Looking again from 1987 to 2016, it’s clear that some traditions never change whereas the core systems themselves have changed dramatically.
I think it underscores the fact that the series is about innovation and change, simultaneously bound by tradition, not direct physical or metaphysical ties in some kind of strict chronology (fan theorists will hate me for that line). Since its inception, the series has even seen direct sequels, so what does final even mean here when you can have a “Final Fantasy Ten Two? The whole idea of Sakaguchi taking a last stand and creating one more game before bowing out may not even be more than legendary myth. To my mind, there is a central theme of Final Fantasy and it’s bound up in the name itself.Ĭlearly, there has been no true final game in this series, despite the title. And then you take Final Fantasy spinoffs into account: you’ve got tactical RPGs, tower defense, racing, even snowboarding. Occasionally, fans attempt to construct a theory of relatability between the Final Fantasy games along the lines of combat (forgetting that combat has gone through turn-based, ATB, and ARPG systems over time), summons (forgetting that they didn’t exist in the earliest entries), jobs (forgetting that not all FFs utilize them) and so on. Final Fantasy XV couldn’t be more different in many ways compared to the first Final Fantasy. Here are 7 reasons why Chrono Trigger is a Final Fantasy game.Ī fundamental question must be asked: what is Final Fantasy? What is the series about? What does it mean to be a Final Fantasy game?īut when taking into consideration even just the 15 numerical entries from 1987 through 2016, it’s clear there’s no easy answer. The others can get their own articles written by more interested writers. Clearly, it’s a big minefield to navigate but this article is uniquely about Chrono Trigger and its position in gaming history.
But what about Mana? Remember Final Fantasy Adventure? What about the Saga series, aka The Final Fantasy Legend 1, 2, and 3? How about Bravely Default, Xenogears, or Octopath Traveler?Īll intriguing cases in their own right, whether due to regional naming conventions and awkward localization or to the status of spiritual successor and/or spinoff. Pull up a chair and let’s explore why one of the most revered 16-bit JRPGs is in fact an intimate part of the FF series.īut, someone says! But! But! But! There are many buts, folks, and most of ’em stink.
We all know Chrono Trigger is officially part of the Final Fantasy franchise, right? We don’t?! Well, let me rectify and edify, my friends. All life begins with Nu and ends with Nu… This is the truth! This is my belief! …At least for now.
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