
While most entries in the series are separate from each other, they have recurring elements carrying over between entries: these include plot themes and motifs, gameplay mechanics, and visual elements.

The eponymous first game in the series, published in 1987, was conceived by Sakaguchi as his last-ditch effort in the game industry the title was a success and spawned sequels. The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and science fantasy role-playing video games (RPGs). Final Fantasy is a media franchise created by Hironobu Sakaguchi, and developed and owned by Square Enix (formerly Square).
