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FANTASIAN Review (Apple Arcade) | Backlog Battle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 เม.ย. 2021
- Hironobu Sakaguchi's last game alongside Nobuo Uematsu is now out, and it's a love letter to old school Final Fantasies that considers the landscape of the modern JRPG genre without changing too much. Experience this brand new world in my review!
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Wow, the last Sakaguchi and Uematsu game, it’s the end of quite a magical era. These two gentlemen brought a lot of joy and inspiration to millions.
Playing the game was a really moving experience. The duo really put their heart and soul into this one!
@@BacklogBattle yeah same here. I was one of them people waiting for a console port but i was board one day and used the 1 month free trail to play it. So glad I did, it may never get ported. I wanna enjoy it now
Don't own any Apple devices, but will keep an eye for the (hopefully) Switch release
What did you think based on what you saw?
@@BacklogBattle Definetly gives a vibe of old school JRPG. You can see the love and experience invested in the game: great art style, music, combat system. I am curious about the story now 😀 Anyway great review, definetly piqued my interest!
I hope they release it on other platforms also.
If you loved old final fantasy this one is a must play. I loved the design elements of the game... Let alone the nostalgia rush! This game speaks directly to the child inside you. It's worth at least getting a second hand iPhone or iPad for it
coming to Switch now!
I absolutely love the idea of them using real dioramas in the game! Such a passion project!
Couldn't agree more!
It really is innovating and beautiful
I'm here after learning about it on the most recent Nintendo Direct, and I think you sold me on the game.
This is by far the most wonderful review of this beautiful masterpiece. Even days after finishing part 1, I cannot stop thinking about the game. You can really feel the heart and soul that went into it. And Uematsu’s incredible soundtrack has been running on rotation since. Thank you for this great video.
same here, I really need the second part, everyday I refresh update page of on my ipad lol.
1:55 So...you're saying...this is actually their FINAL fantasy? Damn...
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😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.....,.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Glad this will finally hit other platforms. ☺️ Can't wait to play this game.
first thing I see is the character/npc models and immediately am blow away that they are soo clean and sharp for a game made for the Apple Arcade. Not to give any flak to people creating stuff for this platform, I just don't own an Apple product anymore to experience games from it. I have to give props for Sakaguchi and Uematsu for creating this ambition game with developing new ideas while also going back to the years and years of game development they have been apart of for so long. A swan song this game truly is
I hope they release the full game for consoles with all parts in the future.
This looks really great.
Great writing / script in this review - learning about the "Friendship" track brought a tear to my eye
Yes. If you're gonna do random encounters, then this is how they should do it. This looks awesome.
I love the Dimengeom system! Random battles are going to feel weird without it, I’d imagine!
The art style of this game and the history behind it is beautiful. Plus the soundtrack is fantastic. It is bittersweet to think that this is their last project together. All of their work shaped so many JRPG experiences.
I'll have to check this out whenever it comes to other platforms (I don't own any Apple devices to play on.)
I'm assuming we'll hear about ports next year, if there will be any. Thank you for recognizing some of the things this game brings to the table! It really is a wonderful experience that I'm hoping more people get to experience in the future.
excellent review and captured everything i'd want to say about this game. loved it!
You're welcome! I'm so happy you enjoyed my review and that it captured so many of the things you loved about the game!
Hopefully this gets a port to Switch and PS4. Looks pretty cool and the world map gives me Bravely Default vibes.
It sure does! For some reason I forgot that BD2 had a world map, even though I’ve been playing it!
Looks like this comment aged well. Excited to try this on ps5. Not sure the switch port will have good frame performance so skipping it there
Bloody hell, I hope this gets ported. Looks like a proper gem. Great review, Alex. Keep up the good work.
I'm looking forward to this!
Still currently playing it and I have to say that I am just amazed by the craft of this game and I am hyped to have the second part!
In one way, it's hard to accept that Sakuaguchi and Uematsu may never work on another project again, but they've been doing this longer than most of us have been alive.
When it comes down to it, I'm just happy I got to experience so much if both of their works in the formative years of my life and beyond, both always inspired me and likely always will. And while I haven't gotten a chance to play Fantasian myself, it looks like everything I could have ever wanted in a send-off to these two legends
Thank you for recognizing the inherent value of the game separate from where it comes out in. I know that it's never easy to appreciate games when it's not available on as many platforms as possible, but I also believe that the circumstances that make each game is part of what makes them unique. I played Fantasian during the free trial of Apple Arcade, and when part 2 comes out later, I'll gladly pay $5 to experience that as well. I think there's a larger conversation to be had here about the merits and values of subscription based gaming that this game brings up that is much larger than this one video can cover, which is why I avoided breaching the topic altogether.
@@BacklogBattle I wholeheartedly agree.
I mentioned this on another review of the game, but I feel this may have been a Bayonetta 2 situation, if not for being on the Apple Arcade, we may not have gotten the game at all
Thanks for the review, friend
I bought an Apple TV last week just to play latest Sakaguchi-San and Uematsu-San. Out of respect for the experience and joy they brought me since childhood, I had too AND considering it could be their last full game. I know it has a part 2 but speaking for after this. I have a good time with it and I was already in Zero No Kiseki so I'll go back after full time into Fantasian, but of what I played, I know I'll love it.
I’m eager to hear what you think and how it plays on that platform! Did you get the 4K one or just the regular 1080p one?
@@BacklogBattle I get the 4K one because it would have a better processor and theorically a better GPU too but I could be wrong, Apple is kind of...avoiding giving specs on their device.
That said, it played tremendously well with my PS4 controller. Every prompt was accordingly put with the right button interface and I didn't even felt like playing a "mobile" game if you get what I'm saying here.
I don't think the cutscene are processed to be played in 4k, I could be wrong again, but on my 4k screen, they were kinda losing the black tone in pixelated way, they were getting kinda blurry. I'll test it out when I'll play again on my 1080p screen if it was the case. But in-game, it plays very well in 4k.
As a long time Apple user, I can tell you that specs don’t tell the story exclusively. Because they only run their own OS, they can tweak and make it so that the hardware and software work together to deliver a great experience for all. It’s not so different than what first party consoles do, actually, where specs typically don’t tell the whole story. Multiply that by a lot for Apple though.
Loved this game can’t wait for part 2
Excellent review, really appreciate the detail and thoroughness. I am sold on this game! But, I don't have an Apple device nor the Apple Arcade subscription. I don't have a problem with platform-specific exclusives, but I do hope that the game will get ported to other platforms down the road!
Fantastic review. You earned a sub with this one.
Hopefully you noticed the survey on the menu after clearing the game which asks whether you want a sequel to Fantasian.
If enough people say yes, maybe we can bring the two maestros out for another swan-song.
Yes I did! And you already know how I responded to that survey!
@@BacklogBattle
Nice. As did I!
Your presentation is great. Keep working.
Awesome review of part 1 and looking for to playing it. I hope we also get a physical release at some point
I think that'd be great! I'm waiting for the soundtrack to go on sale!
Finally got an iPhone so it's finally time for this game!
P.s. I've been watching your vids for a while, but this one made me subscribe
Thank you so much for being a loyal viewer! I hope you enjoy the videos that are coming up and others you may not have seen yet!
This really feels like it was made with love and passion utilizing mobile game mechanics and innovating on them.
...I hope it comes to the Switch someday
I hope more people get to play it too!
I subscribed Apple Arcade just for this game and I'm loving every minute of it! Sakaguchi and Uematsu game's are always memorable.
The game keeps getting better and better the further you get, doesn't it?
@@BacklogBattle It really does. I'm currently 11h in and still loving. The soundtrack is awesome :D
This looks so damn amazing. I feel like if there is any game that'll push me to play a game on my phone or iPad it'll be this. Great review!
Thank you! It really is worth playing!
I think I might give it a shot when it's ported to other platforms. The diorama look seems to be a new trend in japan (link's awakening, bd2). I prefer seeing enemies on the field, but the banking mechanic seems interesting.
I just finished part 1 on my Mac. It was really fun and beautiful. I definitely recommend it and I can't wait for part 2. I like the fact you can switch between ios and Mac as they share the save files.
It really is convenient! Definitely feels way ahead of the cross-save functionality that consoles have!
I didn't know this might be the last game Nobuo Uematsu will work on... Only for that, it makes me want to play it even more(besides the technological awesomeness this game shows). I wish the video was longer, it was so enjoyable that you left me wanting to hear you talking about it more and more. Definitely getting it once Monster Hunter allows me to trim my backlog a little bit. Great video as usual Alex! ^^
Hope you enjoy the game when you finally play it!
Great video and wow, what a game! I would love to play this one day if it ever gets ported to another system.
Perhaps someday it will! I'm hoping we'll hear about ports for other platforms next year!
I've always been more on the "art independent of the artist" camp but I gotta say, it just personally makes me feel things when I hear you talk about it in regards to Sakaguchi and Uematsu. This is definitely a highly biased perspective on the matter but it just hits my heart and makes me want to play this game all the more.
I think there's room for both perspectives tbh, which is why at the end, I mentioned that you could basically ignore everything I said about the history of the game's development and still find something worthwhile. However, knowing what went into this brings so much more depth to the game beyond what it is. As someone who graduated with a B.A. in Art, there's definitely interesting conversations to be had about the art of games, so thank you for bringing this up!
Nice review. Being a Shenmue fan, I'm definitely of the camp that the passion of a game's team contributes to the enjoyment of the game. Not because it actually makes the gameplay better somehow; I played both Shenmue I and II in 2019 and the gameplay is obviously clunky in a lot of ways by modern standards. But really understanding what game directors are going for, how they tried to achieve it, and the impact it's perhaps had on the gaming world as a whole is a beautiful experience. Consuming art without trying to appreciate just an ounce of the effort that went into creating it is a waste. I don't have any Apple devices, but if Fantasian comes over to Android or the PS4, I'll have to consider giving it a look. :)
I think it’s certain a valid perspective to take. That said, not every developer choice is good and worthy of praise, and we as gamers with different tastes need to recognize that! It’s just one more way to appreciate games imo!
I'm playing part 2 now (: I love this game
Thanks for the wonderful review! I hope I get the chance to experience this special game for myself.
Edit: Borrowed an iPad and I'm getting started. Hell yea.
Yes! Do it!
This game is such a gem!!!
Considering this is a jrpg, I think it would make more sense to says it's more like a crystal. 😉
I'm going to have to figure out how to play this.
I would highly recommend the AppleTV HD, unless you want to play things in 4K!
I didn’t even know it was out! But we need this game on Nintendo Switch.
It would be the perfect platform for it!
Wow I didn’t even know this existed. I’m so hype
Glad to let you know of it! Also, I have an interview with Sakaguchi-san that’s coming next week here on the channel! Hope you look forward to it!
@@BacklogBattle can’t wait, love your work!
This game is awesome other than the fact that I cannot beat the final phase of the last boss to save my life.
Wait...
TWO parts?
It doesn’t say that in the App Store.
I’m like ten hours in and suddenly I’m hearing it’s friggin _episodic_
?!
Oh god damn it
You’ve got at least 10+ hours more to go though! It may be episodic, but one part’s fairly long!
@@BacklogBattle sure, but that is still pretty shity.
I totally get that there can be valid reasons to do things like that.
Maybe the dev is small and/or poor, and needs to sell something to finance the rest. I get it.
But you *have* to be clear on what youre selling.
I’m loving the game so far. I’m going to be sad when I reach the end of part 1. Odd’s are, I’ll never notice when part 2 comes out and that’s all I’ll see.
@@joearnold6881 well that is one you then. If it makes that impact then you will pay attention when the 2nd final part comes out
if this game speaks to you, play Lost Odyssey on the Xbox. fantastic game and Sakaguchi and Uematsu are masters at what they do.
Great game! I need to repurchase that digitally!
When I see the main characters, I can't stop thinking about Nier protags and Aerith
I think that the designs are meant to evoke that to be honest. I too thought Aerith when I saw Kina's colors and design!
I'm addicted to this game, it's so good.
I can’t wait for part 2!
It comes out this Friday! I’m super excited!
What a bummer this game is only on Apple Arcade, hopefully I can play it one day because it seems like a great game.
We shall see!
So this would the last swan song of two great men.....Once this gets a Switch or PS4 release, I am buying this, especially since my god an actual world map! Just wow!!!!! I never thought I would see a world map again in this day and age and.......Ok this has been bugging me but I have to say this. Leo to me looks like the love child of 2B and 9S from Nier Automata lol. I mean maybe it's the hair or the fact that he kind of looks like 9S complete with an outfit that look like the stuff 9S and 2B wear. I could be way off because overall the game does like a great good bye these two men and nice job with the review as always!
For some reason I lapsed and forgot BD2 had a world map LOL
@@BacklogBattle Its fine even I forgot about Bravely Default 2 until my friend texted me saying he beat it lol.
Great review! I don't really play mobile titles and the only other game on mobile I put hrs into was Temple Run lol. Just curious will this game run well on the new iPhone 12 max?
My iPhone is from 5 years ago and it runs well on it, which means it’ll run really well on your phone! Also, mobile gaming has really improved over the years, becoming the home of niche genres that just won’t survive on bigger consoles!
@@BacklogBattle Thanks! Will you be checking out SaGa Frontier Remastered this Thursday?
Nah. I’ve too many games! And I’m saving up my time for Nier!
The last time i wished I had and iPhone this hard i was probably like 13 and for very different reasons. Thanks for covering this hugely important game and here's for the possibility of a port.
On another note... I imagine you already have a huge backlog (hehe) but I wanted to ask if you've played or considered visual novels with greater gameplay elements like the Rance series or the Baldr series. Particularly Sengoku Rance or Baldr Sky. They can be more on the msture side but they are great games regardless of the adult content. Cheers and keep up the good work!
Due to how incredibly verbose visual novels can be, I have to really pick and choose which ones I decide to cover. I also get keys for a bunch of games to check out on a regular basis, so it's difficult for me to take recommendations from people. That doesn't mean I can't look it up and see if I'd be interested in covering it somehow! No promises though! I've gotten in trouble for that LOL 😉
@@BacklogBattle Yeah, definitely no pressure. I just imagined it's the kind of thing you might be into but I completely understand it's hard to keep up. It's not called backlog pattle for no reason.
"But why apple arcade?" Is not a question looking for an answer.
Thanks for talking about the game.
Well, apple did fund this game.
@@lappodude Yes. And that's my point.
At the time of release, this information wasn't just available: It was literally part of the games advertising campaign. Even though this was basic, incredibly accessible information, the amount of times people asked this question made asking the question disingenuous at best. The answer was available, and very simple: _Apple funded them. Case closed._
So the reason to ask the question, became an empty excuse to either unload grievances on apple or the the developer.
I want to be clear: *Apple is horrible.* And the fact that this game is still stuck on this service *is horrible.* But because of this echo-chamber that accomplished... Nothing... The media coverage of this game was pushed into a direction that had more to do with the platform, and the platforms holders, and not on... *The actual game.*
Of which my original comment is congratulating this video on.
Happy to hear that the swan song for these two legends turned out great. Both their works have shaped the genre as well as the industry. Uematsu basically defined what every rpg soundtrack should strive be. I'm just hoping that a game with this significance is only timed exclusive. Keeping this Apple Arcade exclusive would be damn shame. Really hoping for a Switch version on a year or so.
I love the game but I’m stuck on the bird boss where you get moved back across the battlefield before getting booted off a cliff
Is this a pay once and own the game or is it free to play with limits unless you wait or pay with real money?
It’s available via subscription to Apple Arcade only. If you have an Apple device, I think you get a free month trial. If not, it’s $5/mo.
Keep in mind though that there’s a part 2 coming, so if you want to wait for that later this year, I recommend subscribing around when that comes out
Another banger of a review, man. Very salted that this is only on apple devices so I can't play it yet but I'm really interested in it regardless
Thank you for watching this!
Ok so maybe I’ll give Apple Arcade another try as I already subscribe to Apple one
I have to be subbed to Apple Arcade to play this? I want to just buy the game then :(
Would you change your mind to know that the subscription is only $5/mo? Given that it’s a 20ish hour game, I would say $5 is well worth the price of admission!
This game looks awesome. Ughhh am I gonna have to subscribe to Apple Arcade, smh 🤦🏽♂️😂
You get a month free trial! Then it’s $5 a month!
So the only kind of character customization is equipment? This seems the only disappointment I have with this game, as far as reviews go.
Another great game being plaged for being exclusive to one Plattform for no reason whatsoever. I could have a hour long rant about exclusive games.
I hope it gets released on other Plattforms besides Apple Arcade to.
Also Apple Arcade?? Why? The amount of people playing games on Mac Books and iphones and stuff is probably so low that even with a exclusive deal by apple they wouldn't make as much money as they could when releasing in multiple Plattforms. 😑 Sorry for the rant.
I can definitely understand the sentiment. That said, what were the things you liked with what you saw? I’m actually curious what people think about this game!
@@BacklogBattle I like how the overworld and characters look the main character reminds me kinda on Nier Automata. Combat doesn't look like it has much depth tho.
But tbh I just watched this Video to have some background noise while working in animal crossing so I haven't really concentrated much on your video but I have seen pictures and clips here and there so I thought I take a better look.
But its definitely something I'd try out if it wasn't exclusive to a Plattform I don't have.
It was released on apple arcade because apple literally fronted the costs of the game, so Mistwalker already made all the money they'll make on it unless it's ported later.
As for consumers :
In Japan, the Iphone makes up the vast majority of smartphones in the region, and most people here game on phones more so than consoles at this point, so it's a choice that makes sense for a small Japanese company like Mistwalker.