Final Fantasy Origins PS1 box art

PlayStation · RPG

Final Fantasy Origins

SystemPlayStation
Released2003
GenreRPG
DeveloperSquaresoft
PublisherSquaresoft
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the PlayStation in 2003, Final Fantasy Origins is a role-playing game developed by Squaresoft.

It landed about 8 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2003 include FIFA Football 2004, Madden NFL 2004 and Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale.

Squaresoft also made Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy IX for the 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)

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 Origins 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 Origins gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Final Fantasy Origins walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Final Fantasy Origins FAQ

When did Final Fantasy Origins come out on the PS1?

Final Fantasy Origins was released for the PlayStation in 2003.

Who made Final Fantasy Origins?

It was developed by Squaresoft.

Is Final Fantasy Origins multiplayer?

No. Final Fantasy Origins is a single-player game.

How long does Final Fantasy Origins take to play?

As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy Origins 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 Origins 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.

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