Johnny vs. Final Fantasy V

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
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    In today's episode, I'm returning to Final Fantasy, picking up where I left off on the Super Nintendo. Like 2 and 3 before it, we didn't get this one originally! Why? Let's find out.
    Check out my Social Media pages for updates and other...things!
    / somecallmejon
    #FinalFantasy #SquareEnix #PixelRemaster

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  • @FletcherReedsRandomness
    @FletcherReedsRandomness 2 роки тому +640

    “Remember Flash?”
    Yes, and I’m still mourning.

  • @JetblackJay
    @JetblackJay 2 роки тому +39

    Good to know I wasn't the only one bothered by the Chocobo theme going Eww

  • @shadeknight6537
    @shadeknight6537 2 роки тому +87

    Final Fantasy V is my personal favorite of the SNES trilogy, maybe alongside IV. The characters and plot aren't the highlights, yeah, but the Job System and the music more than make up for it. On the subject of the GBA version, I tried to play it with a sound restoration patch once, but it caused an unbearable amount of slow down, so I just played it as is. Of the games ported to the GBA, I think this one got the best treatment. The palette is a little washed out, but nowhere near as much as VI, and I personally think the soundtrack survived the transition to the GBA mostly unscathed. In fact, I think some songs sound a little better on the GBA. Only some.

    • @TailsGuy72
      @TailsGuy72 2 роки тому +1

      IV for the win.

    • @ShinMajin
      @ShinMajin 2 роки тому +1

      It's my favorite game in the main series, and wish they'd release an actually definitive version already!

    • @isenokami7810
      @isenokami7810 2 роки тому +1

      You, good sir, are absolutely on my wavelength. V is my absolute favorite of the classic six.

    • @steveozone4910
      @steveozone4910 2 роки тому

      The job system seems fun. But then you end up with the same build end game anyway.

    • @shadeknight6537
      @shadeknight6537 2 роки тому +1

      @@steveozone4910 That's what the Four Job Fiesta is for.

  • @MGlBlaze
    @MGlBlaze 2 роки тому +3

    The "Y Burn" translation is pretty fucking funny, though.

  • @brandonwilliams6119
    @brandonwilliams6119 2 роки тому +4

    Happy 30th Anniversary to Final Fantasy V! Fun Fact: Final Fantasy V, Megaman 5 and Dragon Quest V all released in the same year, back when Square, Capcom and Enix were pumping out sequels back to back.
    Here’s My Review of Final Fantasy V
    Definitely that odd underrated game that’s overshadowed by FF4 and FF6 but it’s my personal 3rd Favorite since it’s the peak of the Job System. I love it for it’s lighthearted moods and silly humor. However this game has it’s serious moments and it’s even the first to include optional Superbosses such as Omega and Shinryu if I remember correctly. This is also the first game where almost all of the cast is female excluding Bartz and Galuf. The thing I love this most is each character having a unique sprite for a specific job and as a lover of old school classic games I appreciate the hardwork Square did drawing each unique sprite for specific jobs. Do I think Square should’ve released it despite the “complicated job mechanics” Yes because lots of games back in the days were hard and the game clearly explains the jobs system when you receive the first jobs and in the first town.

    • @smashmaster521
      @smashmaster521 2 роки тому +2

      Speaking of anniversaries, Street Fighter is 35 years old...according to the Spirit Event going on in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate right now.

    • @jaretco6423
      @jaretco6423 2 роки тому +2

      As Projared would say " It isn't underrated. It's more like overlooked than underrated. ".

  • @vivilover9409
    @vivilover9409 2 роки тому +11

    knowing that Johnny will soon be diving into ff8 makes me happy

  • @ryanmckenna7660
    @ryanmckenna7660 2 роки тому +1

    I just realised that 2022 has a lot of an anniversaries for the Final Fantasy series the Series is 35 years old this year and FF5 turns 30 and FF7 turns 25 and Crisis Core turns 15 hell even Kingdom Hearts turns 20. Can't wait to see what Square Enix shows off this year.

    • @smashmaster521
      @smashmaster521 2 роки тому +1

      Street Fighter is 35 too. What are the odds?

  • @AJLetsPlay
    @AJLetsPlay 2 роки тому +1

    When he said "remember flash?" I cried.

  • @BrandDude24
    @BrandDude24 2 роки тому +5

    So excited for the FFVI video! Wanted to try that game after beating FF7 a while back to see why it's a fan favorite. I should probably go in blind, but your reviews make me want to try out the game after seeing what it's about.

  • @bensell982
    @bensell982 2 роки тому +4

    My Personal favorite Final Fantasy game. I have to agree with Johnny on the gba version being the best version. Not for the added jobs or post game content, btw only one of the new jobs is post game exclusive, but rather for a glitch that makes leveling up jobs a complete non issue.
    It's been nicknamed the Mover Quicksave glitch though it works with other enemy types as well Mivers are just the most famous ones with it. Little explanation. In the final dungeon there's a very rare enemy spawn called Movers. On a normal playthrough your pretty unlikely find them in a normal playthrough and are very comparable to Metal Slimes in Dragon Quest in that if you manage to defeat them you get a crap ton of money and a lot of job points no exp though.
    How the glitch works is after reloading a quicksave random encounters are scripted for awhile. Whether it's for a certain number of encounters or until you leave the room I'm not sure, but it's not important. What's important is the second encounter in the final dungeon will be Movers. Through using this glitch maxing out every job will only take around an hour.

    • @GamingintheAM0801
      @GamingintheAM0801 2 роки тому

      Love that exploit. I've been playing through the SNES version and the RNG there seems a bit exploitable too. I've noticed whenever you do a hard reset and load a game, you're more likely to encounter the rarest encounter in your first few battles. It isn't a guaranteed thing like in the GBA release, but you learn to use it to your advantage with save states and the like.

  • @TheXtremeBoltGuy
    @TheXtremeBoltGuy 2 роки тому +1

    "Remember Flash?"
    You really wanna hurt me today, huh?

  • @gjshomeofsilliness9391
    @gjshomeofsilliness9391 2 роки тому +1

    I am remembering Matt's Exdeath voice as I watch this review. Man, I'm old!

  • @pastaguy7053
    @pastaguy7053 2 роки тому

    Here's an old SGB reference for y'all:
    Matt: Hey, Johnny what's black, white, and red all over?
    Johnny: What?
    Matt: The VOID!
    Johnny: Damn it ExDeath!

  • @GamingintheAM0801
    @GamingintheAM0801 2 роки тому

    My favorite Final Fantasy. That Job System is incredible.

  • @supersonicmario56
    @supersonicmario56 2 роки тому +1

    OOH, Can't wait for the next one . . .
    I'm Dancing Mad for it!!!

  • @tipulsar85
    @tipulsar85 2 роки тому

    28:16 Uh, Kryle would like to take a breather?
    Also this was the one I wish I had a copy of for the longest time because of Ahead on our Way.

  • @19Szabolcs91
    @19Szabolcs91 2 роки тому +2

    FF5 is amazing, and (even though I love the more serious narratives of ther FF games) it's the only one that truly captures the energetic, fun adventure vibe after the first game.

  • @jaxpool155
    @jaxpool155 2 роки тому

    it's funny seeing how many mechanics in this game are in ffta, especially how they treated the job system. it's not 1:1 but it's clear where that all started. i admittedly don't know enough about how the original fft did the job system, so i can't speak to how much ffv was in that one, but yeah

  • @andysanchez1215
    @andysanchez1215 2 роки тому +1

    Finally! This made my day! Thank you Johny! You are the best bro!

  • @KitoBallard
    @KitoBallard 2 роки тому

    LOL the FF OVA with the butt glow got me rolling

  • @Syndralix
    @Syndralix 2 роки тому

    I've never played any of the classic Final Fantasy games, but I'm pretty deep into 14 right now, and it's really interesting to watch your videos and recognize all the callbacks. V got more than a bit of representation in Stormblood, didn't it?

  • @duckterbeaker
    @duckterbeaker 2 роки тому

    I just found out your shadow the hedgehog review was in an AVGN episode for a second

  • @biohazard2236
    @biohazard2236 2 роки тому

    This is my favorite classic Final Fantasy game. It's super fun, the job system is almost perfect (Tactics perfected it in my opinion) and I love the characters. Also, Clash on the Big Bridge.

  • @NekkoBlue
    @NekkoBlue 2 роки тому

    Had no idea there was an OVA sequel to FFV. Gonna have to check that out soon, seems like it has a healthy amount of humor the original game did.

  • @MrGlenbw
    @MrGlenbw 2 роки тому +1

    12:12
    My exact same reaction when I thought Pidge was unusually hot in the Voltron reboot (in the original, he's annoying as f**k) 😂

  • @scottydu81
    @scottydu81 2 роки тому

    I seriously think "Ex Death" is supposed to be "Ex Mortis". makes more sense that way

  • @srocketdude
    @srocketdude 2 роки тому

    I need that Dread shirt as a poster. Any leads?

  • @42Caio
    @42Caio 2 роки тому +3

    FF V party composition could be Charlie's Angels... Or a harem anime.

  • @nrrork
    @nrrork Рік тому

    I love Final Fantasy V, but it's definitely for more advanced players.
    I don't think it's SO advanced as to justify Square skipping over it's release on the SNES, because I think American players would've stepped up if challenged.
    The real problem with it is that if you want to do well, you've gotta plan out how you're gonna develop your team long term in a way that's gonna be hard for first timers to do.
    Think about the first time you all played Skyrim and all those perks you unlocked that wound up leading nowhere, and by the time you knew what you wanted to specialize in, you were level 50 and getting new perks took fucking FOREVER.

  • @WolfBetter
    @WolfBetter 2 роки тому

    great I was planning to go to bed. Now I have to what it all!

  • @Eantrin
    @Eantrin 2 роки тому

    So you're saying Feris is part of "The Pirates who don't do Anything?"

  • @TheConuresrule
    @TheConuresrule 2 роки тому

    I'll keep playing the GBA version. That was my first introduction to the game and I remember my friend Zach lended it to me back in high school. Spent 10th grade summer vacation playing that. Lol

  • @garfield15
    @garfield15 2 роки тому +369

    "Like the engineer Cid and his son Mid, wow, Cid's a jerk"
    I'm freaking dying

    • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
      @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 2 роки тому +13

      At least he treated his daughter with a little bit more respect

    • @Aisubun
      @Aisubun Рік тому +5

      better than Cid, his daughter Mid, and the girl from a line of people who idolizes Cid named Lid
      Brave Exvius is stupid (affectionate)

    • @SaberRexZealot
      @SaberRexZealot Рік тому +2

      They did this again in 16. Has this always been a trend?

    • @galaxy_kitten95
      @galaxy_kitten95 Рік тому

      @@SaberRexZealot Just the idea of Cid and his child...by the name of Mid.
      Also, one of the main characters being able to speak to moogles....much like Clive being able to understand everything Nektar says with no explanation lmao
      Looking back on it, I'm convinced they did throw FFV references.

    • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
      @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 10 місяців тому

      ​@SaberRexZealot nah mid is mid in 16 unfortunately

  • @NoMoreBots
    @NoMoreBots 2 роки тому +205

    “Remember Flash?”
    Ouch, why’d you have to open the wound, Johnny?

    • @lynxfresh5214
      @lynxfresh5214 2 роки тому +13

      Time and nostalgia can be quite the cruel concepts.

    • @bensell982
      @bensell982 2 роки тому +7

      Newgrounds has it's own built in player. It's not completely lost.

  • @1800Hernandez
    @1800Hernandez 2 роки тому +347

    8:52 Translating "Wyvern" as "Y Burn" was funny, but my favorite from that awful translation has to be how they translated "Dechirer" as "Bald Money"

    • @collaterale1
      @collaterale1 2 роки тому +32

      Shoutout to Tonberry as Dingleberry for that one.

    • @osurpless
      @osurpless 2 роки тому +28

      @@collaterale1 Lubricant from Rubicante in Aria of Sorrow will likely always be my favorite.

    • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
      @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 2 роки тому +2

      ...sounds like a business tycoon without his wig

    • @WishMakers
      @WishMakers 2 роки тому +9

      @@osurpless yeah that may not be final fantasy but Aria of Sorrow has some amazingly terrible localizations
      My personal favorite is Kali as...Curly

    • @thewindthatblows
      @thewindthatblows 2 роки тому +1

      To burn or not to burn, that is the question

  • @josephkroll5517
    @josephkroll5517 2 роки тому +544

    What I really love about Gilgamesh is that unlike other recurring characters like Cid it's implied so many of the Gilgameshs you encounter throughout the series are the same one guy.

    • @Msoulwing
      @Msoulwing 2 роки тому +10

      I only remember the one in 8 having any real implication of that. The one in 9 barely resembles him, for example.
      Even that one is a bit strange considering what happens to the one in 5.

    • @josephkroll5517
      @josephkroll5517 2 роки тому +32

      @@Msoulwing you're forgetting XII, XIII-2, World of Final Fantasy, Dissidia 012 and XIV.

    • @Msoulwing
      @Msoulwing 2 роки тому +10

      @@josephkroll5517 World and Dissidia are crossover games, so I automatically discount those. Everyone is in those games anyway.
      I don't recall if there's any overt reference to Bartz or Exdeath in XII (also Enkidu is a dog), I haven't seen his XIII-2 incarnation, and XIV is chock full of cameos from every game in the series (Ultros and Typhon being notable parts of the same questline) so that one's honestly up for debate.
      I get the feeling that Gilgamesh's status depends on who's directing.

    • @Drakkona123
      @Drakkona123 2 роки тому +33

      @@Msoulwing Lead devs at the company have stated themselves that its the same gilgy every time

    • @Msoulwing
      @Msoulwing 2 роки тому +5

      @@Drakkona123 I'd like to see that quote, but regardless I'd have to call BS :P
      Type-0 Gilgamesh and FF9 Gilgamesh being the same person is just silly.
      Not to mention, vague statements in interviews led people to believe 7 and 10 were canonically linked. Many still don't know that was never the case.

  • @LoneOtaku158
    @LoneOtaku158 2 роки тому +169

    “What’s white, red, and black all over?”
    *_“THE VOID!”_*
    “Ugh, for fuck’s sake, Exdeath…”

  • @DesignDoc
    @DesignDoc 2 роки тому +339

    I can't say I've been the biggest fan of Classic Final Fantasy. I enjoyed 6 but the others just didn't do much for me for one reason or another and for the longest time I didn't even give 5 a real chance, thinking it was going to be one of the more forgettable games in the series.
    After putting some time into the GBA version, BOOOOY was I wrong and I couldn't be happier to be wrong. It's probably the most overlooked game in the series now that I think about it. While the story is simple and straightforward, the cast is charming and above all, FF5 is possibly the most fun gameplay-wise thanks to its job system. It's more or less a WAY better FF3 and the amount of customization is incredible and stuff always feels like it's moving forward. A fantastic classic JRPG that I highly recommend anyone to check out, maybe even as your first game in the series if you're open to experimentation.

    • @lynxfresh5214
      @lynxfresh5214 2 роки тому +14

      It also introduced one of the best reoccurring characters in the franchise; Gilgamesh!

    • @smashmaster521
      @smashmaster521 2 роки тому +8

      @@lynxfresh5214 And Butz...I mean Bartz. Bartz is what I meant. Oh, and let's not forget Y Burn, I mean Wyvern.

    • @generaljimmies3429
      @generaljimmies3429 2 роки тому +8

      Since you're looking at FFVI next, you might also want to include some of the mods that fans have made.
      My favorite 3 are:
      1) General Leo Lives mod(Shadow dies at Thasma instead of Leo and the story is changed to reflect this)
      2) A Realm Reborn(Basically Hard Mode)
      3) FFVI: T-Edition(This mod is legendary. It is to FF6 what Final Mix is to the Kingdom Hearts games, and that's STILL selling it far too short.)
      Here's some additions the mod makes:
      Shadow dual wields naturally meaning you no longer need to waste a relic slot for a Genji Glove.
      Cyan's SwordTech/Bushido charge speed has been sped WAY up making it much more viable.
      Locke's Steal is MUCH more effective.
      Strago's Lores have been rebalanced so not only he gets more lores, but the more useless ones were removed and replaced with better ones.
      Gau has been completely overhauled. He no longer needs to be in the Veldt to learn new Rages, but any where there is a monster encounter. In addition, his Leap command has been removed replaced with Attack. In order to learn new Rages, you simply need to win the monster encounter with Gau in your party.
      Alternate costumes for all your characters that are not only cosmetic, but also grant various stat bonuses too.
      A SHITLOAD of side stories as well as Pubs issuing optional side quests
      Johnny, you owe it to yourself to look at this mod during/after you're done with FFVI vanilla.

    • @jaretco6423
      @jaretco6423 2 роки тому

      I wouldn't say it's an perfect starting point cause; as Johnny mentioned, it's more difficult in your first playthrough if u don't know exactly how to use the system correctly.

    • @DesignDoc
      @DesignDoc 2 роки тому +3

      @@generaljimmies3429 Why are you replying to me with this?

  • @SmashHistory
    @SmashHistory 2 роки тому +30

    5 is so good, yeah the story is simpler, but that doesn't make it bad, and the gameplay depth is insane. During Galuf's sacrifice in my first run, he was a monk, and I just love the visual of Exdeath trying various forms of high level magic and this badass grandpa just tanking it and doing nothing but beating the ever loving shit out of him with fisticuffs.

  • @Pan_Z
    @Pan_Z 2 роки тому +64

    26:20 this single clip of all characters levitating, while striking 8-times per turn, perfectly shows how much you can break FFV

    • @mrptr9013
      @mrptr9013 2 роки тому +5

      You have to go out of your way to NOT break this game.
      But that's what makes me love this one so much.

    • @orangeslash1667
      @orangeslash1667 Рік тому +2

      @@mrptr9013 Good news Final Fantasy 1 -6 will be arriving on Ps4 and Switch in 2023.

  • @Jelly_Skelly
    @Jelly_Skelly 2 роки тому +84

    I love 5, always have. I've heard it called the "Monty Python" of the Final fantasies, and I agree.

    • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
      @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 2 роки тому +4

      Too bad holy isnt a giant challace

    • @allyrose9494
      @allyrose9494 2 роки тому +2

      Bartz Butz and the Evil Tree-

    • @Zapdos7471
      @Zapdos7471 2 роки тому +9

      To me it’s the “Saturday morning superhero cartoon” entry. Blue mages even wear a mask and cape.

    • @ninjabluefyre3815
      @ninjabluefyre3815 3 місяці тому

      I don't think it's that silly. To me, it's more like a D&D campaign.

  • @chiyo-chanholocaust8143
    @chiyo-chanholocaust8143 2 роки тому +122

    12:10 Johnny's silly narration of the inner thoughts of Butts has me laughing hard

    • @Gaia_BentosZX5
      @Gaia_BentosZX5 2 роки тому +6

      And the solution to defeating Exdeath is to punch trees, get wood. Get all the wood and watch his leaves despawn gradually.

    • @CaribbeanOlympian
      @CaribbeanOlympian 2 роки тому +5

      “Ayo, no homo but-“

    • @chiyo-chanholocaust8143
      @chiyo-chanholocaust8143 2 роки тому +5

      @@CaribbeanOlympian "Damn, why do I find this guy so hot? His deep eyes, his lush lips, his plentiful breasts, his vagina...damn it I think I'm gay"

  • @fadedneonzzz9259
    @fadedneonzzz9259 2 роки тому +75

    This is my favorite game in the series, it just has all the elements of FF6 and FF4 that I love with more customization options as well. I love the characters, Gilgamesh is one of the best additions to the series.
    FF4 and FF6 may have the better story, but FF5 has the best gameplay in my opinion.

    • @lynxfresh5214
      @lynxfresh5214 2 роки тому +8

      Yup also if you scratch just beneath the surface of the simple story of FF5 it actually has an epic scope with Neo-Exdeath threatening to erase all of reality while good old Gil ends up as a dimension hopping, 4th wall breaking swordsman whose appearance in every FF game is considered canon lol!

    • @joegreen3802
      @joegreen3802 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah. I remember emulating those three games to give them a try since I sadly did not grow up with them, but I found myself playing V the most. Not that I didn't enjoying playing the others, (Except 2) but I found more fun with this game. In fact, I'd say this is my favorite Final Fantasy game. (At least from what I played so far)

    • @leargamma4912
      @leargamma4912 2 роки тому +1

      Can't go wrong with Butts, Exdeath, Space Grandad and Freaking Gilgamesh

    • @joegreen3802
      @joegreen3802 2 роки тому +1

      @@leargamma4912 especially Gilgamesh XD

    • @Rosbergen80
      @Rosbergen80 Рік тому

      I also love how 2 world merge into one ❤

  • @ros9764
    @ros9764 2 роки тому +21

    "remember Flash?" to me that's like saying "remember the NES?"
    6:25 Is he giving the middle finger as an attack? Marvelous

  • @apollolux
    @apollolux 2 роки тому +27

    "Remember Flash?"
    As a web dev, I'm still picking up the pieces years later.

  • @DarkDodgers
    @DarkDodgers 2 роки тому +45

    FINALLY! I played the CRAP out of this game. It's so fun and charming. I still am not fully on board with the remasters art direction though. This was the game that really got me into JRPGs. The Piano going all the way to like Fur Elise was something I actively tried doing. Cause I could. My only regret is not maxing out my Blue Mage (It was a LOT.)

  • @OnDavidsBrain
    @OnDavidsBrain Рік тому +11

    2:20 Pretty much called it. Now if we can just get Square Enix to focus on games as opposed to NFT's that'd be great.

  • @eternalmemoire4137
    @eternalmemoire4137 2 роки тому +63

    Out of all the classic FF that I've played, this is the FF game that I personally love the most. While it's story isn't terribly special, I did enjoy the class game play and the humor for this game thanks to the GBA version. I've grown to appreciate FFVI many years later, ended up loving it more than FFV, but I still have my soft spot for FFV. Must say, thanks to this game, I actually have the similar love for Bravely Default II since it has the similar game play.

  • @Kalknhagen
    @Kalknhagen 2 роки тому +65

    Final Fantasy V was just a really great game overall.
    However, the only version i've played is the pixel remaster but I loved it anyways.

    • @Lunatic89097
      @Lunatic89097 2 роки тому +4

      You're in for a trip with FF6!

  • @averytubestudios
    @averytubestudios 2 роки тому +37

    My third favorite Final Fantasy. I wish people played it more.

    • @IamaPERSON
      @IamaPERSON 2 роки тому

      Maybe more people will after this.

    • @smashmaster521
      @smashmaster521 2 роки тому +2

      I own the PlayStation version...mainly because it was the only way I could get Final Fantasy VI on PlayStation.
      I've built up a rather respectable PlayStation library, all things considered.

    • @EdgyZiggy
      @EdgyZiggy Рік тому

      ​@@jaretco6423
      Well, I'm sure you're aware by now, but they're here if you got a Nintendo Switch or PS4 👍
      Xbox got screwed over which is kind of expected but still :(

  • @cjv-x10a4
    @cjv-x10a4 2 роки тому +9

    Did John ever explained the Gil Toss like he promised?

  • @theimpersonator7086
    @theimpersonator7086 2 роки тому +48

    What thing I really enjoy about FF5, besides its very charming, and wholesome characters, would easily be how easy it is to break. FF5, due to the insane job and ability customization, can go from really hard to laughably easy or vice versa. The player has so much potential for subsquent play throughs and challenge runs
    Most JRPGs often do have really broken stuff in them that can make the game's challenge swiss cheese, but FF5 turns that up to 11, and I really like it for that

    • @bensell982
      @bensell982 2 роки тому +2

      Check out Bravely Default. The job system is even crazier when broken if you can believe that. Plus the battle system by itself is completely is capable of being broken. These two combined make it possible to beat the final boss and the super bosses with mo damage. Bracely Second is even more insane.

    • @rpglover5955
      @rpglover5955 2 роки тому +1

      @@bensell982 I'd argue Default is a bit more broken than Second, mainly because Hasten world and stillness makes most of the work in terms of breaking the game, barring jumping onto monster type enemies with a high enough speed stat (which isn't too hard to setup for any non-super bosses which requires a bit more work), where hasten world got heavily nerfed, as well as stillness in Second (albeit they overlooked how busted ghost status actually is with a decent magic user and free mp in a pinch). Then Default 2 came around the corner and the developers just threw the fun police out the window and said; "Enjoy the show fellas"

    • @bensell982
      @bensell982 2 роки тому +1

      @@rpglover5955 Meteor Rain.

    • @rpglover5955
      @rpglover5955 2 роки тому

      @@bensell982 that is certainly one option in ghost state, especially since it won't cost you any mp, you can get a free 20% or so boost from full charge

  • @YadonTheCat
    @YadonTheCat 2 роки тому +19

    I thought the Remasters looked awful before, but this is looking a lot nicer in motion! I dig the special effects on display

  • @magicravioli7077
    @magicravioli7077 Рік тому +9

    Your drawings are great. Krile with the thousand yard stare is brilliant.

  • @Zets278
    @Zets278 2 роки тому +3

    The Sonic 06 review is sweating buckets rn. Its getting close to being dethroned as the longest one.

  • @natyfop
    @natyfop 2 роки тому +15

    I love this game, it is a blast to break. So many possibilities! So much experimenting!
    And I can't wait to play at least 2 more Fiesta runs this year.

  • @pokerus6854
    @pokerus6854 2 роки тому +14

    While I do love your sonic and Metroid revisit marathon, I’ve been waiting your final fantasy retrospective to return and now it’s finally here.
    Thank you so much John and I’m really looking forward to your 6 and 7 reviews coming up 😭

  • @jaidens.g.1920
    @jaidens.g.1920 2 роки тому +3

    Bartz' name being Butz in Japan isn't exactly accurate. Bartz' name in Japanese is バッツ, which can be read as "Battsu." Butz is an alternate translation that can come from that "Battsu" reading, but that reading is how you would say the name Bartz in Japanese.

  • @takeruneverborn4740
    @takeruneverborn4740 2 роки тому +2

    Can not wait for 6 7 8 10 an 13-15 John when you react to those it will be amazing

  • @TBoneTony
    @TBoneTony 2 роки тому +8

    That OVA of Final Fantasy from the 90s looked so awesome, kinda wished we got more of that and NOT the Final Fantasy Unlimited anime that we got during the 2000s instead.

  • @gamecube8885
    @gamecube8885 2 роки тому +7

    I am dead serious right now, I was re-watching the review of Final Fantasy 1 Right now because I was bored of waiting for the Final Fantasy 5 Review and behold you just uploaded it, seriously what a weird coincidence, and hey I'm not complaining.

  • @pforgottonsoul
    @pforgottonsoul 2 роки тому +7

    surprised you didn't mention blue mage, its one of my favorite jobs in the game, also didn't realize how many of the bosses used in this game that were brought back in XIV.

  • @DuckyWuzHere
    @DuckyWuzHere 2 роки тому +4

    I had a dumb fucking grin seeing Johnny's art, it feels like ages it's been seen on the channel
    Wasn't convinced about Pixel Remasters since I spent so long going through them in the past but after seeing the music got redone? Just might- though, still working through another FF before I can get the remasters; ever looking forward to the FF series for ya John
    Can't. Wait. For. XIV.

  • @GroveNoir
    @GroveNoir 2 роки тому +8

    22:02 now that's what i call a perfect build up in wordplay LMAO 😂😂

  • @nocturneprividyenie2391
    @nocturneprividyenie2391 2 роки тому +2

    I do remember Flash. And I miss it so...

  • @nunchuk28
    @nunchuk28 2 роки тому +8

    I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one with how indifferent I often am to job systems in games (or I guess just games where you're more or less thrown a party blank slates to fully customize however you see fit). I still probably prefer VI over it, but from the classic lineup, I'd still probably consider V the most solid overall.

  • @AlluMan96
    @AlluMan96 2 роки тому +2

    It shows sorta my preferences, when this has always been my favorite of the SNES lineup. I always hold up Final Fantasy to the balance of 3 core pillars; World design, story and combat. A Final Fantasy worth playing has to have at least one of these 3 pillars checked. IV I think is largely carried by it's story, but it's enough to keep it up. VI has some amazing story chops and exploration is made fun by the open-ended second half and cutscene-hunting with party comps, but I think it misses the mark on combat being so busted up as you would go into in your review. V I think always had a good blend of the elements. It may not have had some of the highs of any of the others (Aside from the job system), but I can't say it ever really lacks any of the elements either. It's story is simple, yet it's charming, mostly held together by what I think is an endearing cast going through some rather basic story beats. The class-system is incredibly fun to play, it makes it a game that get's more and more fun on repeat playthroughs. Lastly, while it never really branches into sandbox the way VI does, there's stuff to discover and worth looking for, giving you a break from the main route to just adventure around. Would I say V is the best SNES Final Fantasy? No. That'd just kinda feel irresponsible with how VI turned out. It has the ambition and the technique to handle those ambitions gracefully. Saying it falters, because it's a little easy to break would be just stupid. However, while my brain says that, my heart will always come back to V. It and IX, those are the two that will always stand as the definitive Final Fantasy experience.

  • @crispy_asch7110
    @crispy_asch7110 2 роки тому +6

    Final fantasy 5 is always a good time, playing it always brings a smile to my face. It's not the best or most dramatic/moving game. But it's one of the few games that just makes you happy to play imo

  • @booradley6832
    @booradley6832 10 місяців тому +3

    16:30 Fun Grandpa and Racist Grandpa are not mutually exclusive traits, one can be both.
    You know, as long as "they" arent around.

  • @EchoFoxtrot21
    @EchoFoxtrot21 2 роки тому +14

    Looking back this is quickly becoming my favorite classic Final Fantasy. It's the one I think deserves the remake so they can sharpen out the writing and characterization.

    • @Darkfawfulx
      @Darkfawfulx 2 роки тому

      After III and IV got DS remakes I always hoped this game would get the same treatment for the DS or 3DS but it never happened. I believe though since we have near unlimited time that in spite of the Pixel Remasters a 3D remake may one day be possible.
      Also if there is a 3D remake, do what III did and have the Job clothes in the overworld.

    • @olbericaegis206
      @olbericaegis206 2 роки тому

      Bravely Default 1 e 2 literally are remake of FF 5. I suggest to play them.

  • @darkcloak100
    @darkcloak100 2 роки тому +11

    I'm playing this right now as my first Final Fantasy game and so far having a good time with it. I wonder why people don't talk about it. Underated or does it end on a bad note?

    • @DarkDodgers
      @DarkDodgers 2 роки тому +3

      Underrated. 7 kinda eats most people's attention.

    • @papershadow
      @papershadow 2 роки тому +8

      Underrated due to its release in the US being so much later, and it's more gameplay than a big narrative entry, which I also find lends to less talk outside people who have already played it.

    • @theimpersonator7086
      @theimpersonator7086 2 роки тому +3

      With the FF series 6,7,9, and maybe 10 are the normal JRPGs that really get the love and attention. Meanwhile, it is FF13 that often gets all the hate. So FF5 can often be lost in popular fan discussion

    • @lynxfresh5214
      @lynxfresh5214 2 роки тому +6

      Essentially...
      Fan favourites: FF6, FF7, FF9 and FF10.
      Squenix's favourites: FF1, FF4, FF8 and FF15.
      MMOs: FF11 and FF14.
      Underappreciated: FF3, FF5 and FF12.
      Black chocobos: FF2 and FF13.

    • @smashmaster521
      @smashmaster521 2 роки тому +1

      @@DarkDodgers And IV and VI...IX and X as well. Maybe VIII or the XIII trilogy if you're feeling experimental.

  • @Ultrapyre
    @Ultrapyre 2 роки тому +17

    As someone that fell into the FF14 whirlpool and never got out... I recognized some of the monsters in the footage immediately. It's honestly amazing how that game took everything from previous games and made a cohesive whole out of all of it.

    • @Gonkers20XX
      @Gonkers20XX 2 роки тому +8

      That's pretty much the entirety of XIV.
      The whole game is a love letter to the series.

    • @JMandJJ7797
      @JMandJJ7797 2 роки тому +1

      @@Gonkers20XX As well as including a huge chunk of original content and concepts for itself

  • @cjv-x10a4
    @cjv-x10a4 2 роки тому +21

    Well, I didn't expect the FF marathon to resume so soon. On the day I was re-watching them no less.

  • @FlashaniMan247
    @FlashaniMan247 2 роки тому +3

    I'm just glad that Johnny brought up the Moogles when they were introduced in Final Fantasy III. Also, I'm surprised that he named the main character Butz and not Bartz.
    Another thing, in the game, Mid is Cid's grandson. Something else to add, Gogo would appear again in Final Fantasy VI as an optional party member.

  • @kevinspencer5379
    @kevinspencer5379 2 роки тому +2

    Did he mention about Gil Toss?

  • @demi-fiendoftime3825
    @demi-fiendoftime3825 2 роки тому +3

    FF5 is one of my personal Favorites alongside 8,12 Zodiac Age version and Tactics War of the Lions
    5 as I always saw it was a Saturday morning cartoon jrpg
    Also my favorte jobs are Freelancer, Summoner, Ninja, Blue Mage, Mime(basicly Freelancer but better designed for spell casters), and the GBA classes of Gladiator and Oracle

  • @KayFiOS
    @KayFiOS 2 роки тому +1

    2:25 I feel like I'm being called out. I just bought the pixel remasters this past weekend. Even got a Bluetooth adapter for my computer so I could connect my Switch NES controller and play the first three games with it when... I can probably do that if they released them on the Switch anyway.

  • @PuppetMasterIX
    @PuppetMasterIX 2 роки тому +1

    Surprised you're going straight into Final Fantasy VI. I was thinking you would just wait for the Pixel Remaster since it's only a month away anyway.

  • @BrainScratchComms
    @BrainScratchComms 2 роки тому +1

    3:10 - Good guess. The font suckage has to do with Apple's restrictions on what fonts you're allowed to use for App Store games. The other versions keep this font as a holdover because Square wants all versions of the game to be identical. It's lame. But at least the PC version's so damn easy to mod that it hardly matters.
    - Lewis

  • @Nic5Cyprus
    @Nic5Cyprus 2 роки тому +5

    This is actually my very first FF game (the gba remake)

  • @chaaseisstupid2036
    @chaaseisstupid2036 2 роки тому +13

    i love how gilgamesh is as goofy in final fantasy as he is in his own epic

  • @agentclank8183
    @agentclank8183 2 роки тому +4

    Oh my god it’s back, yes. Clicked instantly.

  • @roiitzkovich4545
    @roiitzkovich4545 2 роки тому +2

    FF6 is gonna be a good one.

  • @frostymane7628
    @frostymane7628 2 роки тому +5

    This video was on point. Great editing. Fantastic Humor. Well paced and informative. Thanks again Johnny

  • @ParanoiasDungeon
    @ParanoiasDungeon 2 роки тому +2

    What's up my guy! Thanks for the credit

  • @DarthWampa_
    @DarthWampa_ 2 роки тому +3

    My favorite Final Fantasy. Has a great job/ability system, fun battles, loads of fun, great soundtrack.

  • @cloudkitsune17
    @cloudkitsune17 2 роки тому +3

    FF5 is my favorite of the classics~! It wasn't the first one I played (that'd be 4), but 5 just won my heart unlike FF4 did. FF7 and 9 are still my overall favs, but something about FF5 will always be dear to my heart~ X3

  • @Applemangh
    @Applemangh Рік тому +1

    I love the way this game handles the Freelancer job by giving it the best stats and innate abilities of every job you've mastered, plus giving you an extra ability slot. It really allows you to become the culmination of everything you've mastered during your adventure.
    Compare this to the Bravely games, which still has the effect of "freelancers eventually become an ultimate final job" but it makes zero difference which jobs you master, and freelancers have their own skill set that takes up a slot whether you want it to or not. It's just not quite as satisfying.

  • @jherinstamps6874
    @jherinstamps6874 2 роки тому +5

    NEW JOHNNY DROPPED

  • @jjdibiase2228
    @jjdibiase2228 2 роки тому +3

    Johnny; as a loyal follower of yours for years and years, I must say I am excited for you to review Final Fantasy X. On another note. Your lookin in damn great shape fam. 🤙

  • @Resolute89
    @Resolute89 2 роки тому +1

    I saw at least three things from FF14 that I didn't know were from earlier games in this video. Final Fantasy is such an awesome ip

  • @turkoizen1914
    @turkoizen1914 2 роки тому +4

    This is one of the classic Final Fantasies that made the strongest lasting impression on me. I find myself coming back to this more than 4 and 6.

  • @LunaGropeAnnelotte
    @LunaGropeAnnelotte 2 роки тому +13

    Been feeling bad as of late and here comes a johnny vid to brighten my day.

  • @epsyblue7714
    @epsyblue7714 2 роки тому +1

    Ok. I want an anime adaptation and 3D remake of this game ASAP.

  • @niallmartin6126
    @niallmartin6126 2 роки тому +3

    Man I only recently played through this game and I adored it. I'm glad this job system still lives on in Bravely Default and even now going back to it, there's very little that's aged poorly in comparison. It's one of the 1st times Final Fantasy really grabbed me with how fun it is. This game and the FF video marathon in general has gotten to give the series more of a chance finally.

  • @funnyman5719
    @funnyman5719 2 роки тому +1

    They should make sequals to FF5 like they did with FF10(Eh...) & FFXIII(ABSOLUTE WORST FUCKING TRILOGY EVER!!!).
    A nice FF5 series that takes the piss out of classic JRPG tropes old & new today, & just as much, if not more customization & free exploration than its predecessor, & obviously more information given to the player about specific jobs & the job system mechanics, spells, & items for better first time playthroughs & joy of customization!!! :D

  • @IIyana08
    @IIyana08 2 роки тому +1

    Waaaaay back in the day I had all the FF on a zsnes emulator and while my brother took to VI, V called to me. I never did beat it but I played the heck out of it and it became my favorite. Butz will always be his name due to translation. Glad this game is getting more love its fantastic in its own way.

  • @EeveeSoulSilver
    @EeveeSoulSilver 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, John! I'm currently playing FF5 Pixel Remaster and I'm really enjoying it! I really love tis game from what I've played so far.

  • @SaltySparrow
    @SaltySparrow 2 роки тому +2

    I literally spit out my drink at the OVA scene with the glowing ass. That shit is hilarious.

  • @Coal_the_rock
    @Coal_the_rock 9 місяців тому +1

    Imma be honest here
    FF5's story was leagues more enjoyable than 4's. I actually cared about the characters here because you can see them have fun and enjoy life every now and then. FF4 was kinda just cold. It felt flat due to only ever having the heroes experience bad luck, and the characters' responses always felt extremely empty. I think the new animations in 5 go a long way in making the game connect with me as compared to Cecil's blank stare in 4. Also, the crew in 5 feel more competent despite the game trying to say otherwise a lot of the time.