Short (Non-Spoilery) Synopsis of Final Fantasy 15

Final Fantasy 15 takes place in a world called Eos. You play as Prince Noctis, who is taking a road trip to meet-up with his long-time friend and future wife-to-be, Luna. Alongside his advisor Ignis, his personal guard Gladiolus, and his best friend Prompto, Noctis’s peaceful journey takes a wild turn when his hometown is attacked and his father murdered.

At this point things get a little spoilery. The condensed, mostly spoiler-free version? Noctis must rise and prove himself to be the ruler he was meant to become. The shady guy becomes purely evil and threatens Noctis’s position as King. The entire world becomes shrouded in darkness – literally – and Noctis must find a way to defeat the evil and bring light back to the world.

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Overall Story – A New, but Familiar Departure

Final Fantasy 15 takes a departure from previous entries in the series by adding a thick layer of realism to the fantasy aspect. There are still familiar things to veterans of the series, such as summons and chocobos. There’s no direct connection to previous Final Fantasy entries though, making it a great starting game for anyone new to the series.

I personally found the overall story a little flat and predictable; I was also left with some unanswered questions and feelings of loose ends upon completion. Despite this, it is still a solid entry in the Final Fantasy series.

Beautiful Cinematics

It’s apparent that a lot of love and dedication went into creating the cinematics. They have a movie-esque quality to them – they are beautiful to watch, and do a solid job of moving the story forward.