Are there any games where the main character isn’t the strongest member of their group? I’d love to hear some examples or discussions around this idea! For instance, I can think of Final Fantasy XII, where it seems like Vaan wouldn’t hold a candle to some of his teammates. What are your thoughts?
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When you look at gameplay, Vaan actually has some of the best stats, even though he’s not even close to the strongest in terms of lore. Characters like Aerith can deal a ton of damage in the remake, but she does have her moments of vulnerability as well, especially compared to others like Cloud and Tifa.
In Final Fantasy, Yuna is definitely more powerful than Tidus. She can summon incredibly strong creatures, while Tidus is just a jock with a sword!
Right? Plus, Auron is quite a beast compared to Tidus too!
You should definitely check out Final Fantasy Tactics. Cid is literally known as the Thunder God and he’s way stronger than the main character. It’s hard to balance the game when he’s on your side!
I agree! He’s so overpowered that I often feel guilty using him because it feels unfair. He’s just too good!
Totally! Aeirth has killer magic, but she sure has her tough moments, especially in the story.