There's a really good review and interview with Yoshi P by the Youtuber Skill Up that's quite enlightening when it comes to his vision when making FFXVI, I really recommend checking it out. Him being almost offended by the JRPG monicker says a lot, and given that something like Elden Ring came out straight from a Japanese studio, seems understandable. It's quite funny that people say XVI is not JRPG enough- there's probably no more JRPG-y FF than X-2, XIII-2 and LR, and to this day they're mocked to death (even if I personally like them). Trying that direction obviously didn't work and the classic formula is a bit dated for today's standards. I don't necessarily want a DMC but if the story still follows the lore and matches the usual FF lines, I think some evolution is welcome. We already have remakes on the way (VII Reunion and possibly IX), I think I can do with those if I crave a more classic experience in a next gen envelope.
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There's a really good review and interview with Yoshi P by the Youtuber Skill Up that's quite enlightening when it comes to his vision when making FFXVI, I really recommend checking it out. Him being almost offended by the JRPG monicker says a lot, and given that something like Elden Ring came out straight from a Japanese studio, seems understandable. It's quite funny that people say XVI is not JRPG enough- there's probably no more JRPG-y FF than X-2, XIII-2 and LR, and to this day they're mocked to death (even if I personally like them). Trying that direction obviously didn't work and the classic formula is a bit dated for today's standards. I don't necessarily want a DMC but if the story still follows the lore and matches the usual FF lines, I think some evolution is welcome. We already have remakes on the way (VII Reunion and possibly IX), I think I can do with those if I crave a more classic experience in a next gen envelope.