#Fantasian

[satoshi-mochida]

Some games that are currently stuck on older consoles that I hope get rereleased in some way, Part 4:

Part 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7

Kenka Bancho series

Mischief Makers

Silhouette Mirage

Fantasian(kind of cheating since it's technically not an 'older console', but still hope it leaves Apple Arcade for more people to play it)

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourlglass

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

Luminous Arc series

A Witch's Tale

Okamikakushi

Avalon Code

Chibi-Robo

Drakengard series

Contact

Flower, Sun and Rain

Freedom Wars

Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines(and it's PS1 prequel)

Ace Attorney Investigations 1 and 2

Hotel Dusk: Room 215

Infinite Space

Lifeline(microphone tech has probably gotten much better since this game first released to have it hear voice input better; low chance of this game coming back probably, though)

L.O.L: Lack of Love

Magical Starsign(Magical Vacation)

Metal Max and Metal Saga series

Nanashi no Game and it's sequel

My World, My Way

Snowboard Kids

Soma Bringer

Solatorobo

Viewtiful Joe

[ranmagender]

Some Highlights from the June 18th, 2024 Nintendo Direct

[arcadetheatre]

My Favourite Announcements from the Nintendo Direct (6/18/2024)

New M&L game is very exciting. The artstyle looks very good. I'm wondering which internal studio is making this. I also wonder if they absorbed AlphaDream staff for the project. (Also I keep calling it "Brotherhood" because I am FMA trash).

FANTASIAN is finally out of Apple Arcade jail. For those that don't know, this is a game by Hironobu Sakaguchi - the creator of the Final Fantasy Series. All of the environments in the game are real-world Dioramas and Models that were scanned-in, so it has a very unique artstyle. FANTASIAN has been an Apple Arcade exclusive for many years, so it is so good that its finally free.

This game was very interesting to me. The artstyle is very captivating. The artstyle is very similar to the FMVs from Final Fantasy Tactics, which was always very cool and unique. There is not a lot of info about this title, but it seems to be a pretty neat Action RPG.

Dragon Quest Trilogy HD-2D Remake is looking really good. This project was announced a while back, but went quiet for a while. Originally it was just going to be the Dragon Quest 3, but they have decided to go ahead and remake the entire original trilogy, which is cool.

This is the really big one for me. A new Zelda game where Zelda is the protagonist. This was rumoured to be in development, so it is cool that it is real. It looks like it strikes a nice balance between the oneness of the Wild-era games and the constraints of the classic-styled games. I'm guessing that this is being developed by Grezzo, since it is using the Link's Awakening 2019 engine. It seems there will be heavy-emphasis on puzzle-solving, which is really cool.

Then, of course, we have Metroid Prime 4. After SEVEN years since it's announcement, we finally have a gameplay trailer. I'm honestly surprised they decided to announce this game for the base Switch instead of waiting for the Switch 2. But, the game also doesn't release until next year, so it's possible it will be a launch-title for Switch 2 or something.

[demifiendrsa]

FANTASIAN Neo Dimension - Pre-Order Trailer

Japanese version

FANTASIAN Neo Dimension will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) December 5, 2024.

FANTASIAN first launched for Apple Arcade in two parts: the first part on April 1, 2021, and the second on August 13, 2021.

Overview

About

The father of Final Fantasy, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu return to deliver an original RPG story. Mechteria—a deathly mechanical infection that robs humans of their emotions and lives—is slowly engulfing the world. The protagonist Leo awakens with only one memory left to him in a strange land abundant with machines. The human world, threatened by mechteria… a machine world, filled with mysteries… and the unseen dimensions that lie beyond both. Using the Warp Device that was left behind, Leo must now embark on an interdimensional journey to reclaim his lost memories and save the world from the mechteria infection. Battles The key to battle is to manipulate skill trajectories. Draw in as many enemies as you can to efficiently defeat them all! You’ll face all kinds of unique, powerful foes with a whole range of tricks at their disposal. Field Areas Encounter a myriad of quests and uncover hidden items in the over 150 beautiful field areas that blend handmade dioramas with CG graphics.

[gamergirl-lumine]

I believe I promised Cheryl?

The princess herself. Or queen, depending on how far you get into the quests. FANTASIAN rules!

[therealestidealist]

I love learning that Sakaguchi-san was inspired to make Fantasian by replaying his own game, what a king

[dragaorpg]

FANTASIAN finalmente se livra da Apple Arcade e anuncia lançamentos para consoles e PC

O pai de Final Fantasy, Hironobu Sakaguchi, e o renomado compositor Nobuo Uematsu retornam para apresentar uma história original de RPG. Experimente uma versão aprimorada de FANTASIAN, lançado inicialmente para Apple Arcade em 2021, com novos recursos, incluindo narrações em inglês e japonês e uma opção de dificuldade adicional. O RPG chegará no verão de 2024 para Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5,…

[geekcavepodcast]

Fantasian Neo Dimension Nintendo Direct June 2024 Trailer

Square Enix's Fantasian Neo Dimension hails from Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy series and composer Nobuo Uematsu. The game is an original RPG that follows Leo, who is trying to recover his lost memories and solve the mystery of a mechanical infection that is destroying the world.

Fantasian Neo Dimension launches in Winter 2024.

[g4zdtechtv]

Cinematech's Trailer Park - FANTASIAN: Neo Dimension (Multiplatform)

The father of Final Fantasy (+ the series' renowned composer) returns to give you a new adventure, fresh from Apple Arcade!

[satoshi-mochida]

FANTASIAN Neo Dimension announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Switch, and PC - Gematsu

Publisher Square Enix and developer Mistwalker have announced FANTASIAN Neo Dimension for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch this winter.

FANTASIAN first launched for Apple Arcade in two parts: the first part on April 1, 2021, and the second on August 13, 2021.

Here is an overview of the game, via Square Enix:

The father of Final Fantasy, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu return to deliver an original RPG story. Experience an enhanced version of FANTASIAN, initially released for Apple Arcade in 2021, with brand-new features, including English and Japanese voiceovers and an additional difficulty option. In FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, assume the role of Leo, as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world. Experience an original and modern take on the beloved turn-based battle system, with a wealth of unique mechanics and strategic combat that shake up the classic RPG formula, and explore a multi-dimensional universe come to life set against the backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

English

Japanese

[crapmagak]

Welp, no new Fire Emblem, but overall a great direct. RPG fans truly are in their peak year it seems.

Overall, the three things that really caught my eye were the remakes for Dragon Quest III and Romancing Saga 2. Two classics I’ve heard great things about, but have never really found a good opportunity to check out. I’m also pretty interested in Last Defense Academy. Danganronpa but it’s  an srpg just has me too intrigued.

With unavoidable character deaths, I kinda hope it’s more like Mass Effect where you get to choose who lives and dies, as opposed to regular Danganronpa where the deaths are predetermined because they’re murder mystery games. And if Ushikoshi also helped make this, well, only god can know what we’re in for.

Fantasian also looks neat, even if other things caught my eye more.

Never played any of the Mario RPG’s, but after how rough the fans have had, I’m glad they’ve vindicated so hard these past couple years.

[lunchboxart]

They keep putting estrogen in the goop where they make jrpg protagonists

[demifiendrsa]

FANTASIAN Neo Dimension - Announcement Trailer

Japanese version

FANTASIAN Neo Dimension will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) in Winter 2024.

FANTASIAN first launched for Apple Arcade in two parts: the first part on April 1, 2021, and the second on August 13, 2021.

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Key visual

Screenshots

Overview

The father of Final Fantasy, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu return to deliver an original RPG story. Experience an enhanced version of FANTASIAN, initially released for Apple Arcade in 2021, with brand-new features, including English and Japanese voiceovers and an additional difficulty option. In FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, assume the role of Leo, as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world. Experience an original and modern take on the beloved turn-based battle system, with a wealth of unique mechanics and strategic combat that shake up the classic RPG formula, and explore a multi-dimensional universe come to life set against the backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas.

[gamergirl-lumine]

Leo from FANTASIAN! I loved drawing this. He was really complicated to draw, and I might have (definitely) given him the wrong colour of jacket, but he still looks pretty good to me.

Peace, love, and a whole lot of darkness! ✌️

[fostersffff]

If the rumors that Square-Enix is publishing Fantasian (which, sidebar, what an unfortunate turn for Mistwalker) on consoles, I hope there will be an effort to make that game... better.

Looking through my own tag and I had forgotten the game waits until the end of the first part (~10-15 hours by my estimate) to introduce Character Progression, and that the difficulty in that game is pretty clearly determined by the fact that the diorama environments (which are gorgeous) inherently limit how much world can exist, so they make up for a lack of dungeons with long puzzle bosses that very unfortunately remind me of Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

[brawler1993]

The Entertainment Dome Episode 227 - 19 Inches of Venom

This week on The Entertainment Dome, James is thrilled to hear updates on Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, we discuss the announcement of Final Fantasy XVI‘s DLC and various Final Fantasy rumours, and we mourn Saints Row developer Volition being shut down.