Final Fantasy 16's Old-School Setting Helps it Stand Out Among PlayStation Exclusives
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Loading... - Radu Datcu
- 14 Apr 2023
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With Horizon, Ratchet and Clank, and Death Stranding all sharing common themes, Final Fantasy 16's setting makes it feel more unique.
Though there have been 15 mainline games to use the same title and fall under the same umbrella, each Final Fantasy game is often drastically different from the last. Final Fantasy 7 adopted a steampunk setting to overwhelming critical and commercial praise, and Noctis' adventure in Eos in FF15 has a more western influence and light-hearted vibe, with modern twists being fused with more traditional inclusions. Final Fantasy 16 looks to be going back to basics with a more medieval-inspired setting, and excitement is building ahead of its June release.
The tone feels more closely reminiscent of the franchise's roots, with technological advances kept to a minimum in favor of high-fantasy intrigue. However, Final Fantasy 16 looks to be darker still, with Clive and Josh's story shrouded in tragedy across multiple points in the former's life. This could be a revitalizing idea for the franchise, but perhaps more interestingly it could help the game stand out among a growing list of PlayStation exclusives that are using futuristic elements to make their stories and presentation feel interesting. Read More…
