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10 Best Final Fantasy Endings, Ranked
Final Fantasy's final moments are often the best in the entire game.
10 Best Final Fantasy Dragoons, Ranked
Final Fantasy IV's Kain Highwind is definitely the most popular Dragoon, but the franchise has several more impressive Dragoons in entries like FFXIV.
Final Fantasy Needs To Bring ATB Back
Final Fantasy has abandoned the Active Time Battle system, but bringing it back with modern tweaks could restore the series' classic appeal.
10 Best Final Fantasy Mini-Games, Ranked
FFXVI is turning away from minigames, but previous Final Fantasy titles made great use of these fun little distractions and side systems.
How Final Fantasy's Combat Has Evolved Since 1987
Over 36 years, Final Fantasy's combat systems evolved from turn-based to real-time battles, each game introducing unique strategic challenges.
10 Best Final Fantasy Dark Knights, Ranked
Final Fantasy IV's Cecil Harvey may be the most popular Dark Knight, but the franchise has several more impressive Dark Knights in entries like FFXVI.
How Final Fantasy’s First M-Rated Game Laid the Foundation for XVI’s Dark Tone
Final Fantasy XVI demonstrates how the franchise has matured since the release of its first M-rated installment, Final Fantasy Type-0.
10 Other SNES Games Nintendo Needs To Remake For Switch
Super Mario RPG's remake is a welcome surprise for long-time fans, but other great SNES games like Yoshi's Island and FFVI also deserve remakes.
10 Most Emotional Final Fantasy Deaths, Ranked
Final Fantasy is known for its character-driven storytelling, including character deaths, but entries like VII and X have some of the saddest.
Super Mario RPG's Secret Boss Was a Final Fantasy Reference
The hidden boss Culex in Super Mario RPG is a complex tribute to Final Fantasy, including character nods, 2D design, crystal themes, and musical cues.
10 Old Final Fantasy Games That Still Need Remakes
Final Fantasy XVI's recent release has shed more light on the franchise, and plenty of FF fans are itching for remakes of FF entries like VIII and VI.
Final Fantasy XVI Is a Great Entry Point for New Players
Final Fantasy XVI is perfect for newcomers; its standalone status and familiar combat will ease players into everything great about the franchise.
Final Fantasy Is Better As An Action RPG
Final Fantasy XVI forgoes the series' traditional turn-based formula for real-time action combat that should become a staple for the franchise.
Every Garuda Appearance In A Mainline Final Fantasy, In Chronological Order
Garuda wasn't always a summon. How has Garuda's role shifted between its debut and Final Fantasy XVI?
10 Harsh Realities Of Playing Old Final Fantasy Games
The Final Fantasy series has a long and storied history, but it has evolved so far that revisiting old titles can be quite jarring to modern audiences
10 Best Written Final Fantasy Stories, Ranked
Final Fantasy is renowned for its complex, layered storytelling, but some pull it off better than others, such as FFVII, FFIX, and FFX.
How Square Failed to Make Final Fantasy Mystic Quest More Accessible
Square Enix has constantly tried to open Final Fantasy to new players, but the studio's first attempt to make the series accessible backfired.
Final Fantasy XII Is the Perfect Final Fantasy Game to Play After XVI
Final Fantasy XVI makes big changes to the series. It has a new approach to combat and a mature story, that makes XII the perfect game to play after.
Every Shiva Appearance In A Mainline Final Fantasy, In Chronological Order
Shiva makes her return in Final Fantasy XVI. How does Final Fantasy XVI Shiva compare to previous Final Fantasy mainlines?
Every Ifrit Appearance In A Mainline Final Fantasy, In Chronological Order
Ifrit is one of the most popular summons in the Final Fantasy series. How has Ifrit evolved across each mainline entry?