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Final Fantasy V (FFV) is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in Japan in 1992, with a North American release in 1994 and a European release in 1995. The game has since been ported and remade multiple times, including a PlayStation edition, a Game Boy Advance version in 2006, mobile editions, and the Pixel Remaster series released for PC and mobile in 2021–2022.

Gameplay centers on the Job System, a flexible class framework that allows characters to switch among a wide range of jobs such as Warrior, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, and specialized roles like Geomancer or Time Mage. Each job provides distinct abilities and stat growth, and players can mix and match to customize party roles. Espers—magical beings encountered during progression—grant new skills when equipped, enabling deep customization of character development and strategy. The game emphasizes exploration, party management, and tactical planning around abilities and magic.

Plot: The story follows Bartz Klauser, Lenna Charlotte Tycoon, Galuf, and Faris as they journey through a world shaped by elemental crystals and threatened by Exdeath, a sorcerer who seeks to release the Void and remake reality. The heroes seek to restore balance, confront Exdeath, and use the power of crystals and Espers to seal the Void and avert catastrophe.

Reception and legacy: FFV was praised for its inventive and accessible Job System and its high replay value, though some critics noted a comparatively lighter narrative. The game’s class system influenced later Final Fantasy titles and remains a notable, frequently cited innovation in role-playing games.