Final Fantasy is a franchise associated by many with charming visuals, memorable characters, and a lot of humor to help keep the experience light and engaging. Sure, the franchise did end up becoming more mature over time, but the gleefulness and joy present in the series never disappeared. Barring Final Fantasy 16, most of the games in the series try to keep the experience as jovial as possible, which is what makes some of the darker moments in the series all the more impactful.