There's no denying that Square Enix developed one of the best games of this year -- Final Fantasy XV, that is. Well, it should be, as the game nearly took 10 years to be developed. But hey, it actually has a story to tell. And here's what the game's director has to say, shedding some light on the buried issue.
It's no secret that Final Fantasy XV wouldn't have been titled as such. That's because the first proposed title was Final Fantasy 13, which was directed by Tetsuya Nomura. The latter is popularly known for this works in the titular series Kingdom Hearts. The title then was made exclusively for Sony's PlayStation 3.
Eventually, as reported by AttackOfTheFanboy, Nomura was replaced by the great Hajime Tabata to work on Final Fantasy XV. This is when Square Enix decided to bring the title's focus on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 markets. When Tabata arrived, this was when the title's name changed solely to a new direction.
According to Tabata, Final Fantasy XV got its title, as the studio opted to make a major overhaul. Include here the substantial shift in the development of next gen consoles. As a result, the team had to reconsider their options and choices. They need to ensure that the content of the entire game is consistent with the current status quo in the industry.
With the decision to go for a major overhaul, Final Fantasy XV came to being. It's worth noting, however, that the plot Final Fantasy 13 offered was brought and preserved. Some of the elements of the previous game were even re-establish in the new title. Tabata believes that these are something that should remain as is, as they bring beauty to the game.
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