Laddy
04-17-2013, 03:30 PM
I've noticed that each Final Fantasy game tends to have central themes that are either ideological or themes that involve basic ideas and concepts. Let's talk about theme in here.
Here are my thoughts on what some games' central themes are.
IV-IV's themes are pretty simple, commonly appearing in fiction. Redemption, loyalty, altruism. I would argue that before VI, IV had the strongest thematic presence.
VI-VI's themes seem to anti-war, but also about hope and the human struggle. Some have argued feminism, but I don't think VI is intended to be or intrinsically feminist, just have two female leads.
VII-VII has a lot of themes. It's anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, with themes of life, memory, consciousness, redemption, hope, and first impressions (much is not as it seems, with characters being more complex and ideas being more ambiguous). I would argue the central theme is life.
IX-If VII's theme is life, IX's is living. IX seems to be concerned about purpose and self-determination, with many of the characters coming to grips with their identity and personhood. In many ways, I view VII and IX as thematic companion pieces.
So, what are your thoughts? Any insight to share? Any themes that resonated with you for better or for worse?
Here are my thoughts on what some games' central themes are.
IV-IV's themes are pretty simple, commonly appearing in fiction. Redemption, loyalty, altruism. I would argue that before VI, IV had the strongest thematic presence.
VI-VI's themes seem to anti-war, but also about hope and the human struggle. Some have argued feminism, but I don't think VI is intended to be or intrinsically feminist, just have two female leads.
VII-VII has a lot of themes. It's anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, with themes of life, memory, consciousness, redemption, hope, and first impressions (much is not as it seems, with characters being more complex and ideas being more ambiguous). I would argue the central theme is life.
IX-If VII's theme is life, IX's is living. IX seems to be concerned about purpose and self-determination, with many of the characters coming to grips with their identity and personhood. In many ways, I view VII and IX as thematic companion pieces.
So, what are your thoughts? Any insight to share? Any themes that resonated with you for better or for worse?