Following a successful run on the NES, Final Fantasy IV led the line for a new generation of gamers on the SNES and featured a much expanded cast of heroes and heroines to do just that.
Aside from having the largest number of protagonists to date, Final Fantasy IV also introduced some complex family relationships and some familiar faces.
Main Characters
Wanting to impress in a big way, Final Fantasy IV saw twelve protagonists at the players’ disposal. Throughout the game, we also saw some significant changes with regards to character development compared to previous installments that had appeared on the NES.
Cecil Harvey
Cid Pollendina
Rosa Joanna Farrell
Fusoya
Kain Highwind
Palom
Edge Geraldine
Tellah
Rydia
Porom
Edward Chris von Muir
Yang Fang Leiden
Villains
Although Final Fantasy II introduced a persistent embodiment of evil, Final Fantasy IV upped the stakes with the introduction of Golbez. He was supplemented throughout the story by other antagonists, including the famed Zeromus.
Golbez
Dr. Lugae
Barbariccia
Zemus/Zeromus
Scarmiglione
Rubicante
Baigan
Cagnazzo
Minor Characters
To support the expanded number of protagonists, Final Fantasy IV also looked to provide plenty of supporting characters to help flesh out their journey.
King Giott
Namingway
Leviathan
Cecilia Harvey
Elder of Mysidia
Kokkol
Sheila
King of Baron
Anna
Bahamut
Cid’s Daughter
Epopts
Leonora
Kluya
Asura
Biggs & Wedge
Corio
Joanna Farrell
Luca
