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1. final fantasy rocks, and this game is no different. long live final fantasy

2. Este juego es culto solo para jugadores que vienen de nioh lo malo que le veo es su gráfico y el diseño de equipo que es repetitivo pero alEste juego es culto solo para jugadores que vienen de nioh lo malo que le veo es su gráfico y el diseño de equipo que es repetitivo pero al final mantiene lo mejor de nioh y aún más diría que es un nioh 3… Expand

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4. Pretty fun game, with a surprisingly good combat, was a bit shorter than I thought.

5. I wasn’t going to buy this game because of the low review scores, but after finding out it was made by team ninja, creators of Nioh 1 and 2, II wasn’t going to buy this game because of the low review scores, but after finding out it was made by team ninja, creators of Nioh 1 and 2, I dove in. In short, I enjoyed this game. The negatives are right in that the story isn’t deep, and the graphics are ps4, but the gameplay well made up for it. If you like Nioh, you’ll likely enjoy this game.… Expand

6. Im very new to the FF series and have only played ff7 remake , ff15 and now this game. This game has to much customization and the menu is toIm very new to the FF series and have only played ff7 remake , ff15 and now this game. This game has to much customization and the menu is to overwhelming. The battles get very clustered on the screen and can barely see what you’re doing. Graphics look good but im forcing myself to play through it.… Expand

7. Trash Game, soulslike Nioh game with FF Storyline and a FF 7 remake UI.
   No Overworld to travel around and Explore. Main Charakter is dull asTrash Game, soulslike Nioh game with FF Storyline and a FF 7 remake UI.
   No Overworld to travel around and Explore. Main Charakter is dull as hell.
   If you want a trash FF soulslike get the game.
   If you want a real FF game skip it.… Expand

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   Awful game, the marketing ruined the gaarland ”twist”, bad combat system, bad bosses, dont ever dare to touch final fantasy again, team ninja.… Expand

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What is it? Soul-like Final Fantasy from the developers of Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball
Pending payment $60/£50
Release date March 17, 2022
Developer Ninja team
900 05 Publisher Enix Square
Reviewed on Intel Core i7-11700K, GeForce RTX 3070, 16GB RAM
Multiplayer? yes
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The very existence of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is rather strange. When Square Enix announced a remake of the beloved Final Fantasy 7, it made sense. After all, it was the game that made the series famous with the world’s most ironic title, one that many JRPG fans still hold dear to this day. And with so many other adorable games in the series to draw inspiration from, making a spin-off inspired by a 35-year-old and nearly forgotten original is an odd choice. The game itself is even weirder.

Stranger of Paradise offers a fresh take on the sparse storytelling of its pixelated predecessor, while developer Team Ninja brings a sharper tone to the series. At least that’s what it was aiming for, but cringe-worthy over-the-top character dialogue shows the game sailing right through the realm of coolness and landing right on a field of cheese. A largely nonsensical plot sees our group of heroes, led by Jack Garland, set out to recover the crystals and kill the evil overlord known as Chaos, who may not even exist. Each of the characters in the game can be described with one adjective. There’s the jaunty Jed, the stern Ash, the brooding Neon and Jack, who can only be described as driven and driven by desire alone. To kill Chaos. For all its absurdity, the story is nonetheless interesting: each level is accompanied by short, cool cutscenes that never get in the way of the action.

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Although the game is more forgiving than Nioh, Stranger of Paradise has more in common with the samurai-inspired Soulslike than with the Final Fantasy series. Many aspects of combat seem overwhelming at first, but the mechanics work surprisingly quickly. The profession system offers many different combat options suitable for different play styles. Enemies pounce on you thickly and quickly, and the ability to switch between classes and swap abilities makes encounters both reliable and enjoyable. As a nice nod to the series’ origins, you even go head-to-head with Final Fantasy favorites like the Cactuars, Marlboros, and Tonberries.

Reversing the lethal attack of 1000 Cactuar Needles against the Jumping Threat is pure delight.

Combat gains additional depth with Soul Shield, an alternate method of blocking that lowers the enemy’s burst bar. Full depletion of this gauge allows you to storm in with Soul Burst, a spectacular finisher that sees enemies turn to crystal before spectacularly shattering into small pieces. It’s both smooth and undeniably enjoyable. You can also temporarily absorb certain skills with Soul Shield to use them against your enemies. Turning the lethal attack of 1000 Cactuar Needles against a bouncy menace is pure delight if you’re a Final Fantasy fan who’s been a victim of this spiky signature move for a long time.

As solid as Stranger of Paradise combat is, it’s not without its flaws. Magic doesn’t translate into fast-paced combat as well as hand-to-hand combat. In the days of turn-based combat, when enemies stood patiently and waited for an elemental hit, casting spells was a bit of a big deal, but since you’re held in place for quite a long cast time, you’re effectively a Sitting Duck. And standing still for any amount of time is a surefire way to end your Chaos slaying quest abruptly. You also have the ability to switch between the two job classes on the fly. Changing the style further requires stopping the action to enter the menu. This curious limitation goes against the level of freedom that the game offers.

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Admittedly, one aspect that will benefit from the reduced variety is the game’s loot system. Each encounter and chest offers new weapons and gear. The drops are so frequent that they become meaningless as you constantly scroll through the menu to equip a slightly sharper sword or a slightly better bandana. Another case of too much is due to the constant chatter between teammates, which is not so much helpful as monotonous and unnecessary. Hearing your group ask what might be in the chest or announce that they’ve spotted a save point every time you encounter them quickly makes you wish your next treasure loot included a few silencing potions.

Selecting the difficulty level makes the game accessible. The story mode significantly reduces the difficulty, while the casual mode allows you to easily pass the battles. There’s also a higher difficulty mode that offers an experience best described as brutal. The default “Action” setting is a serious challenge that perfectly bridges the gap between pointless wins and frustrating repetition. The bosses will keep you under the collar, but the threat is never overwhelming once you become familiar with their attack patterns, learn when is the best time to block, dodge and strike back with the vast array of abilities at your disposal. The levels are linear yet meticulously detailed, with numerous easy puzzles and tricky shortcuts to unlock.

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For the most part, these locations, lovingly inspired by previous Final Fantasy games, look beautiful, at least in brightly lit areas, but it can be hard to see anything in the darker parts of the game, even after switching with display settings. The game runs smoothly at 60fps, but becomes snail-like when it hits 120fps, especially when you perform a crushing soul blast on an enemy.

While not without its flaws, Stranger of Paradise is an undeniably stylish and endearingly funny adventure. Robust and fun combat, varied environments, and how the game can be tailored to your preferred playstyle and difficulty level make Final Fantasy a vibrant game despite its significantly darker style. While it offers one of the most dynamic combat systems the series has ever seen, its sketchy plot and half-baked cast also make it one of the most superficial additions. This cheesy B-movie might feel a little rough around the edges, but it’s nonetheless an enjoyable and entertaining reimagining of the seniors’ adventure that started it all.

Final Fantasy Origin on Mac

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Can I play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin on Mac?

Stranger from Heaven: Final Fantasy Origin is a Role Playing Game published by Square Enix . Developed to commemorate the franchise’s 35th anniversary, Stranger from Heaven is a prequel to the very first Final Fantasy game. Unusually for the series, it features a real-time combat system; Only one character can be controlled at a time. However, the combat system is also very versatile, with many character classes (called professions) to choose from. The same variety of equipment is also available. Story Stranger from Heaven is quite confusing and can be difficult to follow. However, if you pay attention, everything will work out in the end. But to do this, you need to be able to play the game, which is not exactly trivial if you only have a Mac. As you may already know, Stranger from Heaven is playable on Windows, PlayStation and Xbox, but there is no native Mac version. Therefore, you will need a third party tool to play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin on Mac. Learn more by reading the guide below.

System Requirements

Play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin on Mac with Parallels

One easy way to play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin on Mac is to use a program called Parallels Desktop . This program is able to create and run virtual machines running Windows and support hardware acceleration. Simply put, Parallels Desktop lets you install Windows 10 on your Mac with just a couple of clicks and instantly switch between MacOS and Windows. This way you can fire up Windows, install Steam (or the Epic Games Store, or any other launcher for that matter), and enjoy Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin on your Mac just like you would on a regular PC.
Generally speaking, you will need an iMac Pro or Mac Pro to run resource intensive games. However, if the game you’re trying to run is out of date or just doesn’t require much from your computer hardware, you’ll most likely be able to run it on any Mac computer, including a MacBook Air. When it comes to intermediate games, it’s a good idea to consider your Mac’s hardware specs rather than thinking in terms of its model.

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Please note that not all games are supported by Parallels. In order for the game to be playable, several conditions must be met.
Your Mac must exceed the minimum system requirements to play the game. Playing Windows through Parallels puts extra strain on your Mac, so just meeting them isn’t enough.
Games that require DirectX 12 are not currently supported by Parallels.
If your Mac has an Apple Silicon chip (such as M1 or M2), you may experience problems playing modern games.
AppsOnMac recommends using Parallels free trial to see if you can run the game if you’re unsure.

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If you have an older Mac or it doesn’t meet the system requirements for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, there’s an easy fix. Cloud gaming services will gladly provide you with enough processing power – though not for free, of course. All you need is a browser or a small client program and a good internet connection of at least 15 Mbps. There are several excellent platforms that provide these services; the best ones are Boosteroid, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and NVidia GeForce NOW.
Currently, only Shadow and airgpu cloud gaming services allow their users to play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.

Play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin on Mac with BootCamp

Macs with the new Apple Silicon (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max) do not currently support BootCamp. In this case, use the options above to launch Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin on Mac.

This method is simple but time consuming. If your Mac meets all the above system requirements, you can play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin on Mac by installing Windows. You need to set up Windows and Mac dual boot via BootCamp. This application allows users to select which system to work with at startup, however you will not be able to switch between systems as you would with Parallels. You will need to restart your computer every time you want to switch from Mac to Windows and vice versa. Remember that a Mac is just a computer, after all. And while newer Macs have their own custom Apple Silicon chips that can’t run Windows, older Macs are very similar to Windows PCs, with Intel processors, compatible RAM, drives, and other components. So you can install Windows on an older Mac by allocating at least 64GB of disk space (to be able to run Windows and a couple of games) and doing the following:0003

For MacOS versions prior to OS X El Capitan 10.11, you will need to create a bootable Windows USB.

1. Download this Windows ISO file.
2. Open Boot Camp Assistant (go to Applications > Utilities ).