There is an element of uncertainty with regards to what is considered to be a step forward for the RPG genre, as it feels to me that every angle has been tried. What seems to be needed in order to stand out is either to be a part of an established series, such as the Final Fantasy or the Tales franchises, or have an already established hook, such as Kingdom Hearts that went down the Disney route. Bravely Default however, has neither of these, yet it still manages to stand out rather spectacularly…
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