All Final Fantasy games are produced by Square Enix.
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Final Fantasy is one of the longest running and most beloved Japanese role-playing game series of all time.
Each main game features an exciting story, often centered around defeating a powerful enemy set on destroying the world. Each mainline title is largely standalone which makes Final Fantasy a great series of games to jump in wherever you choose.
You can expect epic fantasy settings, a memorable cast of characters, magic-infused combat that usually involves calling forth summons and a few recurring elements.
From its roots in traditional turn-based combat and random battle encounters, Final Fantasy has continued to innovate, refine and reinvent with every new installment. Some titles adopting active time battles instead of those of a turn-based nature being one example of this.
The series made its PlayStation debut in 1997 with the groundbreaking Final Fantasy VII. Since then, every mainline game, as well as a multitude of sub-sequels, spin-offs and remasters, has appeared on a PlayStation console.
Final Fantasy is a great example of how games have progressed over the last few decades, in terms of storytelling, graphical fidelity and gameplay mechanics.
With incredible visuals and an action-orientated combat system, Final Fantasy XVI is a must-play for those new to the series, and is the first Final Fantasy exclusive to PlayStation 5 consoles. You also have a canine companion. That you can pet. Need we say more?
This from-the-ground-up remake of one of the most iconic Final Fantasy games to date is both a love letter to devotees and an incredibly accessible gateway game for newcomers. Featuring modern graphics and an all-new battle system, it blends the command-based style of old with a more action-oriented approach.
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If you want to see where it all began for the Final Fantasy series, then this title featuring the world from the series' first entry may be for you. This game features plenty of familiar elements from the series, seamlessly blending them with challenging action combat for an experience like no other.
The first FF to feature an open world and recommended for those who want to get lost in an adventure with no limits. Lead a party of your most-trusted friends on a journey to fulfill your destiny.
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This double pack features remasters of two PlayStation 2 titles, Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. Experience these classics again with updated graphics. Final Fantasy X was the first game in the series to feature voiced characters, and bridges the gap between the older entries and the series as we know it today.
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Designed exclusively for PS5, the highly-anticipated Final Fantasy XVI takes place in the land of Valisthea, ravaged by wars over the crystals. Clive, burdened by the weight of his destiny, sets off on a journey which leads to him embarking on a mission to destroy the Mothercrystal. Dominants, people who house powerful Eikons within them, play a key role in XVI's story.
The 15th game in the series was the first to feature an open world. From real-time combat to its refined character and monster designs, FFXV is truly a fresh take on Final Fantasy.
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Set in Ivalice, FFXII revolutionized the series’ combat by doing away with random encounters and introducing the Gambit system, which allows players to set how party members behave without directly controlling them.
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Final Fantasy’s PS2 debut introduced voice acting for the first time, and is beloved for its visuals. This remaster bundle includes a direct sequel to the mainline game where Yuna and her friends go on an adventure of their own.
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At its inception, Final Fantasy IX was about revisiting the core elements of Final Fantasy. The return of crystals, a medieval European fantasy motif and miniature characters combine to make it reminiscent of the series' initial entries.
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FFVIII focuses on Squall and SeeD's battle with the world's sorceresses. This title is unique in that it blends sci-fi elements with fantasy, featuring time travel and trips into outer space.
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In the second instalment of the Final Fantasy VII remake project, iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar. They are now tasked with pursuing Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead.
This visually stunning remake for PS4 and PS5 greatly expands and reworks the early chapters of FFVII, guaranteeing surprises for newcomers and veterans alike. The INTERGRADE edition includes EPISODE INTERmission, an all-new side story starring fan favorite Yuffie.
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The first Final Fantasy for PlayStation consoles marked a new era for the series and set the standard for modern JRPGs. Cloud Strife's journey as he searches for his nemesis Sephiroth ultimately develops into a battle to save the planet itself. There are few epics quite as grand as this.
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Experience the birth of Final Fantasy with this bundle of beautifully remastered 2D pixel standalone adventures. This collection features improvements such as modernized interfaces, rearranged soundtracks, and extras such as a bestiary, illustration gallery and music player.
Explore a wealth of spin-off games that explore the wider universe outside of the mainline numbered titles.
A comprehensive HD remaster of the PlayStation Portable classic, this prequel to Final Fantasy VII stars Zack Fair, a member of Shinra’s private army SOLDIER. Featuring appearances from the likes of Cloud and Sephiroth, this is an essential companion game for the overall Final Fantasy VII experience.
Team Ninja loans their action-gameplay expertise to tell the story of the original Final Fantasy from an alternative perspective. Join Jack and his team as they use an array of jobs, weapons and magic in their quest to defeat Chaos.
Explore mysterious dungeons with an adorable chocobo in this roguelike-esque adventure. Make full use of different jobs and abilities, and harness the buddy system to take on ever-changing battles alongside friends.
Created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy, World of Final Fantasy introduces Lann and Reynn, twins with the power to tame monsters called Mirages in the realm of Grymoire. Befriend Champions from across the franchise in this RPG targeted at younger players.
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This three-on-three team fighting game brings together characters from every mainline entry, as well as spin-offs like Final Fantasy Tactics. Participate in spectacular dream battles in arenas drawn from the series’ rich history.
In this upgrade of a previously Japan-only PlayStation Portable game, 14 student heroes - collectively known as Class Zero - are a secret weapon in an unending war over the crystals between the four nations of Orience. Play through their journey as they aim to take on the mantle of 'Agito'. This entry allows you to create three-member parties, each member wielding different weapons to best suit your combat preferences.
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This PlayStation VR-exclusive fishing simulation allows you to make your own character and attempt to reel in and hunt the monsters that lurk deep below the water. You can even spend time with Noctis and other characters from FFXV!
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Originally released for mobile devices as an episodic adventure adaptation of Final Fantasy XV, Pocket Edition HD contains each episode to tell a condensed yet comprehensive version of the FF XV story. It retains the adorable ‘chibi’ art style (as seen in the original Final Fantasy games) and somewhat simplified combat system making this a highly accessible entry point to the franchise.
Updated and improved on it’s original 2003 release. This game sends you and your companions on a quest to recover myrrh in order renew crystal fragments and rid the land of the Miasma. Team up with friends thanks to newly added online cross-play and take on the toughest foes together.
Music has been an incredibly important part of Final Fantasy games since the series' inception. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line presents tracks from across the first fifteen mainline games, as well as those from the wider series in this action-rhythm game.
Absolutely not. The beauty of the mainline Final Fantasy games is that they tell self-contained stories with no direct connections to the other games. There are recurring creatures and monsters that act as motifs, but in no way connect the games narratively.
Like most RPGs, the difficulty of Final Fantasy games is largely dictated by the player party’s character levels as well as their equipped weapons, armour and abilities, in relation to the abilities and stats of the enemies they face.
There is generally a greater emphasis on strategy and adaptability over physical dexterity. More recent titles like Final Fantasy XV and Final Fantasy VII Remake also offer adjustable difficulty levels.
As of 2023, there are 16 mainline games. If you take spin-offs and sub-sequels into account, there are over 100, embracing genres including turn-based strategy, rhythm action, fighting and even kart racing.
Every numbered Final Fantasy game from Final Fantasy VII has appeared on a PlayStation console and all, apart from Final Fantasy XI and XIII, are playable on the current generation of systems.
The majority of numbered Final Fantasy games are traditional Japanese RPGs with random enemy encounters and turn-based combat. However, the series evolved to introduce summons and the Active Time Battle system, which made combat much more dynamic.
Since Final Fantasy XII, the single-player games have introduced systems that give players more freedom to choose their battles and utilize real-time movement.
Final Fantasy XIV Online is an MMORPG with that allows you to explore an expansive world alongside other players.
Mainline Final Fantasy games are generally recommended for players aged 16+ due to depictions of fantasy violence and mature themes.
However, select titles like World of Final Fantasy Maxima are suitable for younger players.
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This duo of supporting characters, affectionately named after Luke Skywalker’s wingmen in Star Wars, first appeared in Final Fantasy VI and have been a mainstay ever since. In true FF fashion, no two Biggs and Wedges are the same.
With its perpendicular limbs and permanently shocked expression, these sentient, cactus-like creatures typically appear as an enemy. Cactuar move at high speed, have high defence and hit hard with their trademark 1,000 Needles attack.
A character called Cid (sometimes Cidolfus) has appeared in every Final Fantasy game since Final Fantasy II, as well as numerous spin-off games. Cids are commonly older than the protagonists and portrayed as wise, fatherly figures.
As Final Fantasy’s answer to horses, these oversized flightless birds traditionally provide a means of travelling at greater speed around each game’s world. With their signature theme tune and iconic appearance, Chocobos are an unofficial Final Fantasy mascot.
An amalgam of Mesopotamian and Japanese mythology, multi-armed master swordsman Gilgamesh is usually on a mission to amass weapons for his collection. Since his debut in Final Fantasy V, he has served as antagonist, ally and summon in multiple games.
Like Cactuars and Chocobos, Moogles are an unofficial mascot for the series. Resembling small cats with bat wings and a fluffy red pom-pom (except in Final Fantasy XII, where they resemble rabbits), they are often depicted as intelligent creatures with telepathic powers.
The diminutive Tonberries have remained relatively unchanged since they debuted in Final Fantasy V. These cloaked, lantern-bearing creatures are deceptively strong, using their Chef’s Knife to inflict huge amounts of damage.
Whether they’re used for light or dark purposes, crystals serve as a symbol of power. Experiencing a Final Fantasy game is almost synonymous with understanding these highly coveted and mystical objects - and stopping those with nefarious aims from harnessing their energy.
Appearing in almost all Final Fantasy games - and usually visible floating in the distance - airships typically adopt the aesthetic of the world they exist in. They often provide a variety of facilities once available, but most importantly they’ll unlock fast travel to different areas across the map.
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