Off Topic Discussion Megathread

[Payotz]

actually had a talk about this recently
i think with today's graphics - specifically xvi's, turn based might actually be quite innovative even if it is a "step back"
a reimagination of turn based translated to today's modern engines would be quite a turn imo

I think games like Persona 5 proves that turn-based games still has merit. That game added so much refreshing ideas into the combat system that the combat didn't feel stale or anything.
Looking at how the older FF games iterated from the FF1 combat system to the "cinematic" FF6 combat system makes me have confidence in Square's ability to innovate in the space. It's just a matter of wanting to do it.

[Vahlnir]

I think games like Persona 5 proves that turn-based games still has merit. That game added so much refreshing ideas into the combat system that the combat didn't feel stale or anything.
Looking at how the older FF games iterated from the FF1 combat system to the "cinematic" FF6 combat system makes me have confidence in Square's ability to innovate in the space. It's just a matter of wanting to do it.

Yeah, turn based games can still be great if done right. It just needs fresh ideas. FF did it masterfully for years, but like many other series in the industry, it needed to evolve to keep up with the times. Action/hack and slash games are all the rage, so it's no surprise that they went this route as well.