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All Final Fantasy Protagonists Ranked From Worst to Best

BLG writes: "A game can’t be successful if the leading character isn’t developed and likable. Thankfully Square Enix has produced protagonists that mostly fit that bill – though there are some exceptions. There is much discourse with some leads getting more love than others. Overall, though, Final Fantasy characters, are celebrated. Here’s our ranking of all protagonists from the Final Fantasy series."

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-Foxtrot1180d ago

" If you define him solely by these traits though, you’re doing a disservice to his past and the character arc he has over the course of the game "

Which is why when people say shit about Squall I know they probably haven't taken an interest in his character development with the story.

Meti1179d ago

Squall fitted perfect in FF 8 as protagonist.

Nerdmaster1179d ago (Edited 1179d ago )

He did change by the end of the game. But it was too sudden, and too late in the game.

"He is distant because of just how taxing losing his parents and sister was on him as a kid"
Another reason why FFVIII's plot twist sucks. He can remember that, but he doesn't remember a single one of the people he lived with at the orphanage. It seems like GFs choose very carefully which memories they erase...

TrueStoryGuy1179d ago

Almost like ... Adults are almost unrecognizable from when they were kids.

-Foxtrot1179d ago

Too sudden? You can see him slowly change based on actions and dialogue over the the course of the 4 discs

There’s nothing sudden about it

Hell one of the key parts is in disc 2, where he becomes leader during the Garden battle and gives his speech, it’s only half way through the game there.

gold_drake1179d ago

aaah yes and no.

i feel like the romance between him and rinoa kind of happened too sudden.

the english localisation is also not as good as others.

but i agree that he is a good character.

dumahim1180d ago

Not even listing Zack is kind of a fail.

343_Guilty_Spark1180d ago

Ramza is the greatest FF protagonist of all time. Excellent characterization.

wraith99991180d ago

i like ramza too, best char dev imo but im a zidane simp so there's that too

343_Guilty_Spark1179d ago (Edited 1179d ago )

I like Zidane and Squall too.

GoodGuy091180d ago

Worst- Lightening with Noctis up next.

H91179d ago

Out of everything you could say about Lightning, you picked "Independent", she is the opposite to that, perhaps the only thing that was interesting about her is how mentally fragile she gets when there isn't a goal blinding her

SDuck1179d ago

She can achieve her goals on her own though. Your point is that she's obsessed

H91179d ago

She could never do it on her own, Hope showed her that she was broken, she apologized to Snow because she saw through him how she could be a good sister, she literally seemed Noel and Serah for help in the second game, this is not a criticism btw, a character that learns and develops is better than a cold block (even if the character is boring)

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Final Fantasy developer brings one of its classic RPGs to Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors: Emerald Diorama is one of the biggest content drops ever, with a free DLC based on Square Enix’s SaGa fantasy RPG.

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Final Fantasy 9 Remake Seemingly Teased by Square Enix

Square Enix's latest post on X features a quote from Final Fantasy 9, suggesting a Remake announcement could be imminent.

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raWfodog17d ago

I wonder if it’ll be a Remake or simply a Remaster though. Remake suggests a complete rework and overhaul like with FF7.

Jigga6917d ago

I have read it will be a remake but only one game.

Cacabunga17d ago

Remaster is already out.
Remake will blow my mind!! I didn’t play this for a very long time and day one collector edition. One of the most memorable games from PS1

PixelOmen16d ago

FF7 is a lot more than just a remake. It's a more like a re-imagining bordering on a reboot/sequel. There are plenty of remakes that are not just remasters that don't go anywhere near that far. Examples include Demon's Souls (2020), Resident Evil (2002), Tony Hawk 1+2, etc.

jznrpg17d ago

It’s been rumored a long time now so hopefully it is soon.

GooGobbler17d ago

is 9 really the best in the series? i'm not into FF but i heard a few fans make that claim

LiViNgLeGaCY17d ago

Even though it's not my PERSONAL favorite, I would say yes, it's the best game in the series.

Shane Kim17d ago

7 & 9 for me. It's a lot more simple and charming than many other FF games, but still has layers of complexity. It also have my (and many others) favourite character in any FF, Vivi.

Snookies1217d ago

6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 are generally considered the best of the series. That was the golden age for Final Fantasy. They're all quite different from each other though. So it's impossible to really say which one is the "best" in the series. Since their tone, setting, characters, world & gameplay is always changing.

Nittdarko16d ago

You hit the nail on the head, I think the reason 6-10 are considered the best is because they all excel at something unique and stand out
6 is very much the majora's mask of the FF series, it has a massive cult following and has the best villain
7 is the face of FF and a general entry point into series and the first 3D FF, the materia system is 10/10
8 is the dark horse and the most adult and the junction system is the most complicated out of the series (my personal favourite)
9 is the most charming one and although it has dark moments its generally quite light hearted and feel good
10 critically I would say is the best one with the best single player story to any FF and the graphics leap was insane from PS1 to PS2 and whenever I recommend an JRPG I say FF10

Kakashi Hatake17d ago

Not at all, good but overrated. I have no idea why.

FinalFantasyFanatic17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

7 for me, most would say 6 or 7, but FF9 was well known for being underrated, even for it's time, I rank FF9 pretty highly, even if it's not my favourite.

Snookies12 pretty much has the right idea, you can't go wrong with the golden era of Final Fantasy.

Dudebro16d ago

9 was the last great traditional ff game.ffx was great but it was the beginning of the end.ffx paved the way for what we know as ff today.

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An Alleged Pitch Presentation For Final Fantasy IX Animated Series Has Emerged

An alleged pitch presentation for an animated series based on Square Enix's Final Fantasy IX has emerged on the internet.

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FinalFantasyFanatic35d ago

I'm not feeling great about this either, but even if this project survives and sees the light of day, I'm not too keen on what SE puts out these days (even if they only co-produce/work on it).