The original was released for the Super Famicom in 1994. It's an epic tale woven together by a cast of characters, all of whom are protagonists.
Tina, a girl with magical powers; Locke, a wandering treasure hunter; Edgar, king of the desert country of Figaro; Mash, Edgar's younger brother who continues his journey of training; Celes, a former female general of the empire; Kaien, a samurai swordsman from the East; Gau, a wild child; and Setzer, a gambler soaring through the heavens...
Various lives intersect as they explore magic, machines, and the meaning of life.
The visuals and direction push the limits of timeless 2D pixel graphics. Thunderclouds roar, the opening scene shows a suit of magical armor marching through a blizzard, steam machines, gunpowder, and steel...
This ambitious work abandons the crystals that had been the motif of adventure in previous games in the series, and instead puts mechanical civilization at the forefront. The catastrophe midway through the story shocked many users.
It features a magic stone system that controls abilities, magic, summons, etc.
The last Final Fantasy of the Super Famicom era.