3 Final Fantasy Games to Play if You Loved FF Resonance
The article recommends Final Fantasy VI, IX and XVI for players who enjoyed Final Fantasy Resonance, presenting them as a short tour through different eras and styles of the series. Together, the games show how the franchise has changed while retaining familiar elements and celebrating its own history.
Final Fantasy VI is a 16-bit ensemble RPG praised for its plot twist, villain and music; the article notes that a remake in the style of Final Fantasy VII Remake could take about 20 years to make. Final Fantasy IX looks back to high fantasy and a lighter tone, while Final Fantasy XVI shifts to character-driven action inspired by games such as Devil May Cry and God of War, with mature content and an M rating.
In short
- Final Fantasy VI, IX and XVI offer three distinct follow-ups to Resonance.
- The games span ensemble storytelling, high fantasy and action gameplay.
- Final Fantasy XVI is a mature-rated experiment in the series’ evolution.
Explained simply
Final Fantasy is a long-running series of role-playing games, with each main entry usually telling a separate story and introducing a different cast. Many games share familiar features, such as fantasy settings, recurring creatures and names, while changing their art, combat and tone.
Final Fantasy VI, released for 16-bit consoles, centres on a group of characters in a world shaped by magic and technology. Final Fantasy IX returns to a more traditional fantasy setting and a lighter mood, while Final Fantasy XVI focuses on one central character and fast-paced action, with more mature themes. Together, they offer different examples of how the series has evolved over time.