The outlet Inverse recently posted an intriguing interview with Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of Final Fantasy and the leader of developer Mistwalker.
Various notable topics are discussed, including remakes, the core components of Final Fantasy, and the potential future of Mistwalker.
One significant comment is how Sakaguchi and Uematsu were revealed to reminisce about the alternate future where Final Fantasy continued using pixel art.
Sakaguchi explicitly names Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX, thinking it’d be “very cool” to see them in pixel-style representations.
You can view the quoted comment below:
“Whenever [Final Fantasy series composer Nobuo] Uematsu and I are having drinks together, we like to reminisce about what if Final Fantasy had kept on that trajectory of using pixel art. What would the world look like right now if Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX were all done in a pixel art style of visual expression? If those did exist now, it’d be very cool to see.”
You can view the full interview for more comments.
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has also sold over three million units worldwide.
Fans can utilize a highly-requested new font option, the ability to switch between the original and remastered background music, and several ways to adjust the experience. Specifically, random encounters can be turned off, earned experience and Gil can be amplified, and ABP can be altered. Final Fantasy II also has dedicated boost options to make the experience more accessible. This is a must-play collection for newer fans who haven’t experienced these classics.
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Well, Hironobu Sakaguchi does have his own company now. He could execute on what such games could look like. Mistwalker seems like they are open to experimentation.