Famicom/ PSP Camparison...?

[Classic Gamer Nerd]

NN,

At the very beginning of the game, did you end up in a fight with 4 strong monsters who basically kill you off? Then the game starts with 3 party members.

[NintendoNerds]

That's exactly correct. The storyline starts with 4 characters who are soon decimated by 4 Black Knights. After that, one of the characters is missing. I won't say anymore because I don't want to spoil the story for others but yes, that's how it goes.