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|title=Final Fantasy Anthology | |title=Final Fantasy Anthology | ||
|image=[[Image:FF Anthology Greatest Hits cover.jpg|250px]]<br>Greatest Hits box art | |image=[[Image:FF Anthology Greatest Hits cover.jpg|250px]]<br>Greatest Hits box art | ||
|developer=[[Square]] | |developer=[[Square]] | ||
|publisher=[[Square Electronic Arts]] ( | |publisher=[[Square Electronic Arts]] ('''NA''')<br>[[Sony Computer Entertainment]] ('''Europe''') | ||
|release={{Flag|United States}}/{{Flag|Canada}} October 5, 1999<br>{{Flag|Europe}} May 17, 2002 | |release={{Flag|United States}}/{{Flag|Canada}} October 5, 1999<br>{{Flag|Europe}} May 17, 2002 | ||
|genre=Role-playing | |genre=Role-playing | ||
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|platforms=[[PlayStation]] | |platforms=[[PlayStation]] | ||
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'''''Final Fantasy Anthology''''', also titled ''Final Fantasy Anthology: European Edition'' in PAL regions, is a compilation of two ''[[Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy]]'' games for the [[PlayStation]]. ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' and ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' are included on the North American version, while ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' and ''Final Fantasy V'' are included on the PAL release. The games were ported by [[TOSE]] from the original [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions. ''Final Fantasy Anthology'' was published in North America on October 5, 1999 by [[Square Electronic Arts]] and in the PAL region on May 17, 2002 by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]. Prior to the anthology, ''Final Fantasy IV'', ''Final Fantasy V'', and ''Final Fantasy VI'' did not have an official release in Europe. | |||
'''''Final Fantasy Anthology''''', also titled ''Final Fantasy Anthology: European Edition'' in PAL regions, is a compilation of two ''[[Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy]]'' games for the [[PlayStation]]. ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' and ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' are included on the North American version, while ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' and ''Final Fantasy V'' are included on the PAL release. The games were ported by [[TOSE]] from the original [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions. ''Final Fantasy Anthology'' was published in North America on October 5, 1999 by [[Square Electronic Arts]] and in the PAL region on May 17, 2002 by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]. Prior to the anthology, ''Final Fantasy IV'', ''Final Fantasy V'', and ''Final Fantasy VI'' did not have an official release in Europe | |||
The PlayStation port of ''Final Fantasy VI'' was released separately in Europe. The "Fast" disc speed of the PlayStation driver in the [[PlayStation 2]] can be used to decrease load times in ''Final Fantasy Anthology''. In 2003, Square Enix re-released ''Final Fantasy Anthology'' as a "Greatest Hits" title. | The North American release did not include the PlayStation port of ''Final Fantasy IV'' because it was subsequently packaged with ''Chrono Trigger'' and released two years later as ''[[Final Fantasy Chronicles]]'' in 2001. The PlayStation port of ''Final Fantasy VI'' was released separately in Europe. The "Fast" disc speed of the PlayStation driver in the [[PlayStation 2]] can be used to decrease load times in ''Final Fantasy Anthology''. In 2003, Square Enix re-released ''Final Fantasy Anthology'' as a "Greatest Hits" title. | ||
In Japan, all three games were released for the PlayStation both individually and packaged together as part of a limited edition box set called ''[[Final Fantasy Collection]]''. Although all three games differ little from the original Japanese versions in terms of gameplay, graphics, and sound, a number of extras were added, including art galleries, bestiaries, and two FMV opening and ending sequences not in the original releases. | In Japan, all three games were released for the PlayStation both individually and packaged together as part of a limited edition box set called ''[[Final Fantasy Collection]]''. Although all three games differ little from the original Japanese versions in terms of gameplay, graphics, and sound, a number of extras were added, including art galleries, bestiaries, and two FMV opening and ending sequences not in the original releases. | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
''Final Fantasy Anthology'' was met with mixed reviews, especially from the slow loading times over those present in the original [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]] version. Some item menus would take 2-4 seconds to load, and there was lag between transition of the battle scenes. | ''Final Fantasy Anthology'' was met with mixed reviews, especially from the slow loading times over those present in the original [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]] version. Some item menus would take 2-4 seconds to load, and there was lag between transition of the battle scenes. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Compilations]] | [[Category:Compilations]] |