Final Fantasy Adventure Classic
Game Boy · RPG
The Final Fantasy Legend
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1990, The Final Fantasy Legend is a role-playing game developed by Square Enix.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan and Block Hole. Among the 25 Game Boy RPGs in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the Game Boy you can also try Final Fantasy Adventure, 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).
The Final Fantasy Legend 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 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 The Final Fantasy Legend 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.
The Final Fantasy Legend cheats & codes
229 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Strength Point | 011-238-C4A |
|---|---|
| Start With 5 Strength Points | 051-238-C4A |
| Start With 2 Defense Points | 021-248-E6E |
| Start With 6 Defense Points | 061-248-E6E |
| Start With 3 Agility Points | 031-258-F7A |
| Start With 7 Agility Points | 071-258-F7A |
The Final Fantasy Legend walkthroughs & guides
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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.
The Final Fantasy Legend FAQ
When did The Final Fantasy Legend come out on the Game Boy?
The Final Fantasy Legend was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made The Final Fantasy Legend?
It was developed by Square Enix.
Is The Final Fantasy Legend multiplayer?
No. The Final Fantasy Legend is a single-player game.
How long does The Final Fantasy Legend take to play?
As a role-playing game, The Final Fantasy Legend 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 The Final Fantasy Legend 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.