![]() For one, it’s a true exclusive to the platform. ![]() Fantasian opens up in every way after part one.įantasian has only become more enticing, and that’s an existential win for Apple Arcade. Plus, the aforementioned skill tree significantly changes how players approach battles, adding a sudden shot of depth after 20 hours of play. Opening the game’s party menu now gives players a message about how to swap out members, confirming that players will have control over which characters they bring along. The pace immediately changes with a more quest-based dynamic that lets players tackle multiple objectives in any order they choose. Now that part two is here, we’re finally able to see the full scope of the game, and it’s even more impressive. The story ended on a true cliffhanger as well, enticing players to keep their subscriptions running. The most interesting location and characters are introduced just as it’s wrapping up. In its final hours, the game introduces an entire skill system that can be used to pick custom battle abilities. Rather than cleanly cutting off after a big boss fight, Fantasian suddenly cracks wide open. Part one was an excellent snippet of the game, but a bit of a tease, too. Its sudden August release came as such a surprise that I was left scrambling into my account to make sure it was still active. Part two only had a vague 2021 release date attached to it, so players didn’t know when it would shadow drop. Fantasian’s odd release cycle gave players a reason to keep paying. Through its lifespan, the service has gained a reputation for being something that players can subscribe to once every six months, cram in a bunch of short games, and unsubscribe. As a subscription service, Apple Arcade needs consistent subscribers to stay afloat. In retrospect, it was a smart - though frustrating - strategy on Apple’s part. Part two wouldn’t hit the platform until August 13, piling another 40 hours onto the game’s runtime. Developer Mistwalker released the first part of the game, containing around 15 to 20 hours of gameplay. The game half-launched on Apple Arcade in April as part of a strange release plan. That was an immediate entry point for curious players, but the real hook is its classic RPG systems, formula innovations, and intriguing world. The game drew attention before its launch due to its gorgeous art style, which uses real, handcrafted dioramas for its sets. The modern Chrono Triggerįantasian is a JRPG written and produced by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, with an original score by legendary game composer Nobuo Uematsu. If you’re looking for that game on Apple Arcade, it’s Fantasian. That’s the one exclusive game that’s so “can’t miss” it’s capable of selling a console or subscription through its own strength alone. The service has only improved in 2021 as well by adding classic mobile hits to its ever-expanding lineup.īut when it comes to gaming platforms, players are programmed to look for one thing: The ever-elusive killer app. The service has delivered a string of excellent games since it launched, from Grindstone to Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. What’s funny, though, is that Apple Arcade has proven itself time and time again. Gaming is the one area where Apple still has to constantly prove itself. Plus, it’s only available to players who own Apple products. The company has had to fight against a misguided, ongoing stigma that many still have against mobile as a legitimate gaming platform. With a sudden influx of gaming services in the past few years, Apple’s mobile gaming platform has never been top of mind for most gamers. While not exactly the Cloud-Aerith-Tifa triangle of Final Fantasy VII, it comes a little too close. The additional playable characters are similar to the genre's staples, and the story is reminiscent of Final Fantasy IV and Xenoblade Chronicles. ![]() The protagonist is an amnesiac who finds himself in the company of an orphaned young woman with mysterious ties to nature and a goddess and a haughty princess who has her own ties to the said goddess. Unfortunately, Fantasian's story feels like it was built from the scraps of Sakaguchi's previous work. However, I've been playing these games for more than three decades, so it's impossible not to compare the stories. It's gorgeous and immersive, plays smooth, and the story is comparable to that of the aforementioned games. If I had never played the first several Final Fantasy games, I would have virtually no complaints about Fantasian. Fantasian Review Screenshot Leo Cheryl Kina (Image credit: iMore)
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