Does anybody like how they didn't come up with with a name for each one and just said I, II, III, etc etc.? I admit it is a whole lot easier to remember than if each one had a different name. But what do you think?
The naming of Final Fantasy
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Yeah I like it this way, it keeps them all connected, even though they are different games, although trying to explain to people with half a brain cell that it doesn't matter what order you play them in can get irritating...
I like it this way too. But I have no idea why they decided to do it this way, maybe to keep them connected seen as most of them have similar gameplay and themes? Still, I find it a little strange that the individual games don't even have subtitles. But meh, I like it the way it is, so it doesn't bother me at all.
The only way that i wouldnt like this would be b/c i dont think SE will stop making FF's anytime soon, and it would get a bit annoying if there was like an FF XXVII. Or prolly more.
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It's a series of games, so it was only logical to do it like so. Each new Final Fantasy brought something new to the table, and those that didn't truly pertain to the basic ethics of Final Fantasy were easily written off as having no number titles, example: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles. Easily though, they could have come up with different names, but this way, I think they'll make the game more of a legacy as its age progresses.
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I think by keeping it just numbered, the major games in the main series have more of an impact.
for example XIV, when I heard them say "...we're the first to show footage anywhere of FINAL FANTASY XIV..." I nearly crapped my pants.
if they were to say "...we're the first to show footage anywhere of FINAL FANTASY XI-2..." or "...we're the first to show footage anywhere of FINAL FANTASY ONLINE: THE NEXT GENRATION..." or something it owuldn't have had that same kind of impact, you know?
for example XIV, when I heard them say "...we're the first to show footage anywhere of FINAL FANTASY XIV..." I nearly crapped my pants.
if they were to say "...we're the first to show footage anywhere of FINAL FANTASY XI-2..." or "...we're the first to show footage anywhere of FINAL FANTASY ONLINE: THE NEXT GENRATION..." or something it owuldn't have had that same kind of impact, you know?
yeah i kinda see what you mean there, but what if each one still had the number, but it also had a name, i think that would be pretty BA
yeah I was thinking that to, that would be pretty Beyond Awesome (BA)
Lol i didn't mean Beyond awesome, i meant bad ass. OMG, brilliant idea, we should rename the FFs, and thats what they would be refereed to as on the forums.
At first I didn't understand it. I mean Final Fantasy II or whatever (hell, Final anything with a sequel) is an oxymoron, surely?
But then I understood that Final Fantasy was named because it was meant to be the ultimate fantasy game, and even though we're up to 13 or 14 now (I know they haven't been released yet, but still...) I guess it still makes sense, because to me at least they are the ultimate Fantasy Franchise...
I prefer that they are named thusly though, because even though they are only distinguished as their number, everyone who has played the game knows exactly what you are on about. Besides, it adds to the mystique of the game, because before you play a FF game for the first time, the only thing you really know about it, even though you've read reviews etc, is that it's a fantasy game
But then I understood that Final Fantasy was named because it was meant to be the ultimate fantasy game, and even though we're up to 13 or 14 now (I know they haven't been released yet, but still...) I guess it still makes sense, because to me at least they are the ultimate Fantasy Franchise...
I prefer that they are named thusly though, because even though they are only distinguished as their number, everyone who has played the game knows exactly what you are on about. Besides, it adds to the mystique of the game, because before you play a FF game for the first time, the only thing you really know about it, even though you've read reviews etc, is that it's a fantasy game
Sohryuden666
So She Moves Forward...
I prefer the name. Easier to remember. Only thing I don't understand about it is why FINAL Fantasy when it's never really the final one. I like it, though. It makes the series more legendary, especially in the future. New players will end up drawn to the name when they see it, or hear about it from others who have played it.
Stoic Hero
The Leading Man
I can answer this
Initially, Square was an extremely poor company with lackluster games. On the verge of going bankrupt, they made a last ditch attempt, a final fantasy if you will, and shipped it out as a farewell. Little did they know it would be such a big hit!
That was originally why it was named Final Fantasy, but again Square was going bankrupt after the creation of Final Fantasy VI, or III in the states. As a final act, they created the game we know as Final Fantasy VII. Again, met with extreme acceptance and Square was back on top. It's all uphill from there, Square became Squaresoft, followed by the Square Enix we know and love today.
I'm glad to say that Square Enix is in no danger of going bankrupt anytime soon
I rather liked the naming of them
I through to XIV as of now.
It kinda made it feel all mysterious without any obvious naming of the games.
Though I think it would have been nice to add in a nice subtitle for each of the games, I still feel that the simple 'Final Fantasy X' etc really made it that much more exciting.
No real hints as to what lies within the game unless you go and watch the trailers of course. XD
I through to XIV as of now.
It kinda made it feel all mysterious without any obvious naming of the games.
Though I think it would have been nice to add in a nice subtitle for each of the games, I still feel that the simple 'Final Fantasy X' etc really made it that much more exciting.
No real hints as to what lies within the game unless you go and watch the trailers of course. XD
I can answer this
Initially, Square was an extremely poor company with lackluster games. On the verge of going bankrupt, they made a last ditch attempt, a final fantasy if you will, and shipped it out as a farewell. Little did they know it would be such a big hit!
That was originally why it was named Final Fantasy, but again Square was going bankrupt after the creation of Final Fantasy VI, or III in the states. As a final act, they created the game we know as Final Fantasy VII. Again, met with extreme acceptance and Square was back on top. It's all uphill from there, Square became Squaresoft, followed by the Square Enix we know and love today.
I'm glad to say that Square Enix is in no danger of going bankrupt anytime soon
Not sure where you got your information, Square was in no danger of going into bankruptcy after VI. IV,V, and VI were all great successes in japan. And it was not "all uphill from there" as square almost went bankrupt in 2001 after the Spirits Within debacle.
To answer the question - I like the roman numeral numbering scheme, although I don't think the MMO's should fall under them.
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Stoic Hero
The Leading Man
To quote directly from gametrailers -
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Where in that does it say square was going bankrupt? They went with the most economic situation given the scale of rpg's that they wanted to make. And are you seriously telling me you think square was going bankrupt that soon after releasing chrono trigger? One of the most critically acclaimed rpg's of all time? Seriously?
You'll be hard pressed to find anything that says square was going to go bankrupt after releasing IV,V,VI and Chrono Trigger.
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It's logical to use a brand name because the series has recurring themes and elements that are unique to the series such as moogles, chocobos, summoned creatures, airships, changing jobs, and many of those jobs represented in a recurring way such as Black Mages, Lancers/Dragoons, etc, etc.
*facepalm*
They mean it was going bankrupt at the time FFI was created. Final Fantasy I was given it's name because Square didn't think they would be able to keep making games, so the game would be their "final fantasy".
Of course then it became a big hit, and Square decided another was in order. They simply didn't change the name because they wanted people to buy it in excess because the first one was so good.
So at the time the franchise was given the name, the name fit perfectly. It was their final attempt at fantasy game.
If you're still uneasy about this, Gametrailers.com is not the only place you can find the information, it's on Wikipedia and pretty much any other place you can find the history of the franchise.
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I like that the main Final Fantasy games are merely numbered. It's just the way it should be.
I don't however like that XI and XIV are numbered. We might as well go giving titles like Crystal Chronicles main numbers, seeing is they depart from the spirit of the series so much.
I don't however like that XI and XIV are numbered. We might as well go giving titles like Crystal Chronicles main numbers, seeing is they depart from the spirit of the series so much.