STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN

优化差、光污染、游戏流程短、逆天boss战、游戏中最难的不是boss，而是我们的“高阶提灯怪”

The story is much more sparse than I was hoping it would be, and not as fleshed out as much as I wished. It just goes from minor story setpiece with a tiny bit of dialogue to action sequence where there is basically no story occuring until the boss sometimes. The characters are frankly mostly devoid of personality, and I wish they were more unique and involved but that would require there to be more story presented in the game. The designers really had no good idea of what they were doing with the combat in this game, it's awkward and clunky and not balanced well at all - attempting to be it's own thing in a sea of much better implementations and ideas. It's not a soulslike at all, and it's honestly quite boring for the action game it's trying to be. The loot is ridiculous. The game floods you with items, almost all entirely useless and destined to be dismantled into other trash, offering minor bonuses you can completely ignore in a normal playthrough. Worst of all, the game speed is tied to framerate. If you cannot maintain a steady 30 or 60 FPS, the game will literally slow down as your FPS drops, if it drops enough the game becomes essentially unplayable when it normally wouldn't. It's TERRIBLY optimized and some mid-game and later areas can cause significant performance issues when earlier ones ran fine. Cutscenes change your graphics to high settings and suffer from significant peformance issues that may not be present otherwise because of this. It's not a terrible game overall, but outside of wanting more final fantasy in your life I can't see why anyone would want to suffer through this game.

[h2] Sum-Up[/h2] [h1] In-depth analysis further down.[/h1] [table] [tr] [th]🟩 Pros[/th] [th]🟥 Cons[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]- Bold and refreshing reimagining of the original Final Fantasy, successfully blending classic lore with a modern action-focused approach.[/td] [td]- Story pacing can feel abrupt and uneven, with some scenes ending or transitioning too suddenly.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]- Fast, aggressive, and highly satisfying combat system that rewards precision, positioning, and smart resource management.[/td] [td]- Technical issues such as frame drops and stutters can impact the experience on certain setups.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]- Deep and flexible job system with strong build variety through affinities, masteries, and skill synergy.[/td] [td]- Loot system overwhelms the player with excessive junk gear, making inventory management tedious.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]- Excellent boss design that encourages experimentation with jobs, abilities, and playstyles.[/td] [td]- Visual presentation feels functional rather than polished, especially compared to other modern Final Fantasy titles.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]- Fantastic soundtrack with powerful remixes of iconic Final Fantasy themes alongside new tracks.[/td] [td]- Level design can feel repetitive and occasionally confusing, with limited navigation tools.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]- Build customization goes beyond RNG thanks to the ability to modify special effects and passive bonuses later in the game.[/td] [td]- Cutscenes are locked at 30 FPS, creating a noticeable contrast with smoother gameplay.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]- Final Fantasy translated surprisingly well into a Souls-like action RPG format.[/td] [td]-/-[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]- High replayability potential for players who enjoy theorycrafting and optimizing builds.[/td] [td]-/-[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]- Strong narrative payoff that recontextualizes the entire journey, especially for fans of the original Final Fantasy.[/td] [td]-/-[/td] [/tr] [/table] [h2] In-Depth[/h2] [h1] Premise, Setting & Writing.[/h1] Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin reimagines the very first Final Fantasy through a darker and more action-driven lens. You follow Jack Garland, a man consumed by a single goal to kill Chaos. Alongside his companions, he journeys through familiar locations inspired by the original game. While the storytelling can feel disjointed at times, the underlying narrative is surprisingly compelling. Themes of identity, memory, and fate are woven into a time-loop structure that fits neatly into Final Fantasy’s mythos. The final act in particular reframes much of what came before, delivering a payoff that will resonate strongly with fans of the original title. [h1] General Gameplay[/h1] Stranger of Paradise is first and foremost an action RPG that prioritizes momentum and aggression. Combat is not about button mashing it demands awareness, positioning, and proper use of mechanics like Soul Shield, MP management, and job switching. Players can equip two jobs simultaneously and swap between them in real time, encouraging constant experimentation. Progression feels rewarding thanks to job mastery, passive bonuses, and the ability to carry learned skills across different builds. Later on, the ability to modify special effects on gear gives players meaningful control over their builds, moving the game beyond pure RNG. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3623418583 [h1] Combat System[/h1] Combat is where Stranger of Paradise truly shines. Encounters are fast, brutal, and satisfying, especially once you understand enemy patterns and how to exploit break gauges efficiently. Boss fights often demand multiple attempts not due to unfair difficulty, but because they push you to refine your loadout, abilities, and strategy. Breaking an enemy’s gauge and finishing them with a Soul Burst never gets old. It’s visceral, stylish, and rewarding, reinforcing the game’s high-risk, high-reward design philosophy. [h1] Technical Performance[/h1] Performance can be inconsistent depending on hardware and settings. Frame drops and stutters may occur, though adjusting resolution and display mode can significantly improve stability. Despite these issues, core gameplay remains solid, and the technical shortcomings rarely undermine the overall enjoyment for players willing to tweak settings. [h1] Overall Verdict[/h1] Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is a chaotic, experimental title that succeeds by taking risks. It’s not a traditional Final Fantasy, and it doesn’t try to be. Instead, it delivers a unique action-driven experience that rewards skill, experimentation, and persistence. If you’re open to a different take on Final Fantasy this is a journey worth taking.

ハッキリ言って最適化がクソ。なぜ誰もツッコんで無いのか謎。 まず3秒動かす度にガクッと一瞬処理が落ちる。そしてPS3レベルのグラのくせしてVRAM10GBも使いやがる。 外部のツールを使用した修正方法もあるらしいが、そっちはマルウェアの報告があり怖くてできない。 正直FFに興味無いが、仁王が好きなので買ったけどどうやら酷い粗悪品を掴まされたらしい。

FFというよりその辺のアクションゲームと捉えて頂いた方が良いかと思います。 アクションが面白いわけでもなく、ストーリーがいいわけでもない。 でも悪いってわけでもない。 特に印象に残らない感じですね。セールで2200円ですが、うーん。中古円盤の方が安いっぽい。 個人的には1000円ぐらいの価値かなと思います。 軽いゲームな割に綺麗なグラフィックですのでその点は高く評価したいです。 まぁ特にやるゲームもない時に暇つぶしにやってもいいのではないでしょうか

When I booted this game up, I was immediately drawn in by the combat. It's really fun. The job system? Fantastic and the best it's been since FF Tactics which is a game I absolutely love. The story though. ♥♥♥♥♥♥. At first it's genuinely intriguing, I had tears in my eyes watching Jack demand to fight Chaos, constantly restate his intention to kill Chaos and ignore anything any other character says if it doesn't relate to Chaos. However, the game starts to lose it's charm quite quickly. After a while it feels like Jack's autistic rambling about Chaos inhibits the other characters from being likeable? Like he's the one performance in a movie that makes the whole thing suck. He's like Rebel Wilson, incredibly one note and genuinely unlikeable in large doses. The fact that the other characters don't tell him to shut the hell up at any point makes them cowards. This, combined with the lack of enemy variety and mission variety and the ridiculous amount of loot management makes this game feel like a slog, even though at it's core it has everything needed to be a fun action title like FF16. 3/10

[h1]毫不夸张地说，它就是2022年最被低估的游戏没有之一[/h1] 首先，我算半个FF粉，也算半个仁王粉，所以，这游戏，我玩下来算是非常满意，实在不理解，这游戏为啥到今天都只有这点热度，也许还是万恶的EPIC独占把游戏拖累了吧，再或者说，谁让它当初非要去撞老头环呢？ 开场就是肉眼可见的经费感人，忍者组祖传引擎的画质就不多说了，连剧情互动都砍得差不多，城镇没了，NPC对话，锻造全部在菜单里进行，确实是想方设法地在省钱。但动作系统依旧是仁王那个味，而且难度比仁王低了太多，仁王那祖传的绕路开门在这游戏里明显也收敛了不少，果然还是得有SE监督忍者组才不会放飞自我啊，至少这次有限的经费真的是全用在了刀刃上 没有（广义上的）金钱系统，你只管刷宝，锻造，其他的交给人品就够了，仁王那种后期几十万一次的锻造费用终于再也不用看到了， 职业系统跟仁王也差不了太多，本质还是不同武器搓连招那套，但因为这次没了耐力系统，灵活性比起仁王还是领先太多了，你基本再也不用为耐力发愁，但是照样不能随便贪刀 批评点：1，字幕时间轴混乱，这种低级错误都能犯，实在不该 2，说老实话，你把主角杰克替换成奎爷，他在游戏里的各种表现都完全不违和，这样一个性格的主角无论出现在最终幻想里还是仁王里都太违和了（虽然津叔配这游戏肯定是配得很过瘾了） 3，AI队友还是会经常莫名其妙卡在死角抽风 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3715028777 建议尽可能选高难度来玩，毕竟忍者组的游戏都是必须先受虐再成长，而且只有高难度才能掉更好的装备。然后，斧头的致命印记蓄满了伤害爆炸，只要能全中一周目基本没几个BOSS撑得下来，可以多用用 目前玩下来，还是感觉这游戏吃了经典的“两头不讨好”的亏，虽然系统比起仁王简化了太多太多（三段架势都没了），但依旧可能会劝退不少不擅长动作游戏的FF老粉（或者单纯就是遗老，觉得这游戏没FF那味），而做的这些简化让忍者组老粉估计也不接受，导致这游戏显得两边都不怎么买账，也是实属讽刺了 玩到结局听到MY WAY响起的时候，感觉又像经历了一次不属于自己的人生，我以前总是说日本人现在写不好JRPG剧情了，而事实证明，好的故事并不是一定就要在好的游戏里（当然这游戏对我来说肯定是瑕不掩瑜就是了）