

If one is unfamiliar with the Final Fantasy series, here are two key points: it started off in 1987, and that the above joke is about as worn out as a NES pad the first game was played on. Equip that “+1 Reading” skill and let’s dive into the past… So, How “Final” Is This Fantasy Then? What we’re doing today is looking at the bundle as a whole, much like we did with the Turtles Cowabunga Collection. Well, worry not, as now Final Fantasy I-VI are available as both bundle and individual title. But what about the ones that started it all? The early adventures that paved the way for the continued entries now? How many of you missed the majesty of Final Fantasy VI, for example? Starting on the NES, Final Fantasy has seen imitators, spin-offs, rip-offs, webcomics (remember 8Bit Theatre?) over the last few decades. Whilst it would be fair that many were introduced by Squaresoft’s PlayStation debut, Final Fantasy VII, the franchise is coming up to its 40th birthday. Regardless of how one feels towards the series’ shift towards more fast-paced spectacles, there’s no denying the power that Final Fantasy has behind it. But are they worth it? The Finger Guns review: Don't worry about digging out those old consoles, Square Enix have remastered the first six Final Fantasy games.
