Summary
Steamis the biggest digital video game storefront in the world, initially used as a software client for Valve games. It expanded to selling third-party games in 2005, and now it isa vital application for anyone interested in PC gaming.
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As a storefront, Steam naturally has a system in place for providing ratings. While the ratings themselves do not have number values, SteamDB does show the ratio of good to bad reviews as a percentage, allowing the games to be ranked by ratings. Here are the best-rankedFinal Fantasygames, according to Steam.
10Final Fantasy 6 (86.30%)
Final Fantasy 6is one of the most highly-regarded games in the series, being the last fully 2D game in the franchise. The game tells the story of Terra, a strange girl with magical powers being controlled by the Magitek Empire of Gestahl as a tool to conquer the world. Rescued from their control by a powerful Esper, Terra joins a group of rebels attempting to fight back against the Empire.
Final Fantasy 6is an incredible game with the largest playable cast in the series. Each character has their own special ability and can further learn magic by equipping Magicite. This allows all kinds of team compositions to be possible, makingFinal Fantasy 6a game with endless possibilities.
9Final Fantasy 14 Online (87.09%)
On its initial release,Final Fantasy 14was very poorly received. A new team came together to rework the game, and in 2013 a new version of the game was released calledA Realm Reborn,bringing a whole host of changes to the MMORPG.
Nowadays,Final Fantasy 14is one of the biggest MMOs in the world, keeping pace with legendary games likeWorld of Warcraft. With multiple expansion packs adding even more content to the game,Final Fantasy 14is a great option for those who want an endless supply ofFinal Fantasy.
8Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age (87.13%)
The Ivalice setting is one of the most utilized worlds in theFinal Fantasyfranchise ever since it debuted inFinal Fantasy Tactics. It became the main setting for theTacticsgames but had yet to be featured in a mainline game.
That changed withFinal Fantasy 12, which allowed fans of the setting to explore the world like never before.The Zodiac Ageis an improved version of the first game,featuring new license boards and jobs.
7Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade (87.43%)
Final Fantasy 7is one of the most legendary RPGs in video game history, and its remake has been highly anticipated for more than a decade. When the remake was finally released in 2020, fans were overjoyed, and it was one of the most talked about games of the year.
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When the remake was ported to PS5 and PC, it received an enhanced version calledIntergrade, which included a short segment featuring Yuffie, another classicFF7character. Despite only being a part of the original game, it remains highly valued by fans.
6Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion (87.72%)
The originalCrisis Corewas a prequel toFinal Fantasy 7, focusing on Zack Fair, a friend of Cloud and a member of SOLDIER.Reunionis a remake of the originalCrisis Core, being an upgrade to the original in the same wayFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeis to its original.
UnlikeFinal Fantasy 7,Crisis Coreis an action RPG, featuring a combat style closer to hack-and-slash games. This game is a necessity for anyone who wantsthe fullFinal Fantasy 7storyand a great buy for any fan of action RPGs.
5Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster (88.50%)
Final Fantasy 10was the firstFinal Fantasygame to hit the PS2, taking advantage of the stronger system to showcase graphics like never before. The game was incredibly successful, to the point that it wasthe first game to receive a direct sequelin10-2.
Final Fantasy 10and10-2were collected in theHD Remaster, allowing fans of the series to get both games in one. The collection is the best way to experience these incredible games, and any fan would be remiss in ignoring it.
4Final Fantasy 3 (88.97%)
Final Fantasy 3is a classic in the long-lived franchise and one of its more influential entries. It introduced the Job System thatFinal Fantasywould become known for, allowing any character to freely swap and switch around jobs.
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While the original’s lack of character personality may be a negative for some, the freedom to create whatever party is necessary for victory is a major draw for the game.Final Fantasy 3is a landmark of the series that should not be missed.
3Final Fantasy (90.83%)
The originalFinal Fantasyis possibly one of the most important JRPGs in video game history. It introduced a lot of concepts that are now common to the franchise and helped to establish the archetype of JRPGs in the late 80s.
Nowadays, there are many different versions of the originalFinal Fantasy. While it can be confusing to decide which one to play, the game is simple enough that there is no need to worry about which version is best.
2Final Fantasy 7 (90.88%)
WhenFinal Fantasy 7was released in 1997, it was a huge shock, especially to fans who had playedFinal Fantasy 6a few years back. The graphical level of the franchise had jumped to new heights, and even those who were not fans of RPGshad to marvel at the game’s innovation.
WhileFinal Fantasy 7’s innovations are no longer as mind-blowing as they were back then, it’s clear that its popularity has not faded one bit.Final Fantasy 7remains a high point of the series, and its fans continue to hold it in incredibly high regard.
1Final Fantasy 9 (91.60%)
WhileFinal Fantasyhas always featured some mechanical and sci-fi elements, it has always been a fantasy-based series. That changed withFinal Fantasy 7and8, which had a more modern and futuristic aesthetic.
A desire to return to tradition began to build, resulting in the creation ofFinal Fantasy 9, a modern (for the time)Final Fantasyexperience sporting the classic fantasy elements that made the series so popular.Final Fantasy 9remains one of the series' biggest games, with many even preferring it toFinal Fantasy 7.
