Final Fantasy IV took a leap from the NES to the SNES, marking a major improvement in the series. The story is much more complex than previous entries and the gameplay is starting to cement itself and resemble a classic RPG structure. The characters are enjoyable and the graphics on the PSP remake are amazing. The gameplay is fun although the mechanics have been improved a lot in future entries and the story is entertaining despite a lack of commitment to character sacrifices which does dampen it a little. This is still a fun Final Fantasy game despite being eclipsed by its successors.
While the game’s story is barebones and the combat isn’t very challenging the game still manages to hold your attention for a long time. Look up a grinding guide for the endgame.