Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin might be on the cover of PLAY 11, but there’s no reason to feel like a stranger in our own little corner of PlayStation paradise. We go big on all things Final Fantasy, from the upcoming Soulslike, the original game, and even Final Fantasy VII Remake-2. We also dig into PSVR2’s big reveal, revisit the history of lightguns, shine a light on the biggest upcoming indies, and way more.
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Helmed by Team Ninja, Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin manages to merge the energy of classic Final Fantasy with the likes of Ninja Gaiden and Nioh. We speak with the developers about how it all came together, including Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura. From getting the combat right, to implementing easier difficulty modes, everything you need to know about the surprising spin-off is here.
The original Final Fantasy VII turns 25 years old. It’s a perfect time to revisit the Compilation Of Final Fantasy VII and take a look at how Final Fantasy VII Remake’s upcoming sequel might play. Combining recent developer comments with our own insights, we go over all the known details about the game, some big theories, and what we’d love to see. Yes, there are screenshots of Genesis and a full-page piece of Tsviet art from Dirge Of Cerberus in a gaming magazine in 2022. What a time to be alive.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk kicks off this year’s first Indie Mixtape. We highlight 21 of the biggest smallest games on the horizon, with brand new access from playing early builds to talking to the devs about their processes. As well as Cyberfunk, we also detail Wayward Strand, Bigsnax,
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