In this video, the creators of Final Fantasy 16 tease a very dark game that may be unlike any other in the series.
If you’re a big fan of the Final Fantasy series, then you’ll want to check out this new gameplay footage. In this video, we see some preview of what looks to be a very dark and gritty game that may be unlike any other in the series. With a new game coming out in just a few months, be sure to stay tuned for more information!
The creators/Devs said that FF16 would be a “dark” game and this is what we know so far
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As much I would love to play as Garuda or Bahamut, I agree having Clive's summon be Ifrit just fits well.