Fans of Japanese RPGs may want to look to Mistwalker for their next fix. The studio teased its upcoming game on Twitter and generated positive buzz among JRPG gamers. Called Fantasian, the game garnered attention through its use of 3D dioramas as game environments. It looks absolutely stunning, but Fantasian may not be all about style rather than substance. After all, veteran studio Mistwalker is developing the game. Comprised of Final Fantasy alumni, including series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, the studio has previously developed games like The Last Story and Lost Odyssey. Twitter users drew attention to the fascinating design of the game environment with eye-catching tweets.
These are actual screenshots from an actual video game taken by a team of original creators of classic Final Fantasy pic.twitter.com/BwSABV9vno February 3, 2021 Sakaguchi himself shared an update on Twitter, showing a model of the game environment, giving fans a glimpse into how these locations came to be.
年賀状に使った「辺境の街エン」です。 "EN, a border town" used as a New Year's card. #FANTASIANO pic.twitter.com/jbGJSuKJXP January 19, 2021 This approach to world design is undeniably unique and reminiscent of some JRPGs of late that have used experimental yet beautiful art styles. From the pixelated goodness of Octopath Traveler to the hand-drawn backgrounds of Bravely Default 2, Fantasian seems to easily appeal to fans of these games.
A feast for the eyes
Fantasian was originally announced in 2019, exclusively for Apple Arcade. Fans have been eager for more updates ever since. Fortunately, we may not have to wait long to explore the dioramic wonders that Fantasian has to offer. Mistwalker again teased via Twitter that they were planning to release the game "soon". < p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sakaguchi has gone rogue and is tweeting #Fantasian screenshots. Has he gone crazy? ? Anyway, our release is soon, so stay tuned and stay safe! @Auuo #Mistwalker https://t.co/usbzBsowwV Jan 21, 2021 One complaint fans hoping to try Fantasian may have is the Apple Arcade exclusivity. While this is a great service for iOS users looking for their next game patch, we hope that Fantasian will eventually be considered for a larger release across multiple platforms. The best Final Fantasy deals of the day