So what IS Final Fantasy?

Put simply, a decades-old franchise spanning myriad universes (albeit with a few common threads along the way) with multiple characters doing their best to triumph over evil (which usually takes the form of an empire). Best known for its focus on storytelling and - as the series progressed - beautiful graphics. Every title brings something new to the series, whether that be via the consistently changed-up battle system, the overall tone and mood, or just how cute the chocobos are.

What follows is a very simple overview of the various titles. Clicking on the capitalised title will bring you (where there are links) to a better, more in-depth review of the game in question, once I get around to refreshing my memory and writing them.

Please note all entries on this page will contain light to moderate spoilers, as well as attempts at being funny, and a few too many swear words.


FINAL FANTASY (1987)
the fantasy... is final

Well, well, well...

FINAL FANTASY II (1988, 2004)
the fnatasy... happens again

And you didn't tell us this earlier why?

FINAL FANTASY III (1990, 2006)
The One The West Didn't Get

Arc is raptured while the rest of the party is unimpressed, colourised (2006)

FINAL FANTASY IV (1991, 2007)
20+ ports, remakes and remasters just isn't enough

Oh, Golbez. Never change.

FINAL FANTASY IV: The After Years (2008)
the sequel no one really asked for

Of course you have blue hair and pronouns.

FINAL FANTASY V (1992)
enough expository banter - for me, it's loose plot overview time!

If maidenless behaviour was a job, Bartz would be the first Elden Lord about it.

FINAL FANTASY VI (1994)
suplex THIS

Can you imagine if you had to do this every day?

FINAL FANTASY VII (1997)
oh shit the shareholders are gonna suck our cocks for this one

You're laughing. Palmer just got hit by a truck and you're laughing.

CRISIS CORE: FINAL FANTASY VII (2007, 2022)
oh, you thought we were done?

It's the obvious answer.

DIRGE OF CERBERUS: FINAL FANTASY VII (2006)
oh, you thought we were done?

Not... really?

BEFORE CRISIS: FINAL FANTASY VII (2004)
oh, you thought we were done?

"You are without doubt the worst Turks I've ever heard of." "But you have heard of us!"

FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS (2023)
OH, YOU THOUGHT WE WERE DONE?

Yeah, and I want to be a millionaire.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (2020)
there ain't no gettin' offa this train we on

SOLDIER boys make do.

FINAL FANTASY VII: Rebirth (2024)
howling and hollow

FINAL FANTASY VIII (1999)
oh yeah we got other numbers to get back to

Life, uh... finds a way.

FINAL FANTASY IX (2000)
pump the brakes on that modern crap

The eternal mood.

FINAL FANTASY X (2001)
woah, this shit's on PS2!

HAW HAW HAW

FINAL FANTASY X-2 (2003)
God's dead? Imaginary boyfriend? Fuck it, lesbian roadtrip!

Like, just in this moment, or more of a general sentiment?

FINAL FANTASY XI (2002)
still going strong

Shhhh!

FINAL FANTASY XII (2006)
did you perchance know that shitposts CANNOT BE WRITTEN IN JAGD!?

Woe, malboro be upon ye.

FINAL FANTASY XIII (2009)
it's been 15 years, and they finally let us have another female MC

It's where the plot's hiding.

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 (2011)
wait, another sequel?

Twink on bear on twunk violence in the club.

LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII (2013)
shit dude she sure does

More like Mhogivelze, amirite?

FINAL FANTASY XIV (2010)
WOW killer

Surprised this wasn't enough to repel the Garleans, TBH.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn (2014)
WOW killer... but for real this time

Altogether, now! Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime...

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward (2015)
disregard the church, acquire draconic allies

Can I interest you in some sects, m'lady?

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood (2017)
say goodbye to TP cuz we ain't wipin' no more

Stupid sexy Roegadyn.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers (2019)
everyone loves the cubus

To me, to you!

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker (2021)
moon's haunted

Me too, little buddy.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail (2024)
tacocat real

FINAL FANTASY XV (2016)
(thousand-yard stare)

(Record scratch) "So you're probably wondering how I got into this situation..."

FINAL FANTASY XVI (2023)
One of the "f"s in FF stands for Fuck

Rated P for Pubby



But not forgetting the non-numbered titles!...

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS (1997, 2007)
oh yeah, it doesn't just stop at numbers.

Now you're going to give me all your 'money'.

... most of which I haven't played yet. Remaining titles are under the dropdown and will be added once I get around to them.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS ADVANCE (2003)

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: GRIMOIRE OF THE RIFT (2007)

STRANGER OF PARADISE: FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN (2022)

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 (2011, 2015)

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES (2003-4)

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: RING OF FATES (2007-8)

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: MY LIFE AS A KING (2008)

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: ECHOES OF TIME (2009)

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: MY LIFE AS A DARKLORD (2009)

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS (2009-10)

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY (2008)

DISSIDIA 012 FINAL FANTASY (2011)

DISSIDIA NT FINAL FANTASY (2015, 2018)

DISSIDIA OPERA OMNIA FINAL FANTASY (2017-2024)