Johnny vs. Final Fantasy

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    In today's episode, it's the beginning of a new Marathon, and one I've been wanting to do since forever. It's Final Fantasy. My first RPG series. My favorite RPG series. Let's get started.
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    #FinalFantasy #SquareEnix #Ineffective
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  • @_Yozora_
    @_Yozora_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1423

    Your Uncle is basically Alolan Johnny.

  • @frostyfoster6056
    @frostyfoster6056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1063

    “Today, we’re starting off with Square one.”
    Ok, that was pretty good.

    • @ty_sylicus
      @ty_sylicus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I immediately thought of both Coldplay and Blackpink. ..."oh, SQUAREsoft yeah..."

    • @rjm3pxndx694
      @rjm3pxndx694 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ty_sylicus lo

    • @niclaswa5408
      @niclaswa5408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rjm3pxndx694 l

    • @JohnSmith-zw8vp
      @JohnSmith-zw8vp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh I remember that show! I loved MathNet and wanted to be a mathematician when I grew up! :D

  • @XanduIsBored
    @XanduIsBored 3 ปีที่แล้ว +978

    That whole sponsored segment felt like a personal attack.

    • @eyeaid9817
      @eyeaid9817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      The "How many tabs do you have open on your browser right now' really hit home.

    • @kirbymariomega
      @kirbymariomega 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      after the twitter jab i was ready to just accept the funny relatable bit but that tabs one was TOO far

    • @kirbymariomega
      @kirbymariomega 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      what in the world are you talking about

    • @liamjenkins3816
      @liamjenkins3816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@charlie4christ536 That doesn't seem relevant to this discussion.

    • @dinna7680
      @dinna7680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@charlie4christ536 Jesse what the fuck are you talking about?

  • @ForceEdge47
    @ForceEdge47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    Born too late to explore the world.
    Born too early to explore the universe.
    Born in time to witness Johnny review the Final Fantasy series.

  • @jayvni
    @jayvni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +981

    honey wake up, somecallmejohnny is doing final fantasy

    • @PerryMcCall18
      @PerryMcCall18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yeah, yeah, I'm up. I'm😴...up standing and...😪

    • @TheScribe1.0
      @TheScribe1.0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I just want to see him play Ghosts n’ Goblins: Resurrection.

    • @raghavpatel720
      @raghavpatel720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheScribe1.0 Same

    • @esmooth919
      @esmooth919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheScribe1.0 ditto

    • @NeverSaySandwich1
      @NeverSaySandwich1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For the last time I DON'T CARE HUSBAND

  • @ryanwest1164
    @ryanwest1164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    “How many tabs do you have open on your browser right now?” One Johnny. Yours. You get my undivided attention.

    • @JoakimOtamaa
      @JoakimOtamaa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I only watch on my phone app or PS5, no tabs open. :(

  • @MusikageKira
    @MusikageKira 3 ปีที่แล้ว +590

    Been waiting for this for about 7 years

    • @Awsomeisimo
      @Awsomeisimo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      For what, final fantasy or to finally see the legendary Unkle

    • @CoinBox170
      @CoinBox170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey at least you're not a Donkey Kong Country fan

    • @megaman15ish
      @megaman15ish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too bad I don't watch him anymore. He's 7 years too late.

    • @sololobos6969
      @sololobos6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@megaman15ish So edgy

    • @krugerofcause9048
      @krugerofcause9048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@megaman15ish
      Then why are you here?🤔

  • @grimp7346
    @grimp7346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Johnny: "1987 my birth year".
    My Brain: The birth of 87.

    • @flyingfist4203
      @flyingfist4203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Oh, right, the birth. the birth of '87. The birth specifically performed in the year 1987. 1987's birth. [long pause]... That birth?

    • @aaronloiselle3651
      @aaronloiselle3651 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mental illness

  • @GoldConnor
    @GoldConnor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    I never thought this day would come

    • @ibilesfighter3.16
      @ibilesfighter3.16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's truly beautiful

    • @Maniac536
      @Maniac536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There were those who thought this day would never come. What are they to say now? Lol

    • @GenerationZ313
      @GenerationZ313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I never thought I would hear a man claiming to burn music from a CD to a cassette tape. Something about this doesn't sound right.

    • @lynxfresh5214
      @lynxfresh5214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I still remember Johnny's older vids of when he ranked numerous themes from FFI to FFX, good times!

    • @IamaPERSON
      @IamaPERSON 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Maniac536 how about, "I KNEW JOHNNY WOULD DO THIS GAME!"

  • @datalphalion
    @datalphalion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +411

    It’s time for Johnny’s most ambitious marathon since Metal Gear Solid.

    • @williamwhite1036
      @williamwhite1036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I wanna see him a TMNT marathon in the future

    • @kryptonavenger2024
      @kryptonavenger2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How long do you think this one will take him?

    • @fantrash222
      @fantrash222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@kryptonavenger2024 Probably around the combined length of both the metal gear & kingdom hearts marathons

    • @rawrdino7046
      @rawrdino7046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      None of which will be as long as the sonic 06 video

    • @esmooth919
      @esmooth919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kingdom Hearts says hi

  • @jekblom123
    @jekblom123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    "Welcome to Cornellia."
    "I like swords."
    "Welcome to Cornellia."
    "I like swords."
    "Welcome to Cornellia."
    "I like swords."
    "Welcome to Cornellia."
    "I like swords."

    • @jaretco6423
      @jaretco6423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      " Lisa needs bracelets. "
      " Dental plan. "
      " Lisa needs bracelets. "
      " Dental plan. "
      " Lisa needs bracelets. "
      " Dental plan. "

    • @lucariotrainer16
      @lucariotrainer16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jaretco6423 If we get rid of our dental plan......I'll have to pay for Lisa's braces!

    • @jaretco6423
      @jaretco6423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      PSI Rid. But how will Lisa get bracelets without Dental plan? LOL!

    • @goranisacson2502
      @goranisacson2502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Only the real ones remember. Remember the tales... of the Armoire of Invincibility...

    • @jekblom123
      @jekblom123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goranisacson2502 Thank you. Someone who actually knows what I'm talking about, I think.

  • @DaneWorms
    @DaneWorms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    The best Johnny VS’ are the ones where he covers games he’s passionate about.

    • @error4159
      @error4159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So true and this one's going to be good.

    • @BH-98
      @BH-98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@finntownley2086 it’s why his sgb reviews of Metroid & sonic still hold up

    • @BH-98
      @BH-98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@finntownley2086 Thanks

    • @jonathanamalidosan5476
      @jonathanamalidosan5476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Especially the ones he passionately hates

    • @hammskie05
      @hammskie05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jonathanamalidosan5476 Must we mention Super Mario Sunshine

  • @Raging_Asura
    @Raging_Asura 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    ''How many tabs do you have open on your browser right now?'' Johnny please, don't call me out like that

    • @jonespianist3189
      @jonespianist3189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I currently have 26 Google Translate tabs.
      Don't ask.

  • @dave7549
    @dave7549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    Not gonna lie “fiesta fantasy” sound pretty cool 😎

    • @NickyNarioaHagman
      @NickyNarioaHagman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pretty sure the first chord in FFIX Vamo Alla Flamenco played when he says that.

    • @doodleboy565
      @doodleboy565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sounds like it could be a Mario Party style game with Final Fantasy characters lol.

    • @IamaPERSON
      @IamaPERSON 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@doodleboy565 it does

    • @VonFirflirch
      @VonFirflirch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@doodleboy565
      Who would the Bowser equivalent be? Garland? x)

    • @Nintendrone42
      @Nintendrone42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There's a challenge run for FF5 called the Four Job Fiesta, so we're halfway to Fiesta Fantasy already

  • @DesignDoc
    @DesignDoc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    *Patiently waits for FFX*

    • @zerorock41
      @zerorock41 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      See you inn 4 years buddy.

    • @brandonl988
      @brandonl988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Y

    • @datguyuno98
      @datguyuno98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      FF8 here but same emotion

    • @Lowen264
      @Lowen264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      III, X and XIII. Those are the only three I've played. So I'll watch those the day they come out.

    • @ignitedrowlets5776
      @ignitedrowlets5776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm waiting for when he gets to ff14, this game is what pushed me to try and beat all the mainline games

  • @zidanetribal1406
    @zidanetribal1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Actually FF2 was supposed to get a western release, but when the localization team saw how close it would be to the launch of the SNES, they said “Fuck this” and went straight to FF4

  • @FletcherReedsRandomness
    @FletcherReedsRandomness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    The best thing this game gave us is this glorious line:
    “I, Garland, will knock you all down!”
    That line is so awesome, it’s one of Garland’s purchasable lines in Dissidia NT.
    Edit: I should clarify that there are NO microtransactions in Dissidia NT. The lines are bought with in-game currency, which are handed out at a decent enough pace.

    • @anthonyrubel4057
      @anthonyrubel4057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Purchasable lines.....thats gross lol.

    • @okagron
      @okagron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@anthonyrubel4057 Dissidia NT in general is gross.

    • @Ultimataco
      @Ultimataco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@okagron I'm still pissed I paid full price for that game just for it to go free to play

    • @lynxfresh5214
      @lynxfresh5214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hopefully Dissidia gets a worthy sequel or reboot after FFXVI (geez I still can't believe the 16th numbered game is on the horizon and that's not including the sequels, prequels or spin-offs).

    • @Ultimataco
      @Ultimataco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lynxfresh5214 itll be like five years before 16 comes at this point, by then maybe ps5s will actually be in stock

  • @Asteroidpine
    @Asteroidpine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    John realized that he said he was going to do final fantasy before dragon quest and the dragon quest marathon came to a screeching halt.

    • @smashmaster521
      @smashmaster521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      What Dragon Quest Marathon. He did that review as a favor for Ted.

    • @42Caio
      @42Caio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@smashmaster521 He's going to do a Dragon Quest Marathon at some point too I think. At least people were talking about it a long time before he even did that video on DQV.
      I don't follow Johnny on social media or Patreon or whatever so I don't know where people got that information.

    • @BlueFlagAlpha
      @BlueFlagAlpha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@42Caio maybe from his live stream

    • @bobafett4265
      @bobafett4265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He could even do a Dragon Quest marathon following Final Fantasy, maybe cover the ones before the one he covered on the DS, so yeah he could just do that and go on his merry way on something else to marathon before returning back to DQ.

    • @zidanetribal1406
      @zidanetribal1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well it’s not a marathon if he doesn’t start with the first game in the series

  • @crowofrevelry
    @crowofrevelry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    The "spell charge" mechanic goes back farther than Dungeons and Dragons does. It's called Vancian magic, named for Jack Vance, an author whom I would not be surprised to hear was inspired by fiction yet older still.

  • @jacobramos2903
    @jacobramos2903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Imagine having Johnny as your art teacher in some type of alternate universe.

  • @silvertipstudio9622
    @silvertipstudio9622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    “How many tabs do you have in your browser?”
    Me: I just closed everything since I’m done with school haha!

    • @roam_y
      @roam_y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THIS.

    • @BR-jw7pm
      @BR-jw7pm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I keep many tabs open at a time... don’t judge!

    • @hudde814
      @hudde814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I only use one tab for TH-cam, rarely use 2 but never use more than that. Part of that is due to my PC being low-spec and on top of that I'm using Chrome which is very power intensive. I know I could use Firefox but to me Chrome has a lot more utilities than Firefox does so I use that instead, which I know isn't a good idea

    • @silvertipstudio9622
      @silvertipstudio9622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hudde814 just use Microsoft edge, it is functionally better than chrome, look it up

    • @BlueFlagAlpha
      @BlueFlagAlpha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have 60 tabs on my phone

  • @wrenren2112
    @wrenren2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    To quote Cloud’s Smash 4 reveal
    “Never thought I’d see the day...”

  • @megasalamence4868
    @megasalamence4868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Johnny: Hey y'all I'm finally reviewing the final fant--
    Everyone: *NOT SCIENTIFICALLY POSSIBLE*

  • @lleom7838
    @lleom7838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    14:51 - 15:00
    "This is 2020" ~ SomecallmeJohnny 2021
    My thoughts exactly...

  • @darealmephiles
    @darealmephiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    And the Whole SomeCallmeJohnny fandom stood up in joy...

    • @smashmaster521
      @smashmaster521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And they collectively: When are you going to play Chrono Cross?

  • @PlausiblyBryce
    @PlausiblyBryce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Mainline Games: Final Fantasy
    Party Spinoff: Fiesta Fantasy
    Kart Racer Spinoff: Fueled Fantasy
    edit: Okay, so Chocobo GP got announced on the Switch. We officially have a Fueled Fantasy.

    • @DaimoHope
      @DaimoHope 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I would play the hell out of a ff cart racer

    • @geeboysgamesandmore49
      @geeboysgamesandmore49 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Airship game: Flying Fantasy

    • @PlausiblyBryce
      @PlausiblyBryce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      GeeboysGamesandMore Dancing Spinoff: Funky Fantasy

    • @geeboysgamesandmore49
      @geeboysgamesandmore49 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@PlausiblyBryce Cooking spinoff: Frying Fantasy

    • @alimowla3204
      @alimowla3204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@PlausiblyBryce
      horror game spin-off: frightening fantasy.

  • @sirNicolasDracul
    @sirNicolasDracul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Not gonna lie. I laughed way harder than I should have at that Fiesta Fantasy bit.

  • @Jayce_Alexander
    @Jayce_Alexander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "Nobuo Uematsu is my favorite video game composer of all time"
    Dammit, Johnny, if I had 120 troll accounts I'd log into each and every one of them to give this video 120 extra likes.

  • @therock238360
    @therock238360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I feel like Final Fantasy XVI will be out by the time Johnny finishes this marathon

  • @genemelendez8157
    @genemelendez8157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I get that magic missile is an actual spell in D&D, but the idea of having a spell named Nuke, is just hilarious to me

    • @Xman34washere
      @Xman34washere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My ultimate spell
      *a motherfucking nuclear warhead*

    • @straightupanarg6226
      @straightupanarg6226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AKSUALLY,
      A 'missile' is any object projected through the air.

    • @lordlundar
      @lordlundar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@straightupanarg6226 Well, if you want to get technical, "missile" requires some form of autonomous guidance. Units without such are referred to as a "rocket". :P

    • @straightupanarg6226
      @straightupanarg6226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lordlundar In the general sense, a missile weapon is any projectile weapon, like bows and slings and guns. You're talking about a missile in the modern military sense, and I guess you're right there.

  • @Robin-lg6mz
    @Robin-lg6mz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    “Yeah don’t make it too obvious.”
    Puts Tiamat in the game...

  • @Starcat5
    @Starcat5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    "Final Fantasy National Anthem"
    I am unsure how to take this statement, but you aren't wrong. ...oh god, the tune is now stuck in my head!

  • @gjtrue
    @gjtrue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Did I just see Johnny holding a copy of *The Legend of Dragoon* just now? Don't tease me like that dude... 😗🥰

    • @PlayerZeroStart
      @PlayerZeroStart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same, but for Persona and Nocturne

  • @luxiokurai5042
    @luxiokurai5042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    The day has come. Time for the longest marathon in this channel’s history. Pray for Johnny, he’s gonna need it

  • @toonzach2870
    @toonzach2870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    "Today, we're starting off with... Square one."
    I hated how clever that was.

    • @duncanedgin9433
      @duncanedgin9433 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not that clever though

  • @Awsomeisimo
    @Awsomeisimo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Holy.shit, after 10 years of watching johnny i finally see his legendary "the mega cd combo unit" unkle

  • @BlueBladerBot
    @BlueBladerBot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Imagine if Johnny gets through his FF marathon before ProJared does

    • @daniellado2523
      @daniellado2523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      But how much before clement finishes his. He is nearly done at this point so he might win.

    • @Ultimataco
      @Ultimataco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I mean as long Johnny doesn't cheat on his wife and get nudes from fans he should finish long before projared

    • @animegamer2458
      @animegamer2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Ultimataco that was a lie

    • @Ultimataco
      @Ultimataco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@animegamer2458 I was making a joke, but the only lie is the cheating and that's just what the claims. Not my business if he did or not. But he did get nudes from fans, that part is 100% true

    • @PKSunset
      @PKSunset 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Ultimataco On a body positive 18+ tumblr page? Yes. What of it? No child was involved either.
      Also, what does this have to do with Final Fantasy?

  • @Kirvyx
    @Kirvyx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    First video and is nearly 40 minutes?
    Holy shit this marathon is gonna be wild

    • @zachatck6567
      @zachatck6567 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't know who you are, but you have 1K subscribers, so yeah

    • @cliffturbo2146
      @cliffturbo2146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zachatck6567 *Maybe he's the chosen one*

    • @kamith3984
      @kamith3984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zachatck6567 *I think he is the chosen one*

    • @jacobmonks3722
      @jacobmonks3722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Final Fantasy 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, maybe 10-2 are probably going to be some of his longest videos. There is so much he would have to talk about with those games.

    • @russellbrown6888
      @russellbrown6888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think Sonic 06 is finally going to be dethroned.

  • @ahmedfalahy9337
    @ahmedfalahy9337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    31:35
    Johnny: "I'm glad spell charges is shot after this game"
    Final Fantasy 3: 😗

  • @CommonerS19
    @CommonerS19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    *waits for the 6 hour long XIV video probably after Endwalker is out*

    • @shardofomega4427
      @shardofomega4427 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      > Implying Johnny's not gonna decide to divide it into 6+ videos, since Dawntrail's coming soon.

  • @Rodolphin
    @Rodolphin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Oh boy we’re going to be here for a while. I’ll go make a cup of coffee for this

  • @johnnytamale8676
    @johnnytamale8676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Nobuo uematsu is such a god like composer that he's jacksfilms favorite musician and he's literally never even touched a final fantasy game

  • @musicsucks5843
    @musicsucks5843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This marathon is gonna be longer than the wait for it....

  • @RyanB0415
    @RyanB0415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I see you couldn't convince Lewis to come on the journey so you got his non-Union Mexican equivalent

  • @deterlanglytone
    @deterlanglytone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Is this the first time his uncle gets a pic on screen? I've heard his voice over on the SGB channel but this is the first time that I've seen what he looks like.

    • @Blayne06
      @Blayne06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If memory serves, his uncle did get a pic on the thumbnail for another video.

    • @anthonyrubel4057
      @anthonyrubel4057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He also has a Twitch channel. Was extremely chill

    • @thatdankguy5140
      @thatdankguy5140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I believe he was in one of the toomanygames vlogs before

    • @djoshawott2850
      @djoshawott2850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His face was also on the Game of Life thumbnail.

    • @rawrdino7046
      @rawrdino7046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This makes me miss sgb. The lps with uncle were the best

  • @DarkXanadu
    @DarkXanadu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This...is actually an eye opener and informative. I never knew the original NES Final Fantasy used DND rules regarding magic use.

    • @andrejg4136
      @andrejg4136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, I came to FF in the 90s, and I didn't understand why Magic was so weird when I first played FF1 on an NES Emulator. Sometime later, as I learned more about Pen and Paper RPGs, it all clicked and made sense that they reverse-engineered D&Ds system.

    • @Jayce_Alexander
      @Jayce_Alexander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not entirely, but it's similar. But the influence is even clear in the bestiary and even the art. FF1 used so many D&D monsters. Not just monsters from mythology, but also monsters specifically created for D&D. It even ripped some of the monster art straight from D&D books.

    • @orangeslash1667
      @orangeslash1667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andrejg4136 The reason rpgs are so important to Japan is even thou platformers and action games are technically most exciting, you could make the argument that there also more Frustrating. Rpgs makes it so you don't have to do a lot of complex move movement to get through intense battles. Cause lets face it Japan hates shooters, and sports games and I can see why.

  • @HeroesRiseUp
    @HeroesRiseUp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    2:25 IS THAT BABY JOHN?!!?!! My heart can’t!!! 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @BoatSniper49
    @BoatSniper49 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wrote a research paper on Nobuo Uematsu in high school, even though I have never played a single Final Fantasy game! The man is a legend!

  • @Whirlwhind1
    @Whirlwhind1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Wow, your uncle looks just like you, but with more hair.

  • @SplashV_
    @SplashV_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As Count Dooku would say, "I've been looking forward to this"

    • @Kugawattan
      @Kugawattan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

  • @DycuswasHere
    @DycuswasHere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As someone who loves tabletop RPGs, the D&D similarities hit me like a truck. Not just with magic users having spell slots but alot of the monster designs too. Sorcerers are just Mind Flayers with the names crossed out, that's why you keep dying to them so much!

  • @Sonic62920
    @Sonic62920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Damn Johnny, that exercise is doing you wonders! I never thought you were too hefty, but looking back, it's night and day. I'm proud of you, man, keep it up!

  • @wesleybcrowen
    @wesleybcrowen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This game gave me the greatest underdog story in gaming
    My party had a Fighter, White Mage, Red Mage, and a Black Belt (Monk)
    Monk was the useless piece of crap caddy for additional items that fell first in combat
    But near the end he outclassed the Fighter who kept getting useless elemental swords (thanks, Nasir) and he slapped Chaos IN THREE TURNS.
    He's my most memorable party member in a JRPG, and he didn't even have a character in him.

  • @macrashdude4664
    @macrashdude4664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’ve waited 3 million years for the day Johnny would go though the final fantasy series

  • @lochnloaded6905
    @lochnloaded6905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Disappointed there isn’t a bob in his team because there is always a room for a bob

  • @TheYipee99
    @TheYipee99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    7:49 no joke, I'd totally play a Latin American inspired fantasy RPG

    • @JoakimOtamaa
      @JoakimOtamaa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Guacamelee 2 has a level like that. I don't like turn based RPGs yet that was funny and not a bad level.

  • @Comictime2011
    @Comictime2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    1:55 Bruh, why does Johnny's uncle's hair remind me of a latino Sephiroth.

  • @danilosobrinho1251
    @danilosobrinho1251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "Anything with 'F' would work"
    First Fantasy
    Fecond Fantasy
    Firth Fantasy
    Fantasy Fatics

    • @philithegamer8265
      @philithegamer8265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fucking Fantasy

    • @kimberlycollier7486
      @kimberlycollier7486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@philithegamer8265 you stole my joke I was going to say that.

    • @FenrirBoi
      @FenrirBoi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantasy Fantasy

  • @TheLegoMaster261
    @TheLegoMaster261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You’re finally reviewing Final Fantasy games. This is going to be a loong journey!

  • @rumocrytuf72
    @rumocrytuf72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    "FF14 is a Money Guzzling Wildfire"
    *Laughs in 2200 hours*
    I may have a problem...

    • @karlncholson7517
      @karlncholson7517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Free to lvl 60 so... >. >

    • @JoakimOtamaa
      @JoakimOtamaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One of the biggest reasons I don't play any RPGs or open world games that much, they never end and I get bored after 10-15 hours. I prefer compact, shorter games that stay fun the whole ride. Even Spider-Man PS4 got pretty tedious when 100% it and I freaking love that game. Still, a new Johnny VS-marathon and I'm ready for it!

  • @DeMo15
    @DeMo15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Gosh Johnny is such a nice, chill youtuber

  • @geekforeverpixelgamingsurl5007
    @geekforeverpixelgamingsurl5007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Is it just me... Or is Johnny making more and more jokes ? Not that I'm complaining, this guy is always fun to watch and has been for years. Keep it up, Johnny...
    ... Or Tails Doll will come back for you !

  • @devyndent5172
    @devyndent5172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The childhood photos are so freaking precious!!

  • @kamvex1788
    @kamvex1788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Battle system was VERY MUCH taken from D&D. Honestly the whole vibe was. The Spell Charges are just a renamed Spell Slot. Monks/BB were difficult to level but oh my god they destroy everything in their path once they do. Really the only original character type was the Red Mage, and that was just a simplified Fighter/Cleric/Mage combo.

  • @iamthepkmmaster
    @iamthepkmmaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "They got rig of spell charges in later games" *chuckles in FF3*

    • @329link
      @329link 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd point to 8 myself. That was WAY later.

  • @thetrophygamer3606
    @thetrophygamer3606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Johnny: “How many tabs do you have open right now?”
    Me watching this on my parents old IPad: “1”

  • @ConaRikan2
    @ConaRikan2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "How many tabs do you have open right now?"
    me: ...about 600...
    "Yeeeah"

  • @RubedoURTV666
    @RubedoURTV666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The "This is 2020" line cracked me up :).

  • @TheLegendMaster
    @TheLegendMaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the start of a marathon for the ages.

  • @BruFab03
    @BruFab03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Johnny is finally making Final Fantasy videos.
    "The time has come"

  • @rawrdino7046
    @rawrdino7046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Finally I'm one step closer to the persona marathon. I just finished 10 like 2 months ago loved it made me cry

  • @socialistcatdad
    @socialistcatdad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think going from creating music to game development makes sense actually, people who are artistically inclined tend to have talent in multiple types of art

  • @williamwhite1036
    @williamwhite1036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This marathon was a long time coming

  • @IconicCROSS
    @IconicCROSS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love how I can feel the passion from johnny. It's a genuine treat that is contagious

  • @frogshock9690
    @frogshock9690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad to see a tiny cameo to Skies of Arcadia on here. A true hidden gem that deserves much more love than it got from Sega

  • @Paraspectre
    @Paraspectre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, I just love the character designs here and I don’t know why. I even made little Perler bead guys for all 6 classes to display on my windowsill. Fun time

  • @imperfect_dan7519
    @imperfect_dan7519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Hes actually gonna do the Final Fantasy series. What a brave soul💯

    • @lynxfresh5214
      @lynxfresh5214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      May the light of the crystals guide his brave soul on this journey across time and history.

  • @MetalJrock2299
    @MetalJrock2299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “Never thought I’d see the day...”

  • @saedt
    @saedt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    TH-cam’s spend time making jokes the whole vid, but Johnny talks normally and adds a subtle joke, or drops edit and it’s 30x more effective at getting a laugh out of me.

    • @BlueFlagAlpha
      @BlueFlagAlpha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some channels who make jokes can be funny too

  • @jamesmatthews2751
    @jamesmatthews2751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gee, an Epic RPG where you collect four crystals of the elements! Never heard that one before.

    • @philithegamer8265
      @philithegamer8265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      FF is a rip-off of Dungeons and Dragons...

    • @romannikonenko7325
      @romannikonenko7325 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philithegamer8265 Yep, and this ripoff is far better than the crippled AD&D RPGs for the NES

  • @Arizzo97
    @Arizzo97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The most overdue set of reviews are finally coming. They're going to be fragmented over the course a year or more but it's finally beginning

  • @mikethecurious2489
    @mikethecurious2489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was feeling down today, and Johnny made my day with this video.

  • @victorleesey1157
    @victorleesey1157 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO happy after all these years, this marathon is finally starting.

  • @sebastiancintron29
    @sebastiancintron29 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is definitely gonna be one hell of a marathon series. And I'm all for it.

  • @Arexion5293
    @Arexion5293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    3:27 ONE MORE GOD REJECTED!
    I mean please play this one sometime. Or when the HD Remaster comes out.

    • @FlashaniMan247
      @FlashaniMan247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was the one who gave him the game indirectly during his time at Too Many Games 2019. I gave it to Ryan from Brainscratch Commentaries and said to him that that game was for Johnny. It was also the same game that I gave to Caddicarus during his time at Too Many Games 2018.

  • @dey6942
    @dey6942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i’ve been watching a lot of old Johnny Vs videos this past week and seeing this video just helped me see how far John has really come. He’s progressed both mentally, comically, and even physically; John looks great these days.

  • @wannabean6622
    @wannabean6622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man it's crazy how time flies by. Like I remember the snug feeling of watching Johnny's vids on sick days in middle-school, and now almost a decade later my unwell ass is in bed watching a Johnny Vs. video waiting to get better before the mid-terms aha.

  • @AnActualDimetrodon
    @AnActualDimetrodon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A marathon years in the making!!
    I still remember you saying you'd never do it way back when you only did 'Month of' marathons. So happy it's finally here!

  • @derk5867
    @derk5867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I don't really care for JRPGs, but its clear how much effort you're going to put into this vs. series. Great job dude, can't wait to see more

    • @k-leb4671
      @k-leb4671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm watching this in hope this marathon will make me care more about JRPGs.

    • @Antonio-is2cn
      @Antonio-is2cn ปีที่แล้ว

      @@k-leb4671
      JRPGs
      RPGs
      What's the difference?

    • @bravecast64
      @bravecast64 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Antonio-is2cn J in JRPG means Japanese, so JRPGs are games from Japan that are RPGs

  • @edwuano7
    @edwuano7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m really excited about this marathon, i hope you dont burn out man!

  • @tjthomas1227
    @tjthomas1227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching since like 2012-2013 and I feel like I've been waiting for this marathon for decades lol

  • @jib4622
    @jib4622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    6:58 Honestly, I think Johnny would make a great art teacher.

  • @brennanwn
    @brennanwn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is gonna be good. Johnny reviewing the Final Fantasy series

  • @chrattmistie9704
    @chrattmistie9704 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love coming back and watching older Johnny videos, this channel is a little piece of my childhood

  • @twilit8162
    @twilit8162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Johnny vs. Final Fantasy”
    Strap in boys, this’ll be a wild ride. On a different note, I saw a copy of Illusion of Gaia, and got a wave on nostalgia. Definitely a hidden gem on the SNES.

    • @TheVeyron623
      @TheVeyron623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clement's still not done with his retrospective

    • @DaimoHope
      @DaimoHope 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want a modern remake of Illusion of Gaia

    • @jaretco6423
      @jaretco6423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheVeyron623. Neither does Projared.

  • @flipside2086
    @flipside2086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Spell Charges work a fuck ton better in DnD where everything is a little bit more tailored to party strengths and weaknesses, and there isn't necessarily a combat encounter around every corner. In Final Fantasy 1 at the very least where you are fighting every 5 steps, it isn't a good use of a spell charge system.

  • @minkeyandzomble6206
    @minkeyandzomble6206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I dropped binging a Skyrim Let's play for this specific video. This completes my soul.
    Edit: Oh, Oh PLEEAASE do a review of King's Knight at some point. I BEG you.

  • @civilwildman
    @civilwildman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still blows my mind that my dad, not the brightest crayon in the box, beat this game with a party not meant for beginners. He had 2 Fighters, a Red Mage and a White Mage. Still, he slogged through the game and made Chaos look like a clown, rarely getting a Game Over. Of course, we're also talking about a guy who beat Dragon Warrior 1 and 2 on the same system and Final Fantasy 4 (then released as 2) on the SNES. Amazing either way.

  • @snail4253
    @snail4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so happy to get to watch your content John its always the best thanks for putting so much effort in everything :) great review can’t wait for the series!

  • @Sanshahashattan
    @Sanshahashattan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This ought to be fun. Personally, I began loving Final Fantasy again after playing XIV: A Realm Reborn. The game has some connections, be thematically or small details with the Tactics Advance, which I bloody loved as a kid. Since then, I'm nearly finishing the base game post-content and getting closer to jump into Heavensward. The game writing, character devepolement, music and even playerbase is so damn good. Nothin' beats the feeling of sitting in a campfire with a random player, emoting "sit" and havin' a small conversation about our characters. THIS little detail I love to death, and the game is filled with it. This made me seriously consider giving a go to the main line Final Fantasy games, but I'm so glad you did this. I don't think i could compromise to play such a vast number of games, and your perspective and opinion sure is good. So thanks, Johnny. For the gift of Final Fantasy reviews.
    Also Paladin looks bloody pleasing in ARR.

    • @TheChefBoo
      @TheChefBoo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, year late for advice, but play 4, great game, good starting point.