Squaresoft
Squaresoft was a Japanese video game development company, founded in 1983 as Square Co., Ltd. The company was renowned for its innovative and critically acclaimed role-playing games (RPGs), particularly the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series. Final Fantasy, launched in 1987, became a flagship franchise, known for its compelling narratives, memorable characters, and evolving gameplay mechanics. Dragon Quest, developed by Enix but often published by Square in international markets, also achieved massive popularity in Japan.
Beyond its RPG successes, Squaresoft ventured into other genres and platforms. They developed titles for various
In 2003, Squaresoft merged with its rival Enix Corporation to form Square Enix. This merger brought together