Final Fantasy (NES) Message Board

A portion of a Nintendo Life review… If you enjoyed this NES original back in the day you’ll likely enjoy taking it out for a spin, if only for the sake of reliving your memories of the game, but if you’ve become used to the brisk pacing of the more modern RPGs you’ll likely find this [...]

Final Fantasy (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)We say: A classic that everyone should at least try once The first Final Fantasy needs no introduction. It's a timeless classic and influential in countless ways, so it definitely deserves a playthrough. We'd say more, but there isn't really much else to say about one of the most important games ever. Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer these videos as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks.

It's a light load this week for Nintendo aficionados. With only a trio of new downloads available, this week's offerings pale in comparison to the robust line-up of last week, but, alas, we must soldier on. Despite a lack of quantity this week, quality is here, as Nintendo and Square Enix have finally made good on their promise to bring Final Fantasy to the Virtual Console.See the full release details after the break.