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Final Fantasy IV 1991

Role-playing (RPG) by Square, published by Square Enix. Directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi.

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Critics
aggregate score
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Players
IGDB rating
22 h to beat
main story, 43 h for everything

About

FINAL FANTASY IV is the fourth main installment in the FINAL FANTASY series, developed and published by Squaresoft. It was released in July 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan, and released as FINAL FANTASY II in North America in October 1991 with alterations made due to Nintendo of America's guidelines at the time.

What is happening now

Final Fantasy IV is a classic RPG that debuted on Super Famicom in 1991, following the dark knight Cecil and his companions through a sprawling adventure across multiple worlds. The game has since been ported to numerous platforms including Wii, Wii U, and New Nintendo 3DS, introducing generations of players to its memorable characters and narrative. To mark the game's 35th anniversary, Square Enix has released Final Fantasy IV: Theme of Love, a new entry celebrating the franchise's legacy. The release underscores the enduring appeal of this foundational JRPG title.

How long to beat Final Fantasy IV

from 3 players
Main storyrushing through the story
22 h
Main + extrasstory plus side content
30 h
Completionisteverything the game has
43 h

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Cast and crew

3 credits

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Media

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Releases

Platform
Date
July 19, 1991
TBA

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.

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