Final Fantasy is a huge franchise that has managed to set an extremely high bar for followers and captivate fans of the fictional universe for several decades. What began exclusively as a game, eventually turned into a full-fledged series, supplemented by manga and films. It is impossible not to mention the characters of Final Fantasy, because it was thanks to them that the project was so successful. In the end, after all, it is the heroes who form the constant affection of the player or viewer to the franchise. The characters of Final Fantasy games are completely charismatic, interesting, not deprived of their minds and an excellent vision of the world, they fill the picture with new colors.
Game Features
Despite the fact that the franchise has gone far ahead, giving rise to both successful and less successful projects, most of the games in the series remain beloved fans. The reason for this lies in some characteristic features that pass from one project to another without loss of quality. So, for example, creators like to use analogies and even allusions to the real world, giving Final Fantasy characters, weapons, objects and other things names that really exist. So, for example, in one of the games you can meet the blade Excalibur. There are a lot of such coincidences. In addition, it should be noted that certain heroes between different projects have something in common. So, for example, in the MMORPG "Final Fantasy: Awakening" the characters of the main series, albeit not directly, but still mentioned and affect the plot.
Setting and atmospheric
At the center of any franchise narrative is a group of heroes who take on the burden of fighting a villain. Whether it is Sephiroth or, for example, a group of invaders, brave fighters again raise their huge blades and get to work. However, it cannot be said that the whole setting looks pompous or overly gloomy. Yes, the classic direction of the struggle between good and evil performed by a group of teenagers looks at least not too fresh, but it is original and interesting. In the world of Final Fantasy magic, psychic powers intersect with technologies of an unprecedented standard, while showing a rather entertaining synthesis.
Relations between the heroes
Psychology, moral choice, critical and personal problems of Final Fantasy characters are given a considerable number of hours, prescribed quests. The game aims to fully reveal the characters, to show their motivation in a particular decision, to emphasize moral torment. All this makes female characters of Final Fantasy more emotional, lively, and gives men courage and honor. Sometimes it is much more interesting to go through the next "nominal" quest than the main plot in its uninteresting or sluggish stage. All the names of the characters of Final Fantasy turned into recognizable business cards, giving rise to a considerable amount of fan art, stories and even independent content.
Character List:
- Aki Ross;
- Baltiere;
- Vahan;
- Vivi Ornithir;
- Cactuar;
- Lightning;
- Noctis Lucis Calum;
- Typhoid Lockhart;
- Kefka Palazzo;
- Rikku;
- Sephiroth;
- Sid;
- Squall Leonhart;
- Cloud Strife;
- Tidus;
- Chocobo;
- Yuna
- Vincent Valentine.
It is impossible to describe each within the framework of one article, but it is still possible to consider several faces of the gaming universe.
Noctis Lucis Calum
Crown Prince of Lucis, the owner of the tremendous ability to "Weaponsman", as well as the owner of the hearts of almost half of the female side of the Final Fantasy fandom. Among the heroes of this franchise there are quite few who could be recognized as the ideal of masculine beauty from the point of view of the Western community. Almost all the guys are thin, tall, have a languid look from under their long hair, and this character was no exception. Possesses piercing blue eyes and black hair, respects his duty with respect, but is in no hurry to leave wanderings. Despite the fact that he underwent exclusively court training, he does not lag behind the members of the SOLDIER, and is a very good fighter. He is silent, calm, prefers actions to words. Wearing comfortable, plain clothes. He seeks to protect his hometown, which contains a mysterious crystal, from any encroachment from the outside. Has the ability to see the "light" and predict the death of a person.
Cloud Strife
One of the key protagonists and the "engine" of the narrative. At the moment, is a mercenary who does not shy away from almost any job. Previously, he was in the experimental unit "SOLDIER", owns a huge blade, an excellent fighter. Outwardly, it looks like a blond with blue eyes. Arrogant, quick-tempered, excessively talkative. She is proud of her ability to kill, but under the influence of her comrades, she realizes how little this means for a real hero. As the franchise narrates and develops, this Final Fantasy character transforms into a more merciful and compassionate hero. After exposure, Mako and Genova turned into a super fighter, has improved reflexes. For a long time, his mind was “hibernated,” and directly Cloud himself created a fake personality in his subconscious in order to resist falling into madness. Presumably, this hero became the trendsetter for huge blades in anime, games, manga.
Vincent valentine
One of the most popular characters in Final Fantasy VII and the entire franchise as a whole. Former Turk, agent of intelligence, espionage. He was subjected to secret experiments, as a result of which he received a considerable increase in strength. During Breakthrough of the Limits, his appearance is transformed. It usually looks like a brunette with dark eyes wrapped in a cloak from head to toe. Silent, calm, prefers to hide emotions. Unlike most other heroes, Final Fantasy prefers small arms to blades. A battle master, able to withstand key antagonists alone. Its influence on the narrative is not fully understood. It is known that Vincent has his own connections with the board, former colleagues, and he is waging his own war because of his only goals. Vies with the heir of Lucis for women's hearts. Likes to dress in red.
Lightning
Her real name is unknown. The main secret role of the entire franchise, since no one knows exactly who she is, what her motives are, and why she fights at all. Prefers light one-handed melee weapons, such as Flaming Saber. At its first appearance it looks like a young girl with pale pink hair of medium length and turquoise eyes. Calm and restrained, a little detached from key characters, at some points it can literally “explode”. He claims about himself that she can only destroy and has not really protected anyone. Presumably has a very tragic past. There is a theory that she is Claire Farron, but this is not confirmed. Later, she becomes a defender and changes her worldview somewhat. The main female face of the entire franchise.
Given the fact that the game "Final Fantasy: Awakening" is gaining popularity, the heroes of the original franchise are becoming more recognizable. The game universe turned out to be saturated, bright, interesting. More and more often questions arise about how to restore a character in the game Final Fantasy (at the moment this is impossible), and, therefore, the franchise will not sunset soon.