'Final Fantasy 15: A King's Tale' 2D Prequel Game Will Be Free To Everyone Mar. 1

8.5
  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Action
  • RPG
2016-11-29
Young Noctis in Final Fantasy 15: A King's Tale.
Young Noctis in Final Fantasy 15: A King's Tale. (c) Square Enix

There’s good news today for Final Fantasy 15 completionist fans who missed out on the exclusive Gamestop preorder bonus, the 2D beat-‘em-up side-scroller game titled A King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV .

A King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV will be available for free on both the Playstation Store and Xbox Store on Mar. 1, Square Enix has announced. A King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV will be free to anyone and everyone, not just those who purchased Final Fantasy 15 .

The story of A King’s Tale is told in the style of a fairy tale to young Noctis and features Cid. It’s set in Insomnia as well as two other locations in the Final Fantasy 15 world. Players can use melee, summons, magic and even companion attacks.

The pixel-art game features the following (via a press release):

  • Deep Combat System – Combos, counters, and Regis’ signature “Warp Strike” combine for lightning fast real-time combat that rewards fast reflexes and smart tactics.

  • Companions – Three distinct companions offer unique and new ways to attack as well as tailored super moves that deal massive damage.

  • Magic – Ignite the battlefield, freeze your enemies, or electrify your foes with Fire, Ice, and Lightning magic.

  • Summons – Call upon epic Astral entities to decimate your foes in jaw-dropping ways.

Also upcoming in the Final Fantasy 15 world include custom characters and online multiplayer, a possible PC port that might even add custom quests and mod support, and a free Chapter 13 update that will launch with the Episode Gladio DLC. The most recent DLC was the Moogle Chocobo Carnival which provided the ability to take selfies in all of Noctis’ adorable new outfits.

Excited to add to your collection of Final Fantasy 15 minigames and maybe even your understanding of the game’s sometimes-confusing lore ? Feel free to let us know in the comments section below

REVIEW SUMMARY
Final Fantasy XV
8.5
Combat, Plot, Characters Create Something Flawed, Beautiful, Fantastic
Despite it's flaws, Final Fantasy XV is a milestone achievement: not just for being completed, but for being completed with polish, aplomb and love.
  • Engaging main cast of characters
  • Fun, fast-paced combat
  • A massive, beautiful world to explore
  • The Regalia!
  • Continuous updates have addressed some shortcomings of the initial release
  • Major aspects of the story feel rushed or absent, particularly toward the end of the game
  • Stealth sequences feel out of place
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