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You play as Cecil, a knight wrestling with his past, leading a shifting crew through battles that never pause—characters come and go, and some choices actually sting. That chunky SNES soundtrack makes every airship takeoff feel huge.

Developer: Square

Genre: Role-playing

Released: 1991

File size: 1.5 KB

Game Overview

Final Fantasy IV (or FFII if you grew up with the weird SNES numbering) is one of those RPGs that just sticks with you. You start as Cecil, a dark knight with serious guilt over his kingdom’s shady orders, and before long, you’re dragged into this wild mix of personal drama and world-ending threats. The party keeps changing—some characters leave for good, others surprise you with how they grow—and yeah, a few moments still hit hard decades later.

The combat’s snappy thanks to the Active Time Battle system, so you’re always on your toes instead of just waiting for turns. And that soundtrack? Uematsu at his best, from the Red Wings’ triumphant theme to the creepy Underworld tunes. It’s not just nostalgia—this is where FF really figured out how to make you care about pixels and text boxes. Just be ready for that Giant of Babil climb.