Fantasian Neo Dimension: Classic Final Fantasy |Review|

[@davidvinc]

Get Fantasian physically here! amzn.to/41gVBis

[@Dracobyte]

Thanks for the video!

[@justifiedfun9811]

Please buy and support this game

[@kefka3937]

This Game is only un english, so eu only buy in UK

[@artminusme]

0:05 Crash Bandicoot enters the chat 😂

[@joeybrewer1366]

David, just wanted to let you know I re-subbed the other day after about a year break. No gaming all that time but finally got the itch again. Thought it was over for this 51 year old but I’m back and playing Star ocean 2 R now. Hope you reach 100k. I did miss you sir! Thanks for still being here and being the best rpg channel on KZbin.

[@davidvinc]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@cencil6497]

Why unsub?

[@joeybrewer1366]

@ after many months I assumed I lost interest in gaming. I cleaned up my subs at that point so it was easier to maneuver through them and find others.

[@PnPride]

instant buy, it is a mix of old school FF7 and FF8 - it is so rare to find something like that nowadays.

[@tsukino_mahou]

Fantasian is amazing, and anyone who enjoyed the PS1 or PS2 era of Final Fantasy games should like it as well. The real-life diorama fields have this great effect of being unique while also evoking a sense of nostalgia for the pre-rendered backgrounds of that time. I was saved by a random commenter somewhere who pointed out that you could just buy a used Apple TV and play it with a controller on a TV. It was great in 2021 that way, but I don't think many other people got that memo, judging by all these videos saying they tried it on an iPad or couldn't play it because it didn't work with a controller. I'm really happy that it's going to reach a wider audience now though, because it really deserves it. And I'm also excited to play it again with some new features like voice acting. On another note, this came out (fully) on Apple Arcade the same year as Bravely Default II and Shin Megami Tensei V. I'm all for more options to make it more accessible to more people, but for me that was definitely the year of "who said turn-based RPGs can't be hard!"

[@redmagelala]

@@tsukino_mahou I've been wanting a FINAL FANTASY game since XII on the PS2, but other than the Remake Trilogy for VII, I'm not really feeling it from modern FF. Can't wait for 12/5!

[@davidvinc]

It really is a great game. I’m glad that the word is spreading about it!

[@Kudos2_Me]

I played it on ipad when it came out and it was my favorite game in 2021. Seeing it go to console is an amazing feeling knowing that it'll get the attention it deserves.

[@SH-cl7cc]

i played fantasia a couple of years ago on my ipad and absolutleyLOVED it. Happy to see more people are able to play this masterpiece ❤

[@Halcon_Sierreno]

iPad, lol.

[@YoshMaster]

@@Halcon_Sierrenohow is that funny in any way?

[@Halcon_Sierreno]

@@YoshMaster Who uses an iPad to game? 😂

[@cencil6497]

​@@Halcon_Sierreno Many people, clearly. This game was exclusive to that platform until now.

[@Halcon_Sierreno]

@@cencil6497 How many do you personally know?

[@bandrew1442]

Already preordered my copy, I'm super excited to finally get to play this.

[@kamui8390]

Got me at old school final fantasy, preordered

[@membou]

When 3 creators in your feed upload a review to the game at the exact same time and you watch all 3😂

[@ZanarkandFFX]

NintendoLife and RetroGamer? 😂

[@linkvagar2336]

@@ZanarkandFFXfor me it was NintendoLife and HappyConsoleGamer lol

[@ZanarkandFFX]

@@linkvagar2336 Ye i actually meant HappyConsolerGamer, i wrote "RetroGamer "for whatever reason lol

[@brycamp3237]

Same. NintendoLife and Noisy Pixel

[@Dracobyte]

Also The Night Sky Prince!

[@MidniteMagus]

Metaphor, this, Trails into Daybreak, Sea of Stars, Baldur's Gate 3, Threads of Time, Chained Echoes, Bloomtown, turn-based games are so back. You love to see it.

[@eosa]

Last year I bought the Pixel Remasters for my phone after a lot of hemming and hawing. I got it on my phone because it was 10 bucks less than the console version. Then, after a few months of playing the heck out of these six games, I decided I wanted a physical copy and saved up 100 bucks to get it second hand. No regrets: I LOVE Final Fantasy; favorite series. Than they rereleased it, so I'm a bit salty about that. However, after playing though the games on my phone, I really, really considered getting a subscription to apple arcade just to be able to play Fantasian. Luckily, I did not get the subscription because I was playing Tears of the Kingdom, and when I saw in the Nintendo Direct around the time that Fantasian was coming to console, I jumped out of my body with excitement. I immediately preordered two games: DQ 3 HD2D and Fantasian. Life is good, and patience truly is a virtue.

[@JohnD131]

Looking forward to fighting big crowds of monsters. The battles look so fun.

[@hugbuzzard]

This game is incredible. I’m not mobile gamer at all, but I got Apple arcade for month for this one. So stoked to have a physical copy coming for my switch.

[@davidvinc]

That's awesome! You're gonna love the physical copy.

[@justjasonbearden]

I will definitely be getting this for the Switch and playing it again just for all of the enhancements it has over the Apple Arcade version that I also played and very much enjoyed. Which in fact did have controller support itself and that is how I played most of my playthrough. A Nintendo Switch Pro controller paired up with my iPad. Worked just fine.

[@therayldeal6683]

I've been subbed since I watched the Wild Arms let's play years ago. I hope you get to that 100k soon!

[@davidvinc]

Appreciate that! I'm hoping to make it there sometime soon.

[@rallyleo1]

I’ve been so curious about this for so long - excited to give it a try soon!!

[@thehouseofhoops]

I’m relieved we’re finally getting this!

[@DavidShirk-dc8sg]

Such an awesome, detailed review. As a huge fan of Lost Odyssey you have me hyped up for this one.

[@davidvinc]

Glad to hear it!

[@lancb]

I remember buying an iPhone just to play this game they released only the first half of the game, and then like 6 months later the second half, I think in total it's like 60 hours or so but there's tonnes of after game content that you can do, I liked the chests that were chained, having to remember their locations and being able to unlock them based on the keys you had. Almost like the evil within and opening lockers

[@CalebByRamen]

This gives me FF6 + FF7 + Chrono Trigger vibes!! Everything about this game makes my heart happy

[@webslinger325]

Love traditional jrpgs. This is much better than the past few final fantasy titles.😊

[@davidvinc]

Couldn't agree more!

[@eliechaya9690]

Love from Belgium 🇧🇪 ❤

[@Coyoda]

Literally the only phone game that kept me stuck to my phone. LOVED the "technical pseudo" class customization via sphere grid thanks to being able to re-spec characters. It was awesome to see how characters basically fit at least like...3 archetypes like with Leo being able to be Warrior, Thief, and a Tank. BUT that's incredible that they have such awesome QOL! Unngh, I stopped right before the final dungeon in on the phone because I wanted to do all the additional optional quests/dungeons, so if I were to get it again down the line, haha...well I guess I'd have to replay all of that lol. The control changing with the camera is unfortunate since yeah, before you just added a pin where you wanted to run to and it would auto-path to that location which was nice.

[@billystirling3282]

Got it preordered to arrive on the 6th. Can’t wait

[@techneko1610]

Can't wait for release! I'm really just excited to see all of the diorama / environments. It's such a cool idea. Story + Battles are just icing on the cake for this one.

[@davidvinc]

It’s such a beautiful game, you’re going to love it.

[@Caun-88]

Just what I've been looking for! Getting this.

[@SodiumWage]

I've been waiting for your review on this game. I have been super-interested in this, but I trust your opinions, especially on an old-school style JRPG. Thankfully this gets the David seal of approval.

[@davidvinc]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@bashdeasy]

This game is really coming out at a tough time. After the releases of dragon quest 3 and metaphor I dont have the capacity for another long jrpg :( Going to the list though bc this seems like a must play for fans of jrpgs I love the camera switches from how they look but it makes sense that it got annoying for you. Fixed camera angles with a smoother transitions is a very interesting design and nice nod to the oldschool games Waited YEARS for the next mistwalker console hit after The Last Story. So glad they switch up their mobile only releases of the last years even if its for a port Great video! Thanks for the review

[@77wolfblade]

There's no rush mate. perhaps the time you get around to it, you might get a nice discount.

[@makasete30]

I’ve spent a lot this year on JRPGs and other games, so at the moment I’m saving my money for Xmas gifts to family. I do think this game will sell more if it had come out earlier in the year. It’s a shame it’s coming out so late in the year. There’s been quite a few excellent JRPGs this year like Visions of Mana, Metaphore, Dragon Quest 3, Romancing saga 2, and YsX which have all released within the space of a few months. I’ll definitely pick this one up at some point as it’s by Sakaguchi and he helped make my favorite game of all time:ff6. He’s also stated that he drew a lot of inspiration from that game when he made Fantasian. I hope it does well.

[@Pujitsu]

I wish they didn’t cancel the physical release of this game in Australia. Was so hyped to play this, but if I’m now stuck with digital, I’ll wait for it to go to like a half price sale.

[@UnitedWeStandFreedom]

I personally won't buy digital ever anymore! I'll import mine from us or play asia :-)

[@cencil6497]

Just import the physical copy lol that's what I'm doing

[@fordexyzable1597]

So many rpgs for the holidays!

[@Morraak]

Already pre-orderd and ready to play tomorrow!

[@idealXthereal]

Thanks for doing this review...I've definitely been on the fence about this after the Apple Store gating...but it's Sakaguchi so I kept hope. Lol.

[@davidvinc]

I think it's well worth checking out.

[@mistershins]

Thanks for the review! Really looking forward to this one!

[@davidvinc]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@UndeadEggmiester]

Honestly if this was 30 or 40$ I'd definitely get it but at 50 its definitely overpriced and I'll wait for a sale.

[@teefa85]

This is another game that's been on my list! I'm always up for old school features in a modern playing game, or interesting takes on combat.

[@davidvinc]

You're going to love it!

[@fefnireindraer144]

LOL "I went with normal mode... because I do not hate myself" My sentiments exactly 🤣

[@uppernimbus]

Awesome review brother, but those abrupt camera angle changes would probably drive me nuts 🤣 The battles look super fun though, I can already see the satisfaction in sweeping enemies off the board when they cluster together.

[@davidvinc]

The battles are the best part!

[@femtrooper]

Excited for this one! It looks so unique and old school at the same time!

[@davidvinc]

It’s a really special game!

[@mschmalfeldt]

0:05 big Crash energy

[@Wildezz]

I'm really looking forward to this one - this is a great cap finish to a stellar year of game releases - preordered this the day it was up, and was immediately excited hearing it was finally coming out of Apple Arcade jail. Sakaguchi and Uematsu are always a great combination to see in terms of a game - can't wait to dive into it!

[@davidvinc]

I’m so glad that this game is getting the attention it deserves!

[@NAzo.]

7:10 whoa that's awesome! Did a quick look and this time those memories are penned by someone else and not Kiyoshi Shigematsu who penned that part in Lost Odyssey. Writing credits are Hironobu Sakaguchi, Atsuhiro Tomioka, Masaru Hatano really curious who did them. Sakaguchi has said that he wants to do a part 2 to this game. Game is not available on Steam for me till another 18 hours but still $49.99 is kinda steep for a mobile upgrade but if you get it off Instant Gaming it's $40.45. A bit better I'd prefer if it was $30-$35. I don't want to support Nintendo nor Sony but I want to support Sakaguchi for physical I dunno what to decide. I'm heavily leaning digital for now on Steam.

[@jb0258jr]

The memories in Lost Odyssey, are absolutely some of the best short story, story telling. I had no idea there was something similar in this game.

[@davidvinc]

The memories are great, you're gonna love them!

[@polosprings1351]

Y'know the thing I just realized about the good ff games ps1 era etc is the dynamic camera angles ff7 8 9 10 had that made spells and limit breaks look so intense if this had that it would be awesome. Regardless I'm gonna grab this I need my nostalgia fix

[@CalebByRamen]

I def think im gonna use the FF7 battle music later on in the game, it feels like it fits! But I wanna experience the game as the Creators intended first.

[@madkaiser4887]

Second! And nice! Looking forward to this!

[@davidvinc]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@andrewbunch2394]

Thanks for the review and the heads up about the camera issue! I would love to play that game, but the camera jumping is a dealbreaker. It doesn’t take much for that to induce motion sickness for me

[@davidvinc]

I'm sorry to hear that, I personally didn't have any problems with that, but I completely understand

[@alkristopher]

It sounds like a "good, not GREAT" game (which I'm fine with), I'll probably pick it up in the future. I was definitely looking forward to playing it, so I'm glad it gets a seal of approval.

[@davidvinc]

I think it’s a pretty good game!

[@Infamous_Stone]

I got it on the Apple Arcade and loved the old school feel. I’m not sure if I’ll get it for the consoles yet. I need to see if there is any additional content for them first.

[@Kryfton]

Thanks for the video! Looking forward to good things from thus title! I will NOT let it become Last Story on Wii for me.

[@davidvinc]

It really is a great game! I hope you enjoy it.

[@AngelofAmbrosia]

I’m definitely going to play this. I’ve been dying for a Mistwalker game especially after replaying Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon in recent years. Not to mention the soundtrack is done by FF father composer. I’m (I think) a little over half way through Metaphor so I’ll probably be playing this in the next couple of weeks.

[@plastikloser]

Ive played resident evil. The camera change wont bother me. I was waiting to see between this and saga remaster. Ill get this

[@DSPs_Incident]

The only rpg reviews i care about

[@dylanlewis9842]

another game you're reviews have sold me on, i've been looking for a old school ff style game for awhile. I swear with Visions of Mana, dragon quest 3 remake and now this my social life is gone lol. Thanks Heaps David

[@davidvinc]

It’s a great game, glad you enjoyed it!

[@diegoplanes7183]

Thanks for the video brother. I have a question if you don’t mind: Is the story worth of the old school PlayStation golden era Final Fantasy games, VII VIII and IX ? Or is it less good from your opinion ? That is really what I am the most interested about. The story.

[@sixsixjd]

I'm hyped to play this!

[@willsinfinitelibrary8311]

I'm one of the five people who played through and enjoyed the mobile version. It looks fantastic on a larger screen, but I can't imagine the targeting and navigation without a touch screen. Those camera pans would give me a headache so fast.

[@Thehotdogman]

I've been waiting for this one. It looks exciting. The battle system seems like one I'd enjoy. Very stoked.

[@davidvinc]

It really is a great one!

[@SmileyTrilobite]

The attack areas remind me of Chrono Trigger, further developed by piling monsters from the dimension together.

[@BogotaBanana]

Im not a gaymer. Im a gamer. But I have to say. Those tanktops looks good on you David. Also rpgs are my favoriete game genre. Keep it up!

[@Guelitoxtarz]

🤣🤣🤣

[@zevzero]

Great review. I can’t wait to play

[@Thirteen13551355]

The camera issue reminds me of the Resident Evil Remake, which is the main reason I still prefer the original RE1. Tank controls are great for this camera style.

[@MrBud85]

He's back!

[@clixpsi]

Amazon is reporting this as shipped and on track to be delivered tomorrow at 8 PM. I am currently playing Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective via a last-minute Black Friday Sale. I should be able to finish this weekend and start up Fantasian by Sun or Mon. David, about how long did it take you to clear the main story quest for Fantasian along with midgame side quests? Howlongtobeat is reporting 20 hours for main quest but 60 for main+side content, but they also seem to have very limited reported data. Is the game overflowing with side content?

[@davidvinc]

It's definitely worth doing the side content, there's some really good stuff there. It took me about 40 hours just to finish it without all the side stuff

[@joshualankford2966]

I only ever played part one. It was so good. And boy am I glad they added an easier mode because let me tell you it was hard. I’m used to hard rpgs I played all ps1 era games that are difficult by today’s standards. But tbis was hard hard. The boss battles were especially a terror to beat. Picking this up later this week.

[@davidvinc]

I hope you enjoy it! It's a super fun game.

[@WhiteFangofWar]

Not a fan of random battles any more (just completed Octopath Traveler 2 and it irked me a few times), but the Dimengeon system sounds like it can offer relief as well as a chance to really make good use of all those splash damage skills.

[@davidvinc]

It definitely helps to break up the monotony!

[@JardinDeLucioles]

Where's my sleeveless David?! What did you do with him?!?! WHERE DID YOU HIDE HIS BODY?!?!

[@michaelbansil299]

Just a thought. Do you finish games when doing a review? Played this on my tablet a couple years back. Excited to pick it up again probably on my steam deck.

[@davidvinc]

Of course I do

[@xkey_blade9558]

I played it on the Arcade. And I wanted to Bad to have it as Game. I will be mad again and play it on hard because that’s or father’s difficulty❤. As i played it back on Arcade i found the difficulty refreshing and saw how we got hold on the hands from the developers 😂

[@captainthunderbolt7541]

The control issue just comes part and parcel with using 3D-style analogue controls on pre-rendered style backgrounds. I don’t think it’s avoidable. Capcom faced the same problem when adding modern controls to RE1 Remake, RE 0, and Onimusha. It doesn’t have anything to do with the game being on Apple Arcade - because Fantasian has always had gamepad support.

[@davidvinc]

Interesting! I didn't know that

[@nyn2k259]

I actually dnt like frustrating my brain wondering where to go & who to talk too, I like the markers so if I decide to do a sub-quest I dnt have to cry about where to go next. The option menu should have all these things toggled so persons can decide if they want markers on or off. Does this game has summons?

[@saviorzero82]

so ? is the footage here from your gameplay and if so what were you playing on?, idk if its just the video or if it was the gameplay but I noticed a few times where it looked like it lagged/stuttered a bit

[@davidvinc]

It is my footage and I played it on the PC. It’s probably just my really old computer.

[@saviorzero82]

In that regard we are in the same boat, I definitely need a upgraded PC for sure

[@saviorzero82]

Also thanks for putting this game on my radar, it’s definitely going on my wishlist ^^

[@Queenofthesevenseas]

Is the game worth its $50 price tag is my first question 🤔 and is the full game on the cartridge? Or dose it require an additional download?

[@YoshMaster]

I prefer to play it for free on Apple Arcade (as you can airplay the game on your tv anyway) but I wished they would update the Apple version with the normal difficulty mode…

[@Daryl90]

That last gripe has me a bit hesitant tbh

[@heeverhashiscage]

All the backgrounds are handmade diaramas? Wow! I'm definitely giving this a try.

[@davidvinc]

Have fun!

[@NAzo.]

Paste this youtube video address bar after the forward slash on those hand made diorama's. watch?v=hjFv331NYKA "FANTASIAN --- behind the scenes --- the luxury cruise Uzra" I believe it is on his official youtube channel.

[@FaTBoYs_GaMInG_N_NoNsEnSe]

Lets Go awesome video and insights brother have a great day / week keep being awesome

[@davidvinc]

Appreciate it! I'm always working on new content.

[@FaTBoYs_GaMInG_N_NoNsEnSe]

@davidvinc me to I'm little more simple of just Gaming on my channel tho but I just started last year . Your videos give me insights on games I normally would pass up but now I'm picking up Thanks to you I appreciate you brother

[@jonathansoelle3825]

Are those game sites you share with digital reduced prices legit? I assume so they just sketch me out a bit because I'm a skeptical person 😂 but that would be so good

[@davidvinc]

Well yeah, if they weren't I wouldn't have shared them

[@jonathansoelle3825]

@davidvinc that's fair 😂😂 sorry that wasn't supposed to sound like an accusation at all I'm just very skittish around new websites. Do any of your affiliate links on the black Friday sale video still work? If it helps up both even more I might definitely look into it! Grad school has really been getting the short end of the stick with all the amazing games that have come out lol, I finally picked up like a dragon infinite wealth and have been playing it almost non stop

[@davidvinc]

@ yup!

[@Mingodough]

I just spent a BUNCH of money on games for black friday. So this will have to be put in the back burner... Too many games haha

[@sindred]

Arc the Lad Ps2 had positional turn based combat, but you could walk the characters around.

[@justifiedfun9811]

His shirt is a secret code for 1 copy of Bloodborne Remastered

[@mosthated8848]

Is this going to be on GOG?

[@meischoice]

How is the performance on Nintendo switch?

[@nworder4life]

Does the switch version have any issues?

[@DewaHuang]

Everybody say this is Final Fantasy. But no one tell which Final Fantasy, SNES era or PS1 era From footage, I see this as more Bravely default

[@Dracobyte]

Spoilers: Yes, it was worth it!

[@mjdf122]

FF time with David

[@Igor-jz9kc]

Will Fantasian come to PC?

[@WooWooTime999]

Yes, on Steam.

[@Igor-jz9kc]

@WooWooTime999 Thanks

[@HybridAngelZero]

So happy this game is finally free from Apple jail and available everywhere! I'm so looking forward to playing it

[@MolotovMan1263]

How long is it?

[@linkvagar2336]

30-40 hours

[@dharpoon]

Do they have jobs or classes?

[@davidvinc]

They each have their own strengths and weaknesses

[@redmagelala]

I always turn off the way marks in RPGs. The fact Fantasian doesn't do that, as well as being a classic FINAL FANTASY with an interesting gameplay loop? My game of the year, by the sounds of it.

[@davidvinc]

Yeah, it’s pretty great!

[@redmagelala]

@@davidvinc Other than the classic RE style camera, I've heard nothing but good things about this. I can't wait!

[@volsere]

I ordered a physical copy, been waiting for his to get off the stupid app store forever. I was losing hope since this studio seems to be alergic to letting players easily access their games.

[@Morraak]

Haha agreed, I would really like to play The Last Story and Blue Dragon but I dont have a Wii U or Xbox.

[@TheTateful]

What, y'all don't have Apple Arcade? JK, nobody has Apple Arcade.

[@linkvagar2336]

I find it strange that "hard mode" is the original difficulty from the original release, because it wasn't that hard at all

[@danzoEX]

The first half wasn’t hard, it’s the second half that was giving peeps a hard time on the original release

[@hoodinifail2536]

Nope can't do it not after being scammed out of that much money from square enix and blizzard they crushed my gamer bone so bad it still isn't healed yet.

[@elrufi]

ah yes. Amnesia~

[@mielthesquid6536]

I wish we could disable these terible camera transitions and have plain cuts between map changes because the motion blur is killing my eyes and this is more desorienting than helping actually

[@valentijnkratke8578]

The protagonist is giving me massive Nier vibes.

[@SimpleHealth83]

😊