The Unappealing Face of SOPFFO

How does this crazy game even exist?

Xbox Series S screenshot taken by the author.

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin should be exactly my sort of thing. It’s a Koei Tecmo-produced action game that’s also a remake of/prequel to the very first 8-bit Final Fantasy game. Developed by iconic action game studio Team Ninja with help from other internal Koei teams, SOPFFO blends Souls-like action RPG combat and level design with a…