Square Enix and Team Ninja have published results from the feedback survey on the first trial version of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. The developer team also put up a list of improvements set to be made based on the feedback. This approach is similar to how Team Ninja previously worked on the Nioh games.
In general, most of the players were mildly satisfied with the demo’s gameplay systems. Only the graphical designs received a mixed reception where the balance between good and bad was more even. Most players were also able to reach the boss fight segment of the demo.
The results are currently only available in Japanese, but we have translated the gist of the page and you can read them right below.
Poll Results
For the poll results, the numbers mean Very Good – Good – Neutral – Bad – Very Bad in that order, unless otherwise specified.
Overall demo: 22% – 49% – 18% – 8% – 3%Character & equipment graphics: 14% – 30% – 24% – 21% – 11%Stage atmosphere & graphics: 15% – 26% – 23% – 23% – 13%Stage structure & gimmicks: 21% – 39% – 26% – 11% – 4%Action in general: 28% – 47% – 16% – 7% – 2%Overall battle system: 32% – 42% – 15% – 8% – 3%Break Gauge: 28% – 41% – 21% – 8% – 3%Growth system: 23% – 46% – 23% – 6% – 2%Treasure Hunting system: 30% – 37% – 22% – 7% – 3%Balance on fighting lesser enemies: 20% – 43% – 22% – 12% – 3%Battle frequency against lesser enemies: 17% – 44% – 25% – 11% – 3%Balance on fighting the boss: 28% – 32% – 16% – 12% – 6% (5% never fought the boss)Sounds: 30% – 34% – 23% – 9% – 4%In-battle information: 19% – 43% – 27% – 9% – 3%Menu information: 14% – 44% – 31% – 9% – 2%Tutorial: 22% – 40% – 26% – 8% – 3%Most satisfying actions: 1. Soul Shield; 2. Soul Burst; 3. Light BringerEasiest (most fun) weapons: 1. Great Sword; 2. Staff; 3. LanceEasiest (most fun) jobs: 1. Swordsman; 2. Mage; 3. Warrior; 4. Black Mage; 5. Lancer; 6. DragoonMost wanted in-battle information: 1. Allies; 2. Enemies; 3. Own CharacterMost wanted menu information: 1. Abilities; 2. Parameters; 3. Equipment; 4. Character Graphics; 5. Equipment GraphicsMost wanted tutorials: 1. Light Bringer; 2. Soul Burst; 3. Break
Notable post-feedback improvements
Stabilize frame rateAdjust overall graphics and lightingAdjust visibility when camera hits the wallAdjust fall damageAdjust MP recovery for Soul Shield & BurstAdjust the Break systemHave the PS5 version support Adaptive TriggerReduce frames for using PotionsImprove Ability controlsAdjust the cancel timingMaintain casting gauge for Black Magic even when it’s interruptedAllow setting Magic drop position when not having a lock-on.Add merits to improving equipment’s job affinityMake drop items obtainable just by touching themMake items raise certain job experience when usedAdjust lesser enemies’ AI and actionsAdjust visibility of flying enemiesAdjust BGM and sound effectsAdjust menu layout and responseAdd buff/debuff icons and ally statusAdd item sortingAdd customizable option menuAdd tutorials for each weapon typeAllies’ equipment & abilities can be changedAdd a new feature to temporarily buff alliesAdjust difficulty balance and re-arrange the difficulty levels from Easy-Normal-Hard to Story-Action-Hard
Square Enix will release Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC in 2022. We can expect more details on the game to come at a dedicated Tokyo Game Show 2021 stream on October 2 at 21:00 JST (5 AM PDT, 8 AM EDT).
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