post-apocalyptic video game
Final Fantasy VI
By Square, released 1 Jan 1994
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Portable
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Virtual Console
- turn-based Japanese role-playing game
- role-playing video game
What it is
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.
What players like, and what they don't
- Players can center any main character
- Magicite controls spells and summons
- Full controller support on Steam
- Steam Cloud listed
- Steam listing is Windows only
- Store text says purchase availability ends July 27, 2021
Who it suits
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.
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.
