Fans love iconic Final Fantasy characters like Tifa and Auron and want spinoffs focused on them.
Real-time action shifts in Final Fantasy games mean popular characters could star in their own action-themed spinoffs.
Characters like Rydia and Laguna have rich backstories that can be explored in spinoff games fans would enjoy.
Final Fantasy is a series full of memorable characters that fans love. The best characters in the series are a joy to interact with and have inspired huge fan bases of their own, so much so that players wouldn’t mind spinoffs based on these lovable characters.
With the Final Fantasy games shifting to real-time action, there’s no reason why certain popular characters can’t star in action-themed spinoffs of their own. It’s a long shot, but fans of these characters will love an excuse to interact with them in other titles in which they take center stage.
Final Fantasy 7 gave us some of gaming’s most iconic characters, but how old are they in the Remake games?
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Auron
A Powerful Warrior Who Participated In The Pilgrimage With Jecht & Braska
Appears In:Final Fantasy 10
Auron is one of the best party members in Final Fantasy 10. His damage output is so immense that he can flatten most foes with a single hit. It helps that he boasts a cool personality and also has a history with Braska, the Summoner who went on his pilgrimage before his daughter, Yuna. Since Final Fantasy 10 already has a sequel, there’s no reason why fans couldn’t be entertained with a prequel that elaborates on this doomed pilgrimage that culminated in a major tragedy.
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Yang Fang Leiden
A Monk Who Can Rock It In A Game Focused On Him
Appears In:Final Fantasy 4, Final Fantasy 4: The After Years
A powerful monk who can knock out enemies with ease, Yang is a memorable inclusion to the party when he’s introduced in Final Fantasy 4. His brute strength persists and doesn’t need to be bolstered with expensive equipment, making him a powerful glass cannon who can smash enemies before they can counterattack.
He made a noble sacrifice in Final Fantasy 4, only to come out alive and rule as the King of Fabul. He does get his moment to shine in The After Years, but fans would always love a spinoff that explores his story before or after the events of the main narrative.
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Tifa Lockhart
One Of The Most Iconic Characters In The Series
Appears In:Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7
Hailing from FF7, Tifa is one of the most beloved Final Fantasy characters of all time. She’s a powerful brawler who’s arguably the most fun to control in the remakes because of how aggressive she is. There’s no reason why a game solely focusing on her hand-to-hand combat won’t be successful. Players would love a deeper look at Tifa’s character, which may see more room for development once she’s distanced from Cloud.
Aside from Final Fantasy 7 and its remake, Tifa has also been in several spin-off Final Fantasy titles.
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Rydia Of Mist
A Powerful Mix Of Black Mage & Summoner
Appears In:Final Fantasy 4, Final Fantasy 4: The After Years
Rydia is one of the most fascinating characters in Final Fantasy 4. She appears as a child who loses her mother after a surprise assault on her hometown, following which she begrudingly joins Cecil and his party. After being separated and learning powerful magic in the Feymarch, Rydia rejoins the party and is better than ever. A game focusing on the time she spent in the land of the eidolons, or her adventures that take place after the main narrative, would certainly intrigue fans who resonate with her character.
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Sephiroth
His History As A Member Of SOLDIER Could Be Interesting
Appears In:Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7
Sephiroth’s presence as an antagonist is one of the best aspects of Final Fantasy 7. The moments leading to his descent into madness are shown in detail during Crisis Core, but players lack Sephiroth’s perspective in many instances. This could be rectified by a game that lets players control this legendary SOLDIER. His exploits in combat are bound to be legendary, and fans would love a look at his character in the past before he eventually grew his legend and learned the truth of his origins.
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Jecht
Tidus’ Dad Has An Interesting Story
Appears In:Final Fantasy 10
Tidus’ father is an enigma, with fans not understanding what to make of his character when he’s introduced. Fans assume that he’s a bad guy, only for it to turn out that his history with Tidus is rather complicated.
Final Fantasy games can bring up a wide range of emotions, including deep sadness at a character dying. These are by far the saddest in the series.
Ultimately, it turns out that Jecht was a good man who was robbed of the opportunity to reunite with his family when he was brought over to the world of Spira against his will. He accompanies Braska during his adventures, which could serve as a great setup for a game focused on Jecht.
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Laguna Loire
Could Shine In A Game That Elaborates On His Adventures
Appears In:Final Fantasy 8
Laguna is a charismatic character who can be controlled in flashbacks throughout Final Fantasy 8. Not only does this build a ton of intrigue for this character, but it also makes him a likable character that fans will resonate with in no time. Encountering an aged Laguna later on in the game is a powerful moment, especially when certain revelations come to light. A game that explores his backstory further and the events that led up to Final Fantasy 8 would certainly make for a great time.
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Locke Cole
A Thief With A Heart Of Gold And A Tragic Backstory
Appears In:Final Fantasy 6
Locke Cole is one of the best party members in Final Fantasy 6, with his dashing rogue exhibiting a need to save damsels in distress. It’s not until his backstory is revealed that the painful reason for his chivalry comes to light. At the end of the day, all Locke wanted to be was a good person who could revive the love of his life. He failed, but his relationship with Celes marked a point where he could move on. Exploring either his past or future could make for a compelling Final Fantasy spinoff.
