In response to that challenge, Square Enix ripped up the rulebook, creating a sprawling sci-fi world with barely a crystal in sight for Final Fantasy VIII.
Looking back, the idea of creating a follow-up to a game like Final Fantasy VII seems like an insurmountable task. Do not be deterred, however, as each of VII’s individual parts – from its fantastic battle system and unconventional cast, to its incredible score – help demonstrate why it is beloved to so many. Its polygonal graphics may not have aged well but they do add to the endearing charm of the game – especially when coupled with the game’s amusingly bad translation. Final Fantasy VII’s narrative is brave even by modern videogame standards, with a plot defined by tragedy that is often interspersed with bizarre story scenarios and minigames. Hands down the most well-known Final Fantasy, and possibly the strangest one to date, Final Fantasy VII remains a game that is heavily discussed. All those factors combined, it is fair to say that Final Fantasy IV is the first truly ‘epic’ Final Fantasy, and an essential play to boot. This is also the first Final Fantasy to use the Active Time Battle system, an iconic design that Square Enix used until the release of Final Fantasy X.
The result is a JRPG with a fantastic narrative that propels the journey each of the cast embark upon.Įven the party formation is determined by the events of the story rather than being dictated by you.
It reverts the setup Square Enix had popularised by the time it came out in the early ‘90s in favour of telling an ambitious (and often bonkers) story with proper character arcs. The first Final Fantasy to tackle a grander storyline than the usual ‘save the crystals and save the world’ affair.
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