Final Fantasy


 * Note: This walkthrough is primarily based on the Final Fantasy Origins remake for the PlayStation (normal mode). The only major differences between the NES versions and Origins are name changes and a modifications to a few enemy stats. The Dawn of Souls edition has the same names as the Origins edition, but radically different stats and four new (optional) dungeons. While this guide covers all of the elements common to all versions, you should consult a different guide for the new dugeons and enemy information in Dawn of Souls.

Final Fantasy I is the first game in Square's now long line of Final Fantasy games. It may not be the greatest RPG ever (though it was amazing at the time), but it's a fun, - and highly nostalgic for many - romp through the past. Final Fantasy Origins on the PS1 has a long list of improvements over the original, besides the more obvious graphics update, they fixed a lot of the bugs and various other knick-knacks that were overlooked the first time around.

Final Fantasy I was created as the last ditch effort of Squaresoft in the hopes of making money. If it had flopped they would have been forced out of the gaming market, but it managed to be a hit both in Japan and in the US. Years later the game would be re-released with improved graphics and audio for the Wonderswan Color. Squaresoft bundled the game with Final Fantasy II when they re-released the game Final Fantasy I-II for the Famicom, Final Fantasy Origins for the Playstation, and most recently, Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls for the Game Boy Advance.

Final Fantasy (NES)

 * Note: The Final Fantasy I-II version used the same controller setup as the original.

Towns, dugeons, and field map

 * : Move character
 * : Talk and examine objects
 * : Opens the party menu
 * : Opens the Main menu

Menu

 * : Move cursor
 * : Confirms selected option
 * : Cancels selected option

Towns & dungeons

 * psx: Neutral Dpad: Move character
 * psx: X: Talk and examine objects
 * psx: C: Run
 * psx: T: Opens the Main menu

Menu

 * psx: Neutral Dpad: Move cursor
 * psx: X: Confirms selected option
 * psx: C: Cancels selected option

Field map

 * psx: Neutral Dpad: Move character
 * psx: X: Get in or out of vehicles
 * psx: C: Press together with the Start Button to display the map
 * psx: T: Opens the Main menu
 * psx: S: Shortcut to the Items menu
 * psx: L1: Shortcut to the Equipment menu
 * psx: L2: Shortcut to the Config menu
 * psx: R1Shortcut to the Magic menu
 * psx: R1: Shortcut to the Memo Save menu
 * psx: Start + psx: C: Display the map

Towns, dugeons, and field map

 * : Move character
 * : Talk and examine objects
 * : Run (towns only)
 * : Opens the Main menu
 * + : Display the map

Main menu

 * : Move cursor
 * : Select option
 * : Cancel selection/exit menu
 * : Previous character
 * : Next character

Battle menu

 * : Move cursor
 * : Select option
 * : Cancel selection/exit menu

FAQ
How do I upgrade my character's class?


 * You'll need the Rat's Tail which you can find in the Citadel of Trials. Once you acquire it from the chest, you have to take it to Bahamut's Cave in the Cardia Islands. If you don't know where these islands are, they're the group of islands between the North Eastern and North Western continents.

Why can't I find some of the monsters listed in the bestiary?


 * Some of the monsters are rarer than others. I'll eventually get around to listing those particular enemies, but for now, you should check one of the other guides for information on them.

Where's the best place to level up?


 * The easiest way to level up is to battle the Evil Eye in the Ice Cave. It doesn't have much HP, it gives lots of experience, it appears on a spiked square, and you can kill it easily. Kill it over and over again and you'll get lots of experience for the time you put into it.

Why don't you list the locations of the enemies in the bestiary?


 * Because I'm lazy right now but I'll eventually get around to it. Some of the other Origins guides have that information.