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IGN: A Beginner's Guide to Final Fantasy

Ryan Clements: Trying something new takes courage of various quantities. Taking the plunge into a new cuisine or hobby always comes with a mote of nervous excitement. The same holds true for video games. We all know what we like so departing from those norms could mean wasted time and money. Fortunately, despite Final Fantasy's 25-year history, you can get started without much trouble.

Allow me, a long-time Final Fantasy enthusiast, to help you try your hand at a legendary Japanese RPG series enjoyed (and hated) across the world.

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knifefight4479d ago

Haven't read it yet, but GamePro did one of these recently that I read at the airport last month, too. It was awful. I hope this one's better. Ryan is usually good at what he does, so I have hope.

BillytheAlien4479d ago

"But for a beautiful game with a stellar combat system, give Final Fantasy XIII a spin."

I lost hope when I read this nonsense.

Stellar combat system....yeah mashing the X button and relying on luck is amazing /s

I'm guessing letting the battles play for you is the future I suppose <sigh>

dark-hollow4479d ago

The battle system is really great.
It just basic at the beginning then it gets much better.
Though it should from the start.

Godmars2904479d ago

And it only takes twenty plus hours before you're allowed to really and begin to explore it.

MRMagoo1234478d ago

@dark-hollow

you cant say the battle system is really great because you unlock more options to it later in the game, when you dont have to use any of those options at all to beat any of the fights you have.
You can play thru the entire game easily without changing anything and clicking auto, you dont even have to change the paradigms you just leave them all on default.
Imo if the battle system was great it would make you HAVE to choose and make strategic choices to actually win some fights.
I think the fact they left turn-based behind and went with a real time sort of thing is what makes then choose to make the fighting so easy now, if you dont have time to make a plan then whats the point in making you.

Slade4479d ago

i said this there but ign does not know anything about anything

no mention of tactics? no mention of revant wings? no mention of any of the side games is not right

jthamind4479d ago

they called it a beginner's guide for a reason.

Slade4479d ago

thats not even a beginners guide

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30 Years Later, Final Fantasy 6 is a Perfect Time Capsule for the Franchise

Looking back at Final Fantasy 6 on its 30th anniversary provides a snapshot of one of gaming's most important franchises at a pivotal turning point.

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Spenok14d ago

Still the best in the series.

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Final Fantasy I Pixel Remaster – Step Back in Time

Gary Green said: It’s interesting to revisit the roots of your favorite franchises to see first-hand what’s changed and what’s stuck around all these years, though perhaps ‘visit’ would be more accurate than ‘revisit’ since apparently, Europe wasn’t worthy of the original six Final Fantasy games the first time around. By the time we started getting ports of these iconic games, we’d already been through the PSOne JRPG golden age. So we’d already seen the best of what Final Fantasy had to offer, while these predecessors looked outdated, unrefined, and (dare I say it) ugly. We aren’t bitter about the delayed releases, honest…

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shinoff218315d ago

I'd love to but square said fk you to the ps fanbase that wanted these physically. Meanwhile switch got a physical release.

Asplundh15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I'd buy it for the Switch but a NA copy runs for $800.

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10 Hottest Characters in Final Fantasy

Discover the top 10 hottest Final Fantasy characters, from iconic heroes to memorable allies. Dive into their captivating stories and traits.

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gold_drake17d ago

Cid in rebirth .. dammmn so hot ha

Knightofelemia16d ago

I always go Yuna, Aerith, Rikku, Rinoa, and for some reason Vanilla, Ashe, Cindy, Lunafreya, Quistis