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| image = [[File:Ffobox.jpg|250px|NA release box art]]
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| developer = [[Square Co., Ltd.]]
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| publisher = [[File:Flag of Japan.svg|15px|Japan]] [[Square Co., Ltd.]]<br />[[Image:European flag.svg|20px|Europe]] Infogrames<br />[[Image:Flag of the United States.svg|20px|United States]] [[Image:Flag of Canada.svg|20px|Canada]] [[Square Enix]]
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| publisher = [[File:Flag of Japan.svg|15px|Japan]] [[Square Co., Ltd.]]<br />[[File:European flag.svg|20px|Europe]] Infogrames<br />[[File:Flag of the United States.svg|20px|United States]] [[File:Flag of Canada.svg|20px|Canada]] [[Square Enix]]
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| release = [[File:Flag of Japan.svg|20px|Japan]] October 31, 2002<br />[[Image:European flag.svg|20px|Europe]] March 14, 2003<br />[[Image:Flag of the United States.svg|20px|United States]] [[Image:Flag of Canada.svg|20px|Canada]] April 8, 2003<br>
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| release = [[File:Flag of Japan.svg|20px|Japan]] October 31, 2002<br />[[File:European flag.svg|20px|Europe]] March 14, 2003<br />[[File:Flag of the United States.svg|20px|United States]] [[File:Flag of Canada.svg|20px|Canada]] April 8, 2003<br>
'''''PlayStation Network:'''''
'''''PlayStation Network:'''''
:[[File:Flag of the United States.svg|20px|United States]]January 10, 2011
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| genre = Role-playing game
| genre = Role-playing game
| modes = Single player
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| ratings = [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]:[[Image:Ratingsymbol_t.gif|12px|Teen]]Teen<br>[[Australian Classification Board|ACB]]: G8+<br> [[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association|ELSPA]]: 11+
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| ratings = [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]:[[File:Ratingsymbol_t.gif|12px|Teen]]Teen<br>[[Australian Classification Board|ACB]]: G8+<br> [[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association|ELSPA]]: 11+
| platforms = [[PlayStation]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation]]
| media = 2x [[CD-ROM]] (''Japan/Europe'')<br />1x [[CD-ROM]] (''North America'')
| media = 2x [[CD-ROM]] (''Japan/Europe'')<br />1x [[CD-ROM]] (''North America'')
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'''''Final Fantasy Origins''''' is a compilation of ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' and ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' for the [[PlayStation]]. It is the re-release of remastered versions (or enhanced remakes) of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Nintendo Famicom]]/[[Nintendo Entertainment System]] classics ''Final Fantasy'' and ''Final Fantasy II'' on the PlayStation platform. ''Final Fantasy'' and ''Final Fantasy II'' were originally developed for the Famicom and later remade for Bandai [[WonderSwan Color]]. The graphics have been enhanced to the quality of the SNES games (''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'', ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'', and ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'').
'''''Final Fantasy Origins''''' is a compilation of ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' and ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' for the [[PlayStation]]. It is the re-release of remastered versions (or enhanced remakes) of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Nintendo Famicom]]/[[Nintendo Entertainment System]] classics ''Final Fantasy'' and ''Final Fantasy II'' on the PlayStation platform. ''Final Fantasy'' and ''Final Fantasy II'' were originally developed for the Famicom and later remade for Bandai [[WonderSwan Color]]. The graphics have been enhanced to the quality of the SNES games (''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'', ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'', and ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'').
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The PlayStation version of the games were initially released Japan in 2002 by Square. Each game was either sold separately, or combined in the form of the ''Final Fantasy I'' & ''II Premium Package'', a special edition collection which included both games as well as three collector's figurines. This collection, sans special packaging and figurines, was next released in {{w|Europe}} as ''Final Fantasy Origins'' in 2003. The game was translated by Square (by now [[Square Enix]]), but was published by {{w|Infogrames}}/{{w|Atari}}. The two games were next combined onto one disc and released in {{w|North America}}, again under the ''Final Fantasy Origins'' name, later that year. It was the first time ''Final Fantasy II'' had been officially released in North America, and the first time either game had been officially released in Europe. ''Final Fantasy Origins'' was released through [[PlayStation Network]] on January 10th in North America.
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The PlayStation versions of the games were initially released Japan in 2002. Each game was either sold separately, or combined in the form of the ''Final Fantasy I'' & ''II Premium Package'', a special edition collection which included both games as well as three collector's figurines. This collection, sans special packaging and figurines, was next released in Europe as ''Final Fantasy Origins'' in 2003. The game was translated by Square (by now [[Square Enix]]), but was published by {{w|Infogrames}}/{{w|Atari}}. The two games were next combined onto one disc and released in North America, again under the ''Final Fantasy Origins'' name, later that year. It was the first time ''Final Fantasy II'' had been officially released in North America, and the first time either game had been officially released in Europe. ''Final Fantasy Origins'' was released through [[PlayStation Network]] on January 10th in North America.
==Audio==
==Audio==
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The soundtracks have been enhanced to ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'' quality from their original NES or WonderSwan Color representations. The games have both undergone gameplay streamlining. The ''Final Fantasy Origins'' versions of ''Final Fantasy I'' and ''Final Fantasy II'' are based on the Bandai WonderSwan Color versions. The upgraded soundtrack for ''Final Fantasy I'' was arranged by [[Nobuo Uematsu]], while the upgraded soundtrack for ''Final Fantasy II'' was arranged by [[Tsuyoshi Sekito]], the music composer for ''Brave Fencer Musashi''.
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The soundtracks have been enhanced to ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'' quality from their original NES or WonderSwan Color representations. The games have undergone gameplay streamlining. The ''Final Fantasy Origins'' versions of ''Final Fantasy I'' and ''Final Fantasy II'' are based on the Bandai WonderSwan Color versions. The upgraded soundtrack for ''Final Fantasy I'' was arranged by [[Nobuo Uematsu]], while the upgraded soundtrack for ''Final Fantasy II'' was arranged by [[Tsuyoshi Sekito]], the music composer for ''Brave Fencer Musashi''.
==Differences from originals==
==Differences from originals==
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[[Image:FFII.PNG|Guy, Firion, Maria, and Leon (from left), in a new full motion video opening added to the ''Origins'' version of ''Final Fantasy II''.|thumb|left]]
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[[File:FFII.PNG|Guy, Firion, Maria, and Leon (from left), in a new full motion video opening added to the ''Origins'' version of ''Final Fantasy II''.|thumb|left]]
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Both games have enhanced graphics, remixed soundtracks, added CGI [[Full Motion Video|full motion video]] opening cutscenes, and added content. It also includes art galleries of [[Yoshitaka Amano]]'s illustrations.
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The games have enhanced graphics, remixed soundtracks, added CGI [[Full Motion Video|full motion video]] opening cutscenes, and added content. It also includes art galleries of [[Yoshitaka Amano]]'s illustrations.
As for the tomb at [[Elfheim]] (or Elf Land on the NES version), the tomb reads "Here lies Erdrick" on the American NES version of ''Final Fantasy I'', a reference to the ''Dragon Warrior'' game. It reads "May Link rest in peace," on the American ''Final Fantasy Origins'' version (Reference to the hero of the [[w:c:zelda:The Legend of Zelda series|''Legend of Zelda'' series]].) It reads "May Erdrick rest in peace," on the PAL ''Final Fantasy Origins'' version (Interestingly, the text referencing Link was only slightly changed in ''[[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls]]'', even though that version was made for a Nintendo system. In ''Dawn of Souls'', it reads "Here lies Link.").
As for the tomb at [[Elfheim]] (or Elf Land on the NES version), the tomb reads "Here lies Erdrick" on the American NES version of ''Final Fantasy I'', a reference to the ''Dragon Warrior'' game. It reads "May Link rest in peace," on the American ''Final Fantasy Origins'' version (Reference to the hero of the [[w:c:zelda:The Legend of Zelda series|''Legend of Zelda'' series]].) It reads "May Erdrick rest in peace," on the PAL ''Final Fantasy Origins'' version (Interestingly, the text referencing Link was only slightly changed in ''[[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls]]'', even though that version was made for a Nintendo system. In ''Dawn of Souls'', it reads "Here lies Link.").
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While the NES version of ''Final Fantasy '' has only one save slot and the WonderSwan Color version has only eight, the ''Final Fantasy Origins'' version has as many save slots as the player has available through PlayStation memory cards.
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While the NES version of ''Final Fantasy'' has only one save slot and the WonderSwan Color version has only eight, the ''Final Fantasy Origins'' version has as many save slots as the player has available through PlayStation memory cards.
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Both games also introduce two modes of play [[Difficulty Level|Easy and Normal]].
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Both games introduce two modes of play: [[Difficulty Level|Easy and Normal]].
==Other versions==
==Other versions==
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''Final Fantasy'' and ''Final Fantasy II'' were first packaged together in 1994, when both games were combined onto a single Famicom cartridge and released as ''[[Final Fantasy I∙II]].'' As both games had originally appeared on the Famicom, there were no substantial changes between the originals and the compilation versions.
''Final Fantasy'' and ''Final Fantasy II'' were first packaged together in 1994, when both games were combined onto a single Famicom cartridge and released as ''[[Final Fantasy I∙II]].'' As both games had originally appeared on the Famicom, there were no substantial changes between the originals and the compilation versions.
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The PlayStation versions of the game were most similar to the WonderSwan Color remakes that were produced separately in 2000 and 2001, respectively. Other than minor changes to take advantage of Sony's superior hardware, such as a higher screen resolution which meant that the graphics in the PlayStation version were slightly more detailed, and the remixed soundtracks, the PlayStation versions were basically identical to the earlier WonderSwan versions.
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The PlayStation versions were most similar to the WonderSwan Color remakes that were produced separately in 2000 and 2001, respectively. Other than minor changes to take advantage of Sony's superior hardware, such as a higher screen resolution which meant that the graphics in the PlayStation version are slightly more detailed, and the remixed soundtracks, the PlayStation versions are identical to the earlier WonderSwan versions.
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The remakes were later put onto the same cartridge when they were ported to the [[Game Boy Advance]] as ''Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls'' (''Final Fantasy I & II Advance'' in Japan). The port featured similar graphics and sound to the PlayStation version (Though slightly inferior due to the Game Boy Advance's capabilities). The Game Boy Advance version of ''Final Fantasy I'' contains four extra dungeons featuring bosses from later Final Fantasy titles, plus a few gameplay tweaks (Including an MP system and easier difficulty setting). This version of ''Final Fantasy II'' included an [[Soul of Rebirth|extra side-story]] after finishing the game and leveling up was made much faster.
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The remakes were later put onto the same cartridge when they were ported to the [[Game Boy Advance]] as ''Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls'' (''Final Fantasy I & II Advance'' in Japan). The port features similar graphics and sound to the PlayStation version (though slightly inferior due to the Game Boy Advance's capabilities). The Game Boy Advance version of the original ''Final Fantasy'' contains four [[Bonus Dungeon|extra dungeons]] featuring bosses from later ''Final Fantasy'' titles, plus a few gameplay tweaks (including an [[MP (Stat)|MP]] system and easier difficulty setting). This version of ''Final Fantasy II'' includes the [[Soul of Rebirth]] extra side-story after finishing the game and [[Level|leveling up]] was accelerated.
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These two games were then remade for the PlayStation Portable as part of the ''[[Final Fantasy 20th Anniversary]]'' package. The PlayStation Portable versions of ''Final Fantasy I'' and ''II'' are based on the Game Boy Advance versions. They feature higher resolution graphics than the previous versions and widescreen presentation. They feature the remixed soundtracks of the ''Final Fantasy Origins'' versions and the gameplay of the Game Boy Advance versions. The Japanese and English text are identical to the Game Boy Advance versions, apart from the [[Labyrinth of Time]] in ''Final Fantasy I'' and the four Arcane Labyrinths in ''Final Fantasy II''.
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The games were remade for the [[PlayStation Portable]] as part of the ''[[Final Fantasy 20th Anniversary]]'' package. The PlayStation Portable versions of the original ''Final Fantasy'' and ''Final Fantasy II'' are based on the Game Boy Advance versions and feature higher resolution graphics than the previous versions and widescreen presentation. They feature the remixed soundtracks of the ''Final Fantasy Origins'' versions and the gameplay of the Game Boy Advance versions. The Japanese and English text are identical to the Game Boy Advance versions, apart from the [[Labyrinth of Time]] in the original ''Final Fantasy'' and the four [[Arcane Labyrinth]]s in ''Final Fantasy II''.
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In February 2013, Sony made the game available on the Playstation Network as a 25th anniversary package.
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In February 2013, Sony made the game available on the PlayStation Network as a [[Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary|25th anniversary]] package.
==Packaging Artwork==
==Packaging Artwork==