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Final Fantasy IV originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, developed and published by Square. It was one of the prominent early RPGs on the platform, arriving when developers were beginning to explore more complex narratives within the cartridge format.

You control the dark knight Cecil and a rotating party of characters, navigating the world screen by screen to advance a story of redemption and cosmic conflict. Your main objective is to prevent the sorcerer Golbez from gathering the powerful Crystals. You explore towns and dungeons, engage in random enemy encounters using the Active Time Battle system where characters act when a timer fills, and issue commands for attacks, magic, or items. The game is known for its brisk pacing and a difficulty that requires strategic use of your party's unique, fixed abilities. It feels like guiding a personal drama where every dungeon crawl and boss fight directly tests your understanding of the team's strengths and weaknesses.