News

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin gets a new cutscene, screens and more

Square Enix is definitely eager to show off their interesting looking Final Fantasy Origin action RPG Stranger of Paradise, so as part of the Final Fantasy anniversary celebration stream, they did just that.

The latest bit of footage, also released as a tweet which can be found here, shows off a new look at a cutscene with main character Garland and friends which helps bridge the spinoff to the original series. We also have a new selection of screens as well.

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is set for a March 2022 release for consoles and the PC.

In celebration of the anniversary of the original FINAL FANTASY?s release, SQUARE ENIX showcased new gameplay and cutscenes for STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN, highlighting the connection between the upcoming action RPG and the first title in the FINAL FANTASY series.

The latest gameplay footage was headlined by the iconic northern bridge scene from the original FINAL FANTASY recreated for FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN?the game offers and alternate retelling of the beloved classic, shedding light on the dark origins of Garland through the journey of protagonist Jack and his comrades. Legendary FINAL FANTASY developers Hironobu Sakaguchi (Mistwalker Corporation CEO) and Akitoshi Kawazu shared their thoughts on the links between these two titles:

?Garland, who is defeated at the beginning of the story, is reborn 2000 years in the past as Chaos where he continues to rule over darkness, but is once again bested by the Warriors of Light? I created this endless cycle in the story because it was the first game in the series, and even though it is a pixel art RPG, I thought that by giving the story such layers, it wouldn’t just be viewed as some kind of “toy,” and we could elevate it to an authentic form of entertainment. That was the reason behind this decision. I think the same can be said for the scene when the player crosses the northern bridge, and the title and opening story text are shown on screen.?

Hironobu Sakaguchi (Mistwalker Corporation CEO)

?The story of FF Origin is told through the eyes of Garland. It’s quite exciting to see this story depicted through the villain’s perspective. I’m interested to see what kind of emotional impact
that the story of this game might have on players this time around.

?As far as what happens to Garland? People who played the original FINAL FANTASY
already know his fate, but I hope people will find appreciation in how this title portrays him.

“So that’s what happened!?” “I’m almost in tears!”

?These are the kinds of emotions I look forward to seeing from our players.?

Akitoshi Kawazu (Square Enix)

The livestream also showcased STRANGERS OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN gameplay, which has seen new adjustments and additions based on player feedback following the release of the second TRIAL VERSION. Numerous gameplay elements, including basic and advanced jobs, abilities, equipment, and multiplayer were highlighted through a number of new gameplay videos.

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN will be available on PS5, PS4 Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store on 18th March 2022. The title is currently available for pre-order?more details can be found here: https://www.square-enix-games.com/sopffo

Paul Bryant

Staff Writer

Recent Posts

Get some Minecraft bling with the PDP REALMz Minecraft – Diamond Print Wireless Controller featuring Steve

Finally Jack Black in controller form…what, no? It’s not him? Oh man…

5 hours ago

Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick lets you execute 720s without taking up too much space in your bag

A fight stick without a stick…what a wild time we live in.

5 hours ago

Whee!! RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is building towards a December 5th Nintendo Switch drop

A quarter of a century after the original game's launch, Atari is re-releasing one of…

6 hours ago

Hannah review for PC, Xbox

Hannah looks great…right up until you start moving.

11 hours ago

ININ Games acquires the publishing rights for Shenmue III

To celebrate the 3rd game's 5th anniversary and the original's 25th (!), YSNET has transferred…

11 hours ago

Nintendo eShop Update: Stray, Critter Café, Tiny Cats

One of 2022's best games is slinking onto the Switch in this week's update.

12 hours ago

This website uses cookies.