Back in 1991, which is subsequently about the time I really started to get into gaming, Square released Final Fantasy II (now IV) for the Super Nintendo. It was one of the first games to involve a complex plot coupled with dramatic storytelling and was one of the pioneers of RPG’s
Saad from eXputer: "After suffering from massive financial hits, Square Enix & Bandai Namco appear to be turning over a new leaf but I'm still unconvinced."
I was talking about games with some Japanese guys here in Japan, and it seems like around here Bandai Namco has a fame of making low-quality games, with the occasional gem.
About Square Enix, I believe they lack the capacity to improve. They should learn with Capcom (although even Capcom still makes some bad mistakes), but I don't think they ever will. They keep chasing whatever is new at the time (blockchain, AI...) to say "we innovate", without considering the public perception and if these things actually improve the games or not. Them releasing too many small games with no advertising also shows a lack of trust in its own products. Even with their biggest games, like turning FF into an action game with XVI and the very divisive plot changes regarding whispers and timelines in VII Remake, shows them trying to attract a new generation of gamers without understanding what made the series so big in the first place.
I don’t know why NOW they decide on this, but I guess later is better than never.
Gary Green said: We’re finding ourselves in a similar position with the Pixel Remaster edition of Final Fantasy IV as we were with Final Fantasy III since, once again, we’ve received a slightly upscaled, more vibrant port of the original game when there’s already an expanded 3D remake available. As such, we’re playing a game which, even after its long-awaited release, still lives very much in the shadow of its remake.
If only they didn't screw ps4 owners over with a physical release. I'd have ran through this in a heartbeat.
The first one I played, it was the one that made me fall in love with JRPGs and is still my favorite to this day. A masterpiece
Saad from eXputer: "I'm glad I don't have to choose between Square Enix, Atlus, and FromSoftware due to bad release windows and Shadow of the Erdtree."
What a word vomit, rambling, turd of an article that simply states the obvious. Classic exputer.
The best Final Fantasy is and will ALWAYS be 7. (followed closely by 10)
7, 8, 9, and Tactics. Those are my favorites.
final fantasy XIII, lol
I believe FFIV is the best because it the first to feature the ATB system. It also had amazing characters and story for its time. The music is classic as well. I even think its part of a music curriculum in Japan. Amazing game that has stood the test of time with multiple re-releases and add-on content to continue the story.
8, 4, 10, and 6 are my top 4. I can't decide between 7 and 10-2 for the 5th spot. I know a lot of people hated 10-2 but I loved it.