Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's Demo is a Great Chance to Try The Game Before Launch

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The latest demo for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin offers players a unique opportunity that many don't see often in modern gaming. Considering the depth of classes in Stranger of Paradise and the difficulty that comes with adopting Team Ninja's gameplay style, this look into the game could be the best way to introduce Final Fantasy fans.

One thing that also makes this demo unique, especially for a title in a franchise like Final Fantasy, is how rare they have seemingly become. With most games opting out of any kind of trial version at all, news about any kind of demo — from open and closed betas to Stranger of Paradise's latest demo — is often cause for celebration.

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Developer Team Ninja isn't new to brutally difficult games, with the recent Nioh series being a notable take on the deliberately slow and punishing action of the Souls-like genre and the Ninja Gaiden franchise being a staple for video game difficulty. With Team Ninja taking a leading role in development, players can expect Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin to be one of the most difficult games in the Final Fantasy series. For fans that might not be as familiar with previous Team Ninja titles or the Souls-like genre in general, this difficulty may be intimidating.

Of course, certain builds and jobs in Stranger of Paradise could limit the difficulty, but that type of meta analysis isn't going to be available for fans who pre-order the game and start playing on day one. There is an easy mode that could help players who are more interested in the story than collecting powerful gear or being challenged by the toughest bosses. Regardless of whether players choose