Play Final Fantasy IV (J)(MaxG) Online

You play as Cecil, a dark knight wrestling with guilt, making hard calls while your party changes around you—Rydia’s summons light up the screen, Tellah grumbles about spoons, and bosses will wreck you if you zone out. The DS remake makes those chunky 3D models weirdly charming.

Developer: Square Enix

Genre: RPG

Released: 2007

File size: 79.76 MB

Game Overview

Final Fantasy IV on the DS is one of those RPGs that just sticks with you. You start as Cecil, a dark knight with a crisis of conscience, and within the first hour you're already making tough choices, losing allies, and getting thrown into some surprisingly emotional moments for a pixelated adventure. The 3D remake gives the classic sprites some real charm, and the ATB combat—where enemies don’t wait for you to pick a move—keeps battles tense.

What I love is how each party member feels distinct. Rydia’s summons are flashy as hell, Edge is all about ninja speed, and Tellah… well, he’s just an old man yelling about spoons, but you’ll grow weirdly attached to him. The difficulty’s no joke either—bosses will wipe the floor with you if you’re not paying attention. It’s the kind of game where you’ll actually remember dungeon layouts because you died there three times.

If you’ve only played the newer Final Fantasy games, this is a great way to see where a lot of the series’ heart came from. Just don’t expect open worlds or side quests—it’s a straight shot of classic JRPG storytelling, complete with airships and dramatic sacrifices.