Breath of Fire
Reviewed by Jeremy
In the world of RPGs, games come and go,some flickering with a
distinguished flame that sets it apart from others. Some flames
are big enough, bright enough,to spawn a series. Capcom did just
that in 1993 with the release of Breath of Fire. The Breath of Fire
series has become arguably the second most popular RPG series, behind
Final Fantasy. What sets it apart from other RPGs are the difficult
boss fights and unique battle system. And this game is the start of
that magnificent series.
Graphics: 9.0 out of 10
The visuals in BoF are very pleasing. The effects of certain enemy
attacks and magic in battle are spectacular. The characters are well
drawn,and the backgrounds are quite detailed. The overworld map is
colorful and creative. The enemies are incredibly well drawn, far exceeding
the monster graphics of most other RPGs.
Music and Sound: 9.1 out of 10
As with most RPGs, Breath of Fire has a great soundtrack. The tunes keep
you involved with the storyline, changing along with the mood and emotion
of certain areas of the game. From the courageous, stirring overworld music
to the tranquil, somber sounds of the deep sea, BoF's musical score always
remains riveting.
Game Challenge: 9.5 out of 10
The great challenge in the Breath of Fire series all began with the first
one.The bosses are immense,and some seem like they will never die. You
must strive to constantly keep your party's levels up to grade with the
strength of the enemies you will encounter, and there are many challenging,
long dungeons filled with these beasts along the way. This game will keep
you challenged to unlock it's secrets from beginning to end.
Game Play-Fun: 9.2 out of 10
Once you first taste the game play of Breath of Fire, you won't want to put
the controller down. The battles are unique and the dungeons and various
plains of the earth are always thrilling. This game even popularized the
day/night theme, as the overworld and towns across the world map change
from day to night at intervals. Townspeople say different things depending
on the time of the day.
Replayability: 7.5 out of 10
The replayability is about the only thing that's not close to perfect in
this game. After you play through the entire length of this enormous game,
you'll feel like there's nothing left for you to do in the game.
Overall: 9.3 out of 10
Breath of Fire is the game that started the BoF series,and is arguably
the best in the series. You won't forget the magical storylines along the
way. This game will stay etched in your memory. One of the greatest RPGs
ever, Breath of Fire is a must-play for any RPG fan.