Final Fantasy

Platforms

Android
iOS
PS4

Initial release Dec. 18, 1987

Developers

Square Enix

Genres

Publishers

Square Enix
Square Enix Europe

Franchise Final Fantasy

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Final Fantasy Spotlight

Super NES Retro Review: Final Fantasy VI

Join us as we review every Super NES Classic game. Next up: The reigning prince of 16-bit RPGs.

Nadia Oxford

5 years ago
Mic Not Dropped No, Nobuo Uematsu is not retiring from making banging video game tunes, thank you very much

"Wait, wait, wait! Everybody calm down!"

Mark Warren

1 month ago
White Noiz The best video game soundtracks to revisit in 2024

From classical symphonies and industrial noise to acid jazz and synthwave, these game soundtracks leave no stone left unturned.

Kelsey Raynor

3 weeks ago
PLAY HAS NO LIMITS The best PS1 games to play in 2024

Still have your PlayStation kicking about? Here are some of the best games you can still play on it today.

Kelsey Raynor

6 months ago

Final Fantasy Feed

Guide

White Noiz | The best video game soundtracks to revisit in 2024

From classical symphonies and industrial noise to acid jazz and synthwave, these game soundtracks leave no stone left unturned.

Oct. 24, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

Nobuo Uematsu in front of some characters from Final Fantasy and Fantasian.

News

Mic Not Dropped | No, Nobuo Uematsu is not retiring from making banging video game tunes, thank you very much

"Wait, wait, wait! Everybody calm down!"

Oct. 16, 2024 Mark Warren

A mixture of screenshots and key artwork from five different PS1 games are shown. From left to right: Silent Hill, Gran Turismo, Mega Man X3, Dino Crisis, and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Guide

PLAY HAS NO LIMITS | The best PS1 games to play in 2024

Still have your PlayStation kicking about? Here are some of the best games you can still play on it today.

May 16, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

Some Final Fantasy characters and a monster truck.

News

MONSTER LOSS | PlayStation Plus is about to suffer a big Final Fantasy exodus, but that pales in comparison to the real tragedy

Sure, we all love a good JRPG, but the monster trucks driving off into the sunset is far, far worse.

April 17, 2024 Mark Warren

Some characters battling in Final Fantasy 16.

News

SQUARE SWITCHUP | After selling lots of its non-Final Fantasy IP, Square Enix doesn't want to rely on Final Fantasy as much

As if we needed any more proof that PowerWash Sim can change your outlook on life.

Jan. 19, 2024 Mark Warren

A triple-split image, featuring artwork of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail and Final Fantasy 3 (each featuring a character wielding two swords, intentionally referential). In the middle is 'the father of Final Fantasy', Hironobu Sakaguchi.

Article

ALL GROWN UP | Why the father of Final Fantasy still plays FFXIV, even after leaving the series behind

At FFXIV FanFest, Hironobu Sakaguchi shared his journey on becoming a Warrior of Light – and what still keeps his soul burning.

Oct. 29, 2023 Danielle Lucas

News

Probably, For Sure | It's official, the best Final Fantasy is none other than...

Potentially the most controversial top 10 of the year.

Dec. 19, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

News

Getting Off Steam | It looks like the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are finally coming to consoles

Currently the remasters are exclusive to Steam.

Dec. 12, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

Article

FILLING IN | VG247's best games ever podcast LIVE at EGX

In which we argue on stage about what constitutes a pie while several people look on bewildered.

Oct. 26, 2022 Jim Trinca

News

Twitter shares the most tweeted about games during 2022 so far

There were approximately 1.5 billion tweets about gaming on Twitter during the first half of the year.

July 13, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

Article

The Best Version of Every Final Fantasy Game

Some Final Fantasy games have remakes of their remakes. What's the definitive version of each single-player mainline installment? Let us help you.

April 19, 2019 Nadia Oxford

Article

The Final Fantasist: A Conversation With Yoshitaka Amano

COVER STORY: The artist who has given life to so many Final Fantasy games speaks about his inspirations, the difference between fine and commercial art, and his current projects.

March 19, 2019 Jeremy Parish

Review

Super NES Retro Review: Final Fantasy VI

Join us as we review every Super NES Classic game. Next up: The reigning prince of 16-bit RPGs.

Jan. 23, 2019 Nadia Oxford

Article

Hajime Tabata Pulls Back the Curtain on Luminous Productions

Square Enix’s latest splinter project appears to be striking out in new yet familiar directions.

Aug. 8, 2018 Jeremy Parish

News

Kingdom Hearts Doesn't Need Final Fantasy Like it Used To, Tetsuya Nomura Says

Tetsuya Nomura on why Final Fantasy characters haven't really been shown off yet for Kingdom Hearts 3.

June 13, 2018 Caty McCarthy

Article

The Top 5 Legendary Weapons in RPG History

AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia pick the best legendary weapons from Final Fantasy, World of WarCraft, and more.

April 14, 2018 Kat Bailey

Article

Happy Anniversary to Final Fantasy VI, Square Enix's First RPG for Adults

STARTING SCREEN | The older you get, the easier it is to appreciate Square Enix's 16-bit RPG masterpiece.

April 2, 2018 Nadia Oxford

Article

Where You Should Start in Final Fantasy on its 30th Anniversary

Want to get into Final Fantasy? We list entry points for beginning, intermediate, and experienced fans of the series.

Dec. 18, 2017 Kat Bailey

Article

The 10 Best Turtles in Video Games

Let's celebrate World Turtle Day by counting down the ten best (unstomped) digital terrapins!

May 23, 2017 Nadia Oxford

Article

USgamer's Best Games of 2016: Best Sidekick

From bird-dogs to field chefs, we examine the best in 2016's sidekicks.

Dec. 22, 2016 USgamer Team

Article

USgamer's RPG Podcast Puts Final Fantasy's Run on the Super Nintendo into Perspective

AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: What did Final Fantasy mean for the SNES, and vice versa? We discuss! Plus: God Eater and Fallout 4's last batch of DLC.

Sept. 2, 2016 Kat Bailey

Article

Final Fantasy VI, the Essence of a Franchise Distilled for SNES

Though perhaps not the best of the series, FFVI was definitely the most Final Fantasy-ish of the lot.

Aug. 24, 2016 Jeremy Parish

Article

Cover Story: Teaching Creative Thought and Expression Through Video Games

Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard novel series and other published works serve as examples of how video games encourage writers and other creative types to dream and grow.

July 19, 2016 Nadia Oxford

Article

How the Game Boy Advance Re-Introduced Americans to the 16-bit Chapters of Final Fantasy

The GBA installments of Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI finally let English-speaking audiences play restored, uncensored versions of the classic RPGs.

March 25, 2016 Nadia Oxford

Article

Every Final Fantasy is Star Wars

It doesn't matter how much a Star Wars nerd you think you are — you've got nothing on the creators of Final Fantasy, who have built a career (and a video game empire) on borrowing liberally from George Lucas.

Dec. 21, 2015 Jeremy Parish

Article

The Long Journey West: 8 Japanese Games that Took Their Time Making it to America

Final Fantasy Type-0 isn't the only game to linger for years in a state of uncertainty. Now with video!

Dec. 21, 2015 Bob Mackey

Review

Final Fantasy Type 0 HD Review: For Old Times' Sake

Though fixated on death, this spin-off bodes well for Final Fantasy's future liveliness.

March 20, 2015 Jeremy Parish

Article

Mevius Final Fantasy: Fighting Monsters in Your Armored Swimsuit

The reception to the main character design of Square Enix' upcoming mobile game has been interesting.

Jan. 6, 2015 Mike Williams

Article

Where Final Fantasy Went Wrong, and How Square Enix is Putting It Right

Final Fantasy's star has lost its shine for many fans. We speak with the series' creators to learn how they're working to restore its former glory.

Nov. 26, 2014 Jeremy Parish

Article

Gaming Auteurs: Akitoshi Kawazu

No one in the world makes RPGs quite like those of Final Fantasy's quirkiest co-designer... for better, and for worse.

Nov. 6, 2014 Jeremy Parish

Article

Final Fantasy XIII's Uninvolving First Half Makes Its Beautiful PC Port a Hard Sell

Freed from the limitations of consoles, Final Fantasy XIII has never looked better—but it's certainly played better.

Oct. 10, 2014 Bob Mackey

Article

Hironobu Sakaguchi on the Download-Driven Inspiration Behind Terra Battle

The new mobile game from the creator of Final Fantasy debuts tomorrow, and we look into its unconventional promotional plan.

Oct. 8, 2014 Jeremy Parish

Article

Who Makes the Best Final Fantasy Games?

We take an in-depth look at the men behind the long-running RPG franchise and ask, "Who does it best?"

Sept. 22, 2014 Jeremy Parish

Article

Daily Classic: The Final Fantasy Legend, Portable Role-Playing's Esoteric Start

25 years ago, the world's first handheld RPG was also Squaresoft's most daring creation.

Aug. 23, 2014 Jeremy Parish

Article

Daily Classic: Curse of the Azure Bonds, the Alternate Universe Final Fantasy XIII

Ever wondered what Final Fantasy XIII might have been like as a PC RPG? 25 years ago, SSI answered that question preemptively.

Aug. 20, 2014 Jeremy Parish

Article

Final Fantasy's Producer Asks: What Makes a Good (or Bad) English Localization?

Yoshinori Kitase wants your feedback on how American gamers prefer their English-language RPGs.

March 18, 2014 Jeremy Parish

Article

Final Fantasy FAQ and Beginner's Guide: The Best, Worst, and Weirdest Final Fantasy Games

Interested in learning more about the world's most popular RPG series? Here's everything you need to know: what Final Fantasy is, how it plays through, what are the best and worst games in the series - and where you should get started!

March 13, 2014 USgamer Team

Article

The Complete Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Walkthrough

Need help with Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII? You've come to the right place. Here's where you can find all the information you achieve 100% completion.

Feb. 14, 2014 USgamer Team