Final Fantasy enthusiasts can grab a trio of films based on the series at a great price during Amazon’s Black Friday sale. The reduced-priced films include 4K Blu-ray versions of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete and Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, which elaborate on the narratives of their namesake games–as well as Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, which offers a unique perspective on the franchise that differs from the actual games.
Though these are not just excellent entry points for novice fans, they are also worth exploring for those looking to uncover new facets of the beloved RPG series. All three films are receiving significant price reductions, making it the perfect time to acquire them. You might even consider pairing them with one of the many Final Fantasy games that are similarly on sale, allowing you to dive into these cherished fantasy realms during the holiday season. Check out the list of Final Fantasy Blu-ray and game discounts below, and afterwards, head over to GameSpot’s Black Friday hub for even more savings.
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete (4K Blu-ray)
$13 (was $31)
This CGI film serves as a sequel to the original Final Fantasy VII on PS1, presenting a glimpse into the fate of the world and key party members after the game’s ambiguous conclusion. Advent Children: Complete Edition includes additional footage that was excluded from the original theatrical release, helping to smooth out some of the significant pacing and plot issues that hampered the original version. Nevertheless, Advent Children’s highly intricate CGI quality was praised upon its release, and even today, it stands as a testament to Square Enix’s advanced technology–especially in this 4K Blu-ray edition.
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (4K Blu-ray)
$11.89 (was $31)
Although Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is widely known for its financial failure, causing Square Enix (formerly known as Squaresoft) to lose millions and leading to the departure of franchise creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, it still merits consideration for dedicated Final Fantasy enthusiasts—especially since the 4K version is available at this reduced price—be sure to click on the coupon box in the listing to receive the full discount.
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within looks and sounds distinctly different from other titles in the series, particularly from that era, taking place on Earth in a distant future, and enveloped in a hard sci-fi narrative with only the faintest connections to the rest of the franchise. Nevertheless, it addresses similar themes as Sakaguchi’s other works—specifically the exploration of Gaia theory and concepts like life forces interlinking living beings—and it showcases striking CGI for its time.
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (4K Blu-ray)
$13 (was $16)
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV elaborates on the narrative of Final Fantasy XV, providing fans with insights into events that were not depicted in the game. While the game follows Prince Noctis and his group of companions on an adventurous quest that evolves into a world-saving mission, Kingsglaive unfolds concurrently, portraying Noctis’ father, King Regis (voiced by Sean Bean), and the commander of the king’s elite Kingsglaive force, Nyx (voiced by Aaron Paul), as they protect the kingdom of Lucis against the formidable Niflheim empire. This 4K edition also includes standard Blu-ray and digital formats of the film.
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