Summary
An incredibly luckyFinal Fantasyfan made a surprising discovery at their parents' house, when the fan found original PlayStation copies ofFinal Fantasy 6,Final Fantasy 7,Final Fantasy 8, andFinal Fantasy 9. Among the rising fan anticipation for the upcoming release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the spectacular find has fans filled with classic nostalgia.
Final Fantasyis often lauded as one of the greatest RPG franchises in video game history. Since the first game launched in 1987, the renowned series has expanded into various mediums and has explored a variety of different gaming genres. The older games, however, remain ever-popular amongFinal Fantasyfans.
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LuckyFinal Fantasyfan Sakuragi16 shared a snapshot of the old-school games they found while digging through their parents' home. They found four of theFinal Fantasyseries' most popular entries, all still in prime condition in their original PlayStation jewel disc cases. TheoriginalFinal Fantasy 7, as well as8and9, are perhaps the most beloved and most familiar to North American fans.Final Fantasy 6has a rather interesting backstory, making it a standout find among the treasured games. Originally,Final Fantasy 2,3,and5were not released outside of Japan, so developer Square Enix titledFinal Fantasy 4and6asFinal Fantasy 2andFinal Fantasy 3, respectively, for their international releases. As such, an international disc version ofFinal Fantasy 6is a phenomenal discovery, and arguably the most unique find among the collective bounty of nostalgia.
FellowFinal Fantasyfans responded to the discovery with celebratory comments, noting the beauty and nostalgia of these classic games. Manypopular retro video gamesserve as centerpieces in collections for dedicated fans, with old-school game collecting becoming more commonplace in recent years. As such, thisFinal Fantasyclassic games discovery is sure to be a worthwhile find for the lucky fan and those who get to share in the nostalgia.
Recent years have seen a rise in both game collecting and retro remakes, particularly for theFinal Fantasyfranchise.Final Fantasy 16launched to massive popularity and success in June of this year, andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas the potential to be an even bigger launch when it releases in February 2024. With fans continuously showcasing their love and support for the series, whether with throwback discoveries or hype for upcoming releases,Final Fantasylooks to have plenty of content for players to look forward to.
