![]() Friendship, hope and the courage to risk everything to create a better world. Because at the end of the day, Final Fantasy XVI is still about many of the things the series is known for. Far more shocking is the deeply sombre tone, where psychological trauma competes with pierced bodies and mass hangings to distance itself from the series' usually more PG-13 approach to fantasy.įortunately, behind the dark exterior, there's still a heart of gold beating, and once you get over the many episodes of explicit violence, death and destruction, it's clear that at least a large part of the series' identity is intact. The fact that it's now a full-fledged action game in terms of the battle system is perhaps the least surprising given the recent evolution of the series. It's that feeling that has stuck with me as the series has jumped between high fantasy and steampunk, throwing certain mechanics out of the window while new ones have taken their place.ĭespite the diversity the series has provided both mechanically and environmentally, Final Fantasy XVI feels like perhaps the biggest departure yet when it comes to numbered single-player titles. ![]() It's big emotions on the biggest stage imaginable, and even though it gets a little over the top at times, I love the series for not being afraid to go off the rails. It's seeing a group form and find each other to stand together against the greater powers. But for me, it's also something more intangible. Because what makes Final Fantasy Final Fantasy? Chocobos and Moogles? Sure, sure. One of the most enduring is undoubtedly Final Fantasy, which is also one of the hardest to categorise. This is also the case in the gaming world, where some series have been around for half a lifetime. But as universes expand, these characteristics become less tangible. ![]() Initially, it's often easy to point to some key traits that define an IP - Star Wars, for example, was initially characterised by its main characters and bombastic soundtrack. No, we're sticking (at least for now) to the IPs that have become so durable that they can follow us through a lifetime and, in some people's cases, ignite (slightly too) strong feelings of both love and hate. I'm not about to go down a rabbit hole of identity politics and a major investigation into one's self. ![]()
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