Critics gave generally positive to mixed reviews for the "Anthology" version of the game. GameSpot praised the job system for being "one of the series' most in-depth and detailed game systems," but criticized the game for having "paper-thin characters" and a clichéd plot, augmented by a lack of character development during the game's fetch quests. They went further to say that the translation was poor and overshadowed by the two previous fan efforts. IGN called "Final Fantasy V"'s graphics "dated" but cited "incredibly engrossing" job system as the game's highlight and praised its music. "Electronic Gaming Monthly" repeated the sentiments towards the job system, adding that while the game suffered from long load times periodically, "Final Fantasy V" was the main reason to buy the collection.