"There are a handful of titles that serve as gaming's foundational texts - Super Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, Halo. But for role-playing games, there's not a single title more important than the original Final Fantasy. Building on the ideas of Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy established nearly everything we know about modern role-playing games, transforming turn-based combat into a juggernaut genre."
"Originally released in 1987 on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Final Fantasy was created by Hironobu Sakaguchi, who'd go on to shepherd the series for 10 more titles before leaving to found Mistwalker Studio. Final Fantasy didn't invent the JRPG or features like turn-based combat and an overworld, but it refined and popularized nearly everything associated with the genre. It took existing elements and remixed them into a definitive formula that's been iterated on by countless games in the decades since."
Originally released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Final Fantasy was created by Hironobu Sakaguchi. The game refined and popularized JRPG conventions such as turn-based combat, an overworld, and class-based systems. Its six distinct jobs added significant replay variety. The Pixel Remaster presents updated visuals and an orchestrated soundtrack. The remaster is available on Xbox Game Pass. The narrative follows four prophesied Warriors of Light who seek elemental crystals after rescuing a princess, progressing through four gameplay phases: town exploration, overworld travel, dungeon crawling, and turn-based battles. The game's simplicity and charm make it accessible for modern players.
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