teigaga on 13 June 2013
I think until we see the RPG elements in action, the game is going to look very foreign and alienating to some fans. Ultimately I think every Final Fantasy will be different, just as XII was almost a open world western RPG whilst, FFXIII was considerably more narrow. I think the only singular direction they're moving in is making the combat more dynamic and active, turn base combat as it existed in FFX or IX is gone, but it I think ATB will return. I have a feeling FF XVI is in development as we speak and it will be a lot closer to XII.
