The player explores towns, dungeons, and the world map from an overhead perspective while advancing the story through scripted events and optional side content. Combat uses an Active Time Battle system, where commands are selected as each character's gauge fills. Party members have distinct abilities, such as unique commands, magic access, or special combat styles. Progress is driven by story chapters, character recruitment, and equipment growth, with late-game content offering more freedom in party setup and hidden challenges.
Final Fantasy VI
Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemControls
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Game-specific controls
Gameplay
Characters
Tina
A young woman with powerful magical abilities and one of the story's central figures.
Locke
A treasure hunter and covert adventurer who drives many early plot events.
Edgar
King of Figaro, using tools and machines in battle.
Sabin
A martial artist who unleashes special attacks through command inputs.
Celes
A former imperial general and a major character in the narrative.
Kefka
The game's main antagonist, a chaotic magitek sorcerer seeking destruction.
Strategy
Keep healing and revival options available at all times, and teach useful magic to your core party early. Explore thoroughly for hidden chests and optional characters, since many strong abilities come from side content. In battle, pause to choose commands carefully, exploit enemy weaknesses, and use status effects when appropriate. Later on, balance your party development so you are not relying on a single damage dealer.
Cheats
No reliable universal cheats are listed; version differences may apply.
Tips
Tips and tricks
- Talk to NPCs often, as many hidden clues and recruitment opportunities are tied to dialogue.
- Use area attacks or special commands against groups of enemies to save time and resources.
- Equip healing, antidote, and revival magic on your main party to reduce the risk of defeat.
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