The long-running Final Fantasy series saw a banner year in 2020 with the release of
Final Fantasy VII Remake
and the reveal of
Final Fantasy XVI
.
For the former, more content is likely coming in the future that
will continue the story set up by the remake
of the classic game.
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As for
Final Fantasy XVI
, fans have wondered how the game will play since
its announcement trailer released
in September. It seems that they won’t have to wonder too much anymore, as the game’s producer confirmed the type of experience fans can expect.
AN “ACTION-ORIENTED” EXPERIENCE FOR FINAL FANTASY XVI
In an appearance on the Tokyo FM radio show “One Morning,”
Final Fantasy XVI
producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed that the story of the upcoming
Final Fantasy XVI
is
“quite action-oriented.”
In the interview, which was translated by
Gematsu
, Yoshida added, “
It’s a
Final Fantasy
featuring story and action.”
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“We really want players to enjoy the story, so we’re preparing a mode for players who want to focus on story. Since we have quite the substantial support actions, we’re of course preparing something easy to operate and smooth to play. Don’t worry too much (players who aren’t good at action games).”
CONTINUING A RECENT
FINAL FANTASY
TREND
Based on Yoshida’s comments, it seems that
Final Fantasy XVI’s
combat system will function similarly to that of
Final Fantasy XV
. That game’s battle system focused on action and quick decisions rather than the turn-based experience of older Final Fantasy games. Fans of that system will likely find a similar experience with
Final Fantasy XVI
.
This
“action-oriented”
combat is somewhat different from
Final Fantasy VII Remake
’s battle system, which incorporated turn-based elements. Its battle system definitely featured in-the-moment action, but it encouraged players to slow down fights and strategize future moves.
It seems that
Final Fantasy XVI
aims to tell another sprawling story in the
Final Fantasy
franchise. Since its inception in 1987, the
Final Fantasy
series has placed story at the heart of the experience. Despite featuring an action-focused its combat system,
Final Fantasy XVI
will undoubtedly place a heavy emphasis on story as the next installment moves forward.
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The long-running Final Fantasy series saw a banner year in 2020 with the release of
Final Fantasy VII Remake
and the reveal of
Final Fantasy XVI
.
For the former, more content is likely coming in the future that
will continue the story set up by the remake
of the classic game.
ADVERTISEMENT
As for
Final Fantasy XVI
, fans have wondered how the game will play since
its announcement trailer released
in September. It seems that they won’t have to wonder too much anymore, as the game’s producer confirmed the type of experience fans can expect.
AN “ACTION-ORIENTED” EXPERIENCE FOR FINAL FANTASY XVI
In an appearance on the Tokyo FM radio show “One Morning,”
Final Fantasy XVI
producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed that the story of the upcoming
Final Fantasy XVI
is
“quite action-oriented.”
In the interview, which was translated by
Gematsu
, Yoshida added, “
It’s a
Final Fantasy
featuring story and action.”
CONTINUING A RECENT
FINAL FANTASY
TREND
Based on Yoshida’s comments, it seems that
Final Fantasy XVI’s
combat system will function similarly to that of
Final Fantasy XV
. That game’s battle system focused on action and quick decisions rather than the turn-based experience of older Final Fantasy games. Fans of that system will likely find a similar experience with
Final Fantasy XVI
.
“We really want players to enjoy the story, so we’re preparing a mode for players who want to focus on story. Since we have quite the substantial support actions, we’re of course preparing something easy to operate and smooth to play. Don’t worry too much (players who aren’t good at action games).”
This
“action-oriented”
combat is somewhat different from
Final Fantasy VII Remake
’s battle system, which incorporated turn-based elements. Its battle system definitely featured in-the-moment action, but it encouraged players to slow down fights and strategize future moves.
It seems that
Final Fantasy XVI
aims to tell another sprawling story in the
Final Fantasy
franchise. Since its inception in 1987, the
Final Fantasy
series has placed story at the heart of the experience. Despite featuring an action-focused its combat system,
Final Fantasy XVI
will undoubtedly place a heavy emphasis on story as the next installment moves forward.
