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.


 * SECRET LOCATION: There is a much, much better location than the one mentioned above, plus it is available extremely early in the game. This area is accessible once you can enter Pravokia. You can even access it before beating the pirates, but it would probably be a much better idea if you beat them so that you take their ship into Elfland, and buy at least one Silver sword and one Lv 3-4 spell.

Trust me, you WILL NEED THEM! Recommended equipment: Definitely the silver Sword for everyone that can wield it, one CABIN or TENT, FIR2, FAST, and CUR2 and the best armor you can afford. HARM2 is optional since it will not be 100% effective. I don't remember which is the minimum level you should have before attempting this but anyway....

Once you have all this, head back to Pravokia. From there, on the world map, go a little south to find the path that goes inmediately east. After about 40secs walking, you will come accross a white mountain right in the middle of the land, with the option of going north and south-east i believe. Go north. All the way. After about 1-2 minutes of walking you will reach the very northernmost tip of the continent, it looks like a hand pointing north, displaying the "1" sign. The finger is two tiles wide. You will know you are in the right place because 2-4 tiles north you can see the southernmost part of the north continent.

Now, you will notice there is a 2 x 2 forest in the very tip of the continent (hand). Walk in there, and brace yourself ! Once you draw a fight, here is what you can expect:

1-3 ZOMBULLS  (likely 2, about 30% of the time) 1-4 GIANTS         (likely 3, about 45% of the time) 5-8 FROSTWOLF (likely 5, about 20% of the time) 1 TREX                 (1, about 5% of the time) I think there were other monsters that appeared, but that's the ones i remember from playing this beautiful game about 10yrs ago!

Anyway, depending on your level, you might want to only fight ZOMBULLS to begin with. They are by far the most profitable option, and the weakest, and you can harm them with your mages (They are weak against HARM and FIR2). The FROSTWOLF will inflict heavy damage to the party with their frost spell, so run inmediately. GIANTS & REX will be very tough, since at the start they can kill mages with one blow.

Once the fight is over, you will probably neef to head back to the INN in Pravokia. Use the tent/cabin you bought for a quick fix, and you only have 1-2 party members surviving, watch out for the ghouls on the way back that have paralyzing hits. While they don't do much damage, the fact that you are down in numbers and they come in packs, can make a suprised! battle nasty since they can paralyze your surviving group in one round.

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.