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Posted 21 May 2023
Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (Xbox Series X) & (PS4) £14.95 @ The Game Collection
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SUMMARY
REVIEWS
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ is a new action RPG by Square Enix Ltd. in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, that brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series.
With the memory of their struggle buried deep in their hearts...
In this hard-core action RPG, Jack must hazard numerous gauntlets to bring the light of the crystals back to a kingdom conquered by darkness.
Fight your way through excruciating battles with a variety of means to pulverize your enemies. With multiple difficulty options and a wide selection of jobs and weapons available to customize your party, you can choose exactly how you want to play.
Will restoring the crystals' light usher in peace or a new form of darkness? ...Or perhaps something else entirely?
THE FF SERIES’ CRUELEST AND MOST DYNAMIC BATTLES
Layers of challenging action illustrate the story. In addition to dynamic weapon abilities, battles are punctuated by iconic actions and abilities from the FF series. After depleting an enemy’s Break gauge to zero, deliver a finishing blow using a soul burst, shattering the crystalized enemy to oblivion.
SWITCH BETWEEN TWO JOBS DURING BATTLE
Various types of weapons, such as greatswords, daggers, and spears, determine a character’s job when equipped. Acquire new abilities and jobs through a character enhancement system called the Job Tree. Completing the picture, equipped weapons and gear are reflected in the character’s appearance.
BOUNDLESS LOOT, DEEP CRAFTING AND VISUAL CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION
For the first time ever in a non-MMO entry in the FINAL FANTASY series, every piece of gear equipped will be visually represented in game. A richly rewarding crafting system and bountiful loot lets you customize your entire party and choose how you look and play.
MULTIPLAYER MODE
Experience co-op play in a group of up to 3 players through online multiplayer mode. Enjoy the main story and side missions with your friends.
Info added by pirate1
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SUMMARY
REVIEWS
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ is a new action RPG by Square Enix Ltd. in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, that brings a bold, new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series.
With the memory of their struggle buried deep in their hearts...
In this hard-core action RPG, Jack must hazard numerous gauntlets to bring the light of the crystals back to a kingdom conquered by darkness.
Fight your way through excruciating battles with a variety of means to pulverize your enemies. With multiple difficulty options and a wide selection of jobs and weapons available to customize your party, you can choose exactly how you want to play.
Will restoring the crystals' light usher in peace or a new form of darkness? ...Or perhaps something else entirely?
THE FF SERIES’ CRUELEST AND MOST DYNAMIC BATTLES
Layers of challenging action illustrate the story. In addition to dynamic weapon abilities, battles are punctuated by iconic actions and abilities from the FF series. After depleting an enemy’s Break gauge to zero, deliver a finishing blow using a soul burst, shattering the crystalized enemy to oblivion.
SWITCH BETWEEN TWO JOBS DURING BATTLE
Various types of weapons, such as greatswords, daggers, and spears, determine a character’s job when equipped. Acquire new abilities and jobs through a character enhancement system called the Job Tree. Completing the picture, equipped weapons and gear are reflected in the character’s appearance.
BOUNDLESS LOOT, DEEP CRAFTING AND VISUAL CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION
For the first time ever in a non-MMO entry in the FINAL FANTASY series, every piece of gear equipped will be visually represented in game. A richly rewarding crafting system and bountiful loot lets you customize your entire party and choose how you look and play.
MULTIPLAYER MODE
Experience co-op play in a group of up to 3 players through online multiplayer mode. Enjoy the main story and side missions with your friends.
Info added by pirate1
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Developer: Team Ninja
- Number of Players: Single Player
- Release Date: 18th Mar 2022
- PEGI Rating: 16
- Official Site
- Metacritic Reviews: (Xbox Series X) 66%
- Metacritic Reviews: (PS4)
- OpenCritic Reviews: 72%
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9 Comments
sorted byIt isn't the most casual game to play and its certainly not for everyone but I really enjoyed it. I can see this becoming a divisive "hidden gem" years down the line. I played on my Xbox One X. I'll add that I don't have much attachment to Final Fantasy (especially Final Fantasy 1) and this was actually my first ever "Soulslike".
I think the combat was what really kept me hooked and coming back for over 350 hours 😬 (in spite of the so-so visuals). It starts somewhat basic, but it soon builds up to something flashier, more complex and far more satisfying as you gain new weapons, new Jobs, and really start getting to grips with "Soul Shielding". The in-game tutorials for all your important techniques (like parries, soul shield, and each weapon's individual combos) are decent. There's easily accessible in-game tips for more advanced techniques like chain cancelling (extending a combo by switching classes midway through).
Apparently its like Nioh but with Final Fantasy references thrown in. And there's a few nods to Dissidia as well.
Story is a bit of a weird one, but it really starts coming together in the final few chapters and gets built upon further in the DLC. Basically story is by Tetsuya Nomura, if you've played Kingdom Hearts you're probably all too familiar with his convoluted antics.
The base game feels like enough of a complete package already (unless you're itching to explore more powerful builds). DLC's force the highest difficulty when you start and do demand a massive jump in skill and equipment. Partway through the 2nd DLC, the crafting system really opens up, but it also startes becoming a tedious and grindy min-maxing numbers game. I guess it meant I was left with overpowered build that could breeze through the 3rd (final) DLC in record time to wrap this game up for myself. (edited)
I would have thought concidering it's from team ninja it would be a good game but I guess not. (edited)
Before anyone says, 'don't exaggerate', I suggest they try the demo.
Very blurry/muddy textures. Low resolution. Terrible performance.
I was playing on the Series X and its easily the worst looking game I have played in the last decade.