**Game Information:**
- Title: Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
- Developer: Matrix Software
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: February 18, 2008 (Mobile), June 1, 2009 (Wii), November 24, 2013 (PC), May 12, 2015 (iOS, Android), September 17, 2015 (PlayStation Portable), March 22, 2016 (Steam)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mobile (iOS, Android), Wii, PlayStation Portable, Steam
**Features and Overview:**
- **Sequel to Final Fantasy IV:** Final Fantasy IV: The After Years is a direct sequel to the classic RPG, Final Fantasy IV. It continues the story of the original game and features new characters and challenges.
- **Multiple Chapters:** The game is divided into several chapters, each following a different character's story and providing a unique perspective on the events of the game.
- **Active Time Battle (ATB) System:** The game uses the ATB system, where characters take turns based on a time gauge, allowing for strategic planning during battles.
- **New Playable Characters:** The After Years introduces new playable characters along with the return of familiar faces from Final Fantasy IV.
- **Episodic Format:** The game's story is told in an episodic format, providing players with different narratives to explore.
**Gameplay:**
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years takes place several years after the events of Final Fantasy IV. Players follow the stories of various characters, including Ceodore, the son of Cecil and Rosa, and other original and returning characters from the original game.
The gameplay largely follows the mechanics of Final Fantasy IV, with turn-based battles using the ATB system. Players can form parties with different characters from various chapters and use their unique abilities and skills in combat.
Each chapter offers different challenges and scenarios, and players must navigate through dungeons, solve puzzles, and engage in epic boss battles.
**System Requirements (PC):**
- **Minimum System Requirements:**
- OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Processor: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2000, NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT, ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 950 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound-compatible sound card
