While each Final Fantasy tends to be set in a different world, there are a few staples you can expect in each one — most prominently, a character named Cid. And the newest game in the franchise, Final Fantasy Explorers, is no exception.
Over the years Cid has gone through some changes since his first appearance back in Final Fantasy II. Cid has been old and young, hero and villain, and even male and female. Here’s a collection of Cid character designs from the main series so you can see for yourself.
(Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV)
(Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy VII)
(Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy X)
(Final Fantasy XI, Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy XIII)
(Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy XV)
Naturally, characters with the Cid name appear in far more Final Fantasy games than just Final Fantasy II through XV.
(Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift)
(Chocobo’s Dungeon Series, Final Fantasy Fables Series)
(Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers)
(Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, Final Fantasy: Unlimited)
(Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light, Final Fantasy Dimensions)
(Final Fantasy Type-0, Final Fantasy Record Keeper, Final Fantasy Explorers)
Sometimes the Cids above have made appearances in other games ranging from their various numbered game sequels to crossover games like Kingdom Hearts and Theatrhythm. But for all those pictures, I suggest you check out each individual Cid’s page over at the Final Fantasy Wiki.
Oh, and if you liked seeing the evolution of Cid over the years, check out the evolution of the cast of the Zelda series.
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14 responses to “My, My Cid, How You Have Changed”
Character In Disguise.
Oh snap
Every Cid without facial heart is a slap to the face. It was one of my gripes with FFVII back in the day. Also, did we ever get to see Cid in human form in IX? I don’t remember this character design at all.
We did, yes. Not until Disc 3 though, I think…
VII is the true Cid.
VII is the true Final Fantasy.
There were two Cid’s in FF12.
FFVII Cid is best Cid.
Do Biggs and Wedge next. 🙂
I miss Biggs and Wedge, haven’t seemed to be around much recently
They’re avoiding you.
Yeah, now that you mention it I don’t believe I’ve noticed them in a Final Fantasy since FFX/X-2. Haven’t played the online ones too much though.
they have some prominence in FFXIV: A Realm Reborn
They’re in FFXIV. They play a semi-important role in two different storyline’s (with Cid).
Biggs is the tall fella’ (I know, roll eyes now), Wedge is the tiny guy: http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130827213009/finalfantasy/images/d/dc/Biggs_and_Wedge_XIV.jpg
Naw, FFT Thunder God Cidolfus Orlandeau is best Cid.
Man, Cid has some pretty sweet cleavage.
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_original/qevftbekba7wpunpqoth.jpg