

Considering Final Fantasy has been ultimately defined by its turn based gameplay, Square Enix is sure to lose a few fans in the transition. Updated April 15, 2021: Final Fantasy XVI still doesn't have a set release date, but the RPG is shaping up to change the franchise. Final Fantasy VII Remake set a precedence for real time action XVI is capitalizing on. Action RPGs may offer a reflex based challenge, but the best turn based RPGs demand a level of strategic thought that would put even Final Fantasy to shame. RELATED: 10 Classic PS2 JRPG’s That Need A Modern Remake In 2020įinal Fantasy may be firm on leaving turn based gameplay behind, but there are plenty of RPGs that show the brilliance of turn based battles.

But recent entries in the series have moved away from the core tenets that once defined Square’s golden goose, and Final Fantasy XVI looks to be the franchise’s most radical departure yet. From the series’ penchant for dramatic storytelling to ever increasing innovations on turn based combat, Final Fantasy is effectively synonymous with “JRPG” at this point. The Final Fantasy franchise is one of the most influential in gaming, its impact reaching far beyond the confines of the RPG genre.
