Final Fantasy XV

Final Fantasy XV is a continuation of the popular role-playing action game with a third-person perspective set in the futuristic universe of Final Fantasy and is a rebranded version of Final Fantasy Versus XIII. The game features a new combat mechanic. You will be able to fight only with your character, but you will have the opportunity to customize your companions as needed.

The events of the game tell the story of Noctis Lucis Caelum, the heir to the Lucis kingdom and the possessor of eyes that can sense the death of others. Close friends call him Noct. His full name means "Night that illuminates the sky."

Final Fantasy XV is a JRPG with a well-thought-out plot, an action-based combat system, and a third-person perspective, released for PS4 and Xbox One on November 29, 2016, after 10 years of development. At the time of its announcement, it was known as Final Fantasy Versus XIII, but it was renamed in 2013. Final Fantasy XV set a new direction for the franchise and is not connected to previous games in the series.

After the release of the 8th generation consoles, Final Fantasy XV was ported to the new Luminous engine developed by Square Enix, which allowed the game to feature next-gen graphics, vibrant effects, natural lighting, and a well-developed system of light and shadow, as well as an open game world. The game was optimized separately for each platform.

Final Fantasy XV takes place in the fictional world of Eos, resembling modern Earth — hipster characters use gadgets and social media, drive hypercars, and talk to artificial intelligence. However, magic exists in Eos, along with magical items, abilities that defy the laws of physics, and monsters — walking skeletons, dinosaurs, giants.

The open game world is large, diverse, and memorable for its detail. All types of terrain are present: dense forests, mountains, large cities with residential and industrial areas, deserts, rivers, lakes, and beaches, designed with a fantasy twist. Closer to the end of the storyline, the open world shifts to corridor-type locations without beautiful landscapes and freedom of movement.

For a long time, a war raged between the kingdom of Lucis and its neighbors over a mysterious magical Crystal, the last one remaining in Eos. To end the wars, the king of Lucis decides to arrange a political marriage with the kingdom of Tenebrae, marrying his son Noctis, the heir and main character of Final Fantasy XV, to Princess Lunafreya.

During the signing of a peace treaty between the kingdoms, the Crystal is unexpectedly stolen, and the Niflheim Empire attacks Lucis, capturing the kingdom's capital. This sparks a global conflict across Eos, as other states also want to obtain the relic. This is where the plot begins to unfold.

Noctis and his trio of friends embark on a journey across Eos to find the Crystal, reclaim his lost fiancée, punish the invading oppressors, save his kingdom, and establish peace with all. The plot focuses on the journey of the main character with friends, overcoming obstacles together and having adventures.

The single-player mode is designed for exploring the game world and completing quests, with no enemies or monsters around every corner. The player must arrive at a point to trigger a quest, after which enemies appear in the game world. You can go wherever you want, completing side and random quests, or follow the main storyline. The player uses a car for transportation.

There are four main characters in the game with predefined abilities:

In battle, the player uses melee and ranged weapons, magical spells, takes attacking and defensive stances, occupies cover, and dodges, but without complex combinations. The fights resemble a melee, and the battle mechanics do not allow for crowd control of mobs.

Depending on the enemies and their numbers, you have to choose weapons, tactics, and gear, not forgetting to retreat to restore health and mana. The player only controls Noctis, giving orders to party members.