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"Final Fantasy Mystic Quest" is a simplified role-playing game (RPG) designed by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and released in 1992. The game deviates from typical Final Fantasy games with its more accessible approach aimed at attracting a younger audience and newcomers to the genre. Players control a young hero named Benjamin, who is on a quest to restore the four elemental crystals (Earth, Water, Fire, and Air) that have been corrupted, causing chaos across the world. The gameplay involves turn-based combat and basic puzzle-solving elements, with the unique feature of visible enemies rather than random encounters typical of RPGs at the time.

Developed with the intention of bridging the gap for new RPG players in the Western market, "Final Fantasy Mystic Quest" employs a streamlined gameplay experience including a fixed party system, simplified item and equipment management, and dungeons with less complexity. Despite these simplifications, the game manages to preserve an enjoyable adventure experience, featuring vibrant graphics and a memorable music score composed by Ryuji Sasai and Yasuhiro Kawakami. Although it received mixed reviews upon release, with some critics disliking its simplicity, "Final Fantasy Mystic Quest" is often credited with laying foundational aspects for making the RPG genre more approachable for a broader audience.

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