A song of Shiva and Ifrit.
“We wanted to create something that really resonated with a lot of people,” Yoshida said previously.
Did George RR Martin secretly pop over to theSquare Enixofficewhile writing lore sheets for Elden Ring?
Beware, this article discusses Final Fantasy 16 demo story spoilers.
This is thefirst Final Fantasy game to be given a Mature rating, and it shows.
There’s lying, deceit, scheming, and back-stabbing.
There’s violence and murder, blood, implied sexual tension, and swearing.
Within the first few minutes one character is called a “cock”.
Thank you Benedikta for that exceptional line delivery.
But Benedikta isn’t the only ice-cold blonde in the game.
Clive and Joshua’s mother Annabella Rosfield has more than a little Cersei to her.
All that’s missing is a goblet of red wine perpetually attached to her hand.
What’s more, the Active Time Lore system implies an incestuous relationship with the Archduke of Rosaria.
This system is a glossary that, at any point, can be brought up to add context.
Nothing like a little light incest to really enforce the Game of Thrones influence.
Plus he’s got a pet wolfhound, Torgal.
The ATL description for Torgal reads: “Clive’s faithful friend.
Elwin gifted the puppy to Clive upon his return, and the two became nigh inseparable.”
Just call him Ghost, eh?
Another character bears a striking resemblance to Hodor, though his first appearance comes after the demo concludes.
You may have spotted him in theFinal Fantasy 16 State of Play video.
All of this before we’ve played the full game.
What else could there be?
Have you spotted any other references?
