There is no company in the gaming industry that tells as many stories about the struggle with God as Square Enix. Literally or metaphorically, from Final Fantasy XV/saga And Star Ocean To Xenogears and even some Last fantasiesa basic narrative in which our heroes fight back against a cruel, manipulative creator is like a spinal cord that keeps many juggernauts of the Japanese RPG canon upright. But another long-running Square Enix series, one that has been running quietly for just as long as the others, takes the opposite approach, embracing the positive side of religion and mythology. These are games about unity, the healing powers of nature, and the virtuous pride that comes from trusting in a benevolent higher power. No, not Dragon Quest
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