Final Fantasy VI

FINAL FANTASY VI is a role-playing game whose story follows a cast of main characters as their fates intertwine. You can play as each of the main characters, developing them with a range of abilities and the magicite system, which lets you control spells and summon creatures.

Story

The War of Magi left the world in ashes and misery, and magic disappeared. A thousand years later, humanity has rebuilt civilization with iron, gunpowder, steam engines and other technologies. Terra, a young woman with the lost power of magic, is enslaved by the evil Empire, which seeks to use her as a weapon. Her meeting with Locke and their escape from the Empire set events in motion that affect countless lives and lead to an inevitable conclusion.

Character development

The magicite system lets you control spells and summoning, while the game’s many abilities give you room to develop characters in different ways. The game also introduces the Ultima Weapon, described as the most powerful sword and an item that recurs in later titles in the series.

Combat and graphics

Combat uses an active-time battle system, with controls adapted for PC. Character designer Kazuko Shibuya recreated the graphics for this PC version. The game also includes Steam achievements and trading cards.