Summary
TheFinal Fantasyseries is constantly evolving and adapting to the times. Even as the main series is now sixteen entries deep, there have been some consistent, albeit loosely enforced, unwritten rules thatFinal Fantasyfans still abide by to this day.
It is no secret thatFinal Fantasyfans will endlessly debate over their favorite entries, their go-to Jobs in certain games, or whetherturn-based combat will ever return toFinal Fantasyas a main feature. But, the unwritten rules ofFinal Fantasyremain a constant if invisible presence in the minds of veterans and newcomers alike.
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Final Fantasies Are Usually Not Connected
One of theFinal Fantasyseries' known recurring rules is that each entry is independent of one another. Aside from some series staples such as the monsters that players will fight, the crystals as a plot device, and the musical motifs such as the “Victory Fanfare” blaring after a hard-fought battle, mostFinal Fantasygames are their own self-contained story. This means that series newcomers do not necessarily have to play the games in any particular order. However,Final Fantasy 10andFinal Fantasy 13have had direct sequels, which are exceptions to the rule. By the same token, games such asFinal Fantasy 14can referenceFinal Fantasy 16in subtle ways because they were made by the same business unit at Square Enix. This allows the rule to be bent a little, but not be completely shattered.
Moogles, Chocobos, and Tonberries, Oh My!
From the fuzzy, bat-winged Moogles to the feathery and fleet-footed Chocobos and the small but deadly Tonberries,the mascots of theFinal Fantasyseriesare among the most recognizable critters in gaming. Between serving as Hunt leaders and forest guardians, the moogles ofFinal Fantasyfirst appeared in the series' third entry. Likewise, chocobo served as both mounts and faithful companions. However, the monster that will strike fear into most Final Fantasy fans' hearts is the Tonberry. Despite the diminutive green facade, the knife-wielding monster can easily end a hero’s journey with one swipe. Though a single Tonberry is a tough but beatable foe, a group of them can easily wipe out a party. Knowing when to fight and when to take flight is one rule players must heed when dealing with Tonberries.
His Name Is Pronounced Tee-dus, Not Tie-dus
Even thoughFinal Fantasy 10isthe firstFinal Fantasyentry to feature voice acting, Tidus' name was never spoken aloud since he could be renamed by players. This led to a long-running debate about the pronunciation of his name. Despite being mentioned in the first twoKingdom Heartsgames, Tidus' name was pronounced Tee-dus inKingdom Hearts, and Tie-dus inKingdom Hearts 2. However, inDissidia Final FantasyandDissidia 012 Final Fantasyfor the PlayStation Portable, characters such as Firion and Yuna pronounced the Blitzball star’s name as Tee-dus. Plus, Tidus' Japanese name, Tida, roughly means “sun” in Okinawan, which correlates to the Sun Crest and Sun Sigil needed to fully empower Caladbolg, his Celestial Weapon. That all means Tee-dus is the clear way to go.
Talk About The Free Trial of Final Fantasy 14
Thefree trial ofFinal Fantasy 14is often joked about in memes and social media posts, but its generous offerings are no laughing matter. WithA Realm Rebornand the first expansionHeavenswardas part of the deal, and the addition ofStormbloodcontent in Patch 6.5, the free trial ofFinal Fantasy 14continues to be one of the best offers in gaming. Given thatFF14references otherFinal Fantasygames in its Trials, Raids, and musical motifs, the critically acclaimed MMORPG is one of the best examples of what theFinal Fantasyseries truly is. Ergo, this has ledFinal Fantasyfans to useFF14’s free trial to spread the word about the series to the masses.
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