Fantasian, the lovely JRPG quietly released by Final Fantasy mastermind Hironobu Sakaguchi years ago, is escaping Apple jail and coming to consoles and PC this year
Fantasian: Neo Dimension is straight from Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu
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As rumors have long suggested, Fantasian, the lovely JRPG from Final Fantasy mastermind Hironobu Sakaguchi, also featuring composer Nobuo Uematsu, is breaking out of Apple Arcade and onto Nintendo Switch later this year.
Announced during today’sNintendo Direct liveshowcase, Fantasian: Neo Dimension brings the 2021 Apple Arcade hit to Switch sometime this holiday season, specifically winter. Naturally, that’s all that was confirmed during the Nintendo stream. There werepreviously traces of a Steam release as well, though we’re still awaiting confirmation there. (Update:Square Enixhas confirmed that Fantasian: Neo Dimension is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC this winter.)
For now, it’s nice to see Fantasian escape mobile platforms and find a new audience. As the latest game from Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey developer Mistwalker, the 2021 RPG was well received, earning a solid 80 onMetacritic.
“Assume the role of Leo as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world,” the official blurb reads. “Experience an original and modern take on the beloved turn-based battle system, with a wealth of unique mechanics and strategic combat that shake up the classic RPG formula, and explore a multi-dimensional universe come to life set against the backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas.”
Presumably, in addition to TV-appropriate upscaled art, the console version boasts “brand new features including English and Japanese voiceovers and an additional difficulty option.”
It’s been a greatNintendo Directfor re-released RPGs.Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake finally launches over 3 years after it was first revealed, and it’s not just on Switch. Better still,Square Enix is giving the original JRPGs an HD-2D upgrade with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 in 2025, completing the Erdrick trilogy.
Meanwhile,Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the first new entry in the series in almost 9 years, and it boasts “evolved bros moves.”
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