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Breath of Fire IV

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85%Game Brain Score
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85% User Score Based on 82 reviews

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Breath of Fire IV is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd. and was released on April 1, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Story "In a far-away world, two continents float, separated by a vast swamp-land. For eons, no contact existed between the two continents because ships couldn’t sail across the expanse. At last, when the historic first contact was made between the two powers, war erupted! After long and costly fighting between the Fou Empire in the west and an alliance of countries in the east, bo…

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  • Breath of Fire IV is considered one of the best JRPGs from the PlayStation One era, featuring beautiful hand-painted textures and a unique art style that holds up well today.
  • The game offers an epic story with deep character development and an engaging turn-based combat system, making it a must-play for JRPG fans.
  • The Steam version is appreciated for bringing the classic game to modern platforms, supporting nostalgic play on devices like the Steam Deck, and helping preserve the franchise.
  • This Steam release suffers from DRM issues (3rd party DRM), which negatively impacts performance and is unnecessary since a DRM-free version exists on GOG.
  • The port is plagued with technical problems, including lack of cloud save support, no achievements or Steam overlay, poor controller compatibility, bugs with alt-tabbing, and graphical issues like unwanted smoothing and blur.
  • The game lacks modern enhancements such as speedup options for animations, better windowed mode support, and quality-of-life improvements, making the experience less polished compared to the GOG version.
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's hand-painted textures and art style remain visually appealing and hold up well despite their age, especially when point filtering is activated to enhance the original pixel art. While the graphics reflect a classic PS1-era JRPG aesthetic, fans of this style will find them charming and fitting for the game's vibrant characters and story. Overall, the visuals are praised for their beauty and nostalgia.

    • “The hand-painted textures and art style still hold up incredibly well even today.”
    • “It is still fun to play and the graphics hold up surprisingly well due to the artstyle.”
    • “I recommend the game, because it has beautiful visuals and animations, classic JRPG turn-based combat, a vibrant cast of characters and an epic story.”
    • “However, you can buy the exact same game on GOG without DRM, plus it includes extra graphics options.”
    • “If you like old school turn-based RPGs and can tolerate PS1 graphics, buy it now!”
    • “I don't mind the old graphics.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story centers on a boy with amnesia who can transform into a dragon, embarking on a journey to uncover his past while forming friendships. It is praised for its epic narrative, vibrant characters, and nostalgic JRPG elements, making it a standout in the series.

    • “The story follows a boy with no memories who can transform into a dragon, as he travels the world, makes friends, and slowly uncovers his past.”
    • “I recommend the game because it has beautiful visuals and animations, classic JRPG turn-based combat, a vibrant cast of characters, and an epic story.”
    • “Breath of Fire IV is still one of my favourites in the series, closely tied with Breath of Fire II, for its story and spritework that still looks gorgeous in 2026.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the music for its nostalgic value, particularly enjoying Yoshino Aoki's soundtracks from the Breath of Fire series, which evoke cherished childhood memories.

    • “I'm mostly just glad Steam finally has something related to Breath of Fire that isn't just its soundtracks, even if I do enjoy the music.”
    • “This was my childhood; when my PlayStation retired, I found myself replaying Yoshino Aoki soundtracks from this and III over the past 20 years.”
    • “Soundtrack”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Optimization is generally praised, though some users note that DRM like Enigma can negatively impact performance and may be unnecessary. Overall, the game runs well but could improve by reconsidering such DRM measures.

    • “Optimization is good.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the game's humor subtle and situational, often linked to unexpected elements like its cover art, which can create amusing contrasts or moments.

  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the character development for its detailed and thoughtful character design, highlighting well-crafted personalities and visually appealing aesthetics that enhance the overall experience.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant frustration with technical issues, such as gamepad malfunctions and automatic exits upon starting the game, which detract from the emotional engagement.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game runs smoothly and with good visual clarity on the Steam Deck's small screen, though its dated graphics appear less appealing on larger displays. Overall, stability is solid, providing a consistent experience on portable devices.

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Breath of Fire IV is a tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes.

Breath of Fire IV is available on PC and Windows.

Breath of Fire IV was released on April 1, 2026.

Breath of Fire IV was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..

Breath of Fire IV has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Breath of Fire IV is a single player game.

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