![]() Along with magic, Frey is also capable of high-speed movement and mobility, whether it’s scaling walls or jumping across huge expanses. The other thing that makes Forspoken so interesting is that it’s set in a big open world. While the former is creating the world concept, the latter is in charge of the narrative and how it fits into the game’s design (which is something Hennig is very good at). ![]() It includes Gary Whitta, who worked on Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 1 and The Final Season, and Amy Hennig. Handling such heavy material can be tough but the writing team on Forspoken already looks fairly capable. ![]() Could their circumstances mirror her own and is understanding them the key to going home? Does she even want to go home? There’s some potentially interesting connection between the Tantas and Frey’s circumstances. Tanta Sila, or the Tanta of Power, was once a revered warrior who protected Athia from invading threats but now believes only in power. Take Tanta Prave aka the Tanta of Justice who once believed in the highest ideals of justice but has since come to think of herself as judge, jury and executioner. On top of an intriguing premise that’s essentially dark fantasy isekai, the antagonistic Tantas also present some interesting themes. Why is she so skilled at magic? Why isn’t she affected by the Break like everyone else? What happened to the Tantas? Is the fact that there are four realms, each likely ruled by a Tanta, a coincidence given Square Enix’s history with the Four Warriors of Light? These are but a few questions that must be answered. With the help of a sentient bracelet called Cuff, Frey journeys across the land to do something and maybe find a way home. It’s almost like the set-up of a Dark Souls title but in the middle of the world collaps ing instead of the aftermath. The world was split up into different realms and the Tantas went mad, ruling with an iron fist. However, a blight called the Break arrived and on top of completely warping the landscape, turn ed people into monsters. Lest you think this is another magical fantasy about crystals, the focus is on Frey who steps into a mysterious portal and finds herself in less-than-inviting circumstances.Īthia was prosperous once upon a time and led by matriarchs known as the Tantas. Then there’s Forspoken, Luminous Productions’ next big title that takes place in the world of Athia. Final Fantasy 16 looks amazing, and is bolstered all the more by having Naoki Yoshida on board as producer. It’s capable of such beautiful dreams (see: Final Fantasy 7 Remake) and such horrible nightmares (like Marvel’s Avengers).ĭespite its short-term offerings being a little wanting (which is putting it real nicely), its future is looking very good. In a console generation that’s been dominated by exclusives, acquisitions and subscription services, Square Enix has been somewhat of an anomaly.
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