Final Fantasy VI on SNES is one of those games that just sticks with you. The opening alone—Terra stomping through the snow in a magitek armor suit while that haunting theme plays—sets the tone for something special. It’s got that perfect mix of steampunk tech and old-school magic, and the world feels alive in a way few RPGs even now manage.

What really gets me is the cast. You’ve got a thief with a heart of gold, a runaway princess, a disgraced general—even a yeti who joins your party. And somehow, they all get their moment to shine. The villain, Kefka? Absolute menace. No grand speeches, just pure chaotic energy.

Combat’s snappy, the soundtrack slaps (opera scene, anyone?), and the story goes places you wouldn’t expect from a 16-bit game. If you’ve never played it, the English patch makes it easy to dive in. Just be ready to lose a weekend or three.