Naoki Yoshida Expresses It Is “Annoying” That Part Of The Final Fantasy Community Pours Negative Comments

Naoki Yoshida, the producer of FF 16, has explained in a small documentary recently broadcast in Japan that he is tired of all those Final Fantasy fans who fight with other fans of the Square Enix saga, who do not respect differences of opinion and who insult the developers, among other unacceptable behaviours. In broad strokes, Yoshi-P has expressed that he finds it strange that certain user communities express their discontent with the latest final fantasy by directly attacking the development team.

“There are a lot of people who just yell at you, people I’ve never seen, met or talked to. It’s weird,” says the Japanese developer. “What have we done to them? Maybe they just write it out of negativity and malice. It’s annoying .” The 50-year-old wanted to clarify that constructive criticism is always welcome, so he is open to hearing any unfavourable comments about Final Fantasy XVI, as long as it is issued with respect.

The most spectacular game in the saga

We have already experienced Final Fantasy XVI, and in its analysis, we tell you that “it has allowed us to enjoy a highly recommended trip and with which we have had a great time”. “Of course, it does not lack for virtues, among which are a fascinating and well-constructed world, an unforgettable protagonist, a hilarious and spectacular combat system, magnificent boss battles, some jaw-dropping duels between Eikon, superb visuals and a soundtrack that makes history.” Remember that you already have at your disposal our complete guide with the best tips and tricks to discover all its secrets.

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THE BEST STORY IN THE SERIES

The stories and of course, how they are told, have become an essential and often focal part of modern high-production video games. We could say that in reality, the first genre that delved into much more complex narratives with three-dimensional characters was that of RPGs. Practically since this type of design was born within the medium, special emphasis was placed on captivating us with stories that on more than one occasion have remained engraved in our memories forever. Final Fantasy has been one of the main contributors to all this, providing techniques, concepts and all kinds of ideas so that video games are much more than just games, to the point that to date, it is difficult to say which title in the saga has the best history.

First of all, do we have to have played any other Final Fantasy to get into this new one? No, the answer is a resounding no. As the series has almost always worked, here we are before a completely independent story that although it takes some elements and references from its predecessors, has nothing to do with them, so in effect, this could be your first Final Fantasy without no kind of problem.

In Final Fantasy XVI we take control of Clive Rosfield, eldest son of the Grand Duchy of Rosaria, one of the six main nations that inhabit the world of Valisthea, which, in turn, is separated by two main continents. These are extremely difficult times for the region, as a curse known as the Blight is consuming large parts of the land, leaving them completely barren and lifeless. This matter makes the leaders of each one of the territories very nervous, causing the tensions between them to become increasingly intense and with strong risks of an armed conflict. Furthermore, we have a complex society where people who can control magic without the need for crystals are treated as slaves and as some kind of subhuman. In contrast, are the Dominants, beings capable of summoning the Eikons which are creatures of great power that of course, Final Fantasy.

Clive’s story begins when he is barely 15 years old. His family has no choice but to respond to the aggressions of the Holy Empire of Sanbreque, and just as he is about to embark on the military campaign together with his father and brother, they suffer from a serious betrayal that destroys his family and causes a couple of enormous tragedies, causing the protagonist to fall into enemy hands and go from basically being a respected prince, to a slave, precisely because he has magical powers. 

Sounds like too classic a story to you? You’d be surprised if not. Something that Final Final Fantasy XVI has in almost each of its sections, is that on the one hand, it is usually very avant-garde and on the other, extremely traditional. Yes, the premise of his story of the hero’s path may be familiar, but believe me when we tell you that the way it unfolds is not at all.

Something extremely interesting is that we are facing a story that goes from major events involving entire nations to highly personal issues with brutally well-constructed characters that are constantly changing. Above all Clive, he is a very complex, interesting protagonist who is evolving with each event that comes his way. In the same way, those around him always tend to contribute something of relevance and we manage to form a fairly intense bond with all of them.

The story of Final Final Fantasy XVI is one of betrayal, redemption, friendship, revenge, and stark contrasts. His inspiration is set in how Game of Thrones often works, because, in addition to all this family business, we have that at any time and without prior notice, an important character can lose his life, leaving you in complete shock.

In turn, how the story unfolds on a macro scale makes you stay on the edge of your seat all the time, because, at practically all times, something important is happening. To mention that indeed, this is one of the Final Fantasy more focused on the narrative and history part, being heavily loaded with spectacular cinematics with very violent and dark tones, in addition to the fact that the vast majority of conversations have voice acting, which we can tell you, is extremely well done.

It’s hard to say, but we think that after the little less than 40 hours, it took me to complete the game’s main quest. We can recommend to you that Final Fantasy XVI tells the strongest, most intense, and most important story in the entire history of the saga. How he develops his world and complex lore is only surpassed by how his characters are constantly evolving, making you feel interested in them and what is happening to them at all times. For all of the above, we also think that without a doubt, this is the best story that is going to be told in a video game, at least in 2023.