Final Fantasy 12 was released back in 2006 to commercial and critical acclaim, earning several game of the year accolades and receiving particular praise for its innovative combat system, graphics, music, and voice cast. Particular praise was directed at the game for refreshing the franchise and moving away from established JRPG tropes, providing something new and innovative that resonated with players of the franchise. Final Fantasy 12 looked to revolutionize the franchise rather than revamp it - the impact of which is still being felt to this day through its legacy in the games that followed.