'Final Fantasy.' Words that are now seen so often that they are becoming a household phrase, suggesting quality, a moving storyline, top of the line graphics and endless hours of fun...
I'm sure you all know that the words 'Final Fantasy' can be plastered to the front of anything and it gains instant cred. Games that would have easily held their own ground like FF Tactics got that additional boost in sales just because of two simple words.
But I've been thinking lately. Do the words 'Final Fantasy' really impact on the consumer? Does it really make them want to buy it? I've been thinking..maybe it's the opposite effect...
- Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within may have not copped so much flak if it was just called "The Spirits Within." After all, people's main concern was that it was 'nothing like a Final Fantasy game at all'
- Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Before Crisis, Dirge of Cerberus. Games that are leeching off the mainstream title, 'Final Fantasy VII.' These games/movie have been subjected to a lot of criticism because of the 'leeching/milking' of profits.
What I'm saying is this. A certain level of quality is expected when 'Final Fantasy' is seen on anything. We know the TSW didn't live up to expectations. Was it because the consumer expected ever so much more?
Another example. Let's say Square-Enix had named 'Full Metal Alchemist', 'Final Fantasy: Full Metal Alchemist'. Would your opinion of it change? If so, for the better or for the worse? Think about that.
Discuss.