The worldviews of the Final Fantasy series of games are varied and distinctive, and the following is an introduction to the worldviews of some of the major works:
- Final Fantasy Primeval:
- The game is set in an ancient medieval world of sword and sorcery, consisting of four crystals (fire, earth, water, and wind). These four crystals are the source of the world’s energy and the cornerstone of balance, maintaining peace and order in the world. But unfortunately, the crystals were taken away and the world fell into silence and chaos. The four chosen youths take on the role of “Warriors of Light” and are tasked with the mission of recovering the crystals and restoring peace to the world.
- Final Fantasy 7:
- The story takes place in a world called “Planet”. The Shinra Corporation is one of the major powers in this world, and they convert the life streams inside the planet into the electricity that humans need. However, the over-exploitation and over-utilization of the life stream has caused a series of problems, such as environmental pollution, geological disasters, etc., and the ecological balance of the planet has been seriously disrupted. Meanwhile, there exists a mysterious power in this world – “Mako”, which can give people strong power, but also bring some negative effects. The protagonist of the game, Claude, and others embark on a series of adventures in order to rebel against the rule of Shinra and protect the planet.
- Final Fantasy 10:
- The game takes place in a world called “Spira”. In this world, there exists a huge monster called “Sin”, which brings endless disasters to the world. In order to fight Sin, people need to use the power of summoned beasts. The protagonist, Yuna, is a summoner, and together with Taida from another world, they embark on a journey to defeat Sin and save the world. In the process, they gradually discover the secrets of Sin and the truth of the world.
- Final Fantasy 12:
- The story takes place in the world of Ivalice. The world of Ivalice consists of the continents of Odalia, Valentia, and Corvin. In this world, people use the magic mist floating in the atmosphere to develop magic and use mechanical engineering. The world has a long history and rich culture, having experienced different periods such as the Age of the Gods, the Ancient Galdian Age, the Ice Age, and the New Energy Age. In the game, the Alcadia Empire is at war with the Rosalia Empire, and the protagonist, Van and others are involved in the war and embark on a series of adventures in defense of their country and people.
- Final Fantasy 15:
- The world of the game is called “Ios”. The Niflheim Empire has taken over half of Ios with its powerful army, and the Kingdom of Lucis is resisting the invasion with the power of magic, but all areas except the capital have already fallen. The Kingdom of Lucis possesses the only sacred crystal in the world, and only the king can utilize the crystal’s magical power by wearing the “Ring of Light” and consuming his life force. In addition, Ios is under the protection of the gods known as the “Six Gods”, but now that the gods have fallen asleep to prevent the “Star Sickness”, the witches use the power of the planets to heal the sick instead of the gods. At night, a vicious monster called the “Wreck” appears all over the world, posing a great threat to people’s lives.
- Final Fantasy 16:
- The world of the game is set in a continent called “Varyskaya”. In this world, there exists a powerful source of power called the Mother Crystal, which gives people the power of magic. However, various countries and powers are fighting for the control of the Mother Crystal. The protagonist, Clive, a “Manifestor” with the ability to manipulate summoned beasts, grows up in the midst of the war and tries to find a way to peace.
Overall, the worldview of the Final Fantasy series of games is based on fantasy, magic, technology and other elements to build a unique world. Each world has its own history, culture, race and ecology, and players can experience different adventures and stories in the game.
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