
Where to Start With Final Fantasy in 2026
Sixteen numbered entries, dozens of spin-offs, and no real continuity between games. Here's the honest, no-filler way into Square Enix's flagship series.
Entry points & evergreen reads
Entry guides, where-to-start breakdowns, rankings, recommendation pieces, and the evergreen reads that stay useful long after release week.
Entry guides for franchises and genres — the right starting point for a series, not just the newest one.
Best-in-franchise lists, tiered recommendations, and ranked retrospectives.
Short, focused pieces on what to play next based on what you already like.
Early-play notes on new releases before a full review lands.
FromSoftware's catalogue is sprawling, but the path in is more forgiving than its reputation suggests. Here's our honest ranking and the entry point most people should pick.
From the original NES classic to Tears of the Kingdom, the Zelda franchise has defined adventure gaming for nearly four decades.
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