Summary
Final Fantasyis a seriesfull 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 theFinal Fantasygames 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.
8Auron
A Powerful Warrior Who Participated In The Pilgrimage With Jecht & Braska
Auron is one of the best party members inFinal 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. SinceFinal Fantasy 10already 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.
7Yang Fang Leiden
A Monk Who Can Rock It In A Game Focused On Him
A powerful monk who can knock out enemies with ease, Yang is a memorable inclusion to the party when he’s introduced inFinal 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 inFinal Fantasy 4,only to come out aliveand rule as the King of Fabul. He does get his moment to shine inThe After Years, but fans would always love a spinoff that explores his story before or after the events of the main narrative.
6Tifa Lockhart
One Of The Most Iconic Characters In The Series
Hailing fromFF7,Tifa is one of the most belovedFinal Fantasycharacters of all time. She’s a powerful brawler who’s arguablythe most fun to control in the remakesbecause 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.
5Rydia Of Mist
A Powerful Mix Of Black Mage & Summoner
Rydia is one of the most fascinating characters inFinal 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 andlearning 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.
4Sephiroth
His History As A Member Of SOLDIER Could Be Interesting
Sephiroth’s presence as an antagonist is one of the best aspects ofFinal Fantasy 7. The moments leading to his descent into madness are shown in detail duringCrisis 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.
3Jecht
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.
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.
2Laguna Loire
Could Shine In A Game That Elaborates On His Adventures
Laguna is a charismatic character who can be controlled in flashbacks throughoutFinal 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 toFinal Fantasy 8would certainly make for a great time.
1Locke Cole
A Thief With A Heart Of Gold And A Tragic Backstory
Locke Cole is one of the best party members inFinal 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 compellingFinal Fantasyspinoff.
