Final Fantasy
The game that saved Square from bankruptcy and launched one of gaming's most iconic franchises. This NES classic established core RPG mechanics like the job system, turn-based battles, and an epic fantasy narrative.
Platform
nes
Year
1987
Genre
RPG
Developer
Square
Controls
About This Game
Created by Hironobu Sakaguchi as his 'final' project before leaving game development (hence the name)
Introduced the innovative job change system allowing character class evolution
Featured a time travel narrative spanning 2000 years - ambitious for 8-bit RPGs
Pioneered the Active Time Battle system in later series entries
Original NES version sold 400,000 copies in Japan, saving Square from financial ruin
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