won't have the element that made great, and changing part of the franchise's formula might not be a good move. will follow its protagonist, Clive, and his dog, Torgal, in a world that has Dominants who can summon Eikons, which are incredibly powerful beings. While Clive wasn't initially a Dominant, but seems he gains control of Ifrit, a staple Summon, which appears to be a darker force than the other Eikons.
As the game following, which saw many issues and setbacks during development, might be feeling pressure to make up for those downfalls. With a focus on combat and Eikon battles, shows that it's willing to be different from other games in the franchise. However, some changes in risk taking away what made other games great: the party members.
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Clive will receive help from characters along the way, but his only permanent companion will be his dog, Torgal. Because of this, Clive might have a lot of responsibility when it comes to carrying the plot on his own. It also means that the dynamics between him and other characters will be fairly different from the party dynamics that players see in games like, where they have the potential to make the games more memorable.
From to , the story of Cloud, Zack, and their companions creates an emotional experience with a corrupt world as its background. The focus on the party members in the universe and its remake is part of what makes particular moments in the games heart-wrenching and bittersweet. By not having a traditional party system in, the game could miss opportunities to set up emotional moments and character growth that comes from overcoming obstacles with companions.
As a franchise, has taken many different
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