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Final Fantasy V

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Also known as
FF5 FFV Zui Zhong Huanxiang 5 ファイナルファンタジーV 最终幻想5

A party of heroes must restore the world's Crystals using the flexible Job System and Active Time Battle combat.

Final Fantasy V was originally released on the Super Famicom (SNES) in Japan on December 6, 1992. This is the earliest commercial release of the game on any platform.

About Final Fantasy V

Final Fantasy V is a role playing game where the player controls a party of four characters. The narrative begins with a disruption to the Elemental Crystals, which maintain the planet's natural balance. This crisis draws together several individuals: Bartz, a wandering traveler; Lenna, a princess; Galuf, an old man on a mission; and Faris, a pirate captain. Their journey focuses on discovering what is harming the crystals.

The game's systems include the Active Time Battle mechanic for combat, where actions occur in real time. Character development is managed through a Job system, allowing each party member to be assigned a specific class. A key feature is the ability to mix skills, letting a character use an ability from one job while currently assigned to another.

An enhanced edition of the game, containing extra material, was later made available for the Game Boy Advance. The party's quest to restore the world's elemental forces forms the central plot.

Final Fantasy V Screenshots

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Title screen
As the credits roll, Bartz boldly goes where no chocobo has gone before
Intro: dawn over Tycoon castle...
View from above
Lovely pseudo-orchestral music accompanies this farewell scene between Lenna and her father, King Tycoon
Meanwhile, Faris on her... err, sorry, HIS pirate ship is waiting to be included in the main cast
A standard dungeon
Yo Bartz, can you please pass the barbecue sauce? Much obliged
Faris on a world map
Early battle. Bartz is hit by some non-animated dudes
Battle in a dungeon. It's Lenna's turn. Dig Galuf's default outfit
In a regular town