![]() A highly celebrated member of the Final Fantasy franchise is Final Fantasy Type-0 Type Zero received an HD remake after being previously released nearly a decade ago. Square Enix's long list of releases has shaped and molded the RPG genre for the last thirty years and continues to push the envelope with every new addition to the series such as the approaching Final Fantasy 16. Although not a deal-breaker it would have been useful for Square to cater for new-gen players by expanding this count to suit Sony and Microsoft’s updated gamepads.The Final Fantasy franchise is the most successful Japanese RPG in video games and has remained a dominant force in the industry, with countless titles in the fantasy genre that possess incredible stories and exciting characters. With only four face buttons and two triggers, the original PSP version of Type-0 reined in the number of abilities available to players when in combat. ![]() If there is one problem I have with the game, it’s the noticeable limitations in game design. In comparison, all of Type-0’s cutscenes have been dubbed fully as well as many of the smaller, minor conversations that take place between characters. The majority of imports nowadays, even when brought over by big-name publishers, will only offer localised text and a few voice clips at best. What’s more impressive, however, is the inclusion of English audio. Overall, Square has done a stand-up job in giving the game a fresh lick of paint, even when you can clearly spot the two versions clash. Plenty of areas have undergone a noticeable facelift however, including all of the primary characters as well as most of the key locations. Given its nature as a port (and a PSP port at that), it plays home to a wide array of lifeless textures and character models that would look outdated even on last-gen systems. If you’re expecting FInal Fantasy Type-0 to look as good as, say, The Order 1886 or The Last of Us: Remastered then you’re kidding yourself. It’s a straightforward system, only made complex by the number of characters you can potentially juggle at the same time. Inevitably everyone will have their preferred crack squad of cadets yet it’s great to have the option to freely switch whenever.īetween battles you will accrue money and experience which both aid in developing the cadets’ combat abilities. Cinque, for instance, lumbers into battle with her huge mace whereas King will roll out of danger, momentarily pausing before peppering his foes with a hail of bullets. It’s all action based and will feel somewhat familiar for those who’ve tried their hand at Kingdom Hearts with each battle command and its assigned button displayed in the user interface.Įach of the thirteen cadets, despite sharing a common pool of spells, play differently thanks to their unique weapons and abilities. In combat, you will take control of a party leader, with the ability to switch between two comrades (or switching to any member in your roster). Areas are populated with enemies and, after getting a taste for combat, you’ll no doubt eagerly bounce around in search of your next fight. Here, you can chat away with classmates and other characters or simply get down to business – it’s up to you!Īway from home, things become much more active. ![]() In many ways returning to the academy feels much like boarding the Normandy after a hard-fought mission. This separation gives Type-0 an almost Mass Effect kind of feel. ![]() The other half is spent in small hubs as well as the central academy, voluntarily interacting with NPCs while upgrading your cadets. For the most part you’ll be out in the field, either scouring the world map or navigating smaller areas as you fight and complete missions. In terms of game flow, Type-0 is effectively split into two halves. Now, with the White Tiger’s offensive campaign having been stalled, it’s up to you to lead Class Zero into battle to route the enemy and end the threat for good. During the invasion of their homeland, the cadets – known collectively as Class Zero – band together to overcome insurmountable odds. In short, there are four nations, one of which has begun a full-scale military assault on the others. Although it’s hard to keep up with all the faction and character names, the overarching plot is fairly easy to grasp. In short, Type-0 has players slip into the roles of thirteen gifted cadets during a time of war and strife. Thankfully it doesn’t cross into the world of the recent XIII trilogy although there is plenty of shared terminology and lore strands. ![]() A long, long time ago someone at Square thought it would be genius to group three games in the series under the same umbrella, with Type-0 originally titled Final Fantasy Agito XIII. ![]()
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