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Final Fantasy

1987 73 / 100 Adventure Role-playing (RPG)
Final Fantasy, also known as FFI in re-releases, is the first role-playing game title in Square's flagship Final Fantasy series. The game puts players in control of four characters known as the Warriors of Light, and begins by asking the player to select the classes and names of each. The Warriors of Light can traverse the maps of dungeons and towns, which are connected by a world map, and will run into random encoun Show full summary

Final Fantasy, also known as FFI in re-releases, is the first role-playing game title in Square's flagship Final Fantasy series. The game puts players in control of four characters known as the Warriors of Light, and begins by asking the player to select the classes and names of each. The Warriors of Light can traverse the maps of dungeons and towns, which are connected by a world map, and will run into random encounters with enemies or fight bosses.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayRole-playing

Deep dive / Spielprofil

What it is about.

A structured look at the narrative, game feel, and traits that define this game.

Story & context

The story follows four youths called the Light Warriors, who each carry one of their world's four elemental orbs which have been darkened by the four Elemental Fiends. Together, they quest to defeat these evil forces, restore light to the orbs, and save their world.

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Game profile / Plain language

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Studio, play style, releases, and official sources — compactly prepared from external IGDB data.

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Square
Publisher
Nintendo, Square, Square Enix, Playtronic
Franchise
Final Fantasy
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Kids
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Wii May 07, 2010
  • Wii May 26, 2009
  • Family Computer Dec 18, 1987
  • Nintendo 3DS Dec 18, 2013
  • Nintendo Entertainment System Jul 12, 1990
  • Nintendo Entertainment System Sep 1994
  • Wii Oct 05, 2009
  • Wii U Nov 13, 2013

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