3 Worst Final Fantasy Endings, Ranked

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The Final Fantasy series boasts numerous titles, yet not every game within this franchise is equally impressive. While some Final Fantasy games offer endings that linger in your memory, others fall short of this mark. Unfortunately, certain endings don’t resonate as they should, often due to questionable events leading up to the conclusion or a lack of resolution for characters with whom you’ve spent countless hours interacting. Among all Final Fantasy games, these three conclusions in particular failed to meet expectations, resulting in underwhelming outcomes at best.

3. Final Fantasy 12

While not generally as well-loved within the series, Final Fantasy 12 offers an enjoyable gaming experience, albeit one that prioritizes world-building over character development to some extent. The narrative’s conclusion, though fitting for the story, is hurried, which can detract from both the plot and gameplay experience. Upon completion of the main quest, the protagonists either move on to new roles or embark on further adventures, culminating in a serviceable, but less impactful ending compared to most other Final Fantasy games.

2. The Final Fantasy Legend

In simpler terms, the game titled “The Final Fantasy Legend” is more commonly recognized as “SaGa”. Despite its title, it doesn’t have a direct link to the popular series “Final Fantasy”, but was included in the franchise when it was launched in North America for marketing reasons. The game has a straightforward storyline, which is appealing as you play as a band of warriors journeying through a tower in search of paradise at its peak.

Despite the grueling final phase of the game where many players resort to saving their progress repeatedly to have a chance of reaching the end, your group has climbed to the pinnacle and encountered the Creator. Instead of venturing through an unidentified doorway that might lead to the promised land they sought initially, they opted to return to their own realm. Indeed, they embarked on a long journey only to decide against exploring what lies beyond without even glimpsing it.

1. Final Fantasy 2

The game “Final Fantasy 2” isn’t terrible, but the ending feels unsatisfying compared to the turmoil that preceded it. The villain, the emperor, has wrought havoc on earth, causing destruction everywhere. After your party finally defeats him, everyone praises you for the victory and life goes back to normal. Over time, people forget the dark past and only remember the heroes. However, this peaceful resolution seems too neat and tidy given all the chaos earlier. This can be somewhat understood considering “Final Fantasy” was still new at that point, but it doesn’t diminish the letdown some players might feel about “FF2”.

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2025-09-14 00:03