Cast: [Raise] - The "Final Fantasy" of Squaresoft and it's Impact on the Gaming Industry

Krile died again...
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     The Final Fantasy series of video games have long been established as the holy grail of the video game industry.  Made by a company who pooled the last of their resources in a ditch effort to pull themselves out of a crippling debt, Squaresoft put all of their hopes in this small role-playing game - their last grace...their last "Final Fantasy."

I mean, seriously, this little guy is adorable.
(Image from finalfantasy.wikia.com)

     The game was an enormous success, selling over 400,000 units during its original launch.  Numerous entries into the series were created over the years (with the latest title, Final Fantasy XV, still being in production), each one carrying on the legacy of the series' first entry.  Each game brought us a different land, new experiences, and brand new characters to get ourselves attached to (whether for good or bad), all-the-while solidifying familiar elements such as the game world's currency, Gil, or the fan favorite iconic characters like the Chocobo and Cactuar.


     It is a series that left a lasting impression on the world.

     And it all started....


          ...with one company's "Final Fantasy."


     Throughout the semester in the Game Design class, I will be discussing each major title in the series and its impact in the industry and on the genre as a whole - how its simple turn-based gameplay revitalized an entire genre while engrossing the player in a captivating world and story - as well as a brief look into the story that unfolds during each game.  So saddle up some Elixirs and grab some friends, because this adventure is about to begin!