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Separate character tales revisit almost the entire FFIV cast and show how their kingdoms and families changed after the original
7th generation
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
An episodic sequel set years after Final Fantasy IV, following Ceodore and returning party members through separate tales that eventually converge around a second moon.
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Should you play Final Fantasy IV: The After Years?
Key strengths: Separate character tales revisit almost the entire FFIV cast and show how their kingdoms and families changed after the original. The Moon Phase system changes physical, black-magic, white-magic and throwing effectiveness as the lunar phase shifts.
About 40 hoursB tierTurn-basedEpisodic sequel
How Long to Beat
About 40 hours
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Pros & Considerations
Battles
The Moon Phase system changes physical, black-magic, white-magic and throwing effectiveness as the lunar phase shifts
Systems
Band abilities give specific character combinations unique cooperative attacks
Story
The strongest material comes from seeing the consequences of the original game's ending across multiple generations
◇Consider
Pacing: The episodic structure repeats locations and setup more than the original FFIV
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Best Way to Play
Fabled Cartridge recommended setup
PlayStation Portable
The After Years in Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection
The PSP Complete Collection is the best 2D package because it places FFIV, the exclusive Interlude chapter and The After Years together with consistent widescreen sprite work. The later PC/mobile version instead rebuilds The After Years in the DS remake's 3D style.
Pros
Complete 2D FFIV package
Includes Interlude
Consistent widescreen presentation
Cons
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Availability
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PlayStation PortableRecommendedThe PSP Complete Collection is the best 2D package because it places FFIV, the exclusive Interlude chapter and The After Years together with consistent widescreen sprite work. The later PC/mobile version instead rebuilds The After Years in the DS remake's 3D style.
Windows / iOS / Android3D remakeRebuilds The After Years using the 3D style associated with the DS remake; the underlying episodic story is the same but the presentation is substantially different.
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