"Capcom Revives RPG Classic Breath of Fire IV on PC After 25 Years"

After a remarkable 25-year journey, Capcom's cherished RPG, Breath of Fire IV, has been resurrected for PC players. Originally launched on the PlayStation in 2000 across Japan and North America, and later in Europe in 2001, the game saw a PC release in Europe and Japan in 2003. Now, thanks to GOG's ongoing Preservation Program, fans can dive back into the epic adventure, fully updated for modern systems and available DRM-free.

In Breath of Fire IV, you follow the journey of Ryu, a man with the unique ability to transform into a dragon. Alongside a band of valiant warriors, Ryu embarks on a quest to thwart an emperor's sinister plan to obliterate the world. This timeless narrative is now accessible to a new generation of gamers, with the game fully optimized for Windows 10 and 11.

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The revamped edition boasts enhanced graphics, powered by an upgraded DirectX renderer, and includes a range of new display options such as Windowed Mode, V-Sync, Anti-Aliasing, and refined gamma correction for superior visuals. Additionally, the audio engine has been overhauled to restore missing environmental sounds and offer new configuration options, ensuring an immersive gaming experience.

Alongside Breath of Fire IV, GOG has also breathed new life into several other classic titles as part of its Preservation Program. This includes the complete Ultima series, which now features:

• Ultima Underworld 1+2
• Ultima 9: Ascension
• Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire
• Ultima Worlds of Adventure 2: Martian Dreams
• Worms: Armageddon
• Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
• Realms of the Haunting
• Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon
• Stonekeep

These titles join the ranks of preserved games, ensuring that fans can continue to enjoy these classics on modern PCs, just as they were meant to be experienced.