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The first masterpiece JRPG (Final Fantasy VI Retrospective)
People who weren’t around back in the day often ask what makes Final Fantasy VI (also known as FF6 and sometimes FF3 US) so good. But the game’s true value cannot be measured in how well the gameplay, story, and music have held up, but rather, how groundbreaking the whole package was in 1994.
In this video, I’ll show you what Final Fantasy VI was like, how it built upon and changed the formula from the previous games, and how it offered more freedom than ever before, but sometimes struggled to balance it against a linear narrative.
This is a love letter to Final Fantasy VI - the first ever masterpiece JRPG.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:33 Opening
05:59 Brave new world
09:46 The Magitek tutorial
14:28 16-bit beauties
18:32 Complex storytelling
22:29 A branch in the path
26:56 A new kind of dungeon
31:00 Pixel Perfection
35:25 The invisible job system
40:39 Rage against the machine
45:31 Freedom to get overpowered
50:27 An ensemble cast
55:20 Choose your own adventure
1:00:10 Optional scenes
1:05:30 The paradox of choice
1:09:26 Magicite dreams
1:13:46 A night at the opera
1:19:18 Endless horizons
1:23:31 Inventing “Magitek”
1:29:18 A game for kids
1:34:24 The end of the world
1:39:37 The world after the end
1:43:54 The final battle
1:48:05 Dancing Mad
1:55:11 The price of freedom
1:59:29 Hope
2:05:14 The first masterpiece JRPG
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The last great adventure (Final Fantasy V Retrospective)
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Final Fantasy 5 (aka FFV or FF5) was a landmark title, but today, it’s remembered mostly as a step in the wrong direction. But I would argue that it wasn’t. In this retrospective video essay, I’ll show you what the game was like, compare it to the previous games in the series, and explain how Final Fantasy V became a victim of missing nostalgia. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retros...
I’m splitting up my channel.
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The blueprint to Square’s success (Final Fantasy IV Retrospective)
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Final Fantasy 4 was an absolute revolution, and for many fans, THIS is where the series truly began. In this retrospective, I’ll explain why this game became the blueprint to Square’s success, and the foundation upon which the rest of the series was built. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques here: ua-cam.com/channels/6D4FlECbW_1KT_Z472LukQ.htmlfeatu...
Final Fantasy 6 - Pixel Remaster Review (NEW 2022 Version)
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Square Enix just released the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, which includes a new version of the legendary masterpiece Final Fantasy 6! But is the Pixel Remaster the best available version of FF6? If you’re wondering what the game is like or if it’s worth buying the new version, this video is for you. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques here: ...
An unbelievable masterpiece - FF14 Endwalker Story Review (NO SPOILERS)
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Final Fantasy 14's (FFXIV) newest expansion, Endwalker, is an unbelievable masterpiece. This spoiler free story review explains why. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques here: ua-cam.com/channels/6D4FlECbW_1KT_Z472LukQ.htmlfeatured 🎦 You might like some of my other video essays: ▶ The original Final Fantasy (Final Fantasy I Retrospective) - ua-cam.co...
Final Fantasy 5 - Pixel Remaster Review (NEW 2021 Version)
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Square Enix just released the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, which includes a new version of the criminally underrated Final Fantasy 5! But is the Pixel Remaster the best available version of FF5? If you’re wondering what the game is like or if it’s worth buying the new version, this video is for you. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques here: ...
Is Final Fantasy 3 still worth playing? (and what version is the best?)
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Do you want to know if Final Fantasy 3 (FF3 / FF3j) is still worth playing today? Check out this video to see if Final Fantasy 3 is for you! I also talk about which version of the game is the best, if you do decide to play this classic RPG! Want to know more about what the original version of this game was like, and why I consider it to be the last true roleplaying game in the series? Check out...
Final Fantasy’s last true RPG (Final Fantasy III Retrospective)
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Final Fantasy 3 (FF3 or FF3j) never made it out of Japan in its original form, but the game was a hugely important title that helped establish Final Fantasy’s unique identity. In this retrospective video essay, I’ll explain why I consider FF3 to be the last true roleplaying game in the Final Fantasy series. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques here: ...
Final Fantasy 4 - Pixel Remaster Review (NEW 2021 Version)
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Square Enix just released the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, which includes a new version of the classic masterpiece Final Fantasy 4! But is the Pixel Remaster the best available version of FF4? If you’re wondering what the game is like or if it’s worth buying the new version, this video is for you. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques here: ua...
Final Fantasy 3 - Pixel Remaster Review (NEW 2021 Version)
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Square Enix just released the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, which includes a new version of the hugely influential Japanese Final Fantasy 3! But is the Pixel Remaster the best available version of FF3? If you’re wondering what the game is like or if it’s worth buying the new version, this video is for you. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques ...
Final Fantasy 2 - Pixel Remaster Review (NEW 2021 Version)
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Square Enix just released the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, which includes a new version of the long forgotten Japanese Final Fantasy 2! But is the Pixel Remaster the best available version of FF2? If you’re wondering what the game is like or if it’s worth buying the new version, this video is for you. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques here...
Final Fantasy 1 - Pixel Remaster Review (NEW 2021 Version)
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Square Enix just released the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, which includes a new version of the original Final Fantasy! But is the Pixel Remaster the best available version of Final Fantasy? If you’re wondering what the game is like or if it’s worth buying the new version, this video is for you. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques here: ua-ca...
Is Final Fantasy 7 still worth playing? (and should you play the Remake first?)
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Is FF7 still good? Final Fantasy 7 (aka Final Fantasy VII) is one of the most celebrated video games of all time. But is it still worth playing today? And should you play the original FF7 before the remake, or the other way around? This video will answer these questions. 🛑 I’VE MOVED! Check out my new channel for retrospectives, reviews, and critiques here: ua-cam.com/channels/6D4FlECbW_1KT_Z47...
How to control the game like a Pro (StarCraft 2 Hotkeys and Camera Guide)
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Did you ever wonder how StarCraft 2 pros can control the game with such amazing speed? The answer is hotkeys. A “hotkey” is a keyboard shortcut that performs a certain action in the game. In this video, I’ll show you how to use hotkeys to master the game’s camera and control the game like the pros. All my StarCraft 2 Guides: ▶ 1. What is StarCraft? - StarCraft II for Complete Beginners - ua-cam...
Is Final Fantasy 2 still worth playing? (and what version is the best?)
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Is Final Fantasy 2 still worth playing? (and what version is the best?)
The most important game in the series (Final Fantasy II Retrospective)
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The most important game in the series (Final Fantasy II Retrospective)
How structures win games in StarCraft 2 (Beginner's Guide)
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How structures win games in StarCraft 2 (Beginner's Guide)
Everything Final Fantasy stole from D&D
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Everything Final Fantasy stole from D&D
Is Final Fantasy 1 still worth playing? (and what version is the best?)
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How to Scout in StarCraft 2 (Guide for Beginners)
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The original Final Fantasy (Final Fantasy I Retrospective)
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Why Ghost of Tsushima is NOT a stealth game
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Why Ghost of Tsushima is NOT a stealth game
How to win a game of StarCraft 2 - Strategy explained
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How to win a game of StarCraft 2 - Strategy explained
Which Final Fantasy deserves the next remake? (Analysis)
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Which Final Fantasy deserves the next remake? (Analysis)
How to get started with StarCraft 2 - Macro Tutorial - All Three Races
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Why is Final Fantasy 7 so popular? (FF7 Retrospective)
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Why is Final Fantasy 7 so popular? (FF7 Retrospective)
How to control units in StarCraft 2 (Beginner's Guide)
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How to control units in StarCraft 2 (Beginner's Guide)
How to play StarCraft 2 - Basic Controls Explained (Beginner's Guide)
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How to play StarCraft 2 - Basic Controls Explained (Beginner's Guide)
What is StarCraft? (Explanation for Complete Beginners)
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What is StarCraft? (Explanation for Complete Beginners)

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  • @daviddornbrack8057
    @daviddornbrack8057 14 годин тому

    Thank you for the good and clear explanation.

  • @jackdouglass5270
    @jackdouglass5270 День тому

    Thank you so much very helpful as a huge noob!

  • @tanzolo4487
    @tanzolo4487 День тому

    This boys and girls is what happens when you cry out “I want to be able to create my own character”. (IE in this game, the Jobs) Final Fantasy is a series that is resting on the shoulders of Characters. It really does. Not everyone outside of the fanbase knows what the story of FF7 is about, but everyone knows Cloud. Same for Sephirot. They could recognise Tidus and Yuna. They see a FF character and know : that’s probably from Final Fantasy. Nobody remembers the character you created in dragons dogma. Not one. Cloud, Kratos, Lara Croft, Link. They were designed by 1 person. Were successful and became icons over time. Even the Dragonborn from Skyrim is only remembered in that 1 set of iron armor with the dragonhorns. Characters are what makes final fantasy. They really do. The world and story are important for sure. And lucky for the fans they usually nail those as well. But the characters man. That’s where it’s at.

  • @joe9739
    @joe9739 День тому

    The Opera was big, but what blew me away, was the escape from Magitek Factory! The music, fast paced action, and MODE-7 GRAPHICS (air guitar)

  • @joe9739
    @joe9739 День тому

    I always kinda saw Sabin as more of a Pro-Wrestler. Hes jacked, has a blond mullet, and can do an EPIC PileDriver!! (GBA or PS1 corrected this)....A Pro-Wrestler that can do a Kamehameha for some reason🤘

  • @joe9739
    @joe9739 День тому

    One area FFVI doesnt get enough credit in, is the monster design. Especially the larger, more complicated design of Bosses and Mini-Bosses. ATMA is terrifying to imagine seeing in person.

  • @ZachTblack
    @ZachTblack День тому

    Thanks for video

  • @Darkness_7193
    @Darkness_7193 2 дні тому

    This video already great, because early I wasn't know that i can select enemy units. Protoss and zerg tech was absolute mystery for me, diamond terran :D

  • @hypersonicshinylucky7525
    @hypersonicshinylucky7525 4 дні тому

    I think the 3ds version is #1 because unlike the pixel version they can talk in the 3d version which is preety badass.

  • @aaronavila2950
    @aaronavila2950 4 дні тому

    Omg thank you for mentioning how confusing the plot twist is. It’s neat that the writers even bothered to go there, it does give the story more depth, but I can’t wrap my head around it.

  • @jaldred1
    @jaldred1 7 днів тому

    I’ve been on the fence about getting this. I last played it on an emulator a years after playing the SNES version and haven’t been sure if I want to get it or not for my tablet. Thanks for the review.

  • @NearLife4life
    @NearLife4life 8 днів тому

    i think 5 was a step backwards because it focused only on its job system. otherwise, to me, it didn't offer anything else regarding appeal. There really want much of a story, the graphics were okay and as someone noted, the music was goofy. The game pissed me off.

  • @QuickSaveF5
    @QuickSaveF5 10 днів тому

    Thank you for this knowledge

  • @QuickSaveF5
    @QuickSaveF5 10 днів тому

    Thank you for this knowledge

  • @dimikxx
    @dimikxx 11 днів тому

    Great video for an old dude trying to get back into RTS 💪🏼

  • @JHNNYMARTN
    @JHNNYMARTN 12 днів тому

    Thanks for the video! Hope all the music used is copyright good. Wasn't able to tell

  • @ManDuderGuy
    @ManDuderGuy 14 днів тому

    Fundamentals are....fundamental.

  • @ManDuderGuy
    @ManDuderGuy 14 днів тому

    I rebind my unit abilities to the same keys according to their grid position. So C is the first ability for all units or buildings (stim, blink, feedback, create marine, chrono boost, weapon upgrade) V is always the second ability (storm, create marauder, nexus recall, guardian shield, armor upgrade. F is the third (hallucinate, merge into archon etc) Im not comfy moving me left hand off of the wasd area, so I dont use 5 or beyond and I certainly dont use P, god no) Still I have a ton of available keys to use for buildings or groups: 1-4, tilde, B, mousewheel click, left and right mouse buttons, W) Works for me!

  • @endisbegun27
    @endisbegun27 15 днів тому

    loved the vids so far but wow i could not disagree with you more on remake. what awful, shameful games that spit on ff7

  • @rogue-ish5713
    @rogue-ish5713 16 днів тому

    Teach the youth Grid as well

  • @83Chrisaaron
    @83Chrisaaron 17 днів тому

    Excellent video! I just beat the Pixel Remaster version last night. It was 'alright' and I didn't understand why I've heard the game torn apart for 25 years. After your description of how the original Famicom version works...now I get it hahaha.

  • @billyjoejimbob75
    @billyjoejimbob75 18 днів тому

    Actually played mystic quest after some of the numbered SNES games. Felt limited in comparison. Roommate saw me playing it and ended up picking up 7 at the store one day. Then I realized something was missing.

  • @NestorBrave
    @NestorBrave 19 днів тому

    Its really an amazing tutorial! thank you!

  • @locatellia6680
    @locatellia6680 20 днів тому

    This vidéo is to well done ! Maitreclasse

  • @cloudstrife7083
    @cloudstrife7083 20 днів тому

    Is it me or the snes version is still the best and the best looking too can't stand theses remaster it look worst to me in a way

    • @PierFlies
      @PierFlies 20 днів тому

      FFVI was made to be played on a crt display. Similar results can be achieved today with a crt filter. The game was never meant to look like these pixel remasters, which look rough and closer to 80s arcade games.

    • @cloudstrife7083
      @cloudstrife7083 19 днів тому

      @@PierFlies yes I understand your point of view but still with today's tech you could at least make it like i was but looking even better look at what they did with octopath 2 etc

    • @PierFlies
      @PierFlies 19 днів тому

      ​@@cloudstrife7083 They already made a version like that around 2014-15, where they made new character models. 1, 2, and 4 all got that on the psp also. This pixel remaster was created to try and "update" the original for modern audiences. They just made ugly worthless games by making these pixel remasters. Just play a rom hack of the original if you want updated translations.

  • @jsoellner1
    @jsoellner1 22 дні тому

    Amazing series! Thank you for putting this together! It's really helpful.

  • @hellodoge6266
    @hellodoge6266 24 дні тому

    what MMR are you yourself?

  • @jplayah5264
    @jplayah5264 24 дні тому

    Extremely helpful. Thank you.

  • @estebancruz5193
    @estebancruz5193 25 днів тому

    4:37 The phoenix down what? 👁️👄👁️

  • @BahamutBreaker
    @BahamutBreaker 25 днів тому

    Great opinion and comprehensive analysis of a true classic

  • @Salammaleicu
    @Salammaleicu 26 днів тому

    <3 bro

  • @kenblacksmith7640
    @kenblacksmith7640 27 днів тому

    Dude youre the man - thank you for this.

  • @spicyticket117
    @spicyticket117 Місяць тому

    nice play list excited to learn

  • @jottade6166
    @jottade6166 Місяць тому

    This is what I've been looking for, a true beguinner tutorial. It's a bless finding this kind of videos that truly try to make u understand how the game works, instead of just plainly throwing several amounts of build orders to your face

  • @themaligos_
    @themaligos_ Місяць тому

    A quick comment.

  • @tristank1
    @tristank1 Місяць тому

    Excellent video, just started with SCII a couple of years ago and still learning, I've advanced pretty far but still have so much room to improve and had been looking for this kind of info for so long ago. Cheers!

  • @greyfoxindy
    @greyfoxindy Місяць тому

    Why are D&D players so smug though? D&D itself has taken a lot from other sources too.

  • @codysimmons5789
    @codysimmons5789 Місяць тому

    thanks

  • @codysimmons5789
    @codysimmons5789 Місяць тому

    thanks

  • @greatgod
    @greatgod Місяць тому

    I like your style

  • @dickwallace8567
    @dickwallace8567 Місяць тому

    I had to watch hours and hours of breakdown videos before the entire story clicked with me. I've always loved this game but since I truly grasped the story I've become obsessed.

  • @thezzach
    @thezzach Місяць тому

    I’m just finding your excellent sc2 videos and see that they’re 3 years old. What happened? I hope you’re ok. I would love to see you be ag sc2 commentator!

  • @thezzach
    @thezzach Місяць тому

    11:10 if you’re getting crushed, run away 🤣👌 Good advice in real life too

  • @glasscastlex
    @glasscastlex Місяць тому

    okay how are you going to forget his appearance in kingdom hearts 😭

  • @johangp1990
    @johangp1990 Місяць тому

    Im too scare to expand xDDDDD i ve always been a defensive player (applies to all kind of games) and im always thinkin like, not yet, I need more and more units before im able to defend the next base otherwise it will be wide open for incoming attacks.

  • @MunkeyBrewster
    @MunkeyBrewster Місяць тому

    Cool video, happy to see you've grown overtime!

  • @BlindBandit762
    @BlindBandit762 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @thommccarthy1139
    @thommccarthy1139 Місяць тому

    I would say DQV was an earlier masterpiece but perhaps the two remakes of the game truly elevate it and they came out after ff6. Loving your channel and retrospectives and this one is definitely money!

    • @Altercate
      @Altercate Місяць тому

      Yup, it’s just my personal opinion at the end of the day. Thanks for the kind words! :)

  • @mustafalafta4315
    @mustafalafta4315 Місяць тому

    comment

  • @sooooooooDark
    @sooooooooDark Місяць тому

    its such a weird quality of life thing thats missing in every rts ive played so far: why are production buildings rally points MOVE COMMANDS to the location instead of ATTACK MOVE commands to that location? would be nicer in 95% of cases