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World of Final Fantasy -Meli-Melo-
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Square Enix has unveiled a new Final Fantasy game for mobile devices – World of Final Fantasy Meli-Melo! As the second entry in the Final Fantasy spin-off series, Meli Melo is set for release at the end of 2017 in Japan. With producer Shinji Hashimoto and director Hiroki Chiba in charge, Square Enix and Drecom Studio are hoping to make the series more accessible for new fans by bringing it on mobile platforms. Exclusive pre-registration has been opened in Japan.
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Art direction will remain the same, but you can expect minor changes to gameplay mechanics. Similarly to the first game, you will be able to capture and control monsters. These units can be levelled up and upgraded to fit in your needs. The new trailer also reveals gacha mechanics that allow you to roll for higher star units, ranging from 1-5 stars. Square Enix also confirmed online co-op, allowing you to team-up with friends or strangers in challenging monster fights. Watch the debut trailer to see a short teaser of gameplay, alongside beautifully crafted CGI-goodness by Visual Works.
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In Famitsu interview, the developers revealed interesting tidbits about the first game’s development: When the prototyping started for World of Final Fantasy, they originally planned it for mobile platforms. However, the team decided that it’s wiser to develop the console version first because they weren’t completely sure where to go with the direction. This has made the development of Meli-Melo much easier, allowing them to recycle assets and create new ones on faster phase. Square Enix estimates that World of Final Fantasy has sold over 800 000 copies worldwide. It has motivated them to bring another game for consoles as well.
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World of Final Fantasy Melo-Melo is yet to be announced for the West. The console sequel is being planned, however, schedule and platforms are still unknown. Square Enix has recently expressed their interest in bringing more titles for Nintendo Switch, making it a possible platform for the next World of Final Fantasy game. The first game will remain a “console exclusive” for PlayStation 4 and Vita.
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World of Final Fantasy PC version is now available!
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