Final Fantasy IV: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Final Fantasy IV, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | SNES (NA) | GBA | DS remake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Censorship | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Text | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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DifficultySNES (NA)
The North American Final Fantasy II was made easier, partly following the Japanese Easy Type: weapons and protection are stronger, and some abilities were removed.1
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CensorshipSNES (NA)
To fit Nintendo of America's rules, religious references were removed — “Holy” became “White” and the Tower of Prayers became the Tower of Wishes — and direct mentions of death were avoided.1
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TextGBA
Final Fantasy IV Advance has a revised English translation that restores plot details and uses Japanese-style spell names such as Thundara instead of Bolt2.1
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ContentGBA
The GBA version brings back cut abilities and adds a new cave at Mt. Ordeals with stronger equipment, plus the end-game Lunar Ruins dungeon.1
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GraphicsDS remake
The 2007 Nintendo DS version is a full 3D remake, later ported to iOS, Android and Windows.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13