Final Fantasy VI

Square

Rank: #6 / 10
Released: 1994
Studio: Square
Genre: post-apocalyptic video game, turn-based Japanese role-playing game, role-playing video game

At a glance

Final Fantasy VI is a role-playing game from Square, first released in 1994 and later listed on Steam for Windows. It tells a post-apocalyptic story in a world rebuilt with machines after magic disappeared. Terra, a young woman with the lost power of magic, is held by an empire seeking to use her abilities; her escape with Locke sets events in motion that affect many lives. The game lets players take each main character as the protagonist, and its magicite system gives them ways to control spells and summons. Character abilities can be developed in different ways. Steam lists single-player, achievements, full controller support, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Its listed platforms also include PlayStation Portable, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Virtual Console. The Steam age rating is 13. The store text says this version would no longer be available for purchase after July 27, 2021, directing buyers to a pixelated remaster instead.

Who it is for

It suits players interested in a character-focused role-playing game with a post-apocalyptic story and flexible character development. The listed Steam features include full controller support and single-player play.

What is good

Players can center any main character
Magicite controls spells and summons
Full controller support on Steam
Steam Cloud listed

What to know first

Steam listing is Windows only
Store text says purchase availability ends July 27, 2021

Verdict

Final Fantasy VI combines an ensemble story with character development through abilities and magicite. Note the store text's purchase-availability notice for this version.

Details

Year: 1994wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Developer: Squarewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Genre: post-apocalyptic video game, turn-based Japanese role-playing game, role-playing video gamewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Portable, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Consolewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026