Final Fantasy Resonance Interview: The First HD-2D FF Was Conceptualized 6-7 Years Ago and Inspired by Final Fantasy V
Square Enix’s *Final Fantasy Resonance* revives HD-2D turn-based combat—rooted in a 2019 concept and *FFV* nostalgia—sparking RPG revival debates.
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The brief
Square Enix’s *Final Fantasy Resonance* marks the franchise’s first HD-2D title, with development traces back to 2019–2020. The game’s turn-based combat system draws direct inspiration from *Final Fantasy V* (1992), a departure from the series’ recent action-heavy focus.
Coverage highlights the title as a deliberate attempt to fill a long-standing gap in *Final Fantasy*’s turn-based offerings, with developers emphasizing its technical and design evolution over the past six years. Both stress the rarity of HD-2D visuals in modern RPGs, framing the game as a hybrid of retro aesthetics and contemporary polish.
Watch for reactions from *FFV* fans and comparisons to other retro-styled RPGs like *Octopath Traveler*. Speculation may arise about whether this revival could influence future *Final Fantasy* spin-offs or remakes.
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Quick answers
Is *Final Fantasy Resonance* a remake of *FFV*?
No. While inspired by *FFV*’s turn-based combat, *Resonance* is an original title with modern HD-2D visuals and updated mechanics, according to *IGN*.
Why hasn’t *Final Fantasy* had turn-based games in decades?
Coverage suggests a shift toward action combat post-*Final Fantasy VII* (1997), with *Resonance* marking a deliberate return to classic RPG roots.
Will this affect other *Final Fantasy* games?
Unclear. *IGN* notes the title’s experimental nature, but no direct ties to upcoming projects are mentioned in current reports.
Coverage (7)
- Final Fantasy 6 Officially Returns October 2026 OpenCritic · 151d ago
- Final Fantasy Resonance devs comment on why turn-based RPGs are resurging Nintendo Everything · 151d ago
- Final Fantasy Resonance Finally Brings HD-2D to the Series Nintendojo · 151d ago
- Final Fantasy Resonance reveals new gameplay showcase DLCompare.com · 151d ago
- Why Turn-Based RPGs Are Resurging, According to Final Fantasy Resonance Devs IGN · 152d ago
- Final Fantasy Resonance is filling a turn-based combat void this franchise has suffered for decades Windows Central · 152d ago
- Final Fantasy Resonance Interview: The First HD-2D FF Was Conceptualized 6-7 Years Ago and Inspired by Final Fantasy V IGN · 152d ago
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