What is “Real” Final Fantasy? – The History, Evolution, and Nomura Debate
54The argument over what makes a Final Fantasy a "real" Final Fantasy has been burning ever since the ATB was left behind in the early 2000s. But looking back on the franchise's history, what really makes these games shine? Is it really a dependency on turn-based combat and medieval settings? Or does something else contribute to the spirit of Final Fantasy?
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➤ CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
4:11 History: The Traditional Era
19:21 History: The Active Time Battle Era
46:55 History: The Experimental Era
1:19:04 History: The Action Era and the Future
1:36:22 What is "Real" Final Fantasy?
1:39:56 "Real" Final Fantasy: Combat
1:51:45 "Real" Final Fantasy: Setting
1:57:29 "Real" Final Fantasy: The Nomura Problem
2:10:20 "Real" Final Fantasy: The Father
2:13:37 Final Thoughts
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