The game that started it all for me....Final Fantasy One...(sigh*)
Now, what is there left to be said, that hasn't been already said about this legendary gaming experience?. Well, I'm gonna add my two cents worth to the already COPIOUS amounts of praise, love and recognition that this gaming franchise has already been receiving and I'm also gonna tell you my reasons for why I love this game just so darn much.
First, I like the series because of its ever evolving game play mechanics (like the Active Turn Based Battle System or ATB where battles happen in real-time) the intricate, engaging and almost 'human' story plots (Final Fantasy VIII's love subplot is a point in case) and not to mention the constant refinement and development of animated graphics that makes, in my view, the franchise fresh exciting, varied and hence, entertaining.
In some respects, no Final Fantasy story plot is ever the same than its predecessor. Though, there are some recurring elements that carry on through to other titles (like ride on yellow feathered birds called Chocobos or a reoccurring character who has now become the staple for many a Final Fantasy games called "CID". In my view, its because of this variation, while also being similar at the same time, that for many (especially me) keeps them coming back for more and wanting more.
First, I like the series because of its ever evolving game play mechanics (like the Active Turn Based Battle System or ATB where battles happen in real-time) the intricate, engaging and almost 'human' story plots (Final Fantasy VIII's love subplot is a point in case) and not to mention the constant refinement and development of animated graphics that makes, in my view, the franchise fresh exciting, varied and hence, entertaining.
In some respects, no Final Fantasy story plot is ever the same than its predecessor. Though, there are some recurring elements that carry on through to other titles (like ride on yellow feathered birds called Chocobos or a reoccurring character who has now become the staple for many a Final Fantasy games called "CID". In my view, its because of this variation, while also being similar at the same time, that for many (especially me) keeps them coming back for more and wanting more.
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| Final Fantasy VII protagonist Cloud Strife mounts a Chocobo.....Ride em cowboy!!! YEE-HAW!! |
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| The many and varied forms of Final Fantasy CID. |
Secondly, and lets face it, A fundamental reason why Final Fantasy is so popular among many people (and by in large, all video gaming experience in general) is the relational aspect. People find aspects of themselves (be it personality, fashion sense, personal preferences, character story lines, etc) in these gaming characters that they see and interact with. People wanna be like Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII main villain, bottom right image) or like Squall (Final Fantasy VIII hero, bottom left image) for various reasons. Some even take this desire/urge one step further by trying to emulate them in there own personal lives. It is here that we see the prominence of a pop culture phenomena referred to as COS PLAY- an intriguing world of make-believe where pretend dress up and reality cross-over and blend. It is in this domain where everyday people play out there virtual based fantasies in an offline world context.
For whatever reasons behind its success and longevity, one thing certain about Final Fantasy: It is because of its indefatigable ability to adapt and adjust to the popular cultural climate and mindset of a particular given point in time, that in my view, will continue to add to its increasing popularity and hence generate further gaming titles for generations to come. I've added some more images from other Final Fantasy gaming titles.
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| Final Fantasy X for the PlayStation 2: A personal favorite of mine. |
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| The Latest installment of the Final Fantasy Franchise-Final Fantasy XIII Versus....These dude look absolute BAD ASSES..Also, why am I thinking of that programme 'ENTOURAGE' for some reason...hmmmm. |
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| The Cast of Final Fantasy VIII: Role Call (from left to right: Squall-Rinoa-Selphie-Zell and Laguna) By now, you should know how things flow at the house of pop cult corner..So, here is a video clip courtesy of YOUTUBE (U-tube-u complete me) of the trailer for the up and coming FINAL FANTASY XIII VERSUS to be released later this year (well, at least that's what I've been told from my sources) for the PlayStation 3. This game forms part of a trilogy based series centering around a common mythos of legendary crystals called FABULA NOVA CYRSTAILIS. (or Tales of the New Crystals saga) WARNING: This clip may induce states of euphoria, seizures of excitement or screams of ecstasy and pleasure due to a sensory overload because of its MIND BLOWINGLY AMAZING content. Viewer Discretion is advised (lol).  Kōsha no hi wa zerībīnzu! (Latter Dayz Peepz!). |
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