# STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN

> Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.

## Game facts

- Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., Square Enix
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Apr 7, 2023
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC and PlayStation
- Genres: Adventure, RPG, Action, ActionRPG, Party-BasedRPG
- Steam Deck: Unsupported (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1358700/)
- Playtime: Main story 13.5 hr, Main + some extras 25 hr, 100% completion 57.5 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Japanese (Japan), European Spanish, Italian (Italy), German (Germany), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan); Subtitles: American English, French (France), Japanese (Japan), European Spanish, Italian (Italy), German (Germany), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan); Audio: American English, Japanese (Japan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 19, 2026

### Strengths

- The combat system combining weapon-specific actions with dozens of jobs is highly varied and deep.
- Breaking an enemy's break gauge and executing a Soul Burst, along with the powerful execution presentation, is highly satisfying.
- Cooperation and enjoyment increase greatly when playing with friends, making the multiplayer experience especially positive.

### Weaknesses

- The graphics and art direction appear dated, while some color choices and dark maps cause visual fatigue.
- The early story and dialogue can be confusing or overly meme-like, and the cutscene direction is considered awkward.
- Because equipment is generated with random stats and appearances, developing a desired gear set is difficult and the farming process is tedious.

## Links

- [STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6256)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6256/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T04:04:59.031Z