Final Fantasy VI - Looking back

Game Rant looks back at Final Fantasy VI:

30 Years Later, Final Fantasy 6 is Still a Perfect Time Capsule for the Franchise

Looking back at Final Fantasy 6 on its 30th anniversary provides a snapshot of one of gaming's most important franchises at a pivotal turning point.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Final Fantasy 6 released on April 2, 1994 and marked a turning point for the franchise with new graphics and a fresh direction, ending an era of original creators.
• The game is considered a masterpiece, combining ideas from previous Final Fantasy games to create a groundbreaking experience.
• The core development team of Final Fantasy 6 included legendary creators who went on to work on other iconic games in the industry, and it remains an important piece of video game history.

Thirty years ago today, Square unleashed Final Fantasy 6 upon the world, revolutionizing both the franchise and the role-playing game genre. Not only would Final Fantasy 6 end up being the last game in the series to utilize 2D sprite-based graphics, but it would also be the first game in the series to feature direction from someone other than Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. As a result, Final Fantasy 6 represents a monumental turning point for the franchise, signaling the passing of the torch from the first generation of creators to the new luminaries behind the Final Fantasy games. Essentially, Final Fantasy 6 is the end of an era.

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