Every day brings fans one step closer to Final Fantasy 16. Another trailer is promised to drop this year, and there's a good chance that 2023 will be full of reveals and news coverage for the game. Unlike other Square Enix projects announced years before they release, Final Fantasy 16 is content-complete and has reserved its lead-up year for polish. This image of a well-managed game is good for the Final Fantasy series, especially considering Final Fantasy 16 is continuing to experiment with action gameplay.
Comparisons to its immediate predecessor are all-but guaranteed. While action elements have been present since the Japanese Final Fantasy 3, Final Fantasy 15 was the first title in the series to bring on a full action-RPG status from the realm of spin-offs. It suffered a lot of development trouble, and came out with obvious cuts in its latter half. One of the most intact parts of the final game is the relationship between protagonist Noctis Lucis Caelum and his three best friends. This adaptation of the classic Final Fantasy party was a heartwarming affair, and stands in stark contrast to the more independent protagonist of FF16.
Final Fantasy 16's Story is Much More Personal Than Past Games
The focal point of Final Fantasy 16’s story is Clive Rosfield, firstborn son of the Archduke of Rosaria. Clive is the lone protagonist, and typically the only character that players will have control over. He is the one constant party member, and the story primarily focuses on his relationships, goals, and interactions with others. Final Fantasy 16 will start in Rosaria, seeing Clive and his immediate family struggle in a time of encroaching blight and political maneuvering. Clive will meet more people and form connections after the
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