The mechanics of each game involve similar battle systems and maps. Character names are frequently derived from the history, languages, pop culture, and mythologies of cultures worldwide. Each plot centers on a particular group of heroes who are battling a great evil, but also explores the characters' internal struggles and relationships. The franchise has since branched into other video game genres such as tactical role-playing, action role-playing, massively multiplayer online role-playing, racing, third-person shooter, fighting, and rhythm, as well as branching into other media, including CGI films, anime, manga, and novels.įinal Fantasy installments are generally stand-alone stories or role playing games, each with different settings, plots and main characters, but the franchise is linked by several recurring elements, including game mechanics and recurring character names.

The first game in the series was released in 1987, with 15 numbered main entries having been released to date and an upcoming 16th installment announced in 2020. The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and science fantasy role-playing video games. Final Fantasy is a Japanese anthology science fantasy media franchise created by Hironobu Sakaguchi, and developed and owned by Square Enix (formerly Square).

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