Game Boy Advance · RPG
Final Fantasy IV Advance
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | TOSE |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by TOSE and published by Nintendo, Final Fantasy IV Advance arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2005 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the GBA you can also try Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls and Final Fantasy V Advance. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy VII (PS1) and Final Fantasy VIII (PS1). TOSE also made Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, Densetsu no Stafy and Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart for the GBA.
Final Fantasy IV Advance is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Final Fantasy IV Advance is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Final Fantasy IV Advance cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| No Random Battles | 3200E064
0001 |
|---|---|
| Enable Code | 00005DC3
000A
100BA024
0007 |
| Infinite Money | 820072BC
DF47
820072BE
05F5 |
| Completed Bestiary | 420073EC
83E7
0000011B
0002 |
| Infinite Itens (All Slots) | 42006EE6
0063
00000030
0004 |
| Max HP/Infinite HP (Out Battle) (ALL) | 420069F8
270F
0000000C
0048
420069FA
270F
0000000C
0048 |
If you like Final Fantasy IV Advance, the Matrix also picks…
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Classic
Final Fantasy V Classic Co-op
Final Fantasy Adventure Classic
Final Fantasy VII Classic
Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Final Fantasy IV Advance FAQ
When did Final Fantasy IV Advance come out on the GBA?
Final Fantasy IV Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Final Fantasy IV Advance?
It was developed by TOSE and published by Nintendo.
Is Final Fantasy IV Advance multiplayer?
No. Final Fantasy IV Advance is a single-player game.
How long does Final Fantasy IV Advance take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy IV Advance typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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