Play Final Fantasy IV (J)(MaxG) Online

Final Fantasy IV originally came out on the Super Nintendo, but this 2007 Nintendo DS version from Square Enix rebuilt everything in 3D. It was a solid remake that fit well on the handheld, offering voice acting and some new features without losing the core of the original game from that earlier era.

You control Cecil, a dark knight, leading a party through towns, dungeons, and across a world map. Your main goal is to stop a sorcerer from misusing powerful crystals, which involves plenty of screen by screen exploration, turn based combat with swords and magic, and navigating trap filled dungeons. The game has a brisk pace, and the difficulty can spike sharply during boss fights if you aren't prepared. It feels substantial to play, with a story that pulls you forward through each challenge.