After a full year of waiting, Final Fantasy 16 is coming to PC platforms very soon. On September 17th, gamers can play what may be the graphically definitive version of the latest mainline Final Fantasy game. The developers also further discussed the topic of more timely PC releases as this date was made known. There’s…
The Final Fantasy series, despite its numerical sequentialism, is not an endless series of sequels. Each new number defines a new universe, independent of the others. There are intentional references and homages, of course, across games. Recurring elements, repeating names, and reused themes. As the franchise has gotten more popular, however, the walls between the…
Final Fantasy IX is a masterpiece many were excited to play again when it was re-released on Steam in 2016. This version included improved character models, but fans quickly noted that the high-quality models clashed with the low-resolution backgrounds. In 2018, a group of fans took it upon themselves to remaster the pre-rendered backgrounds, calling…
In the 1990s, Squaresoft managed to create worldwide interest in Japanese RPGs with Final Fantasy. While facing competition from other companies, Square developed a reputation for pushing the envelope in gaming. With that fame under their belt, one chance meeting led to a whole new franchise. Tetsuya Nomura, character and story designer for multiple FF…
The Final Fantasy series has had myriad releases over its nearly 40 years. Oddly, some of the biggest highlights are not the original releases of games, but instead their remakes. Some are simple remasters, while others are top-to-bottom recreations. In each of these remakes, any number of things can be altered. New graphics, music, content,…
Good news arrived for longtime Final Fantasy fans. The Pixel Remaster Collection, a compilation of the first six games in the series for the Switch, will see a second release. As these titles laid the foundation for one of the biggest JRPG franchises in history, Square made the right choice in answering the fans’ demands….
For decades the Final Fantasy series has spurred the imaginations of audiences worldwide by creating all kinds of fantastical worlds and characters, and the influence and importance of the series can be felt in every entry. Because of series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi’s self-admitted distaste for sequels, there is rarely continuity between the games, making…
The Final Fantasy series has long been regarded as one of the JRPG series with the best soundtracks. Much of the music composed for the first 10 games in the series was composed by the legendary Nobuo Uematsu, and even after he departed from Square Enix in 2004 Uematsu has still composed occasional additions to…
Final Fantasy 6 has one of the largest casts of any entry in the illustrious franchise with a total count of fourteen permanent party members, nearly all of which are well-loved by the community. Although much of the early game leaves you with little choice on what characters to include in your party, once your…
While many Final Fantasy enthusiasts are either enjoying XIV’s new raid series or looking forward to the 3rd installment in the VII Remake trilogy, others are eagerly awaiting more information on the long-rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake. Where many other titles in the series focus on sci-fi/fantasy hybrid stories, Final Fantasy 9 keeps things old…
