Glass Rebel
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A "Prequel Trilogy" for one important series could be in the making at Square Enix
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yo this ain't funny man
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...is about what I'd expect from this
The epic prequel trilogy to the successful mobile game Rise of Mana is finally here, in the form of an exciting online-only card-based free-to-play action game! Join your friends from Facebook, Twitter and other social networks all over the world in this new exciting experience from Square Enix! More news to follow soon!
...is about what I'd expect from this
Cloud Strife
Member
I-III: NOOOOOO
IV: It's already had enough.
V: Nah, I doubt it.
VI: YES.
VII: Already had Crisis Core, what more could
they add? Likely though, cuz its Squeenix.
VIII: Weird because they had Laguna in the main game already. Nah.
IX: No idea what this would involve.
X: I'd probably bite. Auron and Yuna's Dad's Pilgrimige?
XII: Would also be interested. They could do a lot with this one.
XIII: FUCK NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. And the sad thing is, it's one of the more likely choices. PLEASE
STOP.
IV: It's already had enough.
V: Nah, I doubt it.
VI: YES.
VII: Already had Crisis Core, what more could
they add? Likely though, cuz its Squeenix.
VIII: Weird because they had Laguna in the main game already. Nah.
IX: No idea what this would involve.
X: I'd probably bite. Auron and Yuna's Dad's Pilgrimige?
XII: Would also be interested. They could do a lot with this one.
XIII: FUCK NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. And the sad thing is, it's one of the more likely choices. PLEASE
STOP.
Paracelsus
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Lightning is Square's John Cena ended up being a prophecy.
Noble Neckbeard
Banned
You can't hurt me any more, Square Enix.
cpp_is_king
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If it's Final Fantasy XIII then I am fucking done with this company and I will never, ever look back.
OmegaDL50
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Square-Enix Mobage title?
Nice try Toriyama
Hyperactivity
Banned
Birth By Sleep
Really good game, contender for best, was for PSP
Keyblade War would be awesome though
The 2.5 collection will have the game in it
Fuck, I would even buy a game that happened between BBS and 1, show all the stuff like
Ansem being banished into the RoD, Heartless, his students and Lea and Isa becoming the OG members of Org.13, Who the hell the non OG and non Roxas/Xion members were (like Demyx), etc.
2 for Keyblade War, one for this
All after (maybe not post BBS one) KH3
TWEWY would be cool too
quickwhips
Member
They have so many good characters like cecil, kain, terra but they stick with lightning? WTF.
Real talk, I would love an FF6 prequel about the War of the Magi
It's so accurate. That's the funny thing.
It's so accurate. That's the funny thing.
MagnaderAlpha
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As far as completely fresh stories and untapped potential, those three are probably the best, because they aren't weighed down by too much story and still have a sense of mystery regarding their worlds.
The original battle versus Enuo(not to be confused with the 4 Braves of Dawn adventure) where the 12 heroes(with their 12 legendary weapons) defeated the ultra powerful sorcerer and saved the world. That's what I'd call a perfect fit for a prequel that is related to the world of FFV while distancing itself enough to be it's own tale.
War of the Magi, sure, but as FFVI is my favorite, I wouldn't want to see it happen solely because Square's gotten pretty shit at writing stories, and I know they'd do something to fuck up FFVI.
Age of the Cetra, where we see FFVII's world pre-Midgar, pre-Shinra, pre-modern/cyberpunk setting and pre-Sephiroth, but we get to witness Jenova's coming and play as the heroic Cetran warriors that defeat and seal Jenova.
See, I don't think Laguna's adventures warrant a full game(just like I don't think the Braska/Auron/Jecht pilgrimage is worthy of a full game). But, there IS a historical event revolving around a hero named Vascaroon that might be better fitting for a prequel.
Terra's golden age.
Meh. FFX, the only prequel I'd be willing to swallow would be something regarding the Bevelle/Zanarkand War, or even something older than that. Everything else, IMO, wouldn't feel right.
Yes, they could, considering FFXII was just one event occurring in one region of the ENTIRE WORLD. FFXII gets some leeway because it was more a personal adventure not enveloping the world's entirety. By that, you can do something in another region and it could totally work.
Agree with you totally on this one, for better or worse!
Galactic Barret
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I like it, but I doubt that would be it, especially before a HD release/collection happens. X seems likely, given the reception it received by SE's standard and in comparison to LR.
Oh yeah, this right here. But, present day SE won't go back to 6.
Deckard Cain
Banned
Deckard Cain
Banned
You because there was so much to draw from in FF6's paper thin plot that could be used to create another game.
UtterlyPerplexed
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It doesn't necessarily automatically pertain to THREE prequel games. It can also mean an existing series of games may be bunched under a "prequel trilogy" umbrella, to make way for say, more sequels on the way, or for whatever reason. For this reason, I wonder if this might apply to Kingdom Hearts?
Please no Final Fantasy. Especially FFXIII. You had spaces for TWO games to do something interesting with that universe's lore. Instead, you squander it by going down the route of time travelling, paradoxes and end-of-all-existence bullshit. Whatever interest I could have had in anything to do with the War of Transgression was extinguished the moment they went down bullshit avenue. No more of any of that.
Please no Final Fantasy. Especially FFXIII. You had spaces for TWO games to do something interesting with that universe's lore. Instead, you squander it by going down the route of time travelling, paradoxes and end-of-all-existence bullshit. Whatever interest I could have had in anything to do with the War of Transgression was extinguished the moment they went down bullshit avenue. No more of any of that.
Manmademan
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I think this is the correct answer, sorta. FFXV will be annualized on consoles every other year or two, and a prequel trilogy will run alongside it on 3DS.
You because? What? Take your time man.
War of the Magi would be the basis and SE would create a story from that. So yeah, I think there would be enough to draw from. I like FF6 and wouldn't mind a re-visit, I see you may be against this lol.
deathkiller
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There is a good chance of being prequels of FF XV, sure it would be too soon to announce them but SE could be trying to do them at the same time like with FFXIII-2 and FFXIII LR.
CrunchyFrog
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In a perfect world it would be a ff6 prequel Trilogy set during the war of the magi. Ahhhh one man can dream
kamikazekoala
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FFXIII retold in Bravely Default style?
Nah, still not interested.
Nah, still not interested.
In a perfect world there would be no prequels or sequels to FF games.
toastyToast
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Final Fantasy XIII: -3
Unknown Soldier
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PfantzyPantz
Member
Definitely, I don't like any of the supplemental games/ movies/ whatever of the FF games.
They just always seem to hurt the lore or story of the original instead of doing anything interesting; mostly because the main games are complete stories and never leave any room for a sequel/ prequel without having to add stupid random nonsense.
FFX-2 might have gameplay, but at that point why not just make a new game instead of forcing the connection to FFX? Recognition obviously, but that didn't really work out.
CrunchyFrog
Member
Actually you're right, it would be Chrono Trigger done by the original dream team!
Death Penalty
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Perhaps this could be the Type-0 continuation titles that we heard murmurings of forever ago with that trademarking? It might explain their decision to translate the projects for Western audiences, so that they could sell whatever this is to us. And they already know that Type-0 is well-liked, which might explain why they'd be willing to commit to three titles? The thing that really bothers me is that I find myself hoping for good things again from SE, and I just know that this is more likely than not to disappoint.
I'd be down for XV, VII, Type-0 or KH prequels. Hell, I'd be down for most Final Fantasy prequels if I really think about it. But right now, I just hope this isn't something that will crush my optimistic fan heart again.
I'd be down for XV, VII, Type-0 or KH prequels. Hell, I'd be down for most Final Fantasy prequels if I really think about it. But right now, I just hope this isn't something that will crush my optimistic fan heart again.
I kind of would have expected Deus Ex or Tomb Raider...but apparently the trademark has to do with "video games in Japan," and neither of those franchises originated in Japan, right? So it's either Kingdom Hearts (which is ridiculous; they should be focusing on KHIII and not more KH prequels), or...
...one of the FF games. VII and X are plausible. But yeah, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if it had to do with FFXIII or FFXV. And I'd laugh hysterically if the games had Lightning in them.
And for those of you saying Chrono Trigger or Xenogears or The World Ends With You (all of which I admire in some way)...you are far more optimistic than I.
...one of the FF games. VII and X are plausible. But yeah, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if it had to do with FFXIII or FFXV. And I'd laugh hysterically if the games had Lightning in them.
And for those of you saying Chrono Trigger or Xenogears or The World Ends With You (all of which I admire in some way)...you are far more optimistic than I.
Not really. FF6's plot is not overly complex but it was well told with strong characters. There really is not a lot to mine for a prequel story. Even the War of the MAGI does not have clear characters on both sides (random humans turned into Espers, the The Warring Traid which we know nothing about). There are only vague references.
KoopaTheCasual
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We truly can not see her.
That's what a prequel is for! It's for clearing details up and establishing important characters in the past and you know what i don't even think i trust square enix with a ffvi prequel or any kind of ff prequel anymore
prove me wrong, square
Corronchilejano
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"Not overly complex" does not mean its paper thin. The whole thing happening around the characters and how they react to it is the whole reason people love it.
Unlike Squares latest games where its tough to even care about more than a single one.
I'm all for a FFVI prequel, as long as they keep it character centric and relatable. A whole cast of angsty teens isn't going to cut it.