Final Fantasy Freedom Of Mobile Multimedia Access 900i (Comparison)
Title Screen
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: In the FOMA version the highest level you can reach is 50 and the most GP you can have is 999,999. Also, the last floor of the final dungeon has no enemies in the FOMA version.
Prologue
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: In the FOMA version, the Prologue appears only after you choose NEW GAME and pick all of your characters. Also, the opening video that was added to the PSX version is not in the FOMA version.
Shops
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: The FOMA version has 3 save slots. Also, when buying weapons/armor there are arrows indicating whether or not the armor/weapon is an improvement and you get to choose the quantity when buying from shops in the FOMA version.
Invisible Lady
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: In the FOMA version she was deleted.
Bridge Scene
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: The bridge building scene that was added in the WSC/PSX version is not in the FOMA version. In fact, all the new scenes that were added to the WSC/PSX version are not in the FOMA version.
Overworld
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: In the FOMA version, the Overworld resembles the NES/MSX2 while the battles resemble the WSC/PSX.
Town
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: In the first town, the WSC/PSX version added some guards at the exits that forced you to talk to the king, they are not in the FOMA version. Also, the water fountain lacks animation in the FOMA version.
Dungeon
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: The ability to run in dungeons and towns, that was added to the WSC/PSX version, can only be set to always run or never run in the FOMA version.
Battle
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: In the FOMA version, the attacks on dead enemies are directed towards enemies that are still alive, unlike the NES/MSX2 version. Also, the backgrounds in the FOMA version look almost like the WSC/PSX version, yet they are not as detailed.
Menu
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: In the FOMA version, the option to change the character formation is in the Main Menu, not in a separate menu like the NES/MSX2 version. Also, spells can be dropped to make room for other spells in the FOMA version.
World Map
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: In the FOMA version, this is accessed by holding the 0 key and pressing the large round key.
Mini-Game
NES
MSX2
Can't Figure
Out How To
Make It Appear
FOMA
Was Not
Added To
This Version
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: I haven't been able to figure out how to run this in the MSX version, but it was removed from the FOMA version.
Bosses
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: The main bosses can be seen outside of the battle in the WSC/PSX version, but the FOMA version does not show them. Also, the only boss in the FOMA version to have special battle music is Chaos and the main bosses have twice the HP of the NES version.
Class Select Screen
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: In the FOMA version your name can have up to 8 letters.
Eye / Phantom
NES
(Taken from the Famicom Final Fantasy I ・II)
(Taken from the Famicom Final Fantasy)
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: In the FOMA version, the Eye / Phantom resembles the redrawn sprite, not the original Japanese NES/MSX2 version.
Transportation
NES
MSX2
FOMA
(This Photograph Was Taken To Show The
Boat)
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: In the FOMA version, when you leave your boat at a river, it'll always face towards that river.
Sky Castle Window
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
(A Camera Was Used To Take This Picture)
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: The FOMA version does not show the forces gathering like in the WSC/PSX release. Also, thanks to The Collector of Final Fantasy Origins for providing the MSX Screen Shot for the Sky Castle Window.
Caravan
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comments: Just like the WSC/PSX versions, you cannot land on the caravan in the FOMA version. Also, in the FOMA version, you can only buy one Bottle, after that he sells items.
Bahamut
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: In the FOMA version, Bahamut opens and closes his wings non-stop.
Circle of Sages
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: In the FOMA version, you can save anywhere but once you resume that save, it automatically deletes itself.
Titan
NES
MSX2
FOMA
WSC
PSX
GBA
PSP
Comment: The FOMA version's Titan may look like the WSC/PSX version, but you don't see the Ruby being given to him like in the WSC/PSX.
Loading
NES
N/A
MSX2
N/A
FOMA
(Ummm, please ignore the reflection of the
camera)
WSC
N/A
PSX
N/A
GBA
N/A
PSP
N/A
Comment: The loading screen comes up when you first load the game and after you see the Prologue or load a saved game, plus it appears after the ending.
*All screen shots were taken by Marcelo X. The FOMA version screen shots were taken by Marcelo X using a digital camera, if you want to use those pictures, please give this website credit