NES
8.8
1987 · Square
The game that saved Square and launched one of gaming's greatest franchises. Final Fantasy's rich class system, strategic turn-based combat, and ambitious world won over an entire generation of RPG players.
Franchise 4 games
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Complete final-fantasy franchise guide — all 4 games in chronological order.
💡 final-fantasy Franchise Overview
- → The final-fantasy franchise launched in 1987
- → 4 entries in our database
- → Developed by Square
- → Available on NES, SNES, PLAYSTATION
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Chronological order 
SNES
9.8
1994 · Square
Opera Omnia. Final Fantasy VI is the crown jewel of 16-bit RPGs — a cast of 14 memorable characters, the most compelling villain in gaming history, and a second half that shattered the conventions of the genre.
PLAYSTATION
9.9
1997 · Square
Square's magnum opus and the game that defined the JRPG genre for an entire generation. Final Fantasy VII blended cinematic storytelling, a richly imagined dystopian world, and a revolutionary Materia system into an adventure that millions of players still consider their all-time favorite.
PLAYSTATION
9.5
2000 · Square
Square's loving tribute to Final Fantasy's origins, Final Fantasy IX returned the series to its high-fantasy roots with a timeless fairy-tale setting, deeply drawn characters, and a meditation on life, death, and what it means to exist. Many consider it the most emotionally resonant entry in the franchise.
final-fantasy Franchise FAQ
How many final-fantasy games are there?
Our database includes 4 final-fantasy games, starting with the original in 1987. The franchise has expanded across 3 platforms.
What is the best final-fantasy game?
The highest-rated final-fantasy game in our database is Final Fantasy VII.
Who created the final-fantasy franchise?
The final-fantasy franchise was created and developed by Square.