Final Fantasy Needs Another Main Entry with a Female Protagonist
Games can get a lot of criticism for their representations of female characters. Sometimes they are needlessly sexualized, and sometimes they represent the most reductive kinds of sexist stereotypes, like Lost Ark's Sorceress class. However, that doesn't mean there aren't amazing female characters to be found as well. The Final Fantasy series doesn't always get its representation right, but it has more than its fair share of nuanced and interesting women as well. Some of the best games in the series are even fronted by female protagonists, and some fans think it's high time for another, particularly after Final Fantasy 16's male main character.
Despite sixteen mainline games and more characters than players can count, the Final Fantasy series has an overabundance of male protagonists. This isn't just a Final Fantasy problem; it's an industry-wide one. Female representation in video games is woeful compared to their male counterparts, and while it may slowly be improving, there's still a long way to go. Representation is only one of many reasons why Final Fantasy needs a new female-led entry, and with yet another male-fronted title like Final Fantasy 16 set to release soon, it's a good time to talk about a change in the formula.
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Final Fantasy is probably among the most well-known franchises in gaming. It's one of the longest-running, popular, and most successful series to date, and it's safe to say that Final Fantasy has had an impact not just on JRPGs, but on games as a whole. There are sixteen mainline entries (including the upcoming Final Fantasy 16), and a whole host of spin-offs, sequels, remakes, and remasters for players to enjoy. Among its many titles, Final Fantasy has had
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