| Console: | Sony Playstation |
| TV Standard: | NTSC-J |
| Country: | Japan |
| Developer(s): | Squaresoft |
| Publisher(s): | Squaresoft |
| Release Date: | 1998-03-19 |
| Players: | 1 |
| Co-op: | No |
| ESRB: | Not Rated |
| Type: | Role-Playing |
The game begins as a wanderer named Bartz investigates a fallen meteor. There, he encounters several characters, one of whom reveals the danger facing the four Crystals that control the world's elements. These Crystals act as a seal on Exdeath, an evil sorcerer. Bartz and his party must keep the Crystals from being exploited by Exdeath's influence and prevent his resurgence.
Final Fantasy V has been praised for the freedom of customization that the player has over the characters, achieved through the greatly expanded Job System.
