Fantasian: Neodimension is the upcoming re-release of a critically acclaimed 2021 RPG called Imaginative. It was developed by Mistwalker, the Japanese-American company known for its work on cult classic JRPGs such as Blue Dragon, Lost OdysseyAND The last story. The original Imaginative released exclusively on iOS and macOS via the Apple Arcade subscription service, but this new version of the game will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on December 5, 2024. Interestingly, Fantasian: Neodimension it will be the first Mistwalker game to be released on a PlayStation console in the company's 20-year history.
Unlike other JRPG re-releases like Shin Megami Tensei 5: Revenge AND Persona 5 Real, Fantasian: Neodimension is relatively close to its source material. This definitive edition of Mistwalker's latest JRPG makes only a few small changes to the base game. In other words, it does not contain additional story content and important gameplay features that are not present in the original Imaginative. That said, the few new improvements that Fantasian: Neodimension includes are noteworthy.
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Fantasian: Neo Dimension makes a handful of notable changes to the original game
Fantasian: Neo Dimension supports resolutions up to 4K on PlayStation, Xbox and PC
One of the main strengths of Fantasian: Neodimension is its improved resolution support. From the original Imaginative was designed with mobile devices in mind, it wasn't capable of running at high resolutions, at least not on the iPhone. Now that it arrives on consoles, however, it will finally be able to take full advantage of the current generation hardware. On PS4/5, Xbox Series Fantasian: Neodimension will support 4K images on compatible displays. The game will also run at 60 FPS, but Square Enix hasn't clarified whether the current-gen PS4 and the lower-spec Xbox Series S will be able to support 4K and 60 FPS at the same time.
Voiceovers in English and Japanese are some of the highlights of Fantasian: Neo Dimension
Unlike its predecessor, Fantasian: Neodimension it will also have voiceovers. Every cutscene in the game will now include full voice acting. Most of the optional dialogue will also receive the voiceover treatment, but there are still a few scenes that will remain voiceless. The game will be voiced in both English and Japanese, and players will have the option to choose between both languages. The lack of voice acting was a major point of criticism in the original game; this likely occurred due to budgetary or technical constraints. Now that Imaginative is getting a proper voiceover, his story will likely be more engaging.
Fantasian: Neo Dimension contains music from the Final Fantasy series
Fantasian: Neodimension is published by Square Enix and both Final fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi and composer Nobuo Uematsu are involved in the game. It should come as no surprise, then, that the next re-release will feature a few extras Final fantasy-related content. In Fantasian: Neodimensionplayers will be able to customize the game's soundtrack and choose from an assortment of Final fantasy songs to listen to during combat. Square Enix has revealed the music of FF16, FF7 remake, FF7 Rebirth, FF14: Endwalker, FF14: Trail of Dawnand the FF Pixel remasters will be present in the game.
Players will have the option to lower the difficulty in Fantasian: Neo Dimension
Last but certainly not least, Fantasian: Neodimension will include an easy mode. The original Imaginative it was a very old school 90s style JRPG, and like many games from that era, it was surprisingly difficult. Many of the game's boss fights could wipe out a player's entire party in moments if they were not sufficiently prepared. Luckily, those who weren't were fans ImaginativeThe addictive gameplay now can select a new “Normal” difficulty option in its enhanced re-release. Players who prefer challenging combat, however, can enable it Fantasian: NeodimensionThe “Hard” mode maintains the difficulty of the game.
FANTASTIC neo dimension
FINAL FANTASY father Hironobu Sakaguchi and famed composer Nobuo Uematsu return to deliver an original role-playing game story.
Mechteria, a deadly mechanical infection that robs humans of their emotions and lives, is slowly engulfing the world. The protagonist Leo wakes up with only one memory in a strange land full of machines. The human world, threatened by the mechteria… a world of machines, full of mysteries… and the unseen dimensions that lie beyond both.
Using the distortion device that was forgotten, Leo must now embark on an interdimensional journey to recover his lost memories and save the world from the mechteria infection.
The key to the battle is manipulating skill trajectories. Attract as many enemies as possible to defeat them all effectively! You'll face all sorts of unique and powerful enemies with a whole host of tricks at their disposal.
■ Field areas
Take on myriad missions and discover hidden objects in over 150 beautiful field areas that blend hand-crafted dioramas with CG graphics.
- Released
- December 5, 2024
- CERS
- All 10+ // Fantasy violence, Mild gore, Mildly suggestive themes, Use of alcohol and tobacco
- Steam bridge compatibility
- Unknown
