Why arent the final fantasy games connected

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I've never played a single second of any FF game. Will I be completley lost, or is this its own story?

Eh....chronologically speaking this is the first game in its line...if it does get sequels o_oBut anyways save for sequels to games and the connection between VII and X theyre all on their own.

Youl be fine.

LadyYachiru posted...

the connection between VII and X theyre all on their own.

I don't know what connections there are between these, but if it's true, it makes me a little sad that my favorite FF and one of the 2 that I hate are connected.

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There is no connection between them apart from spin offs. And some character names and creature enemies.

And there's isn't any connection between FFVII and FFX as far as I know.

Connection being Shinra from Spira using vegnagun to harvest Mako Energy from the Farplane then much much later his descendants traveling to Gaia and forming the ShinRa company.

No real relevance to either story but a connection nonetheless.

LadyYachiru posted...

Connection being Shinra from Spira using vegnagun to harvest Mako Energy from the Farplane then much much later his descendants traveling to Gaia and forming the ShinRa company.

No real relevance to either story but a connection nonetheless.

Fair enough.

No mainline Final Fantasy is connected to another mainline Final Fantasy. Unless it has a specific sequel like X-2 or XIII-2/Lightning Returns.

The connection between VII and X is VERY faint as a dev back in 2001 or something said that ShinRa was the same ShinRa in VII but it's just a very loose connection and should be ignored. Other than the namesake, there's nothing connecting any Final Fantasy game to another. Easter eggs and sequels aside.

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I'm not here to argue fact... but I simply can not acknowledge in my own world that 7 and 10 are connected at all. I know why they "are" but one of my fav FF games being connected to one of the few I hate, it's tough for me.

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Seriously?

Final Fantasy is quite literally one of the most famous game franchises of all time. How can someone call themself a gamer and not know at least a little about it?

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Strictly speaking, NO, there is no explicit continuity within the Final Fantasy series, except where explicitly noted. (I.E. 12 inhabits the same world as Tactics IIRC, and of course, direct sequels like X-2.)

However, the series does employ many similar themes throughout, in addition to a relatively static (though ever growing!) stable of monsters, summoned monsters and spell types. In-game cosmology, while also variable is often similar. Additionally, the writers make an effort to ensure that certain 'recurring characters' (in name only), such as Cid, Biggs, and others show up in most, if not all games of the series.

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Why arent the final fantasy games connected

Cloud Strife in front of a Mako Reactor in Final Fantasy VII: Remake. / Image courtesy of Square Enix

Are the Final Fantasy games connected? It's a question that's plagued the minds of many potential new players. Here's what you need to know.

If you've ever spoken to a JRPG fan (or spent more than two minutes in a room with me) you've probably been told to play a Final Fantasy game. With ports, remakes, and remasters aplenty, there's never been a better time to dive into the series. But, with 15 main entries and another on the way, it definitely looks a little daunting from the outside.

Seeing all of those Roman numerals lined up, you'd be forgiven for thinking that they're all part of one big overarching storyline. Fortunately, the truth is much simpler and means that there's an entry point for everyone.

— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@finalfantasyxvi) October 29, 2020

In short, no. The main series Final Fantasy stories are not connected. They do, however, share elements, themes, and reoccurring features but regardless of where you pick up the series it won't affect your experience.

Each main entry is its own self-contained story. You can pick up any entry, from Final Fantasy I to Final Fantasy XV, and follow the narrative fully. What might determine which entry you start with is the type of game you're looking for.

The famous JRPG series is known for its turn-based combat system, but many entries actually use a different system - particulary games released after Final Fantasy XI. Games such as Final Fantasy XIII use an Active Time Battle (ATB) system where time continues regardless of what's happening in-game, and players execute actions that deplete an ATB gauge. Final Fantasy XV is the first game in the series to make use of a real-time battle system, which might feel the most natural for newer players.

If you're looking for the quintessential Final Fantasy experience, games such as the original Final Fantasy VII, IX, or X are great starting points. Each of these makes use of turn-based combat, in some form. If you fancy an MMORPG, then Final Fantasy XIV is the place to be. But, if you want something that more closely resembles a standard Western RPG, then Final Fantasy XV or Final Fantasy VII: Remake are great games to test the waters.

It's a series loved by so many people and, for all of its merits and flaws, can provide some truly great gaming experiences. They're not for everyone, that's for sure; hopefully knowing that you can essentially start from wherever you want removes a little bit of doubt.