{"id":64077,"date":"2014-05-10T13:53:28","date_gmt":"2014-05-10T11:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=64077"},"modified":"2014-05-10T13:56:33","modified_gmt":"2014-05-10T11:56:33","slug":"final-fantasys-best-supporting-characters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/64077-final-fantasys-best-supporting-characters","title":{"rendered":"Final Fantasy&#8217;s best supporting characters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every Final Fantasy has a protagonist the game is focused on and around whom the storyline is based.<\/p>\n<p>But, for every hero, there is a sidekick whose help is needed to survive the countless battles you and your\u00a0party are bound to encounter.<\/p>\n<p>To honour these largely unsung heroes, we present to you the best supporting characters from the Final Fantasy series.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Quina Quen &#8211; Final Fantasy IX<\/h3>\n<p>If Lickingtung and Gordon Ramsay had a child, it would would be Quina Quen.<\/p>\n<p>This genderless creature eats frogs, has a childlike disposition, is curious about everything around it, and is always on the lookout for something to eat.<\/p>\n<p>This little fellow is gentle at heart, a good fighter, and a great addition to any party. Plus, his fork attack is not to be scoffed at.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aX1JjPLYidE?rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Fran &#8211; Final Fantasy XII<\/h3>\n<p>Fran is one of the most stylish characters in the Final Fantasy series, with her long hair, good dress sense, rabbit ears, and bow all coming together rather nicely.<\/p>\n<p>We did not learn much about her and her ambitions in the game, and she often came across as cold, but she was an essential part of our journey&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n<p>If Balthier was the self-proclaimed &#8220;leading man&#8221;, then Fran is definitely our choice for leading lady. (Sorry Ashe).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZMZ3um5t2FI?rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Cait Sith &#8211; Final Fantasy VII<\/h3>\n<p>A cat riding a giant stuffed toy Moogle &#8211; can a character get any more perfect?<\/p>\n<p>Cait Sith was the life of Final Fantasy 7 &#8211; with his constant joking, use of a megaphone as a weapon and occasional betrayal (spoiler?).<\/p>\n<p>Although he was\u00a0not always the strongest in battle, Cait Sith was a quality character with a personality far ahead of the curve in his time. Also he&#8217;s a cat, which feeds the crazy cat lady in all of us.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WvRLWK6cNe0?rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Sazh Katzroy &#8211; Final Fantasy XIII<\/h3>\n<p>Sazh is a middle-aged man with a huge afro that houses a Chocobo Chick &#8211; what a legend.<\/p>\n<p>Sazh also has a\u00a0Eidolon Brynhildr (try saying that 10 times) which is a car that transforms into a fiery statue.<\/p>\n<p>When he is not looking after his Chocobo,\u00a0Sazh shows us the strength of a father&#8217;s love as he endeavours to bring his son out of crystal state &#8211; even willing to sacrifice his own life to save his offspring.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hJGNrsJcYns?rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Mog &#8211; Final Fantasy XIII-2<\/h3>\n<p>Moogles have made an appearance in nearly every Final Fantasy game in some form or another, and Final Fantasy XIII-2 was no different.<\/p>\n<p>Mog has little bat wings, wields a clock staff, and, of course, has the usual pom-pom at the end of his antenna.<\/p>\n<p>Mog played a predominant role in the game, accompanying Sarah and Noel on their journey through time, and although he did not battle he was always part of the party (strangely, as Sarah&#8217;s weapon. Don&#8217;t ask us, Square Enix does weird things).<\/p>\n<p>His bubbly personality and innocent demeanor endeared him to most fans.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3xlsoirzWHU?rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Who is your favourite Final Fantasy sidekick? 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