In the fall of 2002, Final Fantasy was finally released outside of Japan. It was packaged with Final Fantasy in Final Fantasy Origins.
This was the first time the US got this kind of RPG from Squaresoft. The timing of release could not have been better. We had already been given similar RPG's, and thus were accustomed to the leveling system.
The graphics were updated for a fresher look, and the game was set in easy mode. Once you beat the game, you could then unlock the original, normal mode. There were CGI additions to the introduction of the game, and in the configuration menu is a collections area. This found items, events, bestiary, and some of the artwork from artist Yoshitako Amano. It was definitely a great addition to the re-releases in the USA.