Tag: SNES

  • FFV Randomizers Compared

    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube or Twitter.

    This post compares “Final Fantasy V” randomizers that have been created by the modding community over the years.

    Note, this post does not cover roguelikes such as Ancient Cave.

    Randomizers for the Advance version are also not covered.

    These randomizers are unofficial and unaffiliated with Square Enix.

    Comparison Chart

    The below info was compiled and is believed to be correct as of this writing. The data in the table is current as of August 2025. If there are any inaccuracies or potential clarifications, comment below or reach out to us via Discord.

    Note that “⏯” represents a feature that can be toggled in game.

    Grand CrossCareer DayWhirlwind
    Released201620192024
    Author(s)abyssonymcaerulius, cleartonicclymax
    Community size (Discord)~150~800~400
    Base translationRPGe optionalRPGeRPGe
    Base hack—Project DemiChallenge Pack
    Free as in beer✓✓Base version only, or Fiesta event
    PlaystyleRandomized vanillaScavenger huntBattle speedrun
    Repatcher✓✓
    Respinner✓
    QoL addedWebsite option to use Inu patches✓
    Open world✓⏯
    World warps✓⏯
    Cutscene skips✓⏯
    Vanilla bugfixes✓
    Engine overhaul✓
    Encounter control✓Game Clear any file
    Boost farm rates4x XPConfig
    1-62x @
    Job colorsWebsite option to randomizeJob colors and cosmetic hair
    Solo project✓✓
    Exclusive features or implementationsAllSome, if Inu patches are usedAll
    Fiesta modeWebsite option⏯
    Vanilla mode⏯
    Config expansion✓
    RandomizeAbilities, commands, enemy stats, shops, equippable, job stats, chests, crystal jobsChests incl. jobs, abilities, and spells; enemies; website option to randomize steals and dropsJobs, chests incl. spells, enemies, shops, bonus drops incl. spells
    LeaderboardsSpeedrun.com
    AchievementsBased Badges (dev version only); Retro Achievements (base version only)
    Sample VODLinkLinkLink

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  • Final Fantasy V: Whirlwind Fiesta

    Event and Mod Review by NeoKakarot

    NeoKakarot is a fanatic of JRPGs, anime, and DOTA with an especially soft spot for games by Nihon Falcom. You can follow Neo’s work via YouTube or Patreon.

    Writes Neo after livestreaming a complete playthrough of the Whirlwind mod as part of the Whirlwind Four-Job Fiesta (FJF) event (VOD here):

    Hi there! In this video I describe my experience with a Final Fantasy V speed running event! I’m not a speed runner but I had a really good time. This speed running event was special as it used a modified version of Final Fantasy V called Whirlwind with many crazy changes to the game.

    The video review is below, so check it out!

    So, what do you think? Agree with Neo’s assessment of Whirlwind? Comment below, or hit us up on Discord.

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  • Whirlwind Fiesta Speedrun by BobbyHamrick

    Whirlwind Four-Job Fiesta, Division II

    For more info on the Whirlwind (Four-Job) Fiesta event, see here.
    For more on the Whirlwind mod for Final Fantasy V, see here.

    You can follow BobbyHamrick via YouTube or SRC.

    The Speedrun.com submission is here, or see the video embed below.

    For the event leaderboard, click here.

    You can check the current event standings here.

    Fiesta Any% in 1:14:14

    Title Awarded: Fiesta Conqueror 2025

    Date: July 20, 2025

    Seed: Bobby

    Team: FFV Central

    Congrats to Bobby on completing the challenge!

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  • Comprehensive Final Fantasy Mods of Quality

    As Recognized by FF6 Hacking and the Broader Community

    For clymax’s projects, click here.

    With the Whirlwind mod being a recent addition to the list, the time is ripe for an overview of these mods.

    The mods below are deemed as complete hacks of recognized quality, by the FF6 Hacking community (unless otherwise specified), which you can visit here or by clicking the banner below.

    It has graciously supported the FFV hacking scene over the years in hacking knowledge and server costs for hosting the hacking wiki (to name two), so please show them your support as well.

    ReleasedModGameModder(s)FocusNominator
    1998RPGe1VMyria, SoM2Freak, harmony7TranslationFFVC
    2011Eternal Crystals*VIMetroidQuestOverhaulFF6H
    2017Brave New WorldVISynchysi, BTBOverhaulFF6H
    2018Ultima1IV8-bit fan, chillyfeezExpansionFFVC
    2020Return of the Dark SorcerorVIGi NattakSeries tributeFF6H
    2021Filly FantasyVIDrakeyCTotal conversionFF6H
    2021T-Edition1VITsushiyExpansionFFVC
    2022Divergent PathsVIPowerPandaStoryFF6H
    2022Final Fantasy Jobs*VIppmlSeries tributeFF6H
    2022ReCast: War of the MagitekVIC-DudeStoryFF6H
    2023A Soldier’s ContingencyVILightning HunterExpansionFF6H
    2023AntinomiaVIFast MoonStoryFF6H
    2024Whirlwind*VclymaxMechanicsFF6H
    1. Editor’s note: FFIV – Ultima , FFV: RPGe, and FFVI: T-Edition were, by the editor for this post and on behalf of our community, added as putative mods of like caliber as those recognized by FF6 Hacking, to round out the list for publication, bringing the total from ten to thirteen.
      * Asterisk denotes solo project. ↩︎

    Under consideration in the future may be FFV: Heroine Trilogy, FFVI: Rachel Trilogy, and FFVI: HEaLE.

    FFVI: Reimagined is by the same author as Filly Fantasy, and only an author’s first eligible work is listed in the table.

    For achievement hunters, check out our selection of achievement mods for FFVI hacks, with FFIV-V possibly on the horizon, all courtesy of our contributor solidification. They include many of those on the list, and you can access them here.

    Many of these hacks also have automatic badges and leaderboards on our site, courtesy of clymax. To learn more, click here.

    So, what do you think? Do you know of a mod that should be added to or removed from the list? Which listed mod is your favorite? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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