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Optimystic Quest
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Expressing appreciation for each game and era of Final Fantasy. I love it all (mostly).
All money from Patreon will go toward funding the "Ultimate Final Fantasy" marathons.
This channel was formerly known as "Denny and Buzz".
All money from Patreon will go toward funding the "Ultimate Final Fantasy" marathons.
This channel was formerly known as "Denny and Buzz".
Final Fantasy Friends Ep5: The "What is an RPG?" Thing
What is an RPG? This debate has lingered for years, but it seems to have resurrected with Final Fantasy XVI. Is there an answer?
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Final Fantasy Friends Ep4: Superb Superbosses and Favorite Video Game Soundtracks
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In this episode we discuss our favorite superbosses in the Final Fantasy series, as well as our favorite soundtracks in the video game industry.
Final Fantasy Friends Ep3: FFXIV Dawntrail Discussion!
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We discuss the popular MMORPG' Final Fantasy XIV's latest expansion: Dawntrail. We cover topics such as the new jobs, Viper and Pictomancer, other job changes, and story/theme impressions. Did Yoshi P and Creative Studio III release another meaningful chapter in FFXIV's journey?
Final Fantasy Friends Ep2: Finally Fantasian (and other RPGs!)
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The Marathoners chat about recent RPG announcements, such as Hironobu Sakaguchi's studio Mistwalker getting a multi-platform release for Fantasian. We also chat about Dragon Quest, Expedition 33, and more!
Final Fantasy Friends Ep1: If it Ain't Broke, Don't FFIX It
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This is the first episode of The Marathoners chatting about Final Fantasy and the video game industry. Today we speak about the heavily rumored Final Fantasy IX Remake among other things. This is not a podcast, just recorded chats. Future episodes will have better quality. This is just an experimented discord call we recorded.
Reflection | Dad of Light: Final Fantasy XIV
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Today I reflect on a touching true story about a father and son growing their relationship by playing Final Fantasy XIV together. This video is what the story of Maidy and the Father of Light Project mean to me. Music used Flow of Life by Jonny Easton Link: ruclips.net/video/dioI567ieEw/видео.html
Ranking the Final Fantasy Series | Final Boss Themes
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Final Fantasy I-XVI will be ranked by the subjective quality of their final boss themes. There have been multiple amazing composers for the main series, including Nobuo Uematsu, Masayoshi Soken, Yoko Shimomura, Masashi Hamauzu, Hitoshi Sakimoto, and a few others. The following tracks will qualify to be ranked: Final Battle from Final Fantasy I Battle Theme 2 from Final Fantasy II This is the La...
Top 5 Favorite Songs from Final Fantasy XVI
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The Final Fantasy series has not had a bad soundtrack. Since the recent release of Final Fantasy XVI, I have re-listened to the soundtrack and love it. To continue my top 5 series, I am happy to finally speak of the new mainline entry. Masayoshi Soken and his composition team created something truly special.
Final Fantasy I-XVI Played Simultaneously | Ultimate FF Marathon Announcement!
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The next Ultimate Final Fantasy Marathon will be streamed Friday September 22-24, 2023. FFI-XVI will each be played in the same room by 16 separate players with the goal of completing the series in a single weekend. It will be streamed on this RUclips channel starting at 6PM EST on Friday September 22nd. Come join our Celebration of Final Fantasy!
Relm's Theme (Cover) | Final Fantasy VI
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Cover of Final Fantasy VI's "Relm" by Nobuo Uematsu. This track is also featured in the "Reflection | Final Fantasy VI" video here: ruclips.net/video/Wmlt_zdFhmY/видео.html
Esper World (Cover) | Final Fantasy VI
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Cover of Final Fantasy VI's "Esper World" by Nobuo Uematsu. This song is also known as "World of Beasts". This track is also featured in the "Reflection | Final Fantasy VI" video here: ruclips.net/video/Wmlt_zdFhmY/видео.html
Searching for Friends (Cover) | Final Fantasy VI
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Cover of Final Fantasy VI's "Searching for Friends" by Nobuo Uematsu. This cover is also featured in the "Reflection | Final Fantasy VI" video here: ruclips.net/video/Wmlt_zdFhmY/видео.html
Ultimate Final Fantasy Marathon Returns - October 21-23, 2022 | Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Event
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Ultimate Final Fantasy Marathon Returns - October 21-23, 2022 | Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Event
Top 5 Favorite Songs from Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
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Top 5 Favorite Songs from Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
Top 5 Favorite Songs from Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward
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Top 5 Favorite Songs from Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward
Quick Final Fantasy XVI Trailer Thoughts and Channel Update
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Quick Final Fantasy XVI Trailer Thoughts and Channel Update
I Am Hosting the Ultimate Final Fantasy Marathon Event! | February 18th-20th, 2022
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I Am Hosting the Ultimate Final Fantasy Marathon Event! | February 18th-20th, 2022
The Journey Begins/Wol's Theme (Cover) | Mobius Final Fantasy
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The Journey Begins/Wol's Theme (Cover) | Mobius Final Fantasy
Ranking the Final Fantasy Series | The Logos
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Ranking the Final Fantasy Series | The Logos
Top 5 Favorite Songs from Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn
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Top 5 Favorite Songs from Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn
Reflection | Final Fantasy XV Comrades
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Reflection | Final Fantasy XV Comrades
Choosing Hope (Cover) | Final Fantasy XV Comrades
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Choosing Hope (Cover) | Final Fantasy XV Comrades
Final Fantasy Series History (I-XV) and Recommended Play Order | The Road to Final Fantasy XVI
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Final Fantasy Series History (I-XV) and Recommended Play Order | The Road to Final Fantasy XVI
Ranking the Final Fantasy Series | Boss Battle Themes
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Ranking the Final Fantasy Series | Boss Battle Themes
Fantasy Based on Reality | The Parallels of Final Fantasy XV and Stand By Me
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Fantasy Based on Reality | The Parallels of Final Fantasy XV and Stand By Me
Eternal Wind (Cover) | Final Fantasy III
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Eternal Wind (Cover) | Final Fantasy III
The Dark Crystals (Cover) | Final Fantasy III
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The Dark Crystals (Cover) | Final Fantasy III
FF8 is the most epic FF of all
Man, I love this video. I've come back to it a number of times now, it's just fun to watch. I remember being way too excited watching it the first time, when you placed certain titles exactly where I hoped. I love FF, all of it, and I'm glad you do too. I think it makes this video and your channel special. The idea of taking each game and appreciating it for what it is, is really nice. You might say to play through the entire series with such an open and appreciative mind would be an "Optimystic quest" :D But really, this series is just so beautiful and magical to me, and I love the under appreciated ones so much! II, VIII, XI, and now XVI! They're wonderful. As someone who tried release order and got burnt out once upon a time, I also think this might really be the perfect order to play them all in. I'm going to try it myself, as soon as I finish up XVI. I think it'll be a fantastic experience.
@@JunpeiIori comments like these make it all worth it. FF seems to be a misunderstood franchise by a large portion of the fan base, so it’s nice to see others that get it. I really appreciate it!
I don't know if I can forgive you for Dancing Mad at #2 EDIT: Now don't ever say I'm not willing to challenge my biases. I went and gave The Extreme a fair chance, and while it's a solid FF boss track, it stands on the same level as, say, FF3, FF4, FF5. Hearkens back to those halcyon days of straightforward-yet-earwormy battle themes. But in no way, under no circumstances, by no measure does it hold a candle to the utter masterpiece, both in scope and in structure, that is Dancing Mad. You, sir, are the one who is dancing mad for putting such a sincere work of art at 2nd place. Apologize.
@@chrispysaid Fiiiiiithos Luuuuusec Weeeeecos Viiinooosec
@@optimysticquest You're grounded.
I hear Mog doesn't die if you pick the Gold Hairpin, just delays his receuitment to the World of Ruin. Despite being heartless to choose the item over Mog, it would also prevent him from learning Water Rondo unless you're playing the GBA version.
Yeah I just like to head-canon that he dies. Makes the choice more impactful lol
Battle with Gilgamesh is the best battle theme in final fantasy history.
Ik you said you were kidding but i still need to say it. Ppl don't favour FF7 stuff so much cuz they're ¨normies¨ or generic. It's because it really is the best game in the series.
FF13 is top tier!!!
Cat Mom told me that he wouldn't be surprised if there was a second shooter on the grassy knoll.
I know the ginger, he's a big flat earther too. He told me the ice wall was just the beginning...
FFIII boss battle theme and cloud of darkness theme on NES are so good
Oh I didn't even see that the first one was posted! I'll have to give that a listen as well. Hope you're doing well friend.
Thanks man. I'm trying to become more regular with stuff. Getting back to working on other vids. We have the marathon coming up in September too! Things are going well. How about you?
@@optimysticquest Good to hear things are going well and that you're working on videos, I know you're passionate about this stuff. Looking forward to the marathon again when that comes around 🙂 Things are going well for me, I've been really busy with school as I approach graduation. I have one more year left before I get my degree and that's nerve wracking haha.
Ff4 my favorite hands down
Well, if I found the right channel, lets see if one of them remembers me. D I several years ago. I was the one that got my foot ran over.
@@calenlambert4726 of course I remember. The username says it all! How are you man?
@@optimysticquest I am doing pretty well. Glad to see I found the right channel. How are things on your end?
IV is the pinnacle for me. The way it shifts gears as it goes is just so awesome. When it came out you had never heard anything like it in a video game.
FF2's boss theme sounds Middle Easternish because of where Palamecia is and there are middle eastern characters like Minwu.
I think we have similar tastes. I also do prefer the fun battle themes over the serious intense ones
The best ones are from sequels and spin-off like XIII-2 and Type-0 final boss themes.
The hardest 5 to think of. My top 5 would be 5. Waltz For The Moon 4. Balamb Garden 3. The Extreme 2. Liberi Fatali 1. Fragment of Memories
Honestly, I wouldn't recommend it this way, I appreciate the sentiment.. but in high school I tried to get a guy to play FF7 and he wouldn't do it because of the graphics and the reading.. he did play FFX though and loved it. I was heartbroken but at least he played a Final Fantasy.
FF XII aimed at grandeur and more mature, political storyline and I loved it for it. Orchestral sountrack only added to this feeling. I was actually avoiding overleveling my party in order to be forced to plan tactically and prolong battles so I could hear the Boss theme for longer ;)
Wow. Really good. 👍
Oh my. What a pearl this cover is! This is exactly what I needed! Absolutely beautiful! ❤ You went the somber, nostalgic, slower path - and the warmth of your guitar's tone conveys these flawlessly!
Stop kept getting cast on me
The Stillwind Marsh track is the most unique zone track in the game!! It was so early in the game I was hoping something else would top it :/
It is a great one. It would probably make my top 10 or 15.
Trash list.
with XVI released, we now have a full understanding of it’s art. it depicts the clash of eikons but more subtly the tragic fate of the sons of fire.
After playing Skyrim sometime after its release in 2011, I was looking for other games in the RPG genre and was recommended Final Fantasy XIII. Despite paying for all of them, not a single Final Fantasy game has compelled me to play the entire thing--aside from this one.
Still going through my first playthroughs and honestly, playing in order has worked for me. Well, except I started with 15 when that came out. This order works because it gets 2 out of the way, and you obtain an early understanding that these games can and will differentiate. Only games I've struggled with were 8, because it just wasn't interesting, and 10 because I just couldn't keep up with the difficulty. Soured that game for me permanently. Currently on 13 and, well, the first hour fails to catch my attention. Ngl, this one looks awful.
Whaaaaa-?? FF8’s battle theme is a freaking masterpiece! 😱
How I crave for Mobius to be remembered and to be on a private server. One of my all time favs for a mobile game is not even refrenced and I would love to see it so.
I love your videos man I wish I found your channel earlier. Do you have a patreon?
Really appreciate that! I do have one; it’s in my channel description.
I honestly feel like every soundtrack in the main series improved on the one before it, up until FF10, which I don’t think was anywhere near as good as FF9’s.
Gabranth is a villain
I did address that. I narrowed it down to FFII being the one that highlights THE villain in the game. Gabranth is A villain, but ultimately is redeemed.
my list (worst to best): I V XI VI III XV II IX XII VIII IV XIII X VII XIV
A world Map theme so good, it was reused in FF14, as part of the main theme for Shadowbringers, and became the theme tune for Gra'ha Tia (I feel like I spelled his name wrong). Eternal Wind (for me at least) is the best world map theme of any Final Fantasy game. It makes me smile, and cry, whenever I hear it. I got the chance to hear the Distant Worlds symphony orchestra play it live in the Royal Albert Hall, two years ago, and it pulled on my heart strings, almost immediately.
I feel I am in a minority with my love for Nascant Requiem
I don’t hate it. I just found it a bizarre choice to follow up “Born Anew”.
@@optimysticquest I think it works from a narrative perspective, I kinda view it like the metroid post-final-boss countdowns. You've beaten the mastermind, now you just have to survive the threat they brought about y'know?
@@adjermany3180 I see what you mean. I'll try to think of it that way next playthrough. I'm actually a big FFXIII fan.
It's one of those battle themes where, It's not a battle that needs to be won, but it's a victory lap. The music is indicating you already won.
4 will always have a special place in my heart as my first time hearing it was against Culex in Super Mario RPG.
Have you played SMRPG Remake?
@@optimysticquest Going through it. Just beat Smithy and onto end game content. I know what you're getting at, and honestly I'm hesitating. You know that feeling that you know something you want is behind the door but for some reason you're afraid to do it because you know this moment is going to be special and you want to make sure everything about the moment will be perfect? That's how I am for it.
Why do you say Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix at 18:24? Inside joke?
Nobuo Uematsu claimed he drew inspiration from Purple Haze for the intro to One Winged Angel.
I think FFIV and FFII Boss theme is far more memorable than many here
Pirates Ahoy and Cursed Earths all day long, son!
Big fan of the Fiends' theme, Zeromus's theme, the dance of the Callobreena, the Lunar Surface music, and even Edward's little ditty
I AM A FAN OF FINAL FANTASY .I WANTED TO BE AS CLOUD AND ALSO LIKE VERY MUCH ABOUT HIS HAIR STYLE WHILE I AM YOUNG AND TIFA IS MY MAIN LOVELY GIRL WHILE I AM YOUNG.
Respect for putting FF1 in the top 4...Matoya's Cave, Gurgu Volcano, Main Theme (overworld), Airship Theme, Cornelia Castle, Town Theme, etc. A lot of nostalgia...Good stuff! 👍
I'd say Saber's Edge has the *edge* over Force Your Way but the others you placed over it are just as good or slightly below it. Also, where's Premonition, or The Extreme? Eight had multiple Boss Themes.
So this list specifically is for standard boss themes. I do have other lists for other categories though. My last ranking vid was for Final Boss themes, which has The Extreme on it.
Omg my top 5 is exactly the same with yours and the xv battle theme Ff ix has the best world map theme also
I’m sure I’ll rank world map themes at some point
Thank you..i was gonna ask you, because there’s like none out there lol..
I agree that FF4 has the best soundtrack. I would have said FF1, FF6 has the second and third.
I really thought The Dark Messenger and overworld theme from ff9 alone would have elevated it to top 5 but I really respect your selections. I am playing 2 pixel remastered now and I see the hype. The song you chose from 1 is also my favorite.
Dark messenger is probably the most underappreciated track in the series. So epic for the final boss (not on par with dancing mad or one winged angel, but it's definitely up there!)
Dark messenger is probably the most underappreciated track in the series. So epic for the final boss (not on par with dancing mad or one winged angel, but it's definitely up there!)
8 and 15 are my faves for sure
Since we now have FF16, how do you rank?
Not gonna lie was about to break out the pitch forks because for 13 I always had it in my head that Born Anew was the final boss theme, honestly completely forgot that it didn’t play through Orphan phase 2.