All 16 Mainline Final Fantasy Games Ranked
There are multiple aspects of the Final Fantasy games that appeal to fans, and we all value these characteristics differently. Based on my own preferences, my updated current rankings from best to worst are: VI, XIII, XVI, VII, X, XV, IV, V, IX, XIV, XII, III, II, I, XI, VIII.
Every Mainline Final Fantasy Game Ranked
There are multiple aspects of the Final Fantasy games that appeal to fans, and we all value these characteristics differently. I really value music, battle systems, and story; and I don’t care about open worlds, gear, or non-critical NPCs. Based on my own preferences, my current rankings from best to worst are: VI, XIII, VII, X, XV, IV, V, IX, XIV, XII, III, II, I, XI, VIII.
Final Fantasy XI 20th Anniversary Vinyl Available for Pre-order
As part of the celebration for the 20th anniversary of the still active MMO Final Fantasy XI, Square Enix is releasing a vinyl collecting a small sample of songs from the base game and all five expansions.
Limited Final Fantasy Distant Worlds 100th Concert Album For Sale
The limited CD for the Distant Worlds Final Fantasy Concert 100th performance, which took place in Tokyo in 2015, is now available for purchase. This was previously only available at the Square Enix merchandise booth at Tokyo Game Show 2017.
The Live A Live remake CD soundtrack, composed by Yoko Shimomura, is shipping soon.
The 2 CD soundtrack to Square Enix’s remake of the Super Famicom era JRPG, Live A Live, is shipping soon. Both the original and remake’s soundtracks are composed by Yoko Shimomura, who also composed Street Fighter 2, Super Mario RPG, Legend of Mana, and Kingdom Hearts. The remake of Live A Live is the first time this game has been localized outside of Japan, and is currently available worldwide for the Nintendo Switch.
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition vinyl available for pre-order
Chrono Cross, which has one of the most acclaimed soundtracks of all time, is getting a vinyl release for its HD remaster release. Composer Yasunori Mitsuda has reimagined the classic soundtrack for the new version of this game, and this vinyl contains eight of those tracks. Pre-orders are available for a planned release in June 2022.
Triangle Strategy soundtrack by Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood composer Akira Senju available for pre-order
A 4 CD soundtrack for the strategy RPG game Triangle Strategy is available for pre-order. The music is composed by Akira Senju, a classically trained composer who has not worked on many video games. Senju’s work is more commonly featured in anime, such as the acclaimed Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
Final Fantasy XIII vinyl restocked for 12 year anniversary
For the 12 year anniversary of Final Fantasy XIII, Square Enix has restocked their first vinyl in the modern era. Composer Masashi Hamauzu selected 8 source tracks for this vinyl, titled W/F : Music from Final Fantasy XIII.
Chrono Trigger jazz album available for pre-order
Square Enix’s newest jazz album features jazz arrangements of the classic Chrono Trigger. The album is arranged by trombonist Eijiro Nakagawa and bassist Ryu Kawamura. They bring a fresh take on Yasunori Mitsuda’s original soundtrack, which is one of the greatest soundtracks of all time.