JRPG with superbly animated 2D graphics, rich combat system and mature two-part scenario. The original Japanese version offers complete unexpurgated text, slightly denser than the western release.
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RPG4 players12+
Description
Japanese release of the fourth Breath of Fire following two dragons with intertwined fates, Ryu and Fou-Lu. RPG by Capcom, released in 2000 in Japan. Three-on-the-front combat, detailed sprites over 3D backdrops, dragon transformations and Yoshino Aoki's score. Japanese subtitle Utsurowazaru Mono.
Breath of Fire IV - Utsurowazaru Mono review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,26 GB📅27/04/2000
Published by Capcom
Breath of Fire IV - Utsurowazaru Mono (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
The original Japanese version of the last 2D Breath of Fire, subtitled Utsurowazaru Mono, out ahead of the Western editions. It draws those wanting the first form of a title that became the endpoint of a polished Capcom RPG line. Its desirability rests on this status as an origin pressing of a genre fading at the publisher, in a loyal but narrow niche.
Is Breath of Fire IV - Utsurowazaru Mono still worth playing in 2026?
Breath of Fire IV is a beautifully crafted Capcom JRPG with stunning 2D animation by Tatsuya Yoshikawa at his peak. Enriched combat and a mature scenario with two alternating protagonists (Ryu and Fou-lu) make it one of the PS1's loveliest JRPGs. Yoshino Aoki's score is particularly successful, and the bold orientalist writing leaves a lasting mark. An absolute peak to discover today.
