The size of a Final Fantasy monster is often determined by the hardware that the game appears on. Even the mighty Emerald Weapon from Final Fantasy VII was barely the size of a building.

Taking on monsters is the bread-and-butter of most Final Fantasy games, but some titles take it a step further by thrusting players into truly nightmarish encounters.

With the release of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, we’ve decided to take a look back at some of the most iconic and recognizable Final Fantasy monsters of all time. Here are our top 10 favorites ...