Final Fantasy VII Remake - The Future Of Turn-Based JRPG's?

Jerel writes "With the release of Final Fantasy 7, players around the world have gotten their hands on this brand new combat system that mixes action with a turn-based active time battle system. The big question here is where the series heads next. Do we receive a Final Fantasy XVI with the same style of combat ideas, more action-oriented but with active time battle elements? Do we return to the classic JRPG turn-based combat of old in the vein of something like Persona 5, making turn-based combat feel action-packed without the actual action elements? Or do we receive a hybrid of the current system or a brand new take on it?"

[SyntheticForm]

I hope not.

Games like Child of Light and others prove that turn-based can be great.

That said, the real-time combat is fine too, but I don't want to see it replaced turn based games.

[Seraphim]

indeed. there's a place for different styles of combat. Be in turn based, action, a combo of both or some other system.

Personally I hope Squares' next FF game outside the Remake goes turn based. I feel it's long overdue since we haven't seen it since the PS2 era; FFX & X-2. Not to say I didn't like XII, XV and even the VII Remake but I just feel it's time to go back to the roots. Maybe it's even time to alternate between turn based and action or action/turn based oriented titles with the series. While theres a place for everything I couldn't imagine Persona or Dragon Quest, for instance, going action instead of turn based...

[Babadook7]

I was just thinking this approach opens up the genre to a broader audience. Not sure how easy it will be for other developers to succeed but Square nailed it in this remake.

[sinspirit]

Turn Based adds a layer of control over a squad, while action requires more automation to allow more control over one character and it can easily make you lose focus on the rest of your squad.

[Poopmist]

The newest Fire Emblem just came out and it's turn based like Persona. People still want turn based.

[NecrumOddBoy]

Octopath Traveler is turned based and it's incredible. Bravely Default II will also be turned base. Square isn't killing the genre.

[Elda]

I'm on chapter 4 & I'm enjoying the game immensely!!

[AsunaYuukiTheFlash]

Yup the game is phenomenal till you watch that ending. Brace Yourself!

[SegaGamer]

Why would you want every single JRPG to play the same way? There is room for all kinds of different play styles.

[Thundercat77]

Everyone should do their own style. FF7 is a masterpiece and the combat is amazing. Square Enix nailed it.

[MeteorPanda]

the stupid thing about this article...is that theres a 'classic' mode for the ppl unable to adjust to a more emmersive combat system

[Miacosa]

we can all dream.

[porkChop]

Well, it isn't turn-based. So it literally can't be the future "turn-based" JRPGs.

[Knightofelemia]

I still love turn base but I also like the battle system on FF7. Out of the rpgs I have played that use ATB Square does a very good job with the engine. It does need some work like your team tossing a pheonix down, throwing a potion your way or even curing you. Tales games use the ATB and its good but to me I like how Square uses it in FF7.

[Duke19]

But it's not turn based?

[Segata]

FFS no. It's an ARPG anyway. Turn based will always be around like every sub genre of RPG.

[Runechaz]

Except its not turn base….

[FinalFantasyFanatic]

I would have preferred turn-based combat for this game, but I can tolerate the battle system the Remake chose in the end.

[TheColbertinator]

JRPGs should be varied in scale and gameplay all the time. Repetitive design invites stagnation and market saturation.

[TheGamez100]

Oh god please no. Keep traditional turn based please. Even atlus wanted to make p5 an arpg and Im so damn glad they didn't. The combat in ffviiR is good and probably the best in years for an ff game but has some flaws. Every battle is too damn hectic and overwhelming with enemies and your party everywhere especially bosses and its damn near hard telling whats going on half the time with the camera going crazy at times. I hate the sponginess of every enemy and I loathe the stagger system as enemies get to trample on you easily. There are elements here and there from ff13 and 15 which makes me sick to the bones ughhh. I so very much wished they kept it to the original actual turn based.
Turn based is where the strategy is at and you have the whole time in the world to think of one to completely obliterate your enemies. Its also what made all those iconic classic jrpgs so damn great and many people just don't understand that anymore. But its a business and the west loves dem real time so its what it is...

[BlackDoomAx]

No, it's Persona .

[lucian229]

Unless it's turned based like xenogears, legend of legaia or valkyrie profile, no thanks.

[Exvalos]

There is room for both, just let the developers design tonthere own vision.

[NukeDaHippies]

Combats alright, but persona 5's blows it out of the water. Your idiotic if you think turn-based combat is a dated concept.