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STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Deep and satisfying combat system
    • Extensive job and build customization
    • Engaging co-op multiplayer
    • Nostalgic final fantasy references and music
    • High replay value with dlc content

    Cons

    • Poor optimization and performance issues
    • Story can be campy and confusing
    • Loot system can be overwhelming
    • Some frustrating boss mechanics
    • Inventory management is cumbersome

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Combat is skill-based with parrying, dodging, and boss fights requiring mastery; some players find it challenging and rewarding."

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    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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      "Players report long play sessions, replaying for parts collection and experimenting with builds."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Supports 2-player co-op with shared experience and streamlined gameplay, enhancing teamwork without being mandatory."

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    • Creativity

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      "Players experiment with diverse builds, skill combinations, and gear customization, enabling creative approaches to combat."

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    • Domination

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      "Interactions emphasize shared play and cooperation rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game as a fun, immersive distraction with engaging combat and fantasy settings."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "The game encourages trying new tactics, undoing moves, and exploring different combos and party builds."

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    • Exploration

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      "Game features varied stages and bonus levels, but mostly linear progression with limited discovery."

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    • Expression

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      "Some character development and equipment customization, but limited avatar personalization."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Strong fantasy elements with magic, mythical creatures, and an imaginative fictional world."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Community and co-op play foster social connection and shared experiences."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and improve builds through progression and learning combat mechanics."

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    • Health

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      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during combat and progression."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level co-op without deep emotional connections."

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    • Leadership

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      "Players mostly participate collaboratively; no strong emphasis on leadership roles."

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    • Progression

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      "Strong emphasis on leveling, skill mastery, gear acquisition, and character development."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Combat can be challenging but also provides flow and catharsis; some tension present."

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    • Sensation

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      "Visual and auditory effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement during combat."

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    • Status

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      "Some recognition via leaderboards and achievements, but not a major focus."

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    • Story

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      "Narrative is simple but charming with memorable characters and multiple campaigns expanding lore."

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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      "Boss fights and difficult encounters provide suspense and excitement."

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    • Value

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      "Offers extensive content, replayability, and challenge for the price, especially with DLC included."

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    • Violence

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      "Combat involves defeating enemies and bosses with various weapons and magic."

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    • Survival

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      "Players must avoid death and manage resources while confronting threats."

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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