Strange of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin aka Chaos Reigns

You could point to other titles in Square Enix’s showcase as being disliked but Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is on top. This is a combination that should have made an immediate impression – Team Ninja of Nioh fame working on a hack and slash Souls-like set in Final Fantasy 1’s universe. Plus, it was a surprise announcement – it had to make an impact regardless. It certainly made an impact and unfortunately, it wasn’t quite what Square Enix had in mind. From the cheesy dialogue and meme-rific spouting of “CHAOS” to the unimpressive aesthetic and blandly designed main character, Stranger of Paradise garnered mixed reactions. And unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of it.

The trial went live on PS5 right after the debut trailer – surely the gameplay was solid, right? No sooner had fans downloaded it than they discovered the trial was corrupted and wouldn’t play. Square Enix would release an update to get it working and even then, impressions have been mixed. From what should have been a bright new debut to a floundering on all fronts, Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin’s arrival has been painful to witness.

Capcom won’t be the only publisher present at the upcoming Jump Festa 2020 in Chiba this month. Square Enix has confirmed its presence and also released a list of games that will be appearing. Among these are Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Trials of Mana, both which will receive new trailers.

But that’s not all. Mobile titles Dragon Quest of the Stars, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius will also be present. If that’s not your thing, then the long awaited Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition will also receive a new trailer ahead of its January 2020 release.

You can check out Square Enix’s full lineup and stage schedule here. Jump Festa takes place from December 21st to 22nd. Stay tuned for more details closer to the show, especially concerning Final Fantasy 7 Remake which is out on March 3rd 2020 for PS4. Check out the latest batch of screenshots here.