In 1987, the square was on the verge of total collapse and absolute bankruptcy of a lot of games do not. It was with this that he decided to throw everything they had into one last effort, aptly titled Final Fantasy. The game was a monstrous success, utilizing cutting edge technology to count the first of many epic tales at the new format of Japanese role-playing game.
The next two games did not see the immediate release of the U.S., but grew the brand and the popularity of the series in Japan, which led to the release of Final Fantasy IV in 1991, later released in the U.S. in 1992. UU. as Final Fantasy II. It was the first of three versions of the SNES and one hand flew through the fabric. It was an epic tale of deceit and betrayal and the pursuit of a disgraced knight to discover and destroy the conspiracy which promises to ruin the nation.
The next game was omitted from the U.S. Similarly, a larger number and issue-oriented level as the previous entry III. It was a growth in the series, but nothing revolutionary, just a brand extension to close the gap to the next blockbuster in Final Fantasy VI.
Final Fantasy VI was released in the U.S. as Final Fantasy III, and proved to be the kick in the pants that many American players need to fall really in love with the series. Even now, which is considered by many as the best of the series. Terra, Kefka, fun and intense battles a story to rival any ever since Final Fantasy VI had it all and is still today one of the most often played in my collection of classic games.
It was with this game that Square ended the 16-bit era Final Fantasy. The inclusion of the stems, Mystic Quest for SNES and Legends for the Game Boy should be noted that attempts to extend the Square popularity of the franchise to a general audience. Most noticeable failure of the company, since none of these titles were correct final fantasy trust the brand more than the game of selling copies.
It would require a technological revolution and the abandonment of classic franchise association of the square key to jump to the popularity of the mainstream. That came in 1997 with the launch of PlayStation Final Fantasy VII. Nintendo's decision to leave was made for many reasons, not least of which was the inability of Nintendo to develop a platform capable of Square wanted to introduce technical capacity. Staying true to classic cartridge format, Nintendo will video alienated and the inclusion of orchestrated music, something new CD format Sony game console handles very well.
And it was this new technology and openness to innovation that led to Final Fantasy VII on the market. It was the first in the series to move to 3D. In addition, the first to use FMVs, the videos played on the emotionally climactic moments of the game. If the story or the game was revolutionary has always been hotly debated by fans and dissenters, but the impact of gender-VII has been felt ever since. Reinvented as the series made 10 years ago how the RPG genre was seen, and today remains one of the most popular games of all time.
A year and a half later saw the release of Final Fantasy VIII, the second step of Playstation Square trilogy of games. It took the advances of Final Fantasy VII and built on them admirably, the introduction of a new format for the magic and leveling some saw as too easy, but also adds a whole new level of strategy to the experience.
Final Fantasy IX sought to return the series to the medieval roots of growing up. Returning to the most realistic approach to the eighth, saw the reintroduction of super-deformed style cartoon from previous games. The plot feed back to the medieval forms of the previous games, so far from the science fiction elements of the last three games. It was well received, but overlooked due to the simultaneous release of the new Sony PlayStation 2 and the introduction of a new record in graphic production.
Enter the next generation. Final Fantasy X was a step forward in the form VII was five years ago. Introduced in real 3D, voice quality, stunning graphics, and one of the most compelling stories in the series, brazenly harsh and unforgiving with his characters, so powerful that it spawned a sequel, the first in the history of Final Fantasy. Of course, the sequel does not quite live up to its predecessor, Final Fantasy X-2 has never received the respect of his brothers, but the game is fun and full of innovation than any game in the main series would take place.
Except, Square decided to go for it, and Final Fantasy XI or even create a standard RPG. Instead, the RPG giant that has brought us entry into the MMORPG realm, a role-playing game expansion, technically wonderful internet, now has one of the largest Internet population of a second (World of Warcraft destroys all of your competition). Some found it too hard, and do not appreciate the use of the mark only to sell a completely new product, especially as it pushed the launch of a new console game for almost 5 years later. XI has been around for a while now and is in need of a sequel, and it remains to be seen if Square-Enix is going to bother.
It is true, Square Enix. The two giants merged XI shortly after launch and things took a change for sure. Final Fantasy XII has been indefinitely delayed for years due to the merger. But finally released earlier this last year to critical acclaim. The game took the most effective elements of XI battle system and introduced a more mature, history of participation, about all his characters. As a game, XII success on several levels, due to their willingness to change the "formula" that created games. And this is the story of Final Fantasy as a franchise. Through innovation, Square Enix has done something amazing art always worth playing and durable. I have all my fantasies still intact original end on a shelf hidden for safety, something that only Zelda also enjoys a game franchise. Everything else tends to disappear.
As PlayStation 3 arrives, the most recent entry is probably only a year or two and we'll see what Square Enix does with it, but you can count on one thing. It will be innovative and superior first class.
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