Fantasian: Sakaguchi's new project

[Roundhouse]

I'm a bit traditional in that I just dislike the idea of subscription services for games, but I guess it also depends on a case by case basis. Is Apple Arcade worth it? Dunno, it does have some nice stuff like Fantasian, but I wouldn't buy a subscription for that. Game Pass on Xbox is superb, though, and is the closest I have come to being convinced about this whole thing.

On the other hand, the Nintendo Online thing has become a running joke in how few of the classics/gems actually end up there. I have zero interest in that one. If they actually leaned into adding celebrated stuff from the past I would be more interested -- stuff like Chrono Trigger, Earthbound, FFVI, etc.

 

[Rhoey]

Oh, Mistwalker stuff should absolutely get more ports. Lost Odyssey is seriously good and is stranded on the Xbox.

It's such an underrated gem, imo. One of my top 5 favorite games, but haven't played it for a decade because it's on just one console. I so would love to replay it!

 

[Rhoey]

Look folks. capitalism has extorted enough subscriptions out of me. I pay rent, phone, internet, groceries, taxes, laundry, dental, bus pass, and those necessities are already more than my paycheque. I also have to budget for new shoes once a year, birthday gifts, vet bills, emergencies, and if I’m very lucky I might have enough left over to have a pint or two with a friend. So I’m not going to be paying a subscription for video games. Not PlayStation Plus, not Switch Play, not FFXIV, not Apple Arcade. I don’t care if it’s 5 dollars or 5 cents, free for a year or given to me as a gift. It is an albatross around the neck, and not something I am interested in adding to my life, full stop.

I completely sympathize with you. And I don't like to be a wet blanket, but it will only get worse, as most likely everything will become subscription based in the future.
I don't play games anymore precisely because I'm like you, I have enough monthly and annual subscriptions as is.

 

[Tetsujin]

Fantasian Neo Dimension announced for Switch, Holiday 2024, published by Square Enix

edit: also, PS4/5, Xbox Series and Steam

Press release: FANTASIAN Neo Dimension: Everything you need to know | Square Enix Blog

What’s been added to FANTASIAN New Dimension?​

FANTASIAN originally released on iOS for Apple Arcade, but this new console and PC version has received some significant enhancements, which makes it the definitive way to play the game. These include:

• English and Japanese voiceovers - All cutscenes, and many optional scenes in the game are now voice acted. You’ll be able to play the game with either the English or Japanese voice actors.
• 4K visuals - the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Steam versions of the game will offer support for 4K displays, making this already beautiful game look even prettier.
• Normal difficulty mode - FANTASIAN was a very difficult game upon release, with many bosses pounding players before they worked out the optimal strategies to defeat them. FANTASIAN Neo Dimension adds a new ‘Normal’ difficulty, to make the game a little more approachable. Of course, if you crave the challenge of the original game, that’s still there too!

 

[Lulcielid]

Looking forward to see if it's actually good or if it's overhyped just because it has Sakaguchi name attached to it.

 

[ForceStealer]

About damn time.

I wish that trailer had showcased more of the environments, since those were the real draw, instead of extremely typical JRPG dialogue

 

[Ite]

About damn time.

I wish that trailer had showcased more of the environments, since those were the real draw, instead of extremely typical JRPG dialogue

^ This fgj, the artistic experiment surrounding the game’s environments, and Sakaguchi’s name, are why I’ll be dropping bank on this at launch. As for story and characters, it’ll be the first thing I’ve seen of him since FFIX, but I’m not expecting to have my lid blown off. I been around the block too many times for that.

Will probably go for the Steam release. Great news