Final Fantasy: Building The Perfect Sequel (1 Feature From Each Game)

So there we have it, our perfect Final Fantasy game is an open-world adventure with a deep, dark and unpredictable story.

Instantly beloved characters make up the cast, customised for combat with a modern take on the classic job system, with integration of the series longstanding cast of summons.

Such combat is in real-time but focused on strategy and timing rather than hack-and-slash, backed by immersive side quests including a card game, monster capture and collection, hunt slaying and pursuits involving chocobos, treasure hunting and traversing the world.

Every aspect of progress, collection and lore, meanwhile, is exhibited in a readily accessible quest log and library, whilst an epic Uematsu crafted or influenced score plays in the background.

And to top it off, you can do it all over again once the game ends, with progression carrying over if you so desire.

Your move, Square Enix.