Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary

Final Fantasy was released on December 18, 1987. Inverse's celebration takes a look back at our favorite games, characters, and moments over the years.

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Final Fantasy’s best hero made me a better person

“You don’t need a reason to help people.”

by Hayes Madsen
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Why Final Fantasy's most dramatic twist is still its most profound

Clowns truly are the worst.

by Jen Glennon
Square Enix / Yoshitaka Amano
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Final Fantasy's love of Shakespeare is its secret to success

The play’s the thing.

by Willa Rowe
Square Enix / Yoshitaka Amano
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Cloud vs. Zack: Which FF7 protagonist would you date? 344 readers respond

A win-win situation.

by Jess Reyes
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The most underrated Final Fantasy game literally brought me to tears

And it’ll forever remain my favorite entry.

by Corey Plante
Square Enix
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22 years ago, Final Fantasy IX's most underrated hero changed the series forever

“To be forgotten is worse than death.”

by Robin Bea
Square Enix / Yoshitaka Amano
Tap
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The best Final Fantasy song ever has a gross name and a sick beat

That sweet, sweet groove.

by Joseph Yaden
Square Enix
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26 years later, Final Fantasy's most ambitious story still hasn't been topped

History remembers the victor.

by Hayes Madsen
Square Enix
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Three years ago, Final Fantasy broke its oldest trope — and it still tears me apart

Long day’s journey into night.

by Willa Rowe
Square Enix

Everything FF

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2024's Most Overlooked RPG Was Inspired By Final Fantasy's Biggest Disappointment

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A bold new vision.

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The Most Overlooked RPG of the Decade Is Finally Getting Its Second Chance

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A legendary creator returns.

Gaming

The Creator of Final Fantasy Isn’t Finished Yet

By Hayes Madsen

In an exclusive interview, Hironobu Sakaguchi reflects on four decades of making iconic video games and predicts where the industry is headed next.

Gaming News

The Best Action Game of 2023 Is Finally Coming to PC

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Accept the truth.

Gaming News

'Dynasty Warriors' Developer Will Keep Making Collaboration Games, and Final Fantasy Is Right There

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Long past time.

Gaming News

The Best Part of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Coming Back in the Third Game

By Hayes Madsen

Heart of the cards.

Opinion

Dawntrail’s Dungeons are a Big Step in the Right Direction

By Hayes Madsen

Making the right moves.

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PS Plus Just Quietly Added the Best Final Fantasy Spinoff of All Time

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Crisis Core

Review

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Is a Brilliant Upgrade to the Beloved RPG

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Inverse Score: 9/10