Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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  • Summary: Players of the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION can explore this dark fantasy world as they battle an array of iconic monsters from the FINAL FANTASY series, using powerful spells and abilities from a sample of jobs including warrior, dragoon and black mage.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 91
  3. Negative: 1 out of 91
  1. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    90
    Delivering a cohesive game with addictive gameplay and mechanics, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin brings back classic characters in an honorable way. It is a good choice for fans of the franchise and lovers of the genre.
  2. RPG Site
    Mar 14, 2022
    80
    Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is undoubtedly a fun chaotic romp that will delight number crunchers and action RPG aficionados. Even though I found the characters and some of the story lacking, I still had a really good time testing out new jobs, exploring the various levels, seeing all the easter eggs, and devising strategies to tackle the level bosses. I’m looking forward to grinding gear with friends and finding out what the future holds with this new spinoff series of Final Fantasy.
  3. MeuPlayStation
    May 11, 2022
    80
    Team Ninja delivered on Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Maybe the visuals are not that good, but gameplay is good enough to keep the players hooked up to the game. You can truly feel the differences between the classes and the character progression. The multiplayer is also pretty fun.
  4. Digital Trends
    Mar 14, 2022
    70
    Final Fantasy Origin will enthrall players with its dumb, but awesome story and approachable Soulslike gameplay.
  5. RPGamer
    Jul 12, 2022
    70
    Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin attempts to fuse the original’s sensibility into a fast-paced action RPG. For the most part, it is successful with intense action gameplay and beautiful music. Adjustable difficulty options and online co-op make the game accessible to a myriad of gamers without diminishing challenge or sacrificing replayability. It’s somewhat fitting that in this topsy-turvy action spin-off, the only thing that’s truly upside-down is the presentation of the original game’s story. Even as the narrative stumbles, the core gameplay is strong enough to motivate to see this story through to completion, no matter how chaotic.
  6. IGN Adria
    Mar 22, 2022
    70
    With a good combat model and outdated visuals, Stranger of Paradise is a mixed bag of a title that has a lot of fun gameplay. If you want to see what the predecessor of NIOH would look like - this game is definitely for you.
  7. NME
    Mar 14, 2022
    20
    Stranger of Paradise is mostly just a mess. When the gameplay works, it works surprisingly well, but that wasn’t often enough to make it fun for its entire runtime. It’s hard to make a judgement on the story, mostly because there isn’t much of a narrative, but it’s even more disappointing because I wanted to spend more time with the characters, because they’re far from unlikeable. A grand ode to Final Fantasy it is not, and it fails to appeal to the JRPG lover in me on most counts.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 160
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 160
  3. Negative: 48 out of 160
  1. Minus_Infinity
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    final fantasy rocks, and this game is no different. long live final fantasy
  2. CanalDoMimo
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Jogo tem vários elementos da serie Nioh, quem gosta de Final Fantasy e Nioh esse jogo é um prato cheio. Apesar de ser um pouco linear igual aJogo tem vários elementos da serie Nioh, quem gosta de Final Fantasy e Nioh esse jogo é um prato cheio. Apesar de ser um pouco linear igual a maioria dos games de RPG, o grande forte do jogo é a jogabilidade, que de longe é uma das mais fluidas do estilo de jogo.… Expand
  4. Oscarin
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    A lot of fun and a lot of heart. Not perfect, but a fun romp throughout with great combat. Wish they had built out the world and theA lot of fun and a lot of heart. Not perfect, but a fun romp throughout with great combat. Wish they had built out the world and the characters more and given us more of the story and time spent with the characters. Loved them, but didn't get enough there... Had fun playing though and would definitely reccomend!… Expand
  5. Lord_Sunday
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    I wasn't going to buy this game because of the low review scores, but after finding out it was made by team ninja, creators of Nioh 1 and 2, II wasn't going to buy this game because of the low review scores, but after finding out it was made by team ninja, creators of Nioh 1 and 2, I dove in. In short, I enjoyed this game. The negatives are right in that the story isn't deep, and the graphics are ps4, but the gameplay well made up for it. If you like Nioh, you'll likely enjoy this game.… Expand
  6. Badgerryan27
    Nov 3, 2022
    6
    It was alright. I didn’t expect much and it wasn’t the greatest. But I did like the perspective from the villain of the first game. So itIt was alright. I didn’t expect much and it wasn’t the greatest. But I did like the perspective from the villain of the first game. So it gives us a little of insight. I did appreciate that but overall it didn’t do it all for me.… Expand
  7. martinte
    Mar 18, 2022
    3
    Trash Game, soulslike Nioh game with FF Storyline and a FF 7 remake UI.
    No Overworld to travel around and Explore. Main Charakter is dull as    Trash Game, soulslike Nioh game with FF Storyline and a FF 7 remake UI.
    No Overworld to travel around and Explore. Main Charakter is dull as hell.
    If you want a trash FF soulslike get the game.
    If you want a real FF game skip it.    … Expand
  8. ViviEnjoyer
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful game, the marketing ruined the gaarland ''twist'', bad combat system, bad bosses, dont ever dare to touch final fantasy again, team ninja.… Expand

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