Nintendo DS · RPG
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Matrix Software |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2009, Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is a role-playing game developed by Matrix Software and published by Square Enix.
It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts. Among the 168 DS RPGs in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the DS you can also try Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings, Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy IV. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy VII (PS1) and Final Fantasy VIII (PS1). Matrix Software also made Lost in Blue 2, Avalon Code and Lost in Blue 3 for the DS.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light 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: The 4 Heroes of Light cheats & codes
43 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Money | 94000130
FFF30000
020DE18C
0098967F
D2000000
00000000 |
|---|---|
| Max Multiplayer Points | 94000130
FFF30000
020DE280
0001869F
D2000000
00000000 |
| After Upgrade is +99 | 5205E468
83A04063
0205E468
E3A04063
D2000000
00000000 |
| After Upgrade is +255 | 5205E468
83A04063
0205E468
E3A040FF
D2000000
00000000 |
| All Crowns | 94000130
FFFB0000
020DE290
FFFFFFFF
D2000000
00000000 |
| Increase Item Drop | 5213AD24
11A04084
0213AD24
E1A04484
D2000000
00000000 |
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light FAQ
When did Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light come out on the DS?
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
Who made Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light?
It was developed by Matrix Software and published by Square Enix.
Is Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light multiplayer?
Yes. Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light supports up to 2 players.
How long does Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light 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: The 4 Heroes of Light 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.