What is the best Final Fantasy soundtrack?

Sweeping orchestral epics, tender piano themes and pulse-pounding battle anthems span decades of one legendary series. Cast your vote!

1

Final Fantasy VII

The iconic 1997 soundtrack featuring 'One-Winged Angel' and 'Aerith's Theme'.

1000pts

2

Final Fantasy V

Uematsu's playful, adventurous 1992 score crowned by 'Clash on the Big Bridge'.

494pts

3

Final Fantasy VI

Nobuo Uematsu's beloved 1994 score, home to the era-defining opera and 'Dancing Mad'.

494pts

4

Final Fantasy XII

Hitoshi Sakimoto's grand orchestral 2006 score evoking sweeping political epic.

494pts

5

Final Fantasy XIV

Masayoshi Soken's ever-expanding MMO score, acclaimed for 'Answers' and 'Flow'.

428pts

6

Final Fantasy XV

Yoko Shimomura's sweeping 2016 road-trip score full of melancholy and grandeur.

428pts

7

Final Fantasy VIII

Uematsu's 1999 score anchored by 'Liberi Fatali' and the ballad 'Eyes on Me'.

350pts

8

Final Fantasy Tactics

Sakimoto and Iwata's stately 1997 score for the beloved strategy spin-off.

350pts

9

Final Fantasy XIII

Masashi Hamauzu's lush, jazz-inflected 2009 soundtrack with 'Blinded By Light'.

350pts

10

Final Fantasy XVI

Masayoshi Soken's dark, choral 2023 score built for an epic high-fantasy war.

350pts

11

Final Fantasy IV

Uematsu's groundbreaking 1991 score that gave each character a memorable leitmotif.

257pts

12

Final Fantasy VII Remake

The 2020 reimagining that expands the classic themes into a full orchestral and rock production.

143pts

13

Final Fantasy IX

A warm, medieval-tinged 2000 score many fans consider Uematsu's finest.

143pts

14

Final Fantasy X

The emotional 2001 soundtrack by Uematsu, Nakano and Hamauzu featuring 'To Zanarkand'.

143pts