Final Fantasy VI
1994 • Square
9.5/10Square
RPG
Square's epic steampunk fantasy featuring an ensemble cast, memorable villain Kefka, and groundbreaking storytelling.
Gameplay
Traditional turn-based RPG with esper magic system, large cast of playable characters, and multiple story perspectives.
Historical Context
Developed as Square's most ambitious 16-bit project, pushing the SNES to its limits with advanced graphics and sound.
Fun Facts
- • Features 14 playable characters, each with unique abilities
- • Kefka is one of gaming's most memorable villains
- • The opera scene is considered a masterpiece of 16-bit storytelling
Cultural Impact
Proved that video games could tell mature, complex stories and influenced narrative design in RPGs for decades.
Review
Final Fantasy VI delivers an epic story with complex characters, emotional depth, and some of the best music ever composed for a video game.