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
Square Enix
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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

Preview

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Makes an All-Time Classic RPG Feel Even Better

By Hayes Madsen

A legend reborn.

The Inverse Interview

'The Ivalice Chronicles' Director Would ‘Love’ To Do 'Tactics Advance' Next, Or Even A Sequel

By Hayes Madsen

Just the first battle.

Gaming News

'The Ivalice Chronicles' Is Finally Including a Major Japanese-Only 'Final Fantasy Tactics' Feature

By Hayes Madsen

After all these years.

Opinion

Final Fantasy XIV Is in a Slump, But There’s Still Hope For a Comeback

By Hayes Madsen

An uncertain future.

Gaming

Final Fantasy XI Is Getting Hammered With New Players 23 Years After Release

By Robin Bea

An oldie but a goodie.

Gaming News

The Ivalice Chronicles Is Fixing Final Fantasy Tactics' Biggest Flaw

By Hayes Madsen

Finding your voice.

Inverse Recommends

If You Can't Wait For Final Fantasy Tactics' Remaster, Play Tactics Ogre

By Hayes Madsen

The tides of conflict.

Retrospective

'Final Fantasy' Set The Blueprint For Console RPGs 35 Years Ago Today

By Robin Bea

One of the most important RPGs ever succeeded against all odds.

Retrospective

'Final Fantasy IX' Remains The Franchise’s Defining Entry

By Hayes Madsen

A timeless tale.

Opinion

Final Fantasy 9’s Most Hated Boss Is Actually Its Best

By Hayes Madsen

A bold thematic twist.

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