Vanilla is a necessary flavor for ice cream, for it is a simple flavor that reminds people of simpler times. In the case of RPGs, FF1 is not much different. It's a straightforward relic made back in an era where sound level design was the main focus and the narrative was simple yet unobtrusive. Given how the past couple of years have seen a rise in RPGs with a heavy emphasis on narrative and putting multiple ice cream flavors, FF1's relevance as a game with remains just as important as it did for Square back when it seemed like this was their final product. Sometimes, to appreciate complex RPGs and avant-garde ice cream, you have to take a step back to the era where things began.