Final Fantasy: The One that Started It All

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Michael Coorlim

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Published on January 21, 2024 4:00:41 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK_6sk_Ip5U

Game:

Final Fantasy (1987)

Duration: 1:20:03

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This is a narrative analysis of Final Fantasy for the Nintendo Entertainment System, a game that created many of the console RPG genre tropes that gamers would take for granted over the next few decades. Consider subscribing to the channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeDM2RA_lyVQmjuR5Aq5ww/?sub_confirmation=1
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Played with a 2x exp and gold romhack.

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Sources:
Analysis is my own as I play the videos, but here are a few sources for historical information on the development of the game:
CRPGAddict: http://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2020/06/game-370-final-fantasy-1987.html
They Create Worlds ep 157: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/final-fantasy-s-tale/
Replay: The History of Video Games by Tristan Donovan
The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven Kent

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
4:53 Character Creation
7:30 Game Start
12:45 Blame Nasir for the Bugs
14:30 Combat
19:16 Temple of Fiends
22:33 "Final Fantasy"
30:26 Elfland, Land of the Elf
39:58 Sliding Puzzle Minigame
42:26 A cave full of Dwarves
51:38 Crescent Lake
54:07 Floor is Lava
58:22 Airship
1:00:46 Ordeal
1:02:20 Class Change!
1:04:28 Grindin' the Giants Corridor
1:07:42 Little Mermaids
1:10:50 Secrets of the Ancient Race
1:14:17 Time Loops
1:15:49 Analysis

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