Square's first Game Boy game, released in Japan in 1989 as Makai Toushi SaGa, was renamed The Final Fantasy Legend for North America to cash in on a familiar name. It has little to do with Final Fantasy. Directed by Akitoshi Kawazu, it introduced the SaGa series' habit of throwing out conventional RPG rules.
A group of adventurers climbs a mysterious tower said to lead to paradise, passing through several worlds connected along the way. Party members can be Humans, who grow by using items that boost stats; Mutants, who gain and lose abilities randomly; or Monsters, who transform by eating meat left by defeated enemies. Weapons and spells have limited uses before breaking. The game is known for a final encounter where a lowly chainsaw becomes an instant win, one of the most famous oddities in early RPG history. Despite the cryptic systems, it sold well and proved that console-style RPGs could work on a handheld.
Tips for The Final Fantasy Legend
Humans don't level up; buy stat-boosting items to make them stronger.
Carry spares of your best weapons, because everything breaks after a set number of uses.
How to Play Final Fantasy Legend
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What console is Final Fantasy Legend for?
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What genre is Final Fantasy Legend?
Final Fantasy Legend is a adventure, rpg game. It was made for the Game Boy.
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