Sakaguchi may be retiring soon, and one of his last games may very well be Mistwalker's latest, Fantasian, which is yet another classic-style JRPG, but with an interesting twist.įantasian's main gimmick is that its game world is meant to look like a diorama, which gives Fantasian a unique art style and lends itself well to some rather breathtaking views. Honestly, it's almost a shame that the game is restricted to Apple Arcade and will mostly be played on devices like iPhones and iPads because the smaller screens don't do the game's gorgeous art justice. Since its inception, Mistwalker has delivered a number of old-school JRPG experiences, ranging from traditional titles like Blue Dragon to mobile games like Terra Battle, with varying degrees of success. You can check them out below:įantasian is being written by Hironobu Sakaguchi, while its soundtrack is signed by another legend of the industry, Nobuo Uematsu, both of which are house know names for fans of the Final Fantasy franchise and JRPG”s in general.Hironobu Sakaguchi is best known as the creator of the Final Fantasy franchise with what is now Square Enix, but since the mid-2000s, he has been creating new IP with his own studio, Mistwalker. READ MORE: Edge of Eternity Interview: Producer Talks Inspirations, Release Date, World-Building, and MoreĪ few illustrations featuring the characters and what it looks like to be the game’s main antagonist were revealed in a Youtube video, released by Mistwalker Corporation on their official channel. A lone researcher, she has strong ideologies about the world. Valrika comes from a distant world, now consumed by chaos. Valrika Credit: Mistwalker CorporationĪ scientist, and a researcher. Tan is capable of controlling spirit beasts and presumably joins Leo while on his own quest for revenge. Tan Credit: Mistwalker CorporationĪ former spy for the Falcion Empire, currently pursued by the Crimson Bandits. Ez is a young and genius inventor, who excels in both crafting and creating. Ez Credit: Mistwalker CorporationĪn orphan that lives in the Outskirts of the Queendom of Vibra with his father-figure Dagaroon. Zinikr traveled together with Leo’s father, seeing a lot of him in his son. The captain of the famous and luxurious cruizer, The Uzra, considered the pride of the Queendom of Vibra. Capable of summoning spirits in battle, she joins Leo in his quest after discovering that he forgot all about their previous encounter. Cheryl Credit: Mistwalker CorporationĪ princess and heiress of the Queendom of Vibra. She joins him on his quest as she also tries to seek her own identity. Kina Credit: Mistwalker CorporationĪ cheerful and eccentric orphan from the Frontier Town of En, who seems to know Leo. They are granted newfound intelligence and emotions after being modified by Leo. Prickle & Clicker Credit: Mistwalker CorporationĪ robotic duo that Leo encounters through the game. After waking up in a strange world dominated by machines, and without his memories, Leo sets out on a journey to reclaim them. READ MORE: All You Need to Know About Fantasian, Apple’s New Exclusive JRPG Leo Credit: Mistwalker Corporation Meet the main characters of Fantasian below, according to its developer’s official site. The title promises to blend 3D graphics with more than 150 hand-crafted involvements and to present players with new and exciting features never seen before in the genre. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlįantasian, Mistwalker Corporation‘s new Apple-exclusive Diorama Adventure RPG, became one of the industry’s most promising upcoming titles, thanks to its beautifully crafted world, its diverse and charismatic group of main characters, and its lore.
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