The Final Fantasy Legend Classic
Game Boy · RPG
Final Fantasy Adventure
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Final Fantasy Adventure is a role-playing game released in 1991 for the Game Boy, developed by Square Enix. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Mystic Quest.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Yoshi and Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge. Among the 25 Game Boy RPGs in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the Game Boy you can also try The Final Fantasy Legend, Final Fantasy Legend II and Final Fantasy Legend III. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy VII (PS1) and Final Fantasy VIII (PS1).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
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 Adventure 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 Adventure cheats & codes
115 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start New Game With Stamina, Will, And Power At 20 | 14E-6B9-E62 |
|---|---|
| Start New Game With Stamina, Will, And Power At 20 | 1EE-6B9-E62 |
| Start With 255 In Each Ability | FFE-6B9-E62 |
| Protection From Most Damage | FAE-3FC-4C1 |
| Level Goes To 37" | 40E-A49 |
| Level Goes To 39" | FFE-A69 |
Final Fantasy Adventure walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Final Fantasy Adventure.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Final Fantasy Adventure FAQ
When did Final Fantasy Adventure come out on the Game Boy?
Final Fantasy Adventure was released for the Game Boy in 1991.
Who made Final Fantasy Adventure?
It was developed by Square Enix.
Is Final Fantasy Adventure multiplayer?
No. Final Fantasy Adventure is a single-player game.
How long does Final Fantasy Adventure take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy Adventure typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Final Fantasy Adventure on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.