In fiction, one of the most exploited stories is the so-called “Hero’s Path”, in which a protagonist who is seemingly nobody and not destined for epic heights of heroism he will have to face a dark power to defeat it. Well, in the world of video games, no saga has been able to express this classic concept better than the games of Final Fantasy.
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Created as a last ditch attempt at success by its creator (hence the Final Fantasy) This franchise is one of the most popular in the history of video games, which makes each release of a new title a global event.
Combining RPG and action elements, turn-based combat – forward – as well as highly elaborate storylines and iconic characters, Square-Enix has managed to forge its own genre with such peculiarities only few versions of Final Fantasy can be compared to any other. And thanks to that, it has been with us all, feeding us magical epics, for over 30 years.
And that’s it, to celebrate the very close release of Final Fantasy XVI Here we bring you a list of the five franchise games that have sold the most in its entire history (including remasters). See.
5.Final Fantasy XII
Without a doubt, one of the most unfairly underrated games in the entire franchise, placed us in the conflict between two mighty kingdoms when one of them tries to steal a powerful magic stone from the other. If that argument doesn’t grab you quickly, we don’t know what will. In terms of sales, it did very well, getting 7.71 million units worldwide. Here you can buy it for PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
4.Final Fantasy VIII
Coming after the colossus who was Final Fantasy VII It was going to be very difficult for it to become as good as the previous one. However, the developers at Square Enix are geniuses and they made this story of academies specializing in creating different types of soldiers. was a megahit with 9.6 million copies sold. If you want the two together on Switch Remastered, you’ve got them here. Or just the VIII for PS4.
3.Final Fantasy XV
The most recent game in the franchise achieves this excellent third position. Starting with a conflict between two kingdoms, the game offers a special twist that turns this battle into a sort of buddy movie but with touches of fantasy and action. Really good combination. As of today managed to sell an incredible amount of 10 million copies In the whole world. Here you have it for PS4 and Xbox One.
2.Final Fantasy VII
Considered by many to be the best video game ever made, this title is responsible for giving us some of the most beloved characters in the entire medium, like Cloud Strife, for example. If you were young in the 90s, you must have become addicted to this gameor with on redo more modern. In terms of units sold, it was a beast, reaching 14.10 million units worldwide. Here you have it for PS5 and PS4.
1.Final Fantasy X/X-2
If the previous post is pure nostalgia ninetiesIt is dosmilera because features a story that grabs you from the first minute and a villain considered by many to be the saga’s best, the infamous Auron (not to be confused with a certain youtuber). Seeing all of this, it’s no surprise that it sold 20.8 million copies worldwide. If you want to play it, you can buy it here for PS4.
And you? what is your game Final Fantasy favorite?
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