Final Fantasy Anthology - European Edition - Final Fantasy IV (Europe / Australia)
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Reviewed in 2002
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PS1 port of Final Fantasy IV, Squaresoft's foundational JRPG with the ATB system and pioneering emotional storytelling. Some extra loading times compared to the original Super Famicom, but the narrative richness and likable characters are intact. A timeless classic.
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Description
European edition of the Final Fantasy Anthology compilation featuring Final Fantasy IV, the cult Super Famicom JRPG where fallen paladin Cecil must atone against the Baron empire. Created by Square and Square Electronic Arts, released in 2002 in Europe and Australia. ATB system, five-character party with unique classes, bonus FMVs and first official Western release of FF IV in Europe.
Final Fantasy Anthology - European Edition - Final Fantasy IV review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
Betrayals, sacrifices and a quest for forgiveness mark the odyssey of a dark knight gnawed by guilt. Dramatic ahead of its time, its tale gives every companion real depth and sometimes heartrending farewells. The series' first great melodrama, it keeps an emotional power intact decades later.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,24 GB📅08/03/2002
Published by Square Electronic Arts
Final Fantasy Anthology - European Edition - Final Fantasy IV (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Final Fantasy IV inside the Anthology compilation, the European Square EA release. This PAL box is far scarcer than the US edition and never shipped in volume across Europe, explaining the wide gap between common loose copies and the sought-after sealed ones. Appeal centres on European FF completists rather than FFIV itself, long available on other formats.
Is Final Fantasy Anthology - European Edition - Final Fantasy IV still worth playing in 2026?
A PlayStation port of the fourth Final Fantasy, this title marks the arrival of the real time ATB battle system and a narrative finally centred on strong characters, around the dark knight Cecil and his quest for redemption. The epic remains an emotional peak of the 16 bit era, despite loading times added by the optical medium. The original production shows its age. A founding classic to recommend for fans of narrative Japanese RPGs and lovers of Square's golden age.
