Final Fantasy 16 Needs to Treat Clive's Mental Health Carefully
Final Fantasy protagonists have a reputation of being “spiky-haired, broody boys.” A cursory glance through the franchise will support this well enough, but the “brooding” aspect may be taking a serious issue and making light of it. Truth is, most Final Fantasy protagonists are complex, negative, and hurting—not brooding. Throughout the franchise, there are several characters who, on their quests, show and/or indicate several types of mental health issues.
One can look at Final Fantasy 7 and how Zack’s death impacts Cloud’s self-identity to see how far this can really go. Final Fantasy 7 Remake needs to deal with this carefully, especially after the changes to the core story. If Zack Fair is alive and comes face-to-face with Cloud, it shouldn’t downplay or erase Cloud’s trauma. It is a vital aspect of his character, and looking at the Final Fantasy 16 trailer, it’s clear Clive will require the same level of expertise in storytelling to get it right.
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Not much is known about the franchise outside this trailer, and thisFinal Fantasy 16trailer is the definition of open to interpretation. Fans have not settled on whether Jill is Shiva’s Dominant, whether she was a traitor or was an ally, whether or not Joshua houses both Phoenix and Ifrit, if Clive is actually Ifrit’s Dominant, if Clive is killed and resurrected, and/or what happens to Joshua—just to name a few debates. The seemingly most-agreed upon aspect is that something happens to Joshua, spurring Clive into a quest for vengeance.
Clive seems hopeful in the narration and full of youthful cheer early in the trailer. After the attack on his home and the potential death of Joshua, Clive’s entire outlook and countenance
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