Never ask why it's called "Final" Fantasy again!

[Dragonsrus]

Final fantasy in my opinion is an effective title as at the end of every game there are no outstanding threats to the worlds peace. Therefore it is final in its own way, the end of the threat

[mofuxor]

thats awesome never knew why it was called final fantasy now i do thanks

[guardian]

In reality, does it really matter what the name is? I mean, by the name being Final Fantasy, it has only one requirement: be a fantasy game. As we have seen by the wide variety of subject matter of the games, such as a form of soccer and football underwater (no breath required!) to ancient castles to airships, it just being known as Final Fantasy is an incrediable smart name.

[L Lawliet]

Before I discovered why it has this name I had never even thought about it. After all something called "final" that (fortunatly) has no ending in the near future is kind of weird =P

I first discovered this when watching the FF retrospective at Gametrailers (don't remember the exact episode though). Here is a link for who hasn't watched it, it's well worth the time http://www.gametrailers.com/game/4831.html

[Cloud is the key]

I have no clue why people continue to ask why it is called Final Fantasy. It is an awsome series that will continue to grow as long as there are people like us who enjoy being in the company of the new cast and new worlds that Square Enix continues to offer us. It dosen't have to be an actual Final Fantasy. It is an impressive name and I will continue to support it as long as Square Enix continues to give us the new worlds that come with it. As for what Dragonsrus said on it. I find that completley true. Once the threat has been eliminated the "fantasy" ends.

[L Lawliet]

@Cloud is the key: Some people are just curious and want to know why, there is nothing wrong with that. However I do agree that for people who know it can be boring to be constantly asked the same thing.

[bosola]

I've always thought Final Fantasy was a great name for the series, because - with the extra knowledge of why it was called that behind you - it kind of gives you a better appreciation for the series. I mean, for something that was supposed to go out with a bang in 1987, it's done pretty good to survive countless sequels (though, not exactly direct ones...) and over two decades.

[Ralz]

All in all, Final Fantasy games are a great series. They have such deep storyline, and great battle systems. I'm usually in it for the story. I think they could have thought of no better name than "Final Fantasy."

[mjrouse]

huh thats interesting i didnt know that. thats kinda funny

[Slick]

Does anyone know if Square was going to label a game as part of the FF series but didn't? I understand how there is involvement with games like Vagrant Story, and how the Mana series is a spawn, and that there is characters on KH, but this question would be kind of an underground question you could say.

[easyrage]

hehe, I never did think of that "final" thing, that's very cool. Thanx!

Cheers

[Crumptroller]

Thank god they thought of a game fast or where would we be without FF
Playing something else that was like it-Imagine that-
Very Humourous for a suposed last game

[ffruleswoohoo]

Originally Posted by lococolt04

you know, we get this question a lot speckled here and there throughout the forums, so i thought i'd do us all a favor and stick a thread with the answer some of you always seem to seek.

Why is it called "final fantasy" when it's not the last one? To quote wikipedia:

Hopefully, that answers your question before you even ask it. It seems we never could answer that question enough times for enough people. :d

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[Dark Squall]

Now that a serious question!!
I think the word "Final" is very powerful word and a cool one too. If it was just Fantasy VII or VIII that will be so lame and so crappy title. So yea, Final Fantasy is a great name for a great serious