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Final Fantasy 5

Final Fantasy 5 tells the story of Bartz Klauser and his faithful Chocobo Boko as they set out to save the world from an evil sorcerer known as Exdeath. The game features one of the best job systems in the franchise's rich history and a small yet well-written cast of playable characters.

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JRPG
Released
December 6, 1992
ESRB
T For Teen due to Mild Fantasy Violence, Partial Nudity
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Engine
Unity
Franchise
Final Fantasy

The King of Tycoon has sensed a disturbance in the wind. When the crystals that balance the powers of the world are threatened, the king hastens to the rescue...only to go missing. Somewhere a young man and his Chocobo find themselves drawn toward friends that will change their destiny.

Building on the job systems of previous games, FFV includes a diverse selection of jobs to try, and a unique ability system that lets you combine skills.

Develop your characters with free reign, and master your battle tactics in the fifth installment of the FINAL FANTASY series!

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