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.

Where's the best place to level up?


 * Early on, the best way to level up is to battle the enemies at the Power peninsula near Provaka. From Provaka, on the world map, go a little south to find the path that goes inmediately east. After a short walk you will come to a fork in the road, with the option of going north or southeast.  Go north, past the dock, around the mountains, until you cannot go any further.  The 2 x 2 section that makes up the edge of the pennisula has enemies from the continent accross the straight. Enemies include:


 * Necrotaurs (usually in groups of 1-4)
 * Hill Gigas (usually in groups of 1-4)
 * Winter Wolves (usually in groups of 4-9)
 * Trolls (usually in groups of 2 with 1 or 2 Necrotaurs)


 * The Winter Wolves have fairly low HP, but can hit all of your party at once. The Necrotaurs and Trolls are much stronger, but can be killed somewhat quickly as well. The Hill Gigas are very strong, but give 800 XP a piece (not to mention 800 Gil). At low levels your party might be able to defeat one or two, but you would do well to flee from packs of four unless you are over level 10.


 * Before even attempting to fight in this area, you should get the Cure2 and Steel spells, and the best weapons and armor you can buy from Provaka. Elfheim sells Mythril Swords, however they cost 4,000 Gil a piece. You should buy them as soon as you can since they make fighting a lot easier. If you have a Red Mage or Black Mage, get the Fire2 spell as well.