Summary
In its more than 35-year history, theFinal Fantasyseries has remained synonymous with some of the highest quality storytelling found in video games. From the first game’s breaking of an infinite time loop to clashes with literal gods, the conflicts that drive the games' heroes forward are just as entertaining as the games themselves. While many of the games in the series are associated with their iconic protagonists, it can be argued that the villains of theFinal Fantasyfranchise are the true stars of the story. After all, their actions are the impetus for the world-saving mission the heroes find themselves on.
For all thechanges thatFinal Fantasy 16broughtto the series formula in an effort to modernize the franchise, it thankfully left the trademark captivating story and cast of memorable heroes and villains intact. In fact,Final Fantasy 16features perhaps one of the all-time series best narratives and a cast of incredible antagonists that act as both foil to Clive and the embodiment of the series' traditional clashes with godlike beings. As great as characters like Barnabas Tharmr and Ultima are, they’re simply the latest in a rich tradition of incredible antagonists.
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