I’m going to review one of my favorite classic RPGs, Breath of Fire 4. Keep reading …
Breath of Fire 4 is a turn-based RPG, much like Final Fantasy Series and Dragon Warrior. But BOF 4 is no ordinary RPG. There are many elements that make this game special, here they are:
* The battle is a lot of fun as you can combine some powerful combos into one powerful attack (you can even unleash more than 50 combos per turn in a battle) and you can also change any character throughout the battle.
* There are many minigames in BOF 4 such as fishing, puzzles, secret dungeons and also secret bosses. (Compared to the previous series, it is difficult to find places to fish, but the good news is that you will get many items while fishing)
* This game has beautiful 2D graphics, from the forest, to the villages. They look soft and smooth. Characters and enemies also look cool and amazing.
* There are many skills to master. (unfortunately most of them are useless)
Gameplay and story
You play as Ryu, who has the power to transform into a powerful dragon. You will be accompanied by Nina and Ray, who have the mission to find Princess Elina, Nina’s sister.
Unlike most RPGs on PlayStation Console, BOF 4 has two stories at the same time. Throughout the game, you can control the two main characters, Ryu and Fou Lu.
This game is difficult to play. Especially when fighting the last boss, Fou Lu.
Like Ryu, Fou Lu can also transform into a powerful dragon. By the way, Fou Lu is a great antagonist. (I like to compare him to Zell in Final Fantasy 8)
BOF 4 unique facts and secrets:
* It takes more than 50 hours if you want to beat the games.
* These are the dragons you can get while playing: Kaiser, Behemoth, Mutant, Myrmidion, Wyvern, and Aura. The Kaiser himself is the strongest dragon, but unfortunately you can’t control him.
* This is how to get the bad ending in BOF 4: join fou lu in the final battle and then kill all your allies.
* In Japan, BOF 4 was released under the title “Breath of Fire IV: Utsurowazaru Mono”.
* This game is also adapted to the manga produced by Enterbrain Company.
If you are a collector of classic RPGs, you should add BOF 4 to your list.
Thanks for reading my review …