Summary

  • Ben Starr, the actor behind Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield, has called out Final Fantasy 12's Cid as being the worst one.
  • TheGamer had the chance to talk to Starr at the BAFTA Game Awards, where he revealed his specific Cid hatred while playing a game of Kiss, Marry, Kill.
  • Considering he's worked alongside the best Cid in the series, I'm inclined to agree with him.

Ben Starr, the actor behind Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield (the best Final Fantasy protagonist, if you didn't know) has called out Final Fantasy 12 for having the worst version of Cid in the series.

Although nearly every numbered Final Fantasy game tells different stories that aren't directly connected with one another (save for the ones that act like sequels like 10-2 and 13-2), there are some series staples that are guaranteed to make an appearance in each game, even if they do end up changing a little bit each time. And yes, the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Moogle proves that it can sometimes be for the worst.

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As great as Chocobos, Moogles, and Tonberrys are, the most significant throughline between every Final Fantasy game is the appearance of a character named Cid. Ever since the first Final Fantasy (well, not the original NES version but we'll ignore the retcons if it means more Cidolfus) Cid has become a series staple, although the quality and role of the character changes with each entry.

Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield Has A Clear Least-Favourite Cid

Of course, with so many different Cids to choose from across Final Fantasy, there has to be a best and worst iteration of the character. TheGamer had the chance to speak to Ben Starr, the actor behind Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield, while at the BAFTA Game Awards earlier this week and, while playing a game of Kiss, Marry, Kill, Starr made it very clear who his least favourite of the bunch is.

When asked who he would kiss, marry, and kill across the whole Final Fantasy series, Starr took the chance to kill off Final Fantasy 12's version of Cid, who he called one of the most "abhorrent" characters in the Cid lineup. This isn't an uncommon opinion considering he's the only villainous Cid in the series, but now it's got an expert opinion backing it up.

"I've got to marry Rinoa... do you know, for the whole series, it would probably just be Final Fantasy 8 characters. Let's spread it out. I would kill Cid from Final Fantasy 12 - I genuinely think he's one of the most abhorrent characters in the pantheon of Cids."

Considering Starr has worked alongside unarguably the best Cid in the whole series, if there's anyone whose opinion on Cid you want to listen to, it's him.

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Final Fantasy 16

Action RPG Systems 4.5/5 10.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 88/100 Critics Rec: 91% Released June 22, 2023 ESRB M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence Developer(s) Square Enix Publisher(s) Square Enix Engine Proprietary Engine
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An action RPG from Square Enix Creative Business Unit III, Final Fantasy 16 takes place in the world of Valisthea. As Clive Rosfield, First Shield of Rosaria, you embark on a quest to find your missing younger brother.

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