Know Your Roots

It is commonly known that the first Final Fantasy was one of the most difficult. Not because it requires a greater level of thought, nor because any eye-hand coordination is necessary. Mostly because it requires an incredible amount of patience. This game is a prime example of "level-grinding", meaning an insane amount of mindless, repetitive drivel only to further the story.

Speaking of story, this game really doesn't have a coherent one. I'm pretty sure there's an ultimate goal that has something to do with collecting crystals and saving the world or something. But it seems as the meat of the game is a strew of side-quests randomly thrown together. I mean, seriously, why do I have to save some whiny elf prince? Isn't the world in danger?


All complaints aside, Final Fantasy 1 has a certain nostalgic gleam to it that glosses over all its many and grandiose faults. The game is frustrating, yes, but it is upon the shoulders of this game that virtually all other RPGs to date stand. To see the framework of some of today's RPG greats in this is reminiscent of seeing aspects of Michelangelo's sketches in the Sistine Chapel.

Too melodramatic?......probably, but it makes the point.

So I guess some of the excitement and enjoyment that comes from playing the first Final Fantasy is anticipating relating it to other games in the series.

Let's try this again

2nd attempt here. I got a new phone (HTC Incredible with Verizon) and it can do so many amazing things that I never thought a phone could do, including playing retro games. Here's to hoping that we don't have the same "save-state" issues like I did with the depressingly disappointing GP2X Wiz.

So far, no real issues. I'm about as far as I was when I first started this project who knows how many months ago. The king built me a bridge for saving his daughter and now I'm level grinding and saving up gil (money) for the spells I need and the expensive armor. Oh, fyi, my party is a knight, white wizard, black wizard, and a monk. I figured I would get a taste of everything.

Like I said before, the music of Final Fantasy I is what is most endearing to me. The crystal room theme brings back memories of playing at a friend's house when I was about 10 years old, (my own parents being utterly convinced that video games are "a waste of time").

I'm determined this time to go through with this project to the end. I'm hesitant to place a time-frame because I honestly don't have any idea how long it should take me.