Final Fantasy 16's Clive and FF15's Noctis Seem Nothing Alike
Final Fantasy has a long line of memorable protagonists, and some are more revered than others. From the recognizably luscious blond locks of Cloud Strife to the light-hearted nature of Zidane in Final Fantasy 9, each entry in the longstanding franchise has their own character that drives the story forward. There are a handful of similarities that each seems to have like an underdog mentality and an outrageous fashion sense, and the upcoming Final Fantasy 16 seems to be no different. Clive is the character that players will be seeing the story from the perspective of, and he seems to be quite different to the character that came before.
The next entry in the Final Fantasy franchise looks to be a drastically different experience from its predecessor, Final Fantasy 15, with a more linear approach and a return to a traditional medieval setting. Trailers have done well to showcase the tone of the war-torn nation of Valisthea and the people that inhabit it. Joshua is a Dominant of the eikon (known in other games as summons and espers, among others) Phoenix, and his older brother is the character that players will assume the role of. Clive Rosfield is already capturing the hearts of fans, but his personality seems to be remarkably different to Noctis, the protagonist of Final Fantasy 15.
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