That means no sequels or spin-offs, simply because of the mess that would entail. A number or subtitle in addition to a Roman number? Also void. Ranking them all would be a fool’s errand, so for this countdown I’ve adopted a very simple basic rule: numbered Final Fantasy games only. But only one can be the absolute best - not just in terms of impact or how much we loved it as kids, but also in terms of how it holds up today.ġ987’s Final Fantasy for NES has spawned dozens upon dozens of sequels and spin-offs, as well as spiritual successors like Bravely Default. 18, the question stands: Which entry in the sprawling franchise is the best? As with the Mario and Mega Man games, very few Final Fantasy titles are genuinely bad most are great. With the Final Fantasy series reaching its 30th anniversary on Dec.
