Final Fantasy

December 1, 1989 Square Microcabin
Role-playing (RPG) Adventure
MSX2
About

The MSX2 home computer port of Square's classic FINAL FANTASY added new and improved graphics, an updated soundtrack and several bug fixes.
Storyline

The story follows four youths called the Light Warriors, who each carry one of their world's four elemental orbs which have been darkened by the four Elemental Fiends. Together, they quest to defeat these evil forces, restore light to the orbs, and save their world.
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Game Info

Release Date December 1, 1989
Developer Square
Publisher Microcabin
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Fantasy