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If you haven't heard of the series yet Final Fantasy, then you probably live in deep forest. But this is one of the pillars of the genre. It was she who gave us the protagonists' hairstyles sticking out in all directions, huge swords and epic battles with bosses. And while nothing compares to the original console experience, many of the games in the series have been ported to PC. So even if you don't have the desire to get a PS4, you can still enjoy one of the biggest franchises in gaming industry.
10.Final Fantasy VI
9. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
What the game is about: The twelfth "Fantasy" tells the story of the orphan Vaan, who lives in a kingdom stricken by decline and dreams of becoming heavenly. His dream comes true when the young man manages to steal magicite from under the noses of two pirates, Fran and Balthir. Together they flee the kingdom and join the resistance fighting against the false king.
Merits: XII became the part that fans of the series missed, who loved the “ten” or were enthusiastically waiting for the thirteenth game. Nevertheless, The Zodiac Age has a deep story and innovative gameplay that eventually evolved into the game we know from later games. The twelfth installment took the necessary risks that refreshed the series and allowed it to reach its current heights.
Two unique features: The "Gambit" combat system allows the player to perform certain character actions. The first attempt to add an open world combat system to the series instead of random skirmishes with opponents.
Fight or flight? Decide for yourself, fortunately it’s new combat system this allows. 
Well, who doesn't love pirates? Do you want to become one of the heavenly robbers? 8.Final Fantasy XIII
What the game is about: Like the sixth part, the thirteenth will tell us about Lightning Farron, a former military man who rebelled against the genocidal government. She meets other outcasts and together they form a kind of team, becoming the target of persecution by those in power.
Merits: XIII, or rather Lightning, has become the most recognizable figure from Final Fantasy for last years. It's like its own "Frozen" in the franchise - it was everywhere, even two sequels appeared. Despite its popularity, many gamers found the game's linearity to be a major flaw. Fans often mention "thirteenth" as the most worst game series, but it’s better to play it yourself and see whether it’s worth your attention or not.
Two unique features: The graphics in the game are magnificent without a doubt. The scale of battles has been reduced, which veterans of the series consider to be as casual as auto-combat, but for newcomers the game has become much easier.
Press X to win: The simplified combat system is ideal for those new to the series. 
Stunning graphics and spectacular views are one of the biggest advantages of FFXIII. 7.Final Fantasy IV
What the game is about: About Cecil Harvey and his air force, the Red Wings. Stripped of his rank, Cecil and his best friend Kain must stop Zemus and Golbez, who are plotting to destroy humanity.
Merits:“Four” came out quite a long time ago and found itself in the shadow of the heavyweight hits that followed it. But when it was ported to PC in the form, it showed everyone how underestimated it was. The PC version is a direct port of the DS remake of the game, which became one of those rare cases when both fans and critics unanimously praised all the additions and changes made to the game. The graphics matched the tone of the game, and the gameplay introduced the world to what would become the series' signature feature: the Active Time Battle system.
Two unique features: Do you like witty dialogues? Square Enix We tried our best and the “four” came up with a lot of hilarious phrases and situations. As a bonus, when it came out on the DS, the game got decent (for that time) 3D graphics.
FFIV's updated graphics were true to their time. 
The Four was known for its excellent dialogue, and the remake was not a disappointment. 6.Final Fantasy IX
What the game is about: The ninth part of the series took on a difficult task: it tried to weave thieves and theater into the plot. Zidane is a charming thief from the Tantalus troupe. They plot to kidnap Princess Garnet for ransom... eventually finding out that she herself is happy to escape with them from Queen Branagh.
Merits:“Nine” for quite a long time remained the leader among the games in the series on metacritic.com according to user ratings, losing only to Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster. You can often hear critics and fans calling it the best part. If you have not yet met its charming characters and beautiful world, it's time to do this.
Two unique features: The art for this game is unique to the franchise and fits perfectly with the aesthetic of the world in which all the action takes place. If the dramatic premise of "Nine" didn't bring out the child in you, I have bad news for you.
Defend yourself, sir! The game is filled with funny and interesting scenes. 
Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere created by the magnificent work of artists and designers. 5.Final Fantasy X
What the game is about: Tidus is a blitzball star, the whole world lay at his feet... until the apocalypse happened. Rescued from a dying city, the young man found himself in the distant future, where he met the summoner student Yuna, whom he vowed to protect on her journey.
Merits: Who doesn't know the tenth part of Final Fantasy? It became the first game in the series to merit a sequel due to its popularity. The dialogue may not be the best, but the world and characters were interesting enough to warrant more.
Two unique features: Top Ten is full of mini-games and side quests that enhance player immersion. Final Fantasy X tried every possible way to bring the game to life, including breathtaking graphics.
That's where the real beauty is. Sometimes FFX is simply mesmerizing. 4.Final Fantasy VIII
What the game is about: Protagonist Squall Leonhart from the SeeD mercenary squad falls in love with the beautiful and passionate Rinoa Heartilly, but soon they are forced to save the very fabric of existence from the insidious Ultimecia.
Merits: A classic that improves on every aspect of the seventh installment. However, it has received its share of negative reviews from gamers for focusing more on romantic relationships than on adventures.
Two unique features: Unique to the series is the plot's focus on romance rather than adventure. The first Final Fantasy with realistic proportions and character art.
Hopeless romantics were glad to see a strong love story in FFVIII. 
No more corners and cubes. "Eight" was the first game in the series whose characters had realistic proportions. 3.Final Fantasy VII
What the game is about: I think most of you already know this, but just in case: Cloud Strife is a genetically enhanced mercenary working for the group AVALANCHE. When it turns out that Rufus Shinra kidnapped Aerith, and Sephiroth is alive, AVALANCHE decides to save the girl and stop her.
Merits: The seventh installment has the most cult status of any game on this list. Cloud Strife and Sephiroth are arguably the most recognizable characters in the entire franchise, and FFVII's plot contains some of the most famous twists in the entire gaming industry. While a remake is still looming somewhere on the horizon, it's time to get acquainted with this legendary story.
Two unique features: All the characters in "Seven" are very easy to remember and love. For all newbies, the game has a very funny dress-up scene. Don't thank me.
All the favorites are collected. If you don't know them yet, you will quickly fall in love with them. 
I envy those who are not yet familiar with the plot of FFVII, they have everything ahead of them. 2.Final Fantasy XV
What the game is about: Noctis Caelum is the heir to the throne of the Lucii. With three loyal squires, Gladiolus, Ignis and Prompto, the prince sets out on a journey to return magic crystal, which his family guarded, and the destruction of the evil that kidnapped him.
Merits: The latest part of the series, which also has the best gameplay. The plot can feel confusing at times, the character relationships and stunning open world design can be enough to get you moving the story forward. Make sure your PC can handle the game, it is quite demanding.
Two unique features: An open world where you can wander for hours, always discovering something new. Add to this excellent graphics and the atmosphere of a relaxed holiday with friends, and you have a great game that you want to return to again and again.
Adventure! The open world provides a wealth of different experiences.
1. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (FF Online)
What the game is about:, the setting of which is the continent of Eorzea. The player character must join one of the three Great Companies (Campaigns) to save Eorzea from the invasion of the Garlean Empire.
Merits: FFXIV got off to a rocky start in 2012, but the subsequent relaunch, which thoroughly changed the game, managed to please fans. Over the years, the game has repeatedly been included in the lists (and first places) of the best MMORPGs.
Two unique features: The player can choose gender and one of six available races. One of the best features of the game is the lack of need for alts. Want to change classes? Just pick up a different weapon.
Ease of switching - to change classes, simply rearm.
The anime is based on popular Final games Fantasy. Despite the fact that all the main characters and the world are taken from the toy, the cartoons deserve attention. Some people consider the first episodes to be too childish, but overall, after watching it, you are left with a good impression. If you decide to watch all the parts, "Final Fantasy" (list and sequence of episodes is given below) may seem confusing and incomprehensible at first. However, this world draws you in, and you involuntarily begin to empathize with the heroes.
"Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals"
The original source for the cartoon “Final Fantasy” (anime) was the game Final Fantasy V. 200 years after the victory over evil, clouds are gathering again over the world of R. Three of the four crystals that maintain the natural balance on the planet are stolen by the evil sorcerer Detgiyunos. Only the wind crystal remained uncaptured, and if the sorcerer receives it, he will gain unprecedented power and strength.
After gaining power, Datgiyounos plans to become the ruler of the entire world. Only the descendants of the former heroes - the boy Frets and the girl Lineli - can interfere with the plan. They have something to contrast with the sorcerer: Frets is excellent with a sword and bombs, and Lineli is actually a summoner of monsters, albeit a beginner. But in order to fulfill their mission and protect the crystal, the young heroes first need to escape from the pirate leader, who dreams of getting all the crystals personally for her own needs.
"Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within"
Near future. A meteorite falls on Earth, and something strange begins to happen. People and animals are dying, entire cities are emptying... The culprit for everything turned out to be invisible aliens - phantoms that destroy energy entities. After much research, only some areas of the Earth were saved, protecting them with special shields.
To resist the invaders, the main characters must find eight source spirits and combine their energy into a force wave that can destroy the phantoms. A team of scientists is ready to do anything to save the planet, even at the cost of their own lives.
"Final Fantasy: All Might"
Once upon a time, a pillar of light appeared in the middle of the sea with two monsters fighting inside it. They disappeared, but at the site of the battle a tunnel was formed connecting the two worlds.
Twins Yu and Ai have to go to the other side to find their missing parents. On a dangerous journey, the children will meet the girl Lisa, who has secret knowledge, the guy Kaze, who is not afraid of any opponents, and the genius Sid. It is thanks to their company and help that it will be possible to resist the ruler of Wonderland, who has begun the hunt for uninvited guests. And all because of Kaze's magical weapon...
"Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children"
The anime is based on the game Final Fantasy VII. 2 years have passed since the terrible disaster. Almost all of humanity died: either due to the consequences of a meteorite fall, or from terrible disease"Geostigma", a cure for which they could never find.
The main character Cloud is also infected. He tries to stay away from the crowd and continues to blame himself for the death of his friends. However, events are twisting in such a way that he will have to forget about self-criticism and once again save the world.
"Final Fantasy VII: The Last Command"
This anime is a prequel to Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children. The story takes place before the events of "Kids" and tells the story of two friends, Zack and Cloud. Their escape from the Shinra company and confrontation with Sephiroth is described.
"Final Fantasy 7: On the Way to a Smile"
To better understand the world of this anime, it is better to watch all parts. “Final Fantasy” (there is a list of episodes in order in this article) is a rather complex and sometimes confusing cartoon.
The spin-off "Advent Children" will show the situation through the eyes of another character.
After a meteorite falls on the planet, normal life collapses. Hunger, disease, disasters... The once elite quarter was practically wiped off the face of the Earth, and loved ones died. However, life goes on, and only believing in the best and meeting new friends helps Denzel overcome difficulties and hope that someday everything will get better.
"Final Fantasy 7: Dirge of Cerberus"
The action takes the viewer into the world of "Advent Children", but a year after the main events.
The anime shows life based on the ruins of a former civilization. The planet is just trying to recover after a series of disasters, people believed in the future. However, a sect appears that wants to seize power over the world. She will be opposed by already familiar heroes, led by the mysterious
"Final Fantasy: Nuclear Crisis"
Prequel to all the events of the universe. It will help you understand all the parts better. “Final Fantasy” (the list of anime will help you decide on the viewing sequence) will finally give answers to the questions that interest many.
The events in the cartoon take place 7 years before the start of the main actions in the game Final Fantasy VII.
After the fall of a meteorite, the military organization Shinra tries to seize power over the entire planet, becoming the main monopolist of all energy reserves. Based on the alien's cells, modified soldiers and the super warrior Sephiroth are created.
For those who decide to watch all the parts, “Final Fantasy” (listed above) may seem strange and have no logical explanation. As fans of this universe say, for better understanding you need to complete the games Final fantasy 7 and Final fantasy: Crisis Core. After this, no white spots will remain. But even without completing the game, the anime is quite good: excellent graphics, well-thought-out characters and a decent level of plot dynamism.
Hironobu Sakaguchi and his bosses at Squaresoft finally ran out of steam in the 80s. 3D racing for the NES and clumsy game adaptations of Alien films for the MSX were no longer in demand. So they decided that they would release last game, and if the public does not accept it, they will close the company. This is how it appeared. And it created a real sensation.
They not only gave new life mechanics from Dragon Quest, but also determined the development of Japanese RPGs for the next 30 years. The series became famous not only for its colorful enemies and stunning soundtrack, but also for the fact that each episode was a kind of experimental testing ground for new ideas and non-standard designs. Today the franchise is experiencing a mini-renaissance on PS4 and Xbox One, and in the meantime we decided to make a list of 25 best parts Final Fantasy.
Final Fantasy heroes are often royal warriors sent to save the world, accompanied by the genocide of monsters and the study of magic. What about the king? What is he doing all this time? Square tried to answer this question and presented gamers with a surprisingly good city building simulator in a famous fantasy setting. Your task is to collect the items necessary to improve the kingdom, but the heroes you choose will have to find them. The gameplay here is not at all difficult, and expanding the city and training warriors is quite interesting. The game is made in a rich and bright style, and therefore spending time in it, watching how the virtual kingdom grows stronger, is a pleasure.
Final Fantasy became a series that showed the whole world that Japanese RPGs were in no way inferior in quality to their Western competitors (this happened after the release of parts for the PlayStation), but the road to this was a long one. Squaresoft built Mystic Quest from the ground up, simplifying the combination of rich adventure story and character development that was a big focus of the '80s. At the time, Mystic Quest seemed too simple compared to Final Fantasy 4. But today it looks like the best indie RPGs, like Cthulhu Saves the World, where the main features of the genre are minimized, and the emphasis is on visual style. The bonus is one of the most beautiful game soundtracks, written by Ryuji Sasai and Yasuhiro Kawakami.
Here's an objective opinion: everything that Final Fantasy 13 was criticized for at one time is also present in the most beloved parts of the series. Final Fantasy 4 and 10 have the same lack of exploration, Final Fantasy 8 has the same weak storyline, and Snow and Serah are just as annoying as Yuffie. Someone should have said it. The biggest drawback of Final Fantasy 13 (and, apparently, the root of its dismal reputation) is that we were presented with an extremely cold world.
The world of Cocoon and Gran Pulse is as cold and heartless as the crystals that fill it, and the team of rogues we control is in no hurry to reveal all its secrets so that we can understand how it turned into what we see on the screen . But if you accept the alienated atmosphere of Final Fantasy 13, then we immediately see a fascinating science fiction with magnificent scenery, the best work of composer Masashi Hamauzu, and an incredible ending that makes you rethink everything that happens. An excellent combat system, the full potential of which, alas, could not be realized in this project, found a second life in parts 13-2 and Lightning Returns.
Final Fantasy cannot be perceived without its soundtrack. And the series gained its popularity partly because of its stunning orchestral musical accompaniment. From the very first seconds of the game we are greeted by a melody that sets the right mood. For example, the famous "Prelude", written by Nobuo Uematsu, combines the subtle thoughtfulness and pretentious spirit that is generally characteristic of the entire Final Fantasy franchise. In Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, music comes to the forefront, becoming the focus of the gameplay.
The mechanics of the game are quite simple: using the 3DS stylus, we perform a series of movements, assembling a team of classic FF heroes and releasing them into the thick of things. Like the original Theatrhythm, Curtain Call features iconic scenes for the series where players must defeat monsters with the power of music. The first Theatrhythm featured big-name tunes like One-Winged Angel and Melodies of Life, while Curtain Call's musical repertoire expanded to include a more eclectic selection of compositions.
In Crisis Core, the developers promised to clarify the vague story of Sephiroth, Cloud, Iris and Zack Fair from Final Fantasy 7. They did not succeed in this completely, since in this game for PSP (and one of the best on this platform) the plot was presented in the same vague way, as in the previous part. However, the game cannot be denied visual beauty and unique and exciting action.
As Zach, we slash monsters and robotic soldiers with a huge sword, but the highlight here is the magic skill system, which allows you to mix skills and get completely new ones. In addition, from time to time a slot machine appears on the battlefield and enhances the hero’s attacks. It sounds stupid, but in practice it looks great. Just like Final Fantasy 7 itself.
The Nintendo Wii platform, with its weak power and awkward controller, is not exactly the console you'd expect to see in Final Fantasy. But the series embarked on further experiments and gave birth to interesting spin-offs. The best of them is deservedly considered Crystal Bearers - an action-RPG with partially open world and a pretentious protagonist in a fur jacket and with telekinesis. The story of an outcast who suddenly becomes a hero is by no means new - the plot in Crystal Bearers can safely be called passable, but at the same time the game captivates with its steampunk style and excellent graphics by Wii standards. It is noteworthy that it ends with a thank you note handwritten by the director of the project. It’s not perfect, but it’s made with love, and you can’t help but notice it.
From the very first parts, Final Fantasy looked more mature than its source of inspiration - Dragon Quest. Creepy monsters, detailed character drawings and rich musical accompaniment a far cry from the big-eyed slugs and upbeat tunes of Dragon Quest. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance was aimed at teenagers, but at the same time remained true to the given style. The plot is based on the fact that ordinary schoolchildren find a book called Final Fantasy and find themselves inside a fictional world.
Now, under your control, they will have to create armies, upgrade individual units and organize large-scale strategic battles on colorful maps. In addition, we are presented with a story about a man growing up, about how he copes with poverty, bullies and school problems. The game also introduced interesting mechanics that force players to change their strategy over and over again. Each fight is watched by a judge who sets certain restrictions (do not use magic, use only healing items, etc.), which introduces a pleasant element of surprise.
Final Fantasy 11, even in 2017, remains on the list of the most popular MMOs. Loyal fans are not stopped even by the fact that today there are already quite a few games that feature a more convenient system of group quests, like the same Final Fantasy 14. It’s all about the art style of Final Fantasy 11. Muted color palette, memorable design of numerous races and leisurely The pace of the game allows you to deeply penetrate the virtual world - even the venerable WoW and Everquest cannot offer this. At first glance, it doesn't look much like classic Final Fantasy, but the atmosphere is exactly what you need.
The system of professions has firmly taken root in RPG genre. This usually means the ability to choose a class or type for your hero, which will open access to a tree of upgradeable skills - a simple and understandable RPG mechanic that allows you to customize your character. It’s interesting that it originated in this NES game.
Here the series returned to its story-driven roots with Final Fantasy 2 and delivered an archetypal story of good versus evil, complete with great music and beautiful visuals. What made her stand out was the opportunity to choose professions and develop relevant skills. In 2006, a remake of Final Fantasy 3 was released for the DS, and later it was ported to PC and mobile platforms, but the NES version, for all its inconveniences, had a special charm, which, alas, could not be recreated.
16. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Many of the Final Fantasy games (from 1 to 15) focused on the interactions between four heroes. In this slightly strange spin-off for the Gamecube, Square shifted the focus to interaction between four real players. The result was quite difficult game a dungeon crawler that required four joysticks (or four Game Boy Advances) but offered unprecedented co-op mode. Of course, by modern standards, “unprecedented” is too strong a word, but anyone who has played Crystal Chronicles with friends will agree with this description. In addition to its innovative gameplay, Crystal Chronicles featured wonderful Celtic motifs and beautiful rural landscapes.
Final Fantasy 15 was in development for about 10 years and was supposed to be a new milestone in the history of the series, and therefore huge expectations were placed on it, which were simply unthinkable to meet. But the authors managed to do the impossible: they smartly updated the Final Fantasy series and made the game equally attractive to both loyal fans and curious newcomers. The story in Final Fantasy 15 follows the same principles as most previous games: there are a lot of subplots that are only partially revealed and a convoluted backstory.
This was compensated by a huge open world, the actions in which perfectly revealed the relationship between the four heroes, which included Ignis, Gladiolus, Prompto and Prince Noxtis. Taking control of this colorful group, we embark on an exciting adventure into a world where mountain-sized turtles and warlike ghosts of kings are just everyday life.
Final Fantasy 10 not only set the direction for the series, but was also a first in many ways. The first game in the franchise for the PlayStation 2, the first numbered part without the participation of composer Nobuo Uematsu, and the first part where text explanations were replaced by high-quality voice acting. Today the game feels awkward, the levels feel cramped, and the characters' movements feel unnatural.
And it’s still just as difficult to understand the story of a charismatic athlete who falls in love with a doomed sorceress in a strange tropical archipelago. But this whimsical atmosphere is beautiful in its own way, thanks in no small part to Tidus and Yuna with their obsequious laughter. With characters that are quite possibly just a figment of the hero's imagination, Final Fantasy 10 itself feels like one long dream. Not every game dares to be so unconventional.
Final Fantasy 5 has evolved the basic job system of Final Fantasy 3 quite in an original way. More than 20 professions have appeared here - from traditional (Warrior, Light or Dark Mage) and creative (Dancer, Chemist, Ninja) to very funny (Geomancer, Mime). What about the Freelancer profession, which allows you to combine any skills and create completely new classes. This is a great example of a creative approach to creating an RPG. But don't expect a deeply written story. The game has a pink-haired captain of indeterminate gender, and only because of him can the game be forgiven for all its plot flaws.
Final Fantasy 10-2 is often criticized for being too casual with its setting. She really is quite stupid, because here the already narrow-minded Rikku becomes even more reckless, and he is accompanied by newcomer Payne and the seductive beauty with a gun Yuna, who was clearly inspired by “Charlie’s Angels”
Continuing the story of Final Fantasy 10, 10-2 brings three things the original lacked: a sense of humor, a steady pace of storytelling, and an interesting combat system. And although your squad consists of only three people, the game has not lost its inherent drive, thanks to the Dress Spheres mechanic, which allows you to fully enjoy the features of each class. And the game itself looks more gamer-friendly than the previous part. Of course, getting the true ending here is quite difficult, but otherwise it is a fun and exciting adventure.
A sudden victory in the last seconds of a match is exactly the case in Final Fantasy 14. At first, gamers were faced with a terrible and buggy game, which even the head of the development team called a complete nightmare. However, an updated version called Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn saved both the series' reputation and Square-Enix's financial position. And we have to admit that the game was a success. There is a diverse set of classes that you can easily switch between, the combat system is intuitive, and virtual world absorbed all the recognizable features of the series.
But the best thing, of course, is that you can choose your own playing style. There are as many as 5 types of missions, each of which fits a particular style - from group quests to mindless grind. The customization possibilities are also extensive. Threw away the ax and picked up the bow? Your Marauder will smoothly turn into an Archer. A Realm Reborn offers a world in which any player would feel comfortable and would like to explore it for as long as possible. And the Heavensward update brings tons of fresh content to the already great Final Fantasy 14.
Final Fantasy spin-offs are quite unique, especially the first one. The Game Boy game, originally titled Final Fantasy Gaiden: Seiken Densetsu, served as inspiration for the Secret of Mana series. While this action-RPG has more in common with the Zelda games than the old Final Fantasy games, it manages to retain the spirit of the source material. At the same time, Final Fantasy Adventure became the debut for Yoshinori Kitase, who later led the development of parts 6, 7, 10, 13 and 15.
As in the games listed above, Adventure has an element of surprise. Gladiator arenas here can suddenly give way to vampire mansions. And in the setting, the ideas of stoicism are clearly visible. Even on the miniature Game Boy, Kitase's emotional style is immediately apparent. The game was re-released several times, including on Vita and iPhone, but the original remained unsurpassed.
The plot of Final Fantasy 8 is unusual, to say the least. In the future, a certain witch appeared who set out to take control of reality, compressing the entire time continuum into a single moment. Only schoolchildren can stop her, but they are tormented by dark memories. Why? Because powerful gods live in their minds. But even with this degree of delirium, the story turned out to be fascinating.
Squall Leonhart and his heroic friends really look like teenagers fighting against a force far superior to them, and they are characterized by all the qualities typical for their age: sullenness, maximalism and sometimes illogical actions. The series itself is known to often play on teenage angst. And this is one of those cases when they fit perfectly into the storyline.
Ideally, this game should have been called Final Fantasy 13. (The original Final Fantasy 13 should have been released as a prequel a couple of years later and called Final Fantasy 13-0). The action here takes place many years after the events of the original, and the old characters are hardly recognizable. Lightning Returns is one of the most bizarre and at the same time touching games in the series. The story tells of a dying universe, where most of the physical world and for the last 500 years no one has died of old age.
In an attempt to save as many people as possible before the universe finally ceases to exist, we play as Lightning, who has the ability to turn back time, but is also tormented by fears and doubts about her mission. Typically, Final Fantasy kept science fiction somewhere on the level of Star Wars, but in Lightning Returns this aspect has acquired a rather deep philosophy, which is good news. And reducing the playable characters to one hero allowed the game to concentrate on developing the combat system. Echoes of the Dress Spheres mechanics are also noticeable - Lightning uses different costumes in battle that affect her skills, and local battles look much more dynamic than in Final Fantasy 13
Even before the release of Final Fantasy 9, the developers noted that this would be a kind of return to the roots, to the spirit of the very first part for the NES. At the suggestion of Nobuo Uematsu, we will long remember the classic dark magician with a pointed hat and a devilish sparkle in his eyes. Looking back, it is worth recognizing that Final Fantasy 9 turned out to be extremely original.
It, of course, had the usual sword fights and magic, but it was the story about outcasts who found a family in each other, and the sincere presentation that was compelling. Long loading screens and low screen resolution scared many people away from the game at one time, but the recent re-release for PSN (and the version posted on Steam), where these problems are fixed, is definitely worth a look.
Not everyone modern gamer will be able to beat Final Fantasy 1 and 2. The NES versions have an unfriendly design, are full of bugs and require frequent grinding through levels. Their re-releases for Game Boy Advance and PSP, on the contrary, are too easy to complete, but this does not make them ideal. The perfect balance between gameplay that can challenge the player and its elegance is achieved in Final Fantasy Origins for PS1. Straightforward, yet challenging, the game retains the best of what we've seen in the series.
It's certainly not much like the original, where we had to wander through dungeons in an attempt to defeat a powerful evil warrior, but it did have an amazing opening scene. Origins also includes the memorable, if somewhat harsh, experience system from Final Fantasy 2, which requires the player to deal damage to himself to level up his defense stats.
This Super Nintendo game is notable for marking the series' transition from a focus on character development to a complex narrative structure. And this transition to Final Fantasy 4 looks very organic. The story itself is the perfect combination of classic plot devices and the signature strangeness of everything that happens. An Imperial soldier, unable to tolerate the cruelty of his leaders any longer, gathers a group of brave warriors and marches against the forces of evil; nothing unusual, right?
Eventually, this group ends up from an ephemeral world full of spirits onto a whale-shaped spaceship. Add in familiar level design (lots of dungeons) and dissimilar heroes with different skills and well-written personalities, and you get a 1991 RPG that still holds up well to this day. The 3D remake for Nintendo DS is an example of high-quality and hardcore JRPG, but the best re-release was the version for the Game Boy Advance, which adds a lot of new features to the original SNES content.
It's hard to believe, but Final Fantasy Tactics is perhaps the most serious and intricate Final Fantasy out there. The story of two soldiers who grew up together and find themselves in the middle of a massive military conflict introduces us to a villain who is a thinly disguised metaphor for the Catholic Church, as well as a messiah who in reality turns out to be an equally cruel being who wants to enslave humanity. Positive, isn't it?
But such a plot is perfect for the intense battles that unfold in Tactics. The army here has been gathering for years, and leveling up specific heroes in different directions can take several gaming decades, but this is what is memorable. This game takes the core elements of Final Fantasy - drama and combat - and elevates them to the extreme. War of the Lions, a remake that first appeared on the PSP, turned out even better thanks to spectacular cutscenes and the appearance of Balthier from Final Fantasy 12.
Many fans at one time did not appreciate Final Fantasy 7 - they were scared off by the redundancy of the game in everything. It manifested itself in characters with crazy hairstyles, overly huge swords, the main story, which in fact turned out to be only a small part of an even larger story, and much more. But if we look at it impartially, we can see how ambitious she really was. Series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase tried to make a game about the very nature of life and include game process everything possible.
Environmentalism is mixed with natural slapstick, menacing werewolves, alien invaders, bartenders wearing cowboy hats and wielding kung fu, Frankenstein-like gun monsters, and talking stuffed cats that can summon huge dragons. But this is not even half of everything we saw in the game. Yes, sometimes Final Fantasy 7 gets lost in its exuberance and doesn't really reveal the dramatic moments. But this happens surprisingly rarely, and such moments are forgotten almost immediately. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake recreates the visual component of the original, but that amazing spirit in its madness remains in the old Final Fantasy 7.
The influence of Star Wars on Final Fantasy is noticeable even to the untrained gamer. From minor characters named Biggs and Wedge to overarching themes like the conflict between spiritual pacifism and technological aggression, you can always find a bit of George Lucas in Sakaguchi's work. And if Final Fantasy 2 only modestly borrowed elements from the first part of the space saga, then Final Fantasy 12 is a natural game remake of A New Hope.
An evil empire captures a young princess with a magical bloodline. And a young and naive idealist teams up with a charismatic gold hunter (but also a kind fellow) and his tall alien partner. The militaristic government of the evil empire is controlled by supernatural forces, and the main characters must destroy the bad guys' powerful weapons in the end. And the army of the empire consists of soldiers in round helmets and with rather funny swords.
At one time, “Star Wars” became a reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s film “Three Scoundrels at the Hidden Fortress,” and Final Fantasy 12 in its own unique sense reimagines an already well-known science fiction classic. Here, reworked RPG mechanics also appeared, where it is now necessary to combine the actions of characters, and not act alone. Final Fantasy 12 continues to be a success, attracting all Star Wars fans who are interested in looking at a familiar story from a new angle.
“I believe that action games, for example, rely on the player's instincts, while RPGs rely on reason and logic,” said producer Yoshinori Kitase in an interview with Edge Magazine about the creation of Final Fantasy 6. “What made the Final Fantasy series so innovative was thanks to the emotional component, which was presented both through the plot drama and through other game elements. It seems to me that in the sixth part this became especially obvious.
In this game we finally managed to fully realize our plans.” More than 20 years have passed since the release of the last Final Fantasy for the Super Nintendo, and it remains the only one in the series where all the disparate elements inherent in the franchise are flawlessly brought together. There are a lot of playable characters here, even by modern standards - 14 (some of them are hidden), and each is a deeply developed personality. They are all connected by a beautifully written story line, which tells the story of a madman who destroyed the very fabric of reality.
And our heroes will have to try to restore it. The tiny characters turned out to be surprisingly realistic, and quite complex problems are presented through their interactions using simple methods. Aside from an excellent port for the Game Boy Advance and a terrible version for PC and mobile platforms, this is the most reluctantly exploited Final Fantasy. There are no sequels or 3D remakes. This is not surprising; why improve the ideal?
The long list of all the Final Fantasy installments continues to grow every year. Based on the popular computer game the world turned out to be attractive not only for gamers. Lovers good anime also found an outlet in it. Incredible computer graphics and the eternal plot of saving the world by a handful of brave daredevils are attracting more and more new fans to this universe.
Cartoon "Final Fantasy" - a feast for the eyes and ears
How to watch all parts of Final Fantasy, in order or not, is left to the viewer's personal choice. The films are independent of each other and you can start with any one. Although the full-length film “Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within”, created in 2001, according to many connoisseurs, still remains an unsurpassed masterpiece of the genre.
The fantastic picture tells the story of the coming of alien phantom invaders to Earth, destroying all living things. Female scientist Aki Ross is looking for a way to salvation - the omnipotent spirit of the planet itself. But she is hampered by aliens and the military, who want to take more radical measures. Despite the box office failure, viewers and critics praised:
- extremely realistic computer graphics to create images of characters and the smallest details of an imaginary world;
- atmospheric soundtrack, perfectly emphasizing every minute of what is happening on the screen;
- a bizarre plot that everyone can interpret in their own way.
The technologies used to create the film gave a powerful impetus to the improvement of computer special effects in the film industry.
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For a long time each new part"Final Fantasy" was the benchmark for JRPG games, but after a series of unpleasant events for fans, the glory of the franchise faded. But, until now, every new product in the genre is somehow compared with best games Final Fantasy series.
It’s not at all surprising that the lion’s share of projects in the selection are games by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the “father of final fantasy.”
on PC and consoles is compiled based on the author’s personal gaming preferences!
I am Setsuna
A game similar to the early parts of Final Fantasy, developed by Tokyo RPG Factory. The advantages of the project include meticulous adherence to the genre canons of the 90s, but the disadvantages are that in pursuit of playing on gamers’ love for retro games, the developers seem to have forgotten that these canons were outdated at the same time.
Blue Dragon
The created “dream team” consisting of Sakaguchi/Akira Toriyama/Nobuo Uematsu is reminiscent (unsurprisingly) of both the 9th part of the FF and the games of the Dragon Quest series. It doesn’t live up to the best parts of the genre benchmarks (due to a couple of annoying flaws), but it’s recommended to be read.
The Last Story
« Latest story"- an exclusive for WII from “that same” Sakaguchi, only in some places it resembles the classic parts of FF, offering instead turn-based battles, real-time battles, and game mechanics And game world Most of all they evoke associations with the 12th part of FF.
The Legend of Dragoon
Solid role-playing game from SCEI in the style of the 7th and 8th parts of Final Fantasy, released at the turn of the millennium. Literally a couple of touches were not enough for this game to join the ranks of the great representatives of the genre. Unfortunately, the first attempt of Sony's internal studio in the genre field remains the only one to this day.
Xenoblade Chronicles (game series)
The plot of this wonderful game from Monolith Soft takes place in a world inhabited by humanoids “hom” and creatures of mechanical origin “mechon”, between whom there has been a conflict for centuries. Belonging to the action RPG genre, the large open game world and combat system are reminiscent of Final Fantasy XII by Yasumi Matsuno.
Lost Odyssey
A game of the same type as Final Fantasy, most of the projects presented in the selection are reminiscent of the latest FF parts created by Hironobu Sakaguchi.
The classic combat system (not without unique features, but still), the “play” of the characters “in front of the camera” and, most importantly, the atmosphere - everything is not just similar, but somehow hints that this particular game could be a serialized part of the cult role-playing series, the legendary developer did not part with the publishing house Square Enix.
