Hironobu Sakaguchi
"Final Fantasy" went on to become a major franchise, and Hironobu Sakaguchi went on to become a well-known figure in the game industry. "Final Fantasy"s side-view battles became the norm for numerous console RPGs. Developers used "Final Fantasy II"s activity-based progression system in several later RPG series, such as the "SaGa," "Grandia," and "The Elder Scrolls" series. "Final Fantasy III"s job system became a recurring element in the "Final Fantasy" series. "Secret of Mana" has also influenced later action RPGs, including modern titles such as "The Temple of Elemental Evil" and "Dungeon Siege III".