It changes from a relatively standard medieval fantasy world, to a dystopian setting where humans and other races survive in polluted cities deep underground. While the game retains franchise staples like dragon-shapeshifting protagonist Ryu, and a winged girl named Nina, the setting is entirely different. Yet during the JRPG boom of the PS2 era, every game developer had some new gimmick to set them apart from the others.įearing their usual strategy wouldn’t work, Capcom decided on going the experimental route. In fact, one could argue it’s known for playing it safe and focusing on polished RPGs for each title. The Breath of Fire franchise isn’t known for its innovation.
Mostly due to improved & more colorful graphics, and some meaningful balance tweaks touching everything from monster encounter rate to EXP gains and drops.īut if you’re a retro SNES junkie then of course you’ll probably enjoy the 1995 version a lot more. Like the original, BoF II has a GBA port that I recommend over the original SNES version. That said, other additions like the Monster Meter, the formation system, and the possibility of managing a homestead throughout the game, were all truly appreciated by long-time fans. This gripping narrative is part of what makes this game better than its predecessor, and it may possibly have the best story in the entire series. We play along as he makes allies and discovers his origins as a member of the mysterious Dragon Clan. Set 500 years after the original, it follows Ryu, an orphan with the power to turn into a dragon. Not to mention its lovable cast of characters. It tends to hold up better these days.Īfter the remarkable success of the original Breath of Fire, the only logical course of action would be to release a sequel.ĭespite the incredibly long introductory phase, the game wastes no time making you feel invested in its story. Generally speaking, the GBA version rebalances the game for a more streamlined & faster-paced experience. So they took pointers from other popular titles and focused on great visuals, a superb soundtrack, and a gripping story.ĭespite the original coming out in ‘94 for the SNES, I’d recommend playing the 2001 GBA port. And gosh, she’s just great huh?īoF was Capcom’s first RPG. In his quest, he’ll meet and recruit several characters of diverse anthropomorphic tribes, and even the winged Princess of Windia, Nina – who we’ll often encounter throughout the series. The game follows Ryu, the last remnant of the shapeshifting Light Dragon clan, as he fights to stop the Dark Dragon Empire from reviving an ancient power that could end the world.
The original Breath of Fire may feel like a generic RPG if you play it today.īut back in the early 90s, it was revolutionary just for the sake of being one of the very few large-scale JRPGs on the market.Īnd the SNES was a pretty big RPG machine in its heyday.
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