18 Essential Game Series You Need To Get Into

With a series going on as early as 1987, Final Fantasy is one of the longest-running video game franchises.

- Bidisha Mitra

FINAL FANTASY

The game was developed by Square Enix, created by Hironobu Sakaguchi, and the incredible art is by Tetsuya Nomura. The main characters are on a journey to battle a great evil while going through their struggles. The series overall has 16 games and is ongoing.

First release: Final Fantasy (December 18, 1987)

Latest release: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (February 29, 2024)

PERSONA

Another series with a strong history, Persona is a spin-off series of developer Atlus’ Shin Megami (a series even bigger) franchise. Persona is the more popular franchise after gaining traction worldwide with Persona 3 in 2006 and has gained a cult following since. The series always follows a silent protagonist meeting a group of people and unlocking their “true selves.” The franchise has 13 games in total so far.

First release: Revelations: Persona (September 20, 1996)

Latest release: Persona 3 Reload (February 2, 2024)

ASSASSIN’S CREED

The thrilling historical action game series by Ubisoft almost needs no introduction. Assassin’s Creed is the childhood of many gamers, especially the Ezio Trilogy. The integration of historical figures and events is one of the most narrative buildings in video game history. Moreover, the open environment, action-packed combat and stealth, and their unique parkour are the backbone of the series.

First release: Assassin's Creed (November 13, 2007)

Latest release: Assassin's Creed Nexus VR (November 16, 2023)

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