Final Fantasy V was one of those games that doesn't get talked about as much in the Final Fantasy franchise, especially if you've looked back at the 90's where most of the Final Fantasy games got the most praise if you at both IV and VI for the SNES back then. This has got ported to the PS1 back 1999 it wasn't until 2002 it was ported and released over in UK/Europe under the title name Final Fantasy Anthology which contained Final Fantasy IV and V.
What I did notice when playing the PS1 version of Final Fantasy V was some missing translation notes and of course Faris having a Cornish accent due to being a pirate and party member all of this was patched up in the GBA version was released a few years later. The story follows a hero named Bartz, who investigates a fallen meteor. There, he encounters several characters, one of whom reveals the danger facing the four Crystals that control the world's elements. These Crystals act as a seal on Exdeath, an evil sorcerer; Bartz and his new friends must keep the Crystals from being exploited by Exdeath's influence and prevent his resurgence. Simple story which we've seen in previous Final Fantasy games by protecting the Crystals and saving the world.
The ATB (Active Time Battle) system makes a return with a new gameplay element being the Job System where you can change classes from Black Mage, White, Mage, Knight, Dragoon Knight and many more as you progress through the story. As you level up your Job Class will level up as well each one as you level will have different set of skills and abilities which can be learned and can choose which one you want to carry over if you want to start a new Job Class after levelling up one other Job Class you've learned. I did like the concept of it and finding the right classes to use per battle along with equipment and know what the best method of taking down enemies and bosses.
The graphics still hold up today as it did with it being a port of the SNES but on a PS1 disc with an opening and ending CGI of various scenes from the main story which is the only part that hasn't aged well since if you compare with the current character designs we have now on art style for the characters if you look at Bartz, Exdeath and Gilgamesh. The sprite animations and monster designs are still impressive to look it was also the first game to feature emotions from the sprite animations during text-cutscenes. Another thing I enjoyed my time when playing Final Fantasy V was the soundtrack before playing the game the only track I've heard multiple times from the franchise was Clash on the Big Bridge which still one of the most memorable tracks from the game itself.
Beating the main story can take you at least 30 or more hours depending on how much you want to do on side-quests on getting extra summons, magic and weapons. If you haven't had the chance to play Final Fantasy V in general, it's worth taking a look and worth playing you'll find yourself losing a ton of hours in this forgotten Final Fantasy title in the series.