…as what appeared to be an afterthought, Square also announced a little title for mobile phones called Final Fantasy Agito XIII. Compared to the console big boys, Agito had a lot to live up to, and most gamers didn’t expect it would.

Take the 12-year-old orphan from the first game, make him the hero, and fast-forward ten years into the future — that’s a cool concept for a sequel. Now combine that premise with engaging characters, a diabolical villain, loads of cutscenes, and a brilliant soundtrack composed by a ridiculously talented trio. On paper, this sequel was a damned good idea.

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“Effective marketing personnel strive to appeal to the lucrative lowest common denominator — unexpected successes occur because those unaware marketing personnel are themselves the lowest rungs of the ladder.”

Lunar is not an epic. There are no warring factions, political agendas, or corrupt religions. Lunar is a short story for children and children-at-heart, full of knights, dragons, damsels in distress, and brave damsels in dress. This game speaks to a younger audience than its sequel . . . but it speaks with a rare sincerity that’s likely to bring a smile to child and curmudgeon alike.

Mateki Densetsu Astralius is horrible. Victor Ireland once compared it to Ys. What could this mean?