For the Brothers Moriarty, Final Fantasy IV — or Final Fantasy II, as we once knew it on SNES way back when — is a uniquely nostalgic product. Upon its release in the west, we played the game together, often with me (Colin) sneaking into Dagan’s room after I was ‘put to bed’ so I could watch him conquer the tale. Thus, we eagerly revisit this all-time JRPG classic in KnockBack style, but it’s not the first time we’ve done so. Long-time listeners will recall that one of the very first KB offerings in 2018 was FFIV (Episode 16, in fact). But our show today is a lot different than it was then, and frankly, this is a far deeper and more comprehensive look at Squaresoft’s classic than the earlier podcast, as we’ve both come off a fresh playthrough via the Pixel Remaster. Cecil’s tale of darkness-to-light — and the many stories of the lovable cast that surround him — helped catapult an entire genre into the hearts of gamers worldwide. Some would even argue IV is the best Final Fantasy, full-stop. We think you could easily make that argument, yes, but such a deep topic deserves much more nuance. Three hours’ worth, in fact.
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I been waiting on this one. FfIV is one of my all time fav games. It's my 3rd final fantasy game I've played.
Listening to this podcast really makes me want to turn on the game and play it all over again. Final Fantasy 4 is in my top 3 Final Fantasy games.
Thanks and FINALLY Lmao!! Just kidding. Amazing content as always! Remember friends, make sure you get all treasures in Babil. I missed them and missed the platinum!! But amazing breakdown and my first JRPG! The single best FF story in the series!! Keep Knocking ‘em back!!
Happy Birthday Dagan! I happen to be watching this on my birthday as well.
Kluya is Cecil's father. He doesnt have anything to do with Zemus or Zeromus.
Love this. I'm playing this right now, at the tower of zot.
"Dorf"❤
I know Colin wasn't a fan but my first experience of FF4 was the DS remake
FF4 on the snes was my first rpg…fell in love with it and the genre as a whole. I've beaten every version i can get my hands on. I'm actually currently playing through a rom hack called FF4 Ultima. Very interesting changes and well worth trying. Thanks for coming back to this game, gents!
I listen on Apple, but I’m just stopping to say hey and thanks for another year of great content 🙂
Colins review of IV on the PSP was how I first got really into that game. Everyone play that port if you can!
Happy birthday! I'll be hitting 50 in 2 years. Yeah when it comes down to it, I'm still the same video game loving dorky kid that I feel like I always have been.
Great show boys! Cheers is off of Beacon St in Beacon hill and is facing the Public Garden. Still a tourist trap with lines outside.
My favorite game of all time. Named my pup after Palom (Pal for short 😊)
Also in the original version (please correct me if I’m wrong) but wasn’t the “bomb ring” actually changed to “package” due to American sensitivities and localization? I guess “bomb ring” is closer to the actual Japanese script. But as a kid when I put two and two together after the scenario in Mist, it almost makes the whole setup and the king himself more nefarious and evil. As if you were duped yet again. Great either way, but always felt that “bomb ring” took away the surprise and or mysterious nature. Especially with all of the context after replaying it so many times.
I have FF4 on:
SNES
PS1
PSP
I can play the SNES and PS1 versions on a 4:3 crt. I can play the psp version on a PSP or HDCRT via PSTV.
Which version would be best to replay? Not looking to rebuy on new consoles since I can't physically get it.
Happy birthday, Dagan!! I love you brother! I hope to be as young at heart as you when I get there myself in 10 years and 10 months.
Would love to see cover the DS Remake in time and possibly the After Years. Merry Christmas all!