Xbox Gamers Rejoice: Classic Final Fantasy Titles Are Here

If you own an Xbox, you should stop what you're doing and go buy the first six Final Fantasy games right now! During its lengthy Tokyo Game Show broadcast, Xbox announced that these iconic RPGs are now available on the console. This is the perfect excuse to revisit some of the greatest stories in gaming history.

Final Fantasy on Xbox

The versions of Final Fantasy I-VI now on Xbox Series X|S are the recent Pixel Remasters. These remastered editions update the original sprites and add some quality of life improvements. While there were some issues with the initial release, such as tiny text, these have largely been fixed through updates. Xbox users can now dive right in without much trouble.

Where to Start?

This raises the eternal question: where should you start? If you want to take a trip down memory lane, you can begin with the very first Final Fantasy, released in 1987. Although it's a more simplistic RPG compared to recent entries, series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi still thinks it's the most complete game of the bunch. Surprisingly, it holds up well.

Why Start with Final Fantasy IV?

My personal suggestion would be to start with Final Fantasy IV. Released in 1991, this RPG is essentially the real birth of the franchise as we know it today. It's the first FF game known for having an emotional story driven by an incredible cast of well-written characters.

• The story of the Dark Knight Cecil coming to terms with his own culpability in horrific acts
• A journey to save the world that feels like a classic fantasy story of knights, wizards, and monsters
• An amazing love story paving the way for memorable pairings in later entries
• Turn-based combat that feels well-designed but not overly complicated

FF4 is a great on-ramp for newcomers, making it an excellent starting point.

What About Final Fantasy VI?

A lot of readers might be shocked I didn't suggest starting with Final Fantasy VI. While it's widely considered the pinnacle of the franchise, I think you need to work your way up to its grand adventure. FF4 is a much more welcoming first brush with the series. If you like what you see, then you can graduate to FF6 and see what all the fuss is about.

You can buy the individual games or shell out $59.99 for the whole bundle. But hurry, that price is only available until October 2!

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