Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is like a reimagining of the original game that started it all. The game begins with the protagonist, Jack, meeting up with two other Warriors of Light: Jed and Ash. At first, it seems like there are only three of them, but a fourth is eventually found via Neon.
The quest continues as the Four Warriors of Light search for Chaos to defeat it. Will Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin play out like the original Final Fantasy, or is there more to this Square Enix and Koei Tecmo reimagining? Gamers will have to play to find out, but before they do, these tips should help get the journey off to a good start.
6 This Is A Souls-like With Options
When gamers hear the term Souls-like, they expect a few things. For example, most games in this genre are brutally challenging and have no direct difficulty options. Dark Souls, for example, is a game that boasts the catchphrase, “Prepare to die.” It can be intimidating for any gamer.
However, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is not like that. There are three difficulty settings in the game, on top of a Casual setting, to make things even more forgiving. These can be changed at any time while on the mission select screen.
5 How Jobs And Job Points Work
Final Fantasy is widely known for its many Job systems. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has a Job system too, and it allows players to take on two Jobs at a time. These can be changed at any time while not in battle. There is no character leveling-up system in the game. Challenge is instead dictated by equipment levels and Job levels.
When Jobs do level up, they get ability points, which are specific to each class. This means that players don’t have to worry about spending too many points on a Warrior to leave the Mage high and dry. The tip here is to diversify the party and to try everything out.
4 Dual Class With A Mage Right Away
One of the best dual setups players should begin with is something paired with a Mage. Level up the Mage as much as possible, until the White Mage Job can be unlocked at the bottom of the skill tree.
As is the tradition in a Final Fantasy game, White Mages specialize in healing magic. The more ways players can heal, the better. Having a White Mage along in a co-op party is also a great setup to have. Every RPG party needs a healer, but the dual Job system allows a healer to be more than that as well, such as a brutal Warrior.
3 Go For Affinity Gear Over Levels
There are three things players should be aware of when it comes to gear be it armor or weapons. Some equipment will be plain. Unless players are hard up and require high-level equipment, this standard gear should be broken down at the Smithy. The good loot to be aware of are the colored pierces of gear, which indicates rarity.
This is standard in looter RPGs. What is new for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin at least is the affinity levels. Certain pieces of gear will cater towards Jobs like Mages. If characters have all Mage gear equipped, then they can get extra boosts. Favor affinity above all else when equipping armor to characters.
2 Replay Missions On Multiplayer
The world structure in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is different from other Souls-like RPGs. Instead of being a part of one giant interconnected world like a Metroidvania, there is a map. Levels are divided into missions, and once a mission is complete, players will exit back to the map. This makes getting a multiplayer party together easier. The matchmaking has been decent so far.
As fun as co-op can be, players should go through missions the first time by themselves. This way, it will be easier to concentrate on what is going on instead of having to worry about other players. Once that mission is complete, immediately go online and try to find a match for that mission. Doing the same mission twice in a row may seem monotonous, but it will help level players up quickly, as level restrictions between regions can jump rather high. If players don’t replay missions, then the game can get tough quickly.
1 Save Points Are Checkpoints
Save points in this game are similar to the bonfires in the Dark Souls franchise. Players are given a wealth more options to experiment with; for example, they can change party members. These save points are also checkpoints.
Missions do not have to be completed in a single run, unlike in other mission-based looter experiences like Destiny. If players wish to quit, they can, and then start back up again from that point. This should be that surprising in a Final Fantasy game. It is a revelation for some other genres. Players should be aware that this doesn’t work in multiplayer though.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin was released on March 18, 2022, and is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.