This first installment in the Final Fantasy series drew wide acclaim for its solid storyline and beautiful graphics when it appeared in 1987.

As a Warrior of Light, the player embarks on an adventurous quest to restore light to the crystals.

Truly the origins of Final Fantasy, this title introduced many elements that came to define the subsequent series such as side-view battle scenes, the selection of character class at the start of the game, class change, and the use of various vehicles to move about an expansive game world.