5 Best Final Fantasy Spin-Off Games

Spin-off games also act as guinea pigs to test new ideas that may or may not work.

Final Fantasy is no exception to this trend.

In 1987, Square launched the first main game.

Since then, the franchise has dominated the Japanese RPG scene for three decades (alongside Dragon Quest).

In this article, were ranking thirty spin-off games of all time to the best five.

A difficult task, but were up for the challenge so lets dive right in.

Still, there is a major difference in the gameplay style.

Additionally, the games take on local multiplayer mode was quite honestly beyond its time.

Its design choices were grand.

If youd like to try it out, you could check out the remastered version.

Other features to enjoy are better visuals, a classic soundtrack, and great voice acting.

Final Fantasy bang out-O

Theres something pretty cool with adding action-based combat in Final Fantasy games.

Better still, creating not one but 14 military characters you could switch up on the fly.

Each character has unique abilities.

The only thing left is an equally impressive list of villains or missions to complete.

Unlike most mainline titles, Final Fantasy pop in-O is grimmer and has darker storylines.

Its main focus is on war, conflict, and loss stories.

In the game, youre one of a group of military students called Class Zero.

In each mission, you fight off invaders to their home country in eight chapters.

If youre a fan of fast-paced active-combat, Final Fantasy throw in-O is a great game to try.

You could also check out the HD remastered version.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

We all love a good backstory.

The fact that this mysterious character is rarely featured in the original game is so mind-boggling.

Whether there might be a remastering of the game is up for speculation.

Ultimately, the storyline is not very interesting.

Overall, its a great way for a quick run-through of how far the series has come.

The most commendable aspect of the game is the intertwine of complex topics.

These topics will sure keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game.

The gameplay is equally challenging as it steers away from traditional Final Fantasy games to employ strategic thinking.

It also includes a multiplayer mode, so youre free to enjoy co-op or competitive play with other players.

As far as spin-off games go,Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lionsis worth the try.

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