SUMMERS: OK, James, I say this in a very endearing way, but you and I are kind of gaming nerds. But for longtime series fans, it's quite a departure. So it's got some of the most amazing action set pieces I've ever seen. And during especially climactic moments, you transform into a giant fire demon and fight things that are impossibly huge - like, the size of whole cities. It's a high-speed, high-octane action game. This time, it's like a Devil May Cry sort of game. MASTROMARINO: Well, they've completely abandoned the turn-based combat that was their mainstay. What's innovative about this installment? We were talking earlier about the fact that one of the things that Final Fantasy as a franchise is known for as the spirit of innovation. It largely works, and occasionally it's kind of awkward. MASTROMARINO: The series producer forced the core development team to watch the show. MASTROMARINO: Well, yes, and a heaping portion of "Game Of Thrones," actually. Does it deliver? Does it bring us all those elements? I mean, you've already gotten to play some of Final Fantasy XVI. There's often an environmental message in there, airships, swords and giant birds called chocobos that people ride like horses. But the main thing you're getting are these epic stories with relatable characters. MASTROMARINO: Well, it started with turn-based combat, and now they've become increasingly action-focused. What do you think are the signature elements of a Final Fantasy game? SUMMERS: I mean, James, this franchise is decades old, and there are so many different games and storylines. Final Fantasy XVI is out today on PlayStation 5, and NPR's James Mastromarino joins us now. SUMMERS: Each iteration of Final Fantasy has given its fans a different kind of world, and the latest in the series promises to continue in that tradition. PAULA TISO: (As Lulu) Show us what your training has taught you, Yuna. JOHN DIMAGGIO: (As Wakka) Your first real battle. NOLAN NORTH: (As Vossler) Save the discussion for later. GEORGE NEWBORN: (As Sephiroth) The last thoughts of Geostigma's death. The key to its longevity is a huge amount of reinvention and innovation. And since then, there have been all types of different sequels, spinoffs, even movies and books. Continued abuse of our services will cause your IP address to be blocked indefinitely.Final Fantasy has been one of the most critically acclaimed and beloved gaming franchises since it was first released back in 1987. Please fill out the CAPTCHA below and then click the button to indicate that you agree to these terms. If you wish to be unblocked, you must agree that you will take immediate steps to rectify this issue. If you do not understand what is causing this behavior, please contact us here. If you promise to stop (by clicking the Agree button below), we'll unblock your connection for now, but we will immediately re-block it if we detect additional bad behavior.
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