Which is better? Robotrek vs Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

Robotrek and Final Fantasy Mystic Quest are both turn-based RPGs on the SNES, and they’re fairly simple games. Neither takes that long to beat, and in some ways, they feel like starter games in the genre. They also have some similar gameplay mechanics. It is a lot of fun for me to compare a scienceContinue reading “Which is better? Robotrek vs Final Fantasy Mystic Quest”

Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs PS II

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Phantasy Star II are very different RPGs. One of them is a starter game meant to introduce new players to the genre. The other is a more complete game and has more of what I expect from a console RPG. It is always fun for me to compare games toContinue reading “Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs PS II”

Which is Better? Sweet Home vs Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

These two games feel like polar opposites. Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Sweet Home have very little in common with each other. One is a bright and colorful starter RPG, and the other is an RPG mashed together with a survival horror game. It’s comparisons like this that make this whole series a ton ofContinue reading “Which is Better? Sweet Home vs Final Fantasy Mystic Quest”

Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs DoaE

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Destiny of an Emperor are wildly different games. One of them is a starter RPG, and the other is a very unique game with interesting gameplay. I have more memories of one of these games than the other one. Both of these games are turn-based RPGs, and they have fantasyContinue reading “Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs DoaE”

Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest or DQ II

This one was rather difficult. Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Dragon Quest II are, for the most part, very different games. They do have a few things in common. In terms of difficulty, they couldn’t be further apart. As I’ve gone through these games, things are getting a little harder. With Final Fantasy Mystic Quest,Continue reading “Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest or DQ II”

Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs Phantasy Star

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Phantasy Star have some similarities, and show some of the differences between a starter RPG and one that is more advanced. These are both turn-based RPGs, but one has a more serious tone than the other. There are also some pretty big differences in their approaches. This is another comparisonContinue reading “Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs Phantasy Star”

Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs Dragon Quest

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Dragon Quest are fairly similar RPGs. They’re both simple games that don’t venture too far from the basic formula. Both games can be considered started RPGs. Neither of these games is going to end up on a best games list, but they can be fun every once in a while.Continue reading “Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs Dragon Quest”

Which Final Fantasy is Better? NES or Mystic Quest

Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy Mystic Quest are closer than you might think. While the graphics and gameplay are different, the stories are shockingly similar. I was very surprised to see how close they were. Final Fantasy Mystic Quest is a weird game. It is a spinoff of the mainline series and was specifically madeContinue reading “Which Final Fantasy is Better? NES or Mystic Quest”

The Much-Maligned Final Fantasy Mystic Quest: Better than you think

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest is a starter RPG that was supposed to help introduce the genre to North America. At the time it was released, RPGs weren’t as popular as they are now. I’ll be looking forward to seeing what the reviews in the 1990s were like. It was an odd choice for Square toContinue reading “The Much-Maligned Final Fantasy Mystic Quest: Better than you think”