Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West
by Aidan Moher
Description
This lively history traces the origins, evolution, and enduring influence of Japanese role-playing games, from the pioneering Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series to their growing prominence in the West. It explores how developers, publishers, translators, and passionate fans helped bring these richly imagined worlds across cultural and technological boundaries. Along the way, the book examines the genre’s defining ideas—heroic quests, character growth, storytelling, and the transforming power of play—while placing beloved games within their broader industry and cultural context. Accessible and deeply informed, it offers an engaging account of how Japanese RPGs became a defining force in global video game history.
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paperback
Running Press
Published Jan 1, 2022
224 pages
ISBN: 9780762479634
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First Published
2022
Language
eng
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