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| title = ''Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin'' |
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| image = Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin logo.png |
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| − | | japanese = ストレンジャー オブ パラダイスファイナルファンタジー オリジン |
+ | | japanese = ストレンジャー オブ パラダイス ファイナルファンタジー オリジン |
| romaji = Sutorenjā Obu Paradaisu Fainaru Fantajī Orijin |
| romaji = Sutorenjā Obu Paradaisu Fainaru Fantajī Orijin |
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| developer = [[Team Ninja]] ([[Koei Tecmo]]) |
| developer = [[Team Ninja]] ([[Koei Tecmo]]) |
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| publisher = [[Square Enix]] |
| publisher = [[Square Enix]] |
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| − | | release = 2022 |
+ | | release = March 18, 2022 |
| genre = Action role-playing game |
| genre = Action role-playing game |
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| − | | modes = Single player |
+ | | modes = Single player, multi player |
| ratings = |
| ratings = |
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| − | | platforms = [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox (4th generation)]], [[Xbox One]], [[PC]] |
+ | | platforms = [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox (4th generation)]], [[Xbox One]], [[PC]] ([[Epic Games Store]]) |
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| − | '''''Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin''''' is an upcoming action RPG title in the [[Final Fantasy (series)|''Final Fantasy'' series]] developed by [[Team Ninja]], set to release in 2022. Revealed on 13 June 2021 at the Square Enix Presents digital presentation for that year's E3, ''Stranger of Paradise'' follows [[Jack |
+ | '''''Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin''''' is an upcoming action RPG title in the [[Final Fantasy (series)|''Final Fantasy'' series]] developed by [[Team Ninja]], set to release in 2022. Revealed on 13 June 2021 at the Square Enix Presents digital presentation for that year's E3, ''Stranger of Paradise'' follows [[Jack Garland|Jack]], [[Ash (Stranger of Paradise)|Ash]] and [[Jed]] in their quest to defeat [[Chaos]] as [[Warriors of Light]].<ref name = "press">{{ref|id = press| title = STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN ANNOUNCED FOR 2022 RELEASE ON PLAYSTATION®5, PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX SERIES <nowiki>X|S</nowiki>, XBOX ONE AND PC | author = se | url = https://press.na.square-enix.com/STRANGER-OF-PARADISE-FINAL-FANTASY-ORIGIN-ANNOUNCED-FOR-2022-RELEASE-O | date = 13 June 2021 | access-date = 13 June 2021}}</ref> |
| − | A limited time demo, titled ''[[Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version]]'', was released the same day as the reveal, exclusively on [[PlayStation 5]].<ref name = "press"/> However, |
+ | A limited time demo, titled ''[[Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version]]'', was released the same day as the reveal, exclusively on [[PlayStation 5]].<ref name = "press"/> However, the demo was "corrupt and unplayable" at the time of release, with [[Square Enix]] promising they would resolve the issue.<ref name="corrupt">{{ref|id=corrupt|title = Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Demo Is Corrupt And Unplayable| author= Screenrant |url=https://screenrant.com/stranger-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-demo-corrupt-unplayable/ |date = 13 June 2021 | access-date = 13 June 2021|italictitle=true}}</ref> Two days later the issue was resolved with a patch and the demo time was extended to compensate for it. |
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| + | A second limited time demo, appropriately titled ''[[Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version 2]]'', was released on October that same year for both PlayStation 5 and the [[Xbox (4th generation)|Xbox Series X|S]]. This was released alongside more previews of the game accompanying a new TGS trailer and a release date.<ref name = "press2">{{ref|id = press2 | title = STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TO LAUNCH ON MARCH 18, 2022 | author = se | url =https://press.na.square-enix.com/STRANGER-OF-PARADISE-FINAL-FANTASY-ORIGIN-TO-LAUNCH-ON-MARCH-18-2022 | date = 1 October 2021 | access-date = 13 October 2021}}</ref> <ref name = "press3">{{ref|id = press3 | title = SQUARE ENIX AND KOEI TECMO GAMES PARTICIPATE IN STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN PANEL AT TOKYO GAME SHOW | author = se | url =https://press.na.square-enix.com/SQUARE-ENIX-AND-KOEI-TECMO-GAMES-PARTICIPATE-IN-STRANGER-OF-PARADISE-F| date = 2 October 2021 | access-date = 13 October 2021}}</ref> |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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| + | ''Stranger of Paradise'' features an action heavy battle system, that is said to "link to the story".<ref name = "press"/> The player controls Jack, who can change [[Job system|Jobs]] and equip 8 different kinds of weapons and features a party that consists of 3 characters at a time. Party members' equipment can be changed and customised.<ref name = "famitsu interview">{{ref|id =famitsu interview | title = 『FFオリジン』開発スタッフインタビュー！ 『FFI』に絡んだ世界観やジャックたちの秘密、バトルなどについて直撃【E3 2021】 | date = 17 June 2021 | access-date=17 June 2021 |author = Professor Tsutsumi |additional-authors=Takahiro Sugihara|url = https://www.famitsu.com/news/202106/17224021.html | publisher = Famitsu | italictitle = true }}</ref><ref name = "famitsu interview english">{{ref|id = famitsu interview english | title = STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN – the Famitsu interview | date = 18 June 2021 | access-date = 20 June 2021 | author = Square Enix Team |url = https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-famitsu-interview | publisher = Square Enix Blog | italictitle = true }}</ref> Additionally, players can take on levels in multiplayer, with up to 3 people, each controlling a party member. |
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| − | ''Stranger of Paradise'' features an action heavy battle system, that is said to "link to the story".<ref name = "press"/> |
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===Job system=== |
===Job system=== |
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| + | Jack and his companions can change jobs, with the player controlled one being able to switch between two jobs on the fly. Jobs can be upgraded using [[Ability Points|job points]] across a [[job tree]]. |
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| − | Jack can change Jobs being able to choose from [[Warrior]], [[Dragoon]], [[Black Mage]] and more.<ref name = "press"/> |
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| + | *[[Swordfighter]] |
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| + | *[[Swordsman (Stranger of Paradise)|Swordsman]] |
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| + | *[[Pugilist (Stranger of Paradise)|Pugilist]] |
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| + | *[[Mage (Stranger of Paradise)|Mage]] |
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| + | *[[Lancer (Stranger of Paradise)|Lancer]] |
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| + | *[[Warrior (Stranger of Paradise)|Warrior]] |
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| + | *[[Knight (Stranger of Paradise)|Knight]] |
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| + | *[[Thief (Stranger of Paradise)|Thief]] |
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| + | *[[Monk (Stranger of Paradise)|Monk]] |
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| + | *[[White Mage (Stranger of Paradise)|White Mage]] |
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| + | *[[Black Mage (Stranger of Paradise)|Black Mage]] |
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| + | *[[Red Mage (Stranger of Paradise)|Red Mage]] |
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| + | *[[Dragoon (Stranger of Paradise)|Dragoon]] |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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| − | Set in a "dark fantasy world", Jack and his companions claim to be Warriors of Light, though they |
+ | Set in a "dark fantasy world", Jack and his companions claim to be Warriors of Light, though they harbor doubts about their place in the prophecy.<ref name = "press"/> |
| + | ===Setting=== |
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| + | The world is based on concepts from the first ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' game, but does not take place in that world.<ref name = "famitsu interview"/><ref name = "famitsu interview english"/> Additionally, various locations in the world are based on settings from other ''Final Fantasy'' games.<ref name = "interview">{{ref|id = interview | title = “Please forgive us for killing the cactuar!” - FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN interview | date = 13 October 2021 | access-date=13 October 2021 |author = Duncan Heaney | url = https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-interview | publisher = Square Enix Blog | italictitle = true }}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Chaos Shrine (Stranger of Paradise)|Chaos Shrine]], a shrine that appeared suddenly, sent from some unknown future to the present. Based on the [[Chaos Shrine (Final Fantasy)|Chaos Shrine]] from ''Final Fantasy''. |
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| + | * [[Refrin Wetlands]], a land in which there exists something that can cause "distortions" in the world and propagate darkness. Based on the [[Sunleth Waterscape]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''. |
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===Characters=== |
===Characters=== |
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| − | *[[Jack |
+ | *[[Jack Garland]], the player character, whose goal is to kill Chaos; he carries a darkened [[Crystal (term)|crystal orb]] that resonates with others who have them. |
| − | *[[Ash (Stranger of Paradise)|Ash]], one of Jack's companions. |
+ | *[[Ash (Stranger of Paradise)|Ash]], one of Jack's companions; who also carries a crystal orb. |
| − | *[[Jed]], one of Jack's companions. |
+ | *[[Jed]], one of Jack's companions; who also carries a crystal orb. |
| + | *[[Neon (Stranger of Paradise)|Neon]], a warrior who's party fell in their quest to defeat Chaos, who took the form of Garland turned Chaos to give the world a chance to strike them down. She carries a crystal orb and joins Jack in his quest. |
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| − | *[[Garland |
+ | *[[Jack Garland|Garland]], a knight that journeyed to the [[Chaos Shrine (Stranger of Paradise)|Chaos Shrine]] prior to the party with the same goal that now claims to have become Chaos. |
| + | *The [[King of Cornelia (Stranger of Paradise)|King of Cornelia]], who entrusts Jack's party with defeating Chaos. |
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| + | *[[Princess Sarah (Stranger of Paradise)|Princess Sarah]], a princess who plays the [[Lute]]. |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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| − | [[Tetsuya Nomura]] came up with the concept for ''Stranger of Paradise'' around the time after the release of ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'', and united that concept with a series of ''Final Fantasy'' games he was ideating that were focused around "the story of an angry man". Nomura considered it a challenge to find a middle ground for the title, between "mature" and "stylish". |
+ | [[Tetsuya Nomura]] came up with the concept for ''Stranger of Paradise'', an action game where one conquers dungeons, around the time after the release of ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'', and united that concept with a series of ''Final Fantasy'' games he was ideating that were focused around "the story of an angry man", being Garland from the first ''Final Fantasy''. Nomura considered it a challenge to find a middle ground for the title, between "mature" and "stylish".<ref name = "press"/><ref name = "interview"/> |
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| + | Around the time ''Stranger of Paradise'' was ideated, ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT]]'' was in development, in collaboration with [[Team Ninja]]. Due to their pedigree in action games, the team at [[Square Enix]] looked to collaborate with them again for this title.<ref name = "interview"/> |
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| + | During development the team was unsure if they should allow players to direct party members and influence their growth, but would make that decision based on feedback from the demo.<ref name = "famitsu interview"/><ref name = "famitsu interview english"/> There was a thought among the development team of having only Jack in combat, but it was decided against as they felt the concept of a party was integral to the ''Final Fantasy'' series.<ref name = "famitsu interview"/><ref name = "famitsu interview english"/> The game itself can be played in online cooperative multiplayer, with other players being able to take control of companions. This was done in an effort to balance the game out for people that do not regularly play action games, allowing them to team up to decrease the difficulty of the game.<ref name = "interview"/> |
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| + | The team took efforts to attempt to fit the game as an "authentic ''Final Fantasy''" title, ensuring the vocabulary and systems fit with what was previously established, while also finding that the differences are part of what make each title feel like one. Game director [[Daisuke Inoue]] was told by various developers that worked in older ''Final Fantasy'' titles that the willingness to take new ideas characterised the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. When thinking of the different locales for the game to explore, the team took inspiration from other ''Final Fantasy'' titles and added areas from multiple games, though adjusted from their original setting to fit with the tone of the game.<ref name = "interview"/> |
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| + | Following the feedback from the first ''Trail Version'', the team focused on improving certain aspects of the game, including graphical improvements, better lighting, combat and difficulty adjustments, AI improvement and framerate consistency.<ref name = "press3"/> |
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| + | ==Release== |
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| + | The game is set to launch on 18 March 2022, in both physical and digital formats, excluding PC where it will launch exclusively digitally through the [[Epic Games Store]]. Additionally a Digital Deluxe Edition of the game is set to launch the same day and include access to a digital artbook, digital mini soundtrack and access to the Season Pass, including upcoming DLC [[Trials of the Dragon King]], [[Wanderer of the Rift]] and [[Different Future]]. Pre-ordering either digital edition will receive early access to the game as well as the [[Braveheart_(weapon)|Braveheart]] weapon and the [[Lustrous Shield (equipment)|Lustrous Shield]]. All purchases are similarly eligible to obtaining the early purchase bonus weapon [[Rebellion (weapon)|Rebellion]].<ref name = "press2"/> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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| − | Upon its reveal, ''Stranger of Paradise'' received mockery for its dialogue,<ref name = "chaos">{{ref|id = chaos|url=https://kotaku.com/chaos-chaos-chaos-1847088973 | author = Zack Zwiezen | title = Chaos? Chaos??? ...Chaos!!!!!! | date = 13 June 2021 | publisher = Kotaku | access-date = 13 June 2021 | italictitle = true}}</ref> with publications citing its tone as "super-edgy"<ref name = "edgy">{{ref|id = edgy|url=https://venturebeat.com/2021/06/13/final-fantasy-origin-stranger-of-paradise-is-super-edgy-and-hard/| author=Mike Minotti | title = Final Fantasy Origin: Stranger of Paradise is super-edgy and hard | date = 13 June 2021 | publisher = VentureBeat | access-date = 13 June 2021| italictitle = true}}</ref> and "so bad it's good".<ref name "so bad">{{ref | id = so bad | url = https://www.pcgamer.com/final-fantasy-origin-stranger-of-paradise-trailer/ | title = This newly revealed Final Fantasy game is so bad it's good | author = Steven Messner| publisher = PC Gamer| date = 13 June 2021 | access-date = 13 June 2021| italictitle = true}}</ref> |
+ | Upon the release of its reveal trailer, ''Stranger of Paradise'' received mockery for its dialogue, particularly the repetition of the word Chaos,<ref name = "chaos">{{ref|id = chaos|url=https://kotaku.com/chaos-chaos-chaos-1847088973 | author = Zack Zwiezen | title = Chaos? Chaos??? ...Chaos!!!!!! | date = 13 June 2021 | publisher = Kotaku | access-date = 13 June 2021 | italictitle = true}}</ref> with publications citing its tone as "super-edgy"<ref name = "edgy">{{ref|id = edgy|url=https://venturebeat.com/2021/06/13/final-fantasy-origin-stranger-of-paradise-is-super-edgy-and-hard/| author=Mike Minotti | title = Final Fantasy Origin: Stranger of Paradise is super-edgy and hard | date = 13 June 2021 | publisher = VentureBeat | access-date = 13 June 2021| italictitle = true}}</ref> and "so bad it's good".<ref name "so bad">{{ref | id = so bad | url = https://www.pcgamer.com/final-fantasy-origin-stranger-of-paradise-trailer/ | title = This newly revealed Final Fantasy game is so bad it's good | author = Steven Messner| publisher = PC Gamer| date = 13 June 2021 | access-date = 13 June 2021| italictitle = true}}</ref> |
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| + | Seemingly as response to the mockery, the second trailer distanced itself from using the word "Chaos" in the English version,<ref name = "less chaos">{{ref|id = less chaos| url=https://kotaku.com/new-final-fantasy-origin-trailer-100-chaos-free-after-1847796802| author = Ian Walker | title = New Final Fantasy Origin Trailer 100% Chaos-Free After Last One Got Memed | date = 4 October 2021 | publisher = Kotaku | access-date = 13 October 2021}}</ref> with producer [[Jin Fujiwara]] mentioning in an interview that the team was not particularly pleased with the initial reception, citing the initial mystery as part of the reason the word was repeated so much.<ref name = "thegamer interview">{{ref| id = thegamer interview | url= https://www.thegamer.com/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-interview-daisuke-inoue-jin-fujiwara-fumihiko-yasuda/ | author = Meg Pelliccio | title = Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Interview: Daisuke Inoue, Jin Fujiwara, And Fumihiko Yasuda | date = 1 October 2021| publisher = TheGamer | italictitle = true| access-date = 13 October 2021}}</ref> Despite this, the game received further mockery for a scene in the second demo, with publications comparing Jack's attitude to "a stubborn child who doesn’t want to listen to their mom"<ref name = "polygon meme">{{ref| id = polygon meme | url= https://www.polygon.com/22704165/final-fantasy-origins-stranger-of-paradise-jack-meme-square-enix-team-ninja | author = Ana Diaz | title = Final Fantasy Origin’s Jack feels like he’s trolling us | date = 1 October 2021| publisher = Polygon | italictitle = true| access-date = 13 October 2021}}</ref> and "the demeanor of a moody teenage boy",<ref name = "gamespot buttrock"> {{ref| id = gamespot buttrock | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/stranger-of-paradise-confirms-that-butt-rock-is-part-of-final-fantasy-canon/1100-6496747/ | date = 1 October 2021 | publisher = GameSpot | italictitle = true | title = Stranger Of Paradise Confirms That Butt Rock Is Part Of Final Fantasy's Canon | access-date = 13 October 2021}}</ref> though others hoped the game was "in on the joke"<ref name = "vg247 preview">{{ref| id = vg247 preview | url = https://www.vg247.com/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-hands-on-preview | title = Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin brings a little FF13 to its world - hands-on | italictitle = true | publisher = VG247 | author = Alex Donaldson | date = 1 October 2021 | access-date = 13 October 2021}}</ref> and "self-aware"<ref name = "verge preview">{{ref| id = verge preview | italictitle = true | url = https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/4/22709720/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-demo-playstation-square-enix | title = Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin has a new demo, and it’s awesome | publisher = The Verge | author = Ash Parrish | date = 4 October 2021 | access-date = 13 October 2021}}</ref> Despite the tone, the game's demo was generally praised for it's combat options and scope.<ref name = "gs preview">{{ref| id = gs preview | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin-lets-you-take-the-right-job-for-the-job/1100-6496729/ | title = Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Lets You Take The Right Job For The Job | italictitle = true | publisher = GameSpot | author = Phil Hornshaw | date = 1 October 2021 | access-date = 13 October 2021}}</ref><ref name = "vg247 preview"/> |
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==Production credits== |
==Production credits== |
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{| class="sortable article-table FFVIIFS" style="margin-right:auto;" |
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| + | ! |Concept |
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|[[Tetsuya Nomura]] |
|[[Tetsuya Nomura]] |
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| + | |Tetsuya Nomura |
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| − | |[[Yoshinori Kitase]] |
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| + | |[[Kazushige Nojima]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | ! |Character Design |
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| + | |Tetsuya Nomura |
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| + | |- |
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|Jin Fujiwara |
|Jin Fujiwara |
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| − | ! |
+ | ! |Director (Square Enix) |
|Daisuke Inoue |
|Daisuke Inoue |
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| − | ! |
+ | ! |Producer (Koei Tecmo Games) |
|Fumihiko Yasuda |
|Fumihiko Yasuda |
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| − | ! |
+ | ! |Director (Koei Tecmo Games) |
|Hiroya Usuda |
|Hiroya Usuda |
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| − | ! |
+ | ! |Director (Koei Tecmo Games) |
|Nobumichi Kumabe |
|Nobumichi Kumabe |
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| + | |- |
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| + | ! |Composers |
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| + | |[[Naoshi Mizuta]], [[Hidenori Iwasaki]], [[Ryo Yamazaki]] |
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| + | |} |
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| + | ===Voice cast=== |
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| + | {|class="SOP article-table" |
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| + | |- |
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| + | !style="width:220px"|Character |
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| + | !style="width:160px"|[[Japanese voice actors|Japanese]] |
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| + | !style="width:160px"|[[English voice actors|English]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | ![[Jack Garland]] |
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| + | |Kenjiro Tsuda |
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| + | |Mocean Melvin |
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| + | |- |
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| + | ![[Ash (Stranger of Paradise)|Ash]] |
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| + | |Atsushi Miyauchi |
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| + | |Mark Neely |
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| + | |- |
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| + | ![[Jed]] |
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| + | |Yusuke Suda |
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| + | |[[Alejandro Saab]] |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| + | ;Artwork |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| ⚫ | |||
| + | Key art from Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin 02.png|Key art featuring Jack's party and Garland in a sea of clouds, based on concept artwork for the original ''Final Fantasy'' titled [[:File:The Cloudsea Djinn.jpg|the Cloudsea Djinn]].. |
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| + | Key art from Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin 03.png|Keyart featuring the main characters in the silhouette of Garland. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | |||
| + | ;Renders |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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Jack from Stranger of Paradise.png|Jack render. |
Jack from Stranger of Paradise.png|Jack render. |
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| − | Ash from Stranger of Paradise.png|Ash render. |
+ | Ash from Stranger of Paradise.png|[[Ash (Stranger of Paradise)|Ash]] render. |
| − | Jed from Stranger of Paradise.png|Jed render. |
+ | Jed from Stranger of Paradise.png|[[Jed]] render. |
| + | Neon from Stranger of Paradise.png|[[Neon (Stranger of Paradise)|Neon]] render. |
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| + | Princess Sarah from Stranger of Paradise.png|[[Princess Sarah (Stranger of Paradise)|Princess Sarah]] render. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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| + | |||
| + | ;Promotional screenshots |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 01.png|Jack, Ash and Jed arriving at the [[Chaos Shrine (Stranger of Paradise)|Chaos Shrine]]. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 02.png|Closeup of Jack. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 03.png|Jack's party standing before Garland. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 04.png|Closeup of Garland. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 05.png|Jack and Garland in combat. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 06.png|Jack as a [[Warrior]] fighting a [[goblin]]. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 07.png|Jack as a [[Black Mage]] fighting a [[skeleton]]. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 08.png|Jack as a [[Dragoon]] fighting a [[Wolf (enemy)|wolf]]. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 09.png|Jack finishing off an enemy, turning their blood to [[Crystal (term)|crystals]]. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 10.png|Jack pushing back surrounding enemies. |
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| + | Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin promo 11.png|Jack fighting a [[Griffon (enemy)|griffon]]. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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+ | {{citations}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| − | * [https:// |
+ | * [https://square-enix-games.com/sopffo English website] |
* [https://www.jp.square-enix.com/sopffo/ Japanese website] |
* [https://www.jp.square-enix.com/sopffo/ Japanese website] |
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| − | * [https://twitter.com/fforigin English |
+ | * [https://twitter.com/fforigin English Twitter] |
| − | * [https://twitter.com/SOPFFO |
+ | * [https://twitter.com/SOPFFO Japanese Twitter] |
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| + | {{Navbox series}} |
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Revision as of 21:39, 13 October 2021
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Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is an upcoming action RPG title in the Final Fantasy series developed by Team Ninja, set to release in 2022. Revealed on 13 June 2021 at the Square Enix Presents digital presentation for that year's E3, Stranger of Paradise follows Jack, Ash and Jed in their quest to defeat Chaos as Warriors of Light.[1]
A limited time demo, titled Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version, was released the same day as the reveal, exclusively on PlayStation 5.[1] However, the demo was "corrupt and unplayable" at the time of release, with Square Enix promising they would resolve the issue.[2] Two days later the issue was resolved with a patch and the demo time was extended to compensate for it.
A second limited time demo, appropriately titled Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Trial Version 2, was released on October that same year for both PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S. This was released alongside more previews of the game accompanying a new TGS trailer and a release date.[3] [4]
Gameplay
Stranger of Paradise features an action heavy battle system, that is said to "link to the story".[1] The player controls Jack, who can change Jobs and equip 8 different kinds of weapons and features a party that consists of 3 characters at a time. Party members' equipment can be changed and customised.[5][6] Additionally, players can take on levels in multiplayer, with up to 3 people, each controlling a party member.
Job system
Jack and his companions can change jobs, with the player controlled one being able to switch between two jobs on the fly. Jobs can be upgraded using job points across a job tree.
- Swordfighter
- Swordsman
- Pugilist
- Mage
- Lancer
- Warrior
- Knight
- Thief
- Monk
- White Mage
- Black Mage
- Red Mage
- Dragoon
Synopsis
Set in a "dark fantasy world", Jack and his companions claim to be Warriors of Light, though they harbor doubts about their place in the prophecy.[1]
Setting
The world is based on concepts from the first Final Fantasy game, but does not take place in that world.[5][6] Additionally, various locations in the world are based on settings from other Final Fantasy games.[7]
- Chaos Shrine, a shrine that appeared suddenly, sent from some unknown future to the present. Based on the Chaos Shrine from Final Fantasy.
- Refrin Wetlands, a land in which there exists something that can cause "distortions" in the world and propagate darkness. Based on the Sunleth Waterscape from Final Fantasy XIII.
Characters
- Jack Garland, the player character, whose goal is to kill Chaos; he carries a darkened crystal orb that resonates with others who have them.
- Ash, one of Jack's companions; who also carries a crystal orb.
- Jed, one of Jack's companions; who also carries a crystal orb.
- Neon, a warrior who's party fell in their quest to defeat Chaos, who took the form of Garland turned Chaos to give the world a chance to strike them down. She carries a crystal orb and joins Jack in his quest.
- Garland, a knight that journeyed to the Chaos Shrine prior to the party with the same goal that now claims to have become Chaos.
- The King of Cornelia, who entrusts Jack's party with defeating Chaos.
- Princess Sarah, a princess who plays the Lute.
Development
Tetsuya Nomura came up with the concept for Stranger of Paradise, an action game where one conquers dungeons, around the time after the release of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, and united that concept with a series of Final Fantasy games he was ideating that were focused around "the story of an angry man", being Garland from the first Final Fantasy. Nomura considered it a challenge to find a middle ground for the title, between "mature" and "stylish".[1][7]
Around the time Stranger of Paradise was ideated, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT was in development, in collaboration with Team Ninja. Due to their pedigree in action games, the team at Square Enix looked to collaborate with them again for this title.[7]
During development the team was unsure if they should allow players to direct party members and influence their growth, but would make that decision based on feedback from the demo.[5][6] There was a thought among the development team of having only Jack in combat, but it was decided against as they felt the concept of a party was integral to the Final Fantasy series.[5][6] The game itself can be played in online cooperative multiplayer, with other players being able to take control of companions. This was done in an effort to balance the game out for people that do not regularly play action games, allowing them to team up to decrease the difficulty of the game.[7]
The team took efforts to attempt to fit the game as an "authentic Final Fantasy" title, ensuring the vocabulary and systems fit with what was previously established, while also finding that the differences are part of what make each title feel like one. Game director Daisuke Inoue was told by various developers that worked in older Final Fantasy titles that the willingness to take new ideas characterised the Final Fantasy series. When thinking of the different locales for the game to explore, the team took inspiration from other Final Fantasy titles and added areas from multiple games, though adjusted from their original setting to fit with the tone of the game.[7]
Following the feedback from the first Trail Version, the team focused on improving certain aspects of the game, including graphical improvements, better lighting, combat and difficulty adjustments, AI improvement and framerate consistency.[4]
Release
The game is set to launch on 18 March 2022, in both physical and digital formats, excluding PC where it will launch exclusively digitally through the Epic Games Store. Additionally a Digital Deluxe Edition of the game is set to launch the same day and include access to a digital artbook, digital mini soundtrack and access to the Season Pass, including upcoming DLC Trials of the Dragon King, Wanderer of the Rift and Different Future. Pre-ordering either digital edition will receive early access to the game as well as the Braveheart weapon and the Lustrous Shield. All purchases are similarly eligible to obtaining the early purchase bonus weapon Rebellion.[3]
Reception
Upon the release of its reveal trailer, Stranger of Paradise received mockery for its dialogue, particularly the repetition of the word Chaos,[8] with publications citing its tone as "super-edgy"[9] and "so bad it's good".[10]
Seemingly as response to the mockery, the second trailer distanced itself from using the word "Chaos" in the English version,[11] with producer Jin Fujiwara mentioning in an interview that the team was not particularly pleased with the initial reception, citing the initial mystery as part of the reason the word was repeated so much.[12] Despite this, the game received further mockery for a scene in the second demo, with publications comparing Jack's attitude to "a stubborn child who doesn’t want to listen to their mom"[13] and "the demeanor of a moody teenage boy",[14] though others hoped the game was "in on the joke"[15] and "self-aware"[16] Despite the tone, the game's demo was generally praised for it's combat options and scope.[17][15]
Production credits
| Concept | Tetsuya Nomura |
|---|---|
| Creative Producer | Tetsuya Nomura |
| Story and Scenario | Kazushige Nojima |
| Character Design | Tetsuya Nomura |
| Producer (Square Enix) | Jin Fujiwara |
| Director (Square Enix) | Daisuke Inoue |
| Producer (Koei Tecmo Games) | Fumihiko Yasuda |
| Director (Koei Tecmo Games) | Hiroya Usuda |
| Director (Koei Tecmo Games) | Nobumichi Kumabe |
| Composers | Naoshi Mizuta, Hidenori Iwasaki, Ryo Yamazaki |
Voice cast
| Character | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Garland | Kenjiro Tsuda | Mocean Melvin |
| Ash | Atsushi Miyauchi | Mark Neely |
| Jed | Yusuke Suda | Alejandro Saab |
Gallery
- Artwork
Key art, featuring Jack Garland covered in blood.
Key art featuring Jack's party and Garland in a sea of clouds, based on concept artwork for the original Final Fantasy titled the Cloudsea Djinn..
Keyart featuring the main characters in the silhouette of Garland.
- Renders
- Promotional screenshots
Jack, Ash and Jed arriving at the Chaos Shrine.
Closeup of Jack.
Jack's party standing before Garland.
Closeup of Garland.
Jack and Garland in combat.
Jack as a Black Mage fighting a skeleton.
Jack finishing off an enemy, turning their blood to crystals.
Jack pushing back surrounding enemies.
Jack fighting a griffon.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 se (n.d.) . STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN ANNOUNCED FOR 2022 RELEASE ON PLAYSTATION®5, PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX SERIES X|S, XBOX ONE AND PC. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021.
- ↑ Screenrant (n.d.) . Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Demo Is Corrupt And Unplayable. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 se (n.d.) . STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TO LAUNCH ON MARCH 18, 2022. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 se (n.d.) . SQUARE ENIX AND KOEI TECMO GAMES PARTICIPATE IN STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN PANEL AT TOKYO GAME SHOW. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Professor Tsutsumi (n.d.) . 『FFオリジン』開発スタッフインタビュー！ 『FFI』に絡んだ世界観やジャックたちの秘密、バトルなどについて直撃【E3 2021】. Famitsu. Takahiro Sugihara. Archived from the original on 17 June 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Square Enix Team (n.d.) . STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN – the Famitsu interview. Square Enix Blog. Archived from the original on 20 June 2021.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Duncan Heaney (n.d.) . “Please forgive us for killing the cactuar!” - FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN interview. Square Enix Blog. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Zack Zwiezen (n.d.) . Chaos? Chaos??? ...Chaos!!!!!!. Kotaku. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021.
- ↑ Mike Minotti (n.d.) . Final Fantasy Origin: Stranger of Paradise is super-edgy and hard. VentureBeat. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021.
- ↑ Steven Messner (n.d.) . This newly revealed Final Fantasy game is so bad it's good. PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021.
- ↑ Ian Walker (n.d.) . New Final Fantasy Origin Trailer 100% Chaos-Free After Last One Got Memed. Kotaku. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Meg Pelliccio (n.d.) . Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Interview: Daisuke Inoue, Jin Fujiwara, And Fumihiko Yasuda. TheGamer. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Ana Diaz (n.d.) . Final Fantasy Origin’s Jack feels like he’s trolling us. Polygon. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ↑ (n.d.) . Stranger Of Paradise Confirms That Butt Rock Is Part Of Final Fantasy's Canon. GameSpot. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Alex Donaldson (n.d.) . Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin brings a little FF13 to its world - hands-on. VG247. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Ash Parrish (n.d.) . Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin has a new demo, and it’s awesome. The Verge. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Phil Hornshaw (n.d.) . Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Lets You Take The Right Job For The Job. GameSpot. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.