Enix Corporation

Enix Corporation at a Glance

Enix Corporation was a Japanese publisher active from 1983 until its merger with Square Co. in 2003. Founded by Yasuhiro Fukushima in 1975, the company released 39 games on PlayPile as a publisher and developed five of those titles. Their output grew significantly over three decades, starting with seven releases in the 1980s, moving to fifteen games in the 1990s, and peaking at sixteen titles in the early 2000s. The company focused heavily on Role-playing games and Adventure titles, with twenty-three entries in each category accounting for the bulk of their catalog. They also released four Turn-based strategy games and several Puzzle, Platform, and Strategy titles across various systems. Their platform reach was broad but centered on Japanese home consoles. Eleven games appeared on PlayStation, while seven were released for Super Famicom and another seven for PlayStation 2. The Family Computer saw five releases, followed by older platforms like the PC-8800 Series and MSX. In terms of quality, Enix maintained a strong track record among the sixteen titles that have received ratings. Their average score sits at 79 out of 100. This average is supported by six great games rated above 80 and ten good titles scoring between 60 and 79. There were no mixed or poor reviews in the data provided, indicating a consistent standard of quality throughout their active years. Top-rated entries include Valkyrie Profile from 1999 with an 87.5 score, followed by Dragon Quest V: Tenkuu no Hanayome at 85.5 and Star Ocean: The Second Story at 85.3. Their final release before the merger was Star Ocean: Till the End of Time in February 2003, which holds an 82 rating. Other recent releases from their later period include Robot Alchemic Drive and various Dragon Quest Monsters spinoffs in 2002. The data shows a publisher that delivered reliable role-playing experiences without significant stumbles, cementing its legacy before it became part of Square Enix.

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