![]() Unfortunately for this iteration of Cid, he is featured in the almost-there attempt that is lamented as Square's first crack at porting their franchise to the online realm. ![]() His role, relevance, and appearance varied from game to game, but among the quintessential elements of FF games, Cid ranks up there among chocobos, moogles, and pint-sized knife-wielding serial killers. Yet somehow, they found a way to kick it up a notch by implying that you are the face of the MMO from Hell.įor those unacquainted with the Final Fantasy universe, it is important to know that every title in the franchise has a "Cid" character. The worst thing they could have done was give their failure a face for people to recognize and despise. Imagine persevering through the game's agonizingly slow pace, convoluted interface, and numerous bugs and performance issues, only to be represented as some cookie-cutter Beta version NPC.Ĭonsider this: FFXIV was such a critical flop that Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada actually issued a public apology for the damage it caused to the FF brand. To anyone who poured countless hours and brain cells into this tedious MMO trying to make their character awesome, this was adding insult to injury. In other words, this nameless stranger is intended to be you. I know what you're thinking: "Who the heck is The Poster Boy?" Community sources have coined this name for the generic male character that appears on all of the promotional media for FFXIV, and even appears in pre-rendered cutscenes where the player's actual character can't be used. At that point, Square Enix might as well have given the title to Telltale Games so they could at least turn it into a decent interactive graphic adventure. And the key word here is "observe" part of the aforementioned design decisions also intentionally made him disconnected from the main story, acting as a mere vehicle through which the player can see the story unfold without being an actual driving force in it. In fact, it is noted by several critics that following Vaan along for the game's length is so tiresome that it made other characters such as Basch and Balthier much more rewarding to observe. Unfortunately, this shake-up of the norm seemed to work a little too well, as many felt that Vaan was overly bland and uninspiring. It is worth noting that Vaan was purposefully designed to be younger and more inexperienced compared to typical FF protagonists, in an attempt to appeal to both Western and Eastern gamer demographics. Amidst a backdrop of political intrigue, Vaan serves as the rambunctious "Aladdin-type" street urchin who injects lightness in an otherwise heavy-handed plot. On paper, Vaan's character concept seems innocent enough. And as always, potential spoilers await you, so read with caution!ĭo you agree with our rankings? Did your favorites make the cut? Let us know in the comments section below! Every game from the main series will be covered here, so spin-offs and standalone titles such as Brave Exvius and Crystal Chronicles won't appear here. ![]() ![]() Today, we will rank the best and worst main characters throughout Final Fantasy's cherished legacy from crystals to Cup-o-Noodles, and see who is Ultima Weapon status and who should have stayed on the Start Screen. We have explored the colorful cast of Final Fantasy titles before, from the best to the worst to the stupidly overpowered. The Chocobros are the latest example of what makes the Final Fantasy series of games successful: interesting and diverse characters whose unique flavor and perspectives help shape and evolve a dynamic and engaging story. And of course, who could forget their meaningful contributions to our love of dank memes? Among the many strengths of FFXV were the popularity of its main cast of characters: Noctis, Ignis, Prompto, and Gladiolus, better known across the Internet as "The Chocobros." They were relatable, entertaining, and spoke to our modern-day sense of aesthetics and culture. Upon its release just three years later, however, all doubt was quickly extinguished, as FFXV quickly captured the hearts of gamers and online culture buffs worldwide. Initial excitement and curiosity were mired by apprehension following the wake of Square Enix's second botched attempt at making an online game. When Final Fantasy XV was first revealed at E3 2013, feelings were understandably mixed.
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