Dawn of Souls - How is it?

[FinalBob42]

Is it a good way (read: the best way) to enjoy FF1 and FF2?

Also, is the music at least as good as it was in the original games?

[Captain Maxx Power]

The music is vastly improved from the NES versions. The only change I don't like is the reshuffled Boss music for FF2.

As for the actual playing of the games, I'd say that for a real FF1 experience, go play Origins. The difficulty of DoS is so low it's gone beyond a joke. FF2 remains almost identical to it's predecessor, so it's really up to you if you want to play it or Origins.

[FinalBob42]

Is the music better in Origins or Dawn of Souls?

EDIT: Also, how much harder is FF1 Origins over FF1 DOS?

EDIT2: Also, Origins isn't one of the PS1 compilations that has the ugly loading times correct?

[Venom65437]

It's been a while since I've played origins but I'd say if you played both you'd notice the difference in how hard it is, but both are far from impossible, IMO.

I don't remember TOO much about the loading times either... so that must mean they weren't great, but not terrible either.

[Hayabusa]

It's GREAT! Escpecially FF2- since I'm on the go a lot and busy I have one free period in school so I can play DoS and it's great but again, that's if you're all over the place - FF1 I think...I would have like to played it on the PS - But also with 2 - But yeah, I have both I think they're both a great investment.

[Sjorn]

I've got Origins and Dawn of Souls; I just play DoS more since I can play that on the move.

I don't really know if the difficulty in FFI has changed, I never played the original.

[Reine]

THe music is ultimately better in Origins of course. For pure fun play DoS. For a challenge, play Origins. Also, the load times are almost nonexistant on GBA and amazingly fast on Origins

[Mikeneko Rocker -- Tim]

As for the actual playing of the games, I'd say that for a real FF1 experience, go play Origins. The difficulty of DoS is so low it's gone beyond a joke. FF2 remains almost identical to it's predecessor, so it's really up to you if you want to play it or Origins.

FFI DoS = FFI Easy Mode Origins. When I noticed one of my friends playing FFI DoS in his DS, I noticed that the HP goes all the way to 999, MP goes double-digits, and the level goes to 99 --that's how I recalled it; I might be wrong.

[Captain Maxx Power]

FFI DoS = FFI Easy Mode Origins. When I noticed one of my friends playing FFI DoS in his DS, I noticed that the HP goes all the way to 999, MP goes double-digits, and the level goes to 99 --that's how I recalled it; I might be wrong.

Seriously, DoS is even easier than Easy Mode Origins, especially when you factor in all the new gear available. And you're part of the way there, MP actually goes up to triple digits also.

[Crossblades]

DoS is very enjoyable. I recommend it

[Reine]

White Wizard 999 HP 999 MP Level 99

lol

[Carmilla]

I hate DoS for the GBA. Origins is a million times better in my opinion.

The non existant difficulty that everyones talking about ruins the game for me.

Theres Hi-Potions. Monsters drop potions. Mages are ridiculously overpowered with the new mp system. Theres like 3 swords STRONGER than the Masamune. And theres a staff which gives you infinite Nuke.

Not to mention the thief hits just as hard as a knight does.

[project X]

I like DoS because I can play it on the go, although I'm biased since I've never played origins. But it's a good buy, I think.

[dirkdirden]

I desided to go buy it. I have been playing the NES version since it came out in 89.

DOS is fantastic. WAY TOO EASY. But still fantastic. Can't wait to get into the 4 new levels, and try out the new wepons.

MP system total kicks ass, and makeing the theif a complete bad ass is nice as welll. Playing this game will make it hard to go back and play the NES version.

My only problem is that the Fighter should have Solid red hair.

[Mikeneko Rocker -- Tim]

FFI DoS = FFI Easy Mode Origins. When I noticed one of my friends playing FFI DoS in his DS, I noticed that the HP goes all the way to 999, MP goes double-digits, and the level goes to 99 --that's how I recalled it; I might be wrong.

Seriously, DoS is even easier than Easy Mode Origins, especially when you factor in all the new gear available. And you're part of the way there, MP actually goes up to triple digits also.

Now I'm officially turned off, given how disgustingly easy that game is.