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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Final Fantasy
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Squaresoft |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 41 |
Developed by Squaresoft and published by Nintendo, Final Fantasy arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Metal Gear, Mega Man and Castlevania. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the NES you can also try Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy VII (PS1) and Final Fantasy VIII (PS1).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Final Fantasy is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Final Fantasy cheats & codes
1,345 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Get More Than 999999 Gold When Starting A New Game | NYOUTAAE |
|---|---|
| Able To Walk Super Fast | GAYSAA |
| No Damage From Poison While Walking On The Field | AAKKSAPA |
| Collect The Contents of ANY Treasure Chest As Many Times As You Want | XTEGKGAV |
| Enables Use of The Ship Before You Actually Get It | TAEKITVS |
| Enables Use of The Canoe Before You Actually Get It | AENGAIUY |
Final Fantasy walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Final Fantasy.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Final Fantasy FAQ
When did Final Fantasy come out on the NES?
Final Fantasy was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made Final Fantasy?
It was developed by Squaresoft and published by Nintendo.
Is Final Fantasy multiplayer?
No. Final Fantasy is a single-player game.
How long does Final Fantasy take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Final Fantasy on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.