

Final Fantasy V is a fantasy role-playing video game developed and published by Square in 1992 as a part of the Final Fantasy series. The game first appeared only in Japan on Nintendo's Super Famicom (known internationally as the Super Nintendo Entertainment System). It has been ported with minor differences to Sony's PlayStation and Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. An original video animation produced in 1994 called FINAL FANTASY: Legend of the Crystals serves as a sequel to the events depicted in the game. It was released for the PlayStation Network on April 6, 2011, in Japan. An enhanced port of the game, with new high-resolution graphics and a touch-based interface, was released for iPhone and iPad on March 28, 2013, and for Android on September 25, 2013. FINAL FANTASY V has been praised for the freedom of customization that the player has over the characters, achieved through the greatly expanded Job System. Despite being released only in Japan, the Super Famicom version sold more than two million copies. The PlayStation version has earned "Greatest Hits" status, selling more than 350,000 copies. Embark on an epic adventure as four heroes are driven together by fate: Bartz and his chocobo companion, Princess Lenna of Castle Tycoon, the mysterious Galuf, and the pirate captain Faris. The crystals that bring peace and prosperity to the world – earth, water, fire, and wind – have lost their power and are on the verge of destruction. These Crystals acted as a seal on Exdeath, an evil sorcerer. Bartz and his party must keep the Crystals from being exploited by Exdeath's influence and prevent his resurgence.
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionFantasyOpen world2djrpgclassicsteamclass-basedability systemgrid-based movementpossessionpsone classicsvirtual consoleplaystation plusmercenaryWii, Super Famicom
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Epic, earnest, classical in form and resolved.
- intimateepic
- earnestironic
- classical in formformally daring
- resolvedopen-ended
- gravecomic
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About the game
- Platforms
- Wii, Super Famicom
- Developer
- Square
- Publisher
- Square Enix, Square
- Released
- December 6, 1992
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric, Side view
- Time to beat
- 25 h rushed · 30 h main story · 37 h completionist
IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 134 ratings.
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