Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light (2009)
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is a Final Fantasy title for the DS aimed to return to the roots of RPG gaming.
First released
Oct 29, 2009
Aliases
Final Fantasy Gaiden: The Four Warriors of Light, Hikari no 4 Senshi: Final Fantasy Gaiden, Final Fantasy: The Four Heroes of Light
Franchises
Final Fantasy
Developed by
Square Enix, Matrix Software
Published by
Square Enix
Platforms
Nintendo DS
Genres
Role-Playing
Themes
Fantasy, Medieval
Rating
CERO: A, ESRB: E10+, PEGI: 12+
Releases
- DS - Hikari no 4 Senshi: Final Fantasy Gaiden Japan
- DS - Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light United States
- DS - Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light United Kingdom
Community reviews
FF The 4 Heroes of Light go back to the original roots of the series
Game: Final Fantasy The 4 Heroes of Light
Genre: RPG
Developer: Matrix Software
Publisher: Squareenix
System: Nintendo DS (DS)
Year of Release: 2010
Length of Playthrough: 28 Hours
Total Score: 82/100
Value Score: 8.2/10
• Story: 9/10
• Characters: 8/10
• GamePlay: 8/10
• Graphics: 8/10
• Sound: 7/10
• Music: 9/10
• Length: 8/10
• Replay Value: 7/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+Features and gameplay aspects from old school FF games
+Music is similar in style to the NES Final Fantasy games
+Unique style of battle system similar to the Bravely series
+Character design same to similar as the Bravely series
+Multiplayer mode that lets you play with 3 others to do battles and the the points given from wireless online battles can be traded for special unique gear
Cons
-Battles are much more complex and difficulty curve is higher than most other FF games
-Beginning starts out slow and can be difficult due to the incomplete party
-Cannot target allies or enemies (it is always random) whether using magic, attacking or using a item
-No voice overs and the sound is very simple/plain
-Enemies level scale with you similar to Final Fantasy VIII
-A lot of grinding required to level up Crown (Job) levels and get skills
Genre: RPG
Developer: Matrix Software
Publisher: Squareenix
System: Nintendo DS (DS)
Year of Release: 2010
Length of Playthrough: 28 Hours
Total Score: 82/100
Value Score: 8.2/10
• Story: 9/10
• Characters: 8/10
• GamePlay: 8/10
• Graphics: 8/10
• Sound: 7/10
• Music: 9/10
• Length: 8/10
• Replay Value: 7/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+Features and gameplay aspects from old school FF games
+Music is similar in style to the NES Final Fantasy games
+Unique style of battle system similar to the Bravely series
+Character design same to similar as the Bravely series
+Multiplayer mode that lets you play with 3 others to do battles and the the points given from wireless online battles can be traded for special unique gear
Cons
-Battles are much more complex and difficulty curve is higher than most other FF games
-Beginning starts out slow and can be difficult due to the incomplete party
-Cannot target allies or enemies (it is always random) whether using magic, attacking or using a item
-No voice overs and the sound is very simple/plain
-Enemies level scale with you similar to Final Fantasy VIII
-A lot of grinding required to level up Crown (Job) levels and get skills