role-playing video game
Final Fantasy V
By Square, released 1 Jan 1992
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Portable
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
What it is
Final Fantasy V is a role-playing game by Square, released on September 24, 2015 for PC in this listed version. Its story brings four heroes—Bartz, Lenna, Galuf, and Faris—together as the world's elemental crystals lose their power. The job and ability system lets players customize characters across 26 job classes. This version includes The Sealed Temple, an optional boss named Enuo, and an updated soundtrack, along with refreshed character graphics and controls and an active-time battle system optimized for PC. Steam lists single-player, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and partial controller support. The listed platforms for the game include Windows, PlayStation Portable, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System; Steam lists Windows. The store listing says this version would no longer be available for purchase after July 27, 2021, and directs buyers to the pixelated remaster instead. The Steam age rating is 12.
What players like, and what they don't
- 26 job classes
- Character and ability customization
- Includes The Sealed Temple
- Steam Cloud and achievements
- Partial controller support
- Store listing says this version is no longer available for purchase
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player RPG with party customization through jobs and abilities. Its listed PC version may also interest players seeking the included extra dungeon and optional boss.
Final Fantasy V's job system supports varied character customization across a four-hero story. The listed store notice directs purchasers to the pixelated remaster instead of this version.
