This got recommended to me, an i watched the whole thing. I suspect alot of people will see this video in the coming weeks! Great job. Keep producing content like this and you’ll have a new sub!
Back in the days you traded cartridges with friends, I remember one of them gave this one with a crystal globe and a sword and axe crossed called Final Fantasy, he said "that game is garbage, take it for free". I looked at the picture and I was enchanted, as a good 90s nerd I was deep into fantasy games. I had no idea that Square saved their asses with this game though, I mean they really did an amazing job here because to me FF was the best RPG I ever played in NES. Great work as usual Chris, you are a gift to us who enjoy history of the things that made our reality better, out of fantasy!
I’m a huge final fantasy fan, and also impressed by squaresoft as a company, particularly from 1987-2000. They knew how to make most of a system’s hardware and push it even further. Their discography of titles before Final Fantasy, gave them some good game development experience. Thanks for taking the time to list such games-most I didn’t really know about! Enjoyed the video!
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video! Square's pre-Final Fantasy game catalog is really interesting and fairly diverse so it was fun to learn about all of the games myself making this.
Damn dude. I thought maybe I’d watch half of it at least but that was so interesting I ended up watching the whole thing. Great job man! You obviously did a lot of research and I love all those old images you found of the Square crew - especially Young Nobuo!
Stellar video bro. The humble beginnings of Square laid the foundations for Final Fantasy as seen in their titles in this video. The RPG origins were there, they just needed a game to bring it all together...and so Final Fantasy was born.
Man, I've been through a handful of your videos so far and I cannot believe you don't have more subs. This is the kind of well-researched stuff that I *adore*.
Thank you so much for the kind words, that really means a lot! RUclips is kind of a gamble these days unfortunately, but having fun making these videos and hearing people like you enjoying them makes it all worth it in the end. Thanks again for watching!
Appreciate it! I'm actually working with Final Fantasy Union (another YT channel) on a much more fleshed out documentary on the history of Square if you feel like checking that out. ruclips.net/video/YjBvumk-XNM/видео.html
@@Grandtheftauto1998 Very nice! Coincidentally, I did the video editing on the second part of a much larger and more in depth documentary on the History of Square for a channel called Final Fantasy Union. If you enjoyed this, I'd recommend checking it out.
@@RewindArcade HAHAHA I knew my ears weren't deceiving me. I have actually been listening to that soundtrack along with the ones from Thunderforce IV and V as background music while I work. I am currently bingeing your content as this is right up my alley as an 80s baby (b. 1983) and lover of retro video gaming. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks a ton, glad you’re enjoying everything! The TF soundtracks are insanely good! Those, Battlemania Daiginjou, Axelay, and the Gradius and R-Type series OSTs are all regulars on my music playlists.
@@RewindArcade I'm actually building a RUclips channel in the craft niche where I make nerdy stuff from my childhood out of cardstock. I just finished my first project, the Arwing from SF64. When I'm up and running I'll shoot you a link if you'd be interested.
Honestly it's still amazing how Nintendo decided to completely ignore.. And let loose RARE entertainment square enix.. and maybe buddy up with Capcom.. I mean gaming companies that gave us.. GOLDENEYE 64 FINAL FANTASY MEGA MAN AND RESIDENT EVIL.. All Nintendo would say na we're good.. we have Game freak and Pokemon... I mean if Nintendo decided to buy out.. square enix Capcom and rare before Microsoft. Could Nintendo be the biggest publisher ever? With hindsight probably yes..
Like you said, every developer/publisher purchase is a big risk that could go either way without having hindsight so it's hard to really know for sure how things would have panned out had Nintendo purchases these companies. I'm pretty sure Microsoft just had money that Nintendo really couldn't match (or didn't want to match) for the Rare acquisition. It would certainly be interesting to see the alternate timeline if that deal hadn't gone through.
Yeah I get it.. but if they give a chance to square enix rare or Capcom.. and throw them some cash.. Just like game freak.. The only Nintendo would own Pokemon but final fantasy and mega Man.. As well as Street fighter.. hindsight is 20/20 I guess.. I mean if game freak decided to go Fu to Nintendo.. Got tired of there bull... Take Pokemon somewhere else.. Death nail to Nintendo? Game freak was so loyal to Nintendo all the years.. But then suddenly gets annoyed and decided.. now we'll take Pokemon to Sony and Microsoft.. Could happen..
This got recommended to me, an i watched the whole thing. I suspect alot of people will see this video in the coming weeks! Great job. Keep producing content like this and you’ll have a new sub!
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and hope you enjoy future videos!
Same here, keep up the good work!
Back in the days you traded cartridges with friends, I remember one of them gave this one with a crystal globe and a sword and axe crossed called Final Fantasy, he said "that game is garbage, take it for free". I looked at the picture and I was enchanted, as a good 90s nerd I was deep into fantasy games.
I had no idea that Square saved their asses with this game though, I mean they really did an amazing job here because to me FF was the best RPG I ever played in NES. Great work as usual Chris, you are a gift to us who enjoy history of the things that made our reality better, out of fantasy!
Glad to hear you're an FF fan! It's probably one of the reasons I got so into video games so it was fun to do the research for this particular video.
🤍🤍🤍 Such a colorful history, I could have never imagined!
I’m a huge final fantasy fan, and also impressed by squaresoft as a company, particularly from 1987-2000. They knew how to make most of a system’s hardware and push it even further.
Their discography of titles before Final Fantasy, gave them some good game development experience. Thanks for taking the time to list such games-most I didn’t really know about!
Enjoyed the video!
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video! Square's pre-Final Fantasy game catalog is really interesting and fairly diverse so it was fun to learn about all of the games myself making this.
Really insightful video man, appreciated all the footage you pulled for all of those early titles. Nice work 👍
Really appreciate it! It was tough to track down, haha.
GTV recommended. Happy to say the content did not let me down. Thanks!
Thanks a ton, glad you enjoyed!
Damn dude. I thought maybe I’d watch half of it at least but that was so interesting I ended up watching the whole thing. Great job man!
You obviously did a lot of research and I love all those old images you found of the Square crew - especially Young Nobuo!
Thanks so much man, really glad you enjoyed it!
@@RewindArcade cloud sfirt!
Stellar video bro.
The humble beginnings of Square laid the foundations for Final Fantasy as seen in their titles in this video.
The RPG origins were there, they just needed a game to bring it all together...and so Final Fantasy was born.
Thanks man!! Yeah, it was pretty interesting to see how things really came together when Final Fantasy was released.
@@RewindArcade
Yeah, the idea was simmering in the background for a while before coming together as one.
Man, I've been through a handful of your videos so far and I cannot believe you don't have more subs. This is the kind of well-researched stuff that I *adore*.
Thank you so much for the kind words, that really means a lot! RUclips is kind of a gamble these days unfortunately, but having fun making these videos and hearing people like you enjoying them makes it all worth it in the end. Thanks again for watching!
Large Marge over at GTV Japan sent me, cool vid! Subscribed and ready to watch your back catalog
Hey really appreciate it! Hope you enjoy them!
GTV sent me here. Thanks for taking the time to produce this video. 👍🏻🙂
Thanks for checking it out!
GTV sent me though I have been on a Square deep dive lately
Thanks! Square deep dives go a lot deeper than I expected, haha.
@@RewindArcade square deep dive?
Deep diving into Square’s lesser known history and games.
This was a great video!! Very intriguing history for one of my favorite game developers .
Appreciate it! I'm actually working with Final Fantasy Union (another YT channel) on a much more fleshed out documentary on the history of Square if you feel like checking that out.
ruclips.net/video/YjBvumk-XNM/видео.html
Incredibly informative & entertaining video. Thanks! Can't wait to watch through the others you've made! 🤩
Thanks, I had a lot of fun making it too. Appreciate you watching! 😁
@@RewindArcade I love the references to old games in FFXIV and FFXV that you pointed out. Definitely wanting to try the Alexander raid at some point.
Thanks, I’m a huge FFXIV fan so I had to toss in the reference, haha. I learn a lot of new stuff myself researching for these videos. 👍
this was inspiring. great job man!
(gtv sent me)
Hey, thanks a ton man! Appreciate the kind words.
How much does this teach us, about hardships, success, struggles and creativity. Real life stories.
It’s very interesting how in many of the stories of major game development there’s often a big clash between creativity and perceived profitability.
You do fantastic work...GG!
Thank you, appreciate it!!
Awesome great video.
Thanks a ton, glad you enjoyed!
Super interesting documentary!!
Thank you! It’s a topic that is surprisingly not covered too much.
Nice vid my friend, good to know about Square before F.F.
Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed it! It's a really interesting story.
@@RewindArcade Yea it is and i myself have a few Final Fantasy games and a few other games by Square Enix.
@@Grandtheftauto1998 Very nice! Coincidentally, I did the video editing on the second part of a much larger and more in depth documentary on the History of Square for a channel called Final Fantasy Union. If you enjoyed this, I'd recommend checking it out.
@@RewindArcade I will thanks.
Fantastic work!
I never knew that they worked on an Alien game!
Thanks so much! Yeah, when I first saw it I thought it was a generic alien game and then I was like “ohhhhh, it’s THE Alien franchise”, haha.
Nice video man.
Thanks a ton, appreciate you watching!
Great info!
Thank you!!
Was the BG music from Part 1 from Einhander? It sounds really familiar.
Yup, awesome you picked that out! It's "Zero Gravity" from Einhander. Amazing game and amazing soundtrack!
@@RewindArcade HAHAHA I knew my ears weren't deceiving me. I have actually been listening to that soundtrack along with the ones from Thunderforce IV and V as background music while I work. I am currently bingeing your content as this is right up my alley as an 80s baby (b. 1983) and lover of retro video gaming. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks a ton, glad you’re enjoying everything! The TF soundtracks are insanely good! Those, Battlemania Daiginjou, Axelay, and the Gradius and R-Type series OSTs are all regulars on my music playlists.
@@RewindArcade I'm actually building a RUclips channel in the craft niche where I make nerdy stuff from my childhood out of cardstock. I just finished my first project, the Arwing from SF64. When I'm up and running I'll shoot you a link if you'd be interested.
Definitely, sounds good. 👍
I wish square will remake rad racer it was one of my favorite racing games for the original Nintendo
I am right there with you, played SO much of that game as a kid. Would love to see a remake or reimagining of it!
damn i had no idea kings knight was a real game
Yup, the original game is… interesting, haha. 😅
so not even in space are girls safe of dragon kidnapping is what I learned today.
A very important PSA! 😂
Honestly it's still amazing how Nintendo decided to completely ignore..
And let loose RARE entertainment square enix.. and maybe buddy up with Capcom..
I mean gaming companies that gave us.. GOLDENEYE 64 FINAL FANTASY MEGA MAN AND RESIDENT EVIL..
All Nintendo would say na we're good.. we have Game freak and Pokemon...
I mean if Nintendo decided to buy out.. square enix Capcom and rare before Microsoft.
Could Nintendo be the biggest publisher ever?
With hindsight probably yes..
Like you said, every developer/publisher purchase is a big risk that could go either way without having hindsight so it's hard to really know for sure how things would have panned out had Nintendo purchases these companies. I'm pretty sure Microsoft just had money that Nintendo really couldn't match (or didn't want to match) for the Rare acquisition. It would certainly be interesting to see the alternate timeline if that deal hadn't gone through.
Yeah I get it.. but if they give a chance to square enix rare or Capcom.. and throw them some cash..
Just like game freak..
The only Nintendo would own Pokemon but final fantasy and mega Man..
As well as Street fighter.. hindsight is 20/20 I guess..
I mean if game freak decided to go
Fu to Nintendo..
Got tired of there bull...
Take Pokemon somewhere else..
Death nail to Nintendo?
Game freak was so loyal to Nintendo all the years..
But then suddenly gets annoyed and decided.. now we'll take Pokemon to Sony and Microsoft..
Could happen..
@@memyopinionsche6610 Yeah, anything's possible at this point honestly with all the shake ups that have been going on lately.
5.7k views? That is waaaay too low for this type of stuff.
Thank you, appreciate it!
Back when Square wasn't just about Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts
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