The North American version of Final Fantasy met with modest success , partly due to Nintendo 's then - aggressive marketing tactics .
Following the successful North American localization of Dragon Quest , Nintendo of America translated Final Fantasy into English and published it in North America in 1990 .
The North America   version of Final Fantasy met with modest success , partly due to Nintendo of America 's then - aggressive marketing tactics .
Following the successful North American localization of Dragon Quest , Nintendo of America translated Final Fantasy into English and published it in North America in 1990 .