Final Fantasy (video game)
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| Title | Final Fantasy |
| Developer | Square |
| Publisher | Square |
| Director | Hironobu Sakaguchi |
| Producer | Masashi Miyamoto |
| Designer | Hironobu Sakaguchi, Koichi Ishii, Akitoshi Kawazu |
| Artist | Yoshitaka Amano |
| Composer | Nobuo Uematsu |
| Series | Final Fantasy series |
| Platform | Nintendo Entertainment System |
Final Fantasy (video game) is a groundbreaking role-playing game developed by Square, a renowned Japanese video game developer, and published by Square for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987. The game was created by a team of visionary developers, including Hironobu Sakaguchi, Koichi Ishii, and Akitoshi Kawazu, with iconic character designs by Yoshitaka Amano and a memorable soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu. The game's success can be attributed to the innovative gameplay mechanics and engaging story, which have become a hallmark of the Final Fantasy series, influencing other notable games such as Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger.
● Development
The development of Final Fantasy began in 1985 at Square, with a team of approximately 20 people, including Hironobu Sakaguchi, Koichi Ishii, and Akitoshi Kawazu, who were inspired by classic games such as Ultima IV and Wizardry. The game's concept was heavily influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, with the team aiming to create a game that would appeal to a wide audience, including fans of Star Wars and The Legend of Zelda. The game's development was also influenced by the work of Shigeru Miyamoto and Gunpei Yokoi, who were instrumental in the creation of iconic games such as Super Mario Bros. and Metroid.
● Gameplay
The gameplay of Final Fantasy is characterized by its turn-based battle system, which was inspired by games such as Tactics Ogre and Vagrant Story. The game features a unique character class system, where players can choose from a variety of classes, including Warrior of Light, Thief, and Red Mage, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, similar to games like Dungeons & Dragons and Bard's Tale. The game also features an open-world design, allowing players to explore the game's world, complete with its own geography, climate, and inhabitants, reminiscent of games such as The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. The gameplay mechanics were also influenced by the work of Richard Garriott and Robert Woodhead, who were instrumental in the creation of the Ultima series.
● Story
The story of Final Fantasy takes place in a fantasy world, where four Warrior of Light must band together to save the world from the evil forces of Chaos, a powerful and malevolent being inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Clive Barker. The game's story is heavily influenced by mythology and folklore, with references to Norse mythology and Greek mythology, as well as the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. The story is full of unexpected twists and turns, with a complex narrative that explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil, similar to games such as Chrono Cross and Vagrant Story. The game's story was also influenced by the work of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, who are known for their fantasy novels such as Good Omens and Discworld.
● Music
The music of Final Fantasy was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, a renowned video game composer, who is also known for his work on Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy X. The game's soundtrack features a unique blend of electronic and orchestral elements, with iconic themes such as the Prelude and To Zanarkand, which have become synonymous with the Final Fantasy series. The music was heavily influenced by the work of Koji Kondo and Akito Nakatsuka, who composed the soundtracks for The Legend of Zelda and Kid Icarus, as well as the music of Jean-Michel Jarre and Vangelis, who are known for their electronic music compositions.
● Release
Final Fantasy was released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan, and later in 1990 in North America. The game was a commercial success, selling over 400,000 copies in Japan alone, and has since become a cult classic, inspiring numerous sequels, prequels, and spin-offs, including Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III. The game's release was also influenced by the success of other games such as Dragon Quest and Phantasy Star, which were released around the same time. The game's impact on the gaming industry was significant, with many games such as Secret of Mana and Seiken Densetsu 3 drawing inspiration from its innovative gameplay mechanics.
● Reception
The reception of Final Fantasy was overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising the game's engaging story, innovative gameplay mechanics, and iconic soundtrack. The game has since been re-released on numerous platforms, including the PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, and Virtual Console, and has been included in several "greatest games of all time" lists, including those of IGN, GameSpot, and Electronic Gaming Monthly. The game's influence can be seen in many other games, including Chrono Trigger and Vagrant Story, and its legacy continues to be felt in the gaming industry today, with many developers such as Yasumi Matsuno and Hiroyuki Ito citing it as an inspiration for their own work. The game's impact on the gaming industry was also recognized by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, which awarded it a place in the World Video Game Hall of Fame.