After nearly 10 years in development, Final Fantasy XV’s coming out party feels overdue. At a glance, the real-time action in trailers (so far) looks like a departure from the series’ roots, but don’t be fooled: the core themes of friendship, deep characterizations, party customization, and drama-filled storylines that have been a part of the 29 year-old franchise are all here. Each chapter in the blockbuster RPG series has taken a chance on key ideas. FFX discarded the popular Active-Time-Battle system for another turn-based system. FFXI changed up the formula again into a massively multiplayer-online RPG. Meanwhile, FFXII shook up the ebb and flow of its epic campaign with a more open quest format. Square has a reputation of altering the recipe of Final Fantasy’s infamous RPG sauce.
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