History FinalFantasy / TropesIToR

* RuleOfThree: Before ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXV'' broke the trend, exactly three numbered games [[note]]that is, games which introduced a new universe; sequels and remakes are exempt from this[[/note]] were released for each home console system to host the series [[note]] ''I, II,'' and ''III'' for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]], ''IV, V,'' and ''VI'' for the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem SNES]], ''VII, VIII,'' and ''IX'' for the Platform/PlayStation, ''X, XI,'' and ''XII'' for the Platform/PlayStation2. ''XIII and ''XIV'' hold Platform/PlayStation3 grounds, but ''XV'' went to DevelopmentHell long enough for the Platform/PlayStation4 to come out.[[/note]]

* PreRenderedGraphics: Beginning with ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' on the UsefulNotes/PlayStation, the ''Final Fantasy'' series became famous for its high quality pre-rendered cutscenes that integrated flawlessly with the pre-rendered backgrounds. The high production values and visual spectacle of these cutscenes were crucial to popularizing Japanese [=RPGs=] with western audiences, who found previous games' 2D sprites unappealing for conveying complex plots and characters.

* RuleOfThree: Before ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXV'' broke the trend, exactly three numbered games [[note]]that is, games which introduced a new universe; sequels and remakes are exempt from this[[/note]] were released for each home console system to host the series [[note]] ''I, II,'' and ''III'' for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]], ''IV, V,'' and ''VI'' for the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem SNES]], ''VII, VIII,'' and ''IX'' for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation, ''X, XI,'' and ''XII'' for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2. ''XIII and ''XIV'' hold UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 grounds, but ''XV'' went to DevelopmentHell long enough for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 to come out.[[/note]]

** In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII'', CasanovaWannabe Irvine suggests the team of 6 [[LetsSplitUpGang split up]] into two squads of three to reach two important checkpoints. He puts [[HotTeacher Quistis]] and [[{{Ojou}} Rinoa]] on his team, surrounding him, leaving [[HotBlooded Zell]] and [[GenkiGirl Selphie]] with [[TheHero Squall]]. You have the option of changing the order or giving Squall's [[CatchPhrase trademark]] "Whatever" and letting Irvine live his fantasy.

*** He's proven so popular with fans that he's made reappearances as a summon in ''[[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII VIII]]'', a sidequest character in ''[[VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX IX]]'', an unrelated character with the same name in ''[[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXI XI]]'', and appeared in all his original glory as a comical quest-character/bonus boss in ''[[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII XII]]'', {{retcon}}ned into the rereleases of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyI'' and ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI'' as a secret boss/summon, a playable character in ''[[VideoGame/DissidiaFinalFantasy Dissidia Final Fantasy Duodecim 02]]'', and a {{DLC}} BonusBoss in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII2''. The best part? Every time, it's the [[DimensionalTraveler original Gilgamesh, hopelessly lost in limbo and popping out from time to time.]].

*** [[spoiler:Hades is the second-hardest [[BonusBoss optional boss]] in the game. However, Ozma, the hardest, can be fought and defeated before you even meet Hades. Do so, and Hades has one of these moments right before the battle begins.]]