Good news: Fantasian, the highly anticipated RPG from the creators of Final Fantasy, will finally have a version for the Nintendo Switch. A nice surprise from Nintendo Direct.
During the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed Fantasian Neo Dimension, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed Fantasian. Developed by Mistwalker and directed by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, this game will be available during the 2024 holiday season.
A soup expected from the creator of Final Fantasy for the Nintendo Switch
Fantasian originally appeared on Apple Arcade and was praised for its unique aesthetic that combines physical dioramas with digital elements. The game tells the story of Leo, a young man trying to recover his memories in an alien world. The gameplay combines exploration, puzzle solving, and strategic turn-based combat – features that will obviously be present in Fantasian Neo Dimension. This should please Final Fantasy fans.
This gives players the opportunity to explore various dioramas, each one designed to provide total immersion. Through these landscapes, they must solve puzzles to progress in the adventure.
Combat in Fantasian Neo Dimension is quite tactical. One of the main mechanics, the Dimengeon, allows you to store enemies for later confrontations, adding a layer of strategy and planning to the gameplay. The game’s story is deep and is supported by a soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu, famous for his work on the Final Fantasy series.
Fantasian has been very well received on Apple Arcade. In fact, critics and players alike have praised its unique aesthetic, a mix of physical dioramas and digital elements, as well as engaging gameplay and an emotional story. Nobuo Uematsu’s soundtrack has also been widely praised, adding an extra dimension to the immersive gaming experience.
