“Exquisite hairstyles with not a tuft out of place, a band of loyal compatriots and more plot twists than Succession. Those are the ingredients that have made the Final Fantasy series stand the test of time.
“However, after a mixed reception to the previous game, this latest release, which launched on Thursday, has some work to do.
“Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida explains: “Because the Final Fantasy 15 story wasn’t as well received as past titles, we needed to focus on regaining players’ trust, and show them again that this series is all about the story.”
“That story, clearly inspired by fantasy shows like Game of Thrones, encourages players to think about looking after the planet better. A theme that has been present throughout the franchise’s history.”
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