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Final Fantasy VI Advance gba Game Reviews
Final Fantasy VI Advance
Critic Score
Metascore: 92 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.7 out of 10
based on 25 reviews
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This title are more than a simple port of the SNES classic — every aspect of the games has been reviewed and enhanced. Additionally, a host of brand-new elements has been seamlessly merged with the original game, providing unexpected surprises for longtime fans. With new dungeons, new job classes, and other exciting features, both old-school players and newcomers can enjoy this genre-defining FINAL FANTASY title in a portable format. [Square Enix]

PUBLISHER: Square Enix
DEVELOPER: Square Enix
GENRE(S): Role-Playing Game
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
RELEASE DATE: February 5, 2007

What The Critics Said

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100
GameSpy
If video game history were ever to be taught to children, then Final Fantasy VI should be part of the curriculum's required playing. Its characters are among the genre's most unique and memorable, while its villain is quite possibly the most well-crafted embodiment of evil in RPG history.
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100
Modojo
The game itself is timeless. It's not so old that people are turned off by the primitive graphics and it has an engaging enough battle system that those new to turn based RPGs won't get bored. It still has the same fun factor as the SNES game, but now you can take it anywhere you want, so what more can I say?
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100
G4 TV
Final Fantasy VI Advance not only set the bar for RPG’s in the 16-bit era, it sets a standard that few games reach in the modern era of gaming. This game won’t win any beauty pageants, but easily makes up with any shortcomings with story and customizations.
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96
My Gamer
This game alone should extend the life of the system for a while longer.
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95
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
It's the sheer scope of the gameplay that sets this apart from other pretenders. [July 2007, p.91]
95
GamePro
Assuredly, a great majority of RPGers have already beaten Final Fantasy VI multiple times, and while this game is pretty much a direct port, I still recommend it highly just for sweet nostalgia's sake.
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95
GameCube Advanced
Having one of the greatest RPGs ever made in your pocket is simply too awesome not to recommend.
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95
netjak
Final Fantasy VI Advance immediately joins the short list of best games available for any portable system. Unparalleled graphics and epic music draw you into the world, and well-developed characters and a sweeping plot keep you interested from start to finish.
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95
Nintendo Power
FINAL FANTASY VI Advance is as close to a perfect RPG as you're going to find on any system. [Mar. 2007, p.87]
92
Pelit (Finland)
Save the mage girl, save the world. With the exception of the too-frequent random battles, Final Fantasy VI is all good. [Aug 2007]
90
PALGN
The game that changed a series, and this GBA remake is near perfect. We went close to giving it a higher score, but if you like RPGs at all you really should buy this game.
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90
Pocket Gamer UK
The best of the three GBA re-issues, Final Fantasy VI Advance is a timeless dollop of role-playing adventure gaming.
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90
EuroGamer
In 1994 the fresh gameplay ideas Final Fantasy 6 brought to the RPG genre, coupled with the highly enjoyable story, brilliant ensemble cast and stirring score would have made the game an easy, trailblazing Eurogamer 10. It's either a remarkable testament to the original development team's vision and skill, or a damning indictment of a genre that this is so very nearly the case thirteen years on.
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90
1UP
FFVIA is a mostly great port of a mostly great game, and that makes it entirely worth having. If this has to be the end of the GBA's lifespan, we can't think of a better way to go.
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90
NintendoWorldReport
Final Fantasy VI Advance is the last Game Boy Advance game from Square-Enix and Nintendo, but this classic game is a great way to say goodbye to a system.
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90
Games Radar
A well-made game that’s better than most RPGs that we’ve seen released these past few years, and all of the new additions in this version only help make it even more awesome.
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90
Nintendojo
Besides the sound quality issues, players have little reason to choose the original cart over this GBA port. Everything that made Final Fantasy VI great on the SNES is here, and then some.
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90
Game Informer
Final Fantasy VI is one of the best RPGs ever made, and this version doesn’t sacrifice any of its inherent awesomeness. From the huge cast of characters and their special moves to the memorable scenes like the opera house event, it is all intact and as good as you remember.
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90
IGN
What matters above all else, though, is that even in 2007, FF6 is exceptional fun. Even with its dated visuals and familiar concepts, it's one of the greatest games the world has ever seen, and it's just as entertaining now as it was during Clinton's first term.
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89
GameTrailers
With its refined mastering of the English language, VI Advance is an even better example of how a brilliant story can immerse you in any game, no matter how small in stature the characters are.
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89
GameSpot
Final Fantasy VI Advance is a great port of an excellent role-playing game, and it's one that shouldn't be missed.
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88
GameBrink
Final Fantasy VI Advance may not offer as much as previous re-releases of FF titles in terms of extras but, it’s still a classic to play through. [JPN Import]
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87
NGamer UK
One of the last GBA games is also one of the best - it's the only GBA game you'll need in 2007. [Apr 2007, p.58]
85
Worth Playing
With a wide cast of enjoyable characters, a surprisingly interesting plot, and an enjoyable battle system, Final Fantasy VI is the perfect title to bid adieu to the tiny system which has given us years of enjoyment.
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80
GameDaily
One of the Game Boy Advance's last role-playing games, Final Fantasy VI Advance also proves one of its best.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Najin J. gave it a10:
The only RPG I've bothered playing inside out--sidequests included; due to it's engaging storyline. It's always great to see older RPGs be resurrected so they can be preserved amongst younger gamers too.

Chris P. gave it a10:
I had never played this classic SNES rpg before until the GBA version. This is one of my favorite Final Fantasy games and one of my favorite games of all time. I must play for all true rpg fans!

AB gave it a10:
Absolutely rewarding gameplay and a spectacular plot makes Final Fantasy VI the best in the series. Excellent sidequests, an emotionally-superior story, dynamic characters, gorgeous music, and portability as an added GBA bonus make this one of the greatest RPGs in the history of gaming.

Chandresh R. gave it a10:
The most detail-involving storyline in any RPG I have met... one of few RPGs that reward you accordingly for everything you do, such as looking for sidequests or developing all your characters [eg you can use up to 12 out of the maximum 14 during the final battle.] Splendid soundtrack.

Kevin R. gave it a9:
A great remake of a great game. The only problem is the hardware, which does not seem powerful enough to handle the game.

Jacob P. gave it an8:
I'm a little biased in that Final Fantasy 6 is my favorite of the FF games, and this game doesn't disappoint. Considering the hardware on the GBA, the music is impressive and the sound effects are adequate. The game itself seems like an only adequate port in that it suffers from a trace amount of slowdown that is present almost constantly, much more than FF4 Advance or FF5 Advance. It really annoyed me at first, but after a few hours of playing I got pretty used to it. It sports a new translation, which is arguably better than the original SNES translation. In all, it's a pretty extensive game, and one I recommend to anyone who wants a nice dose of old school Final Fantasy on the go.

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