Final Fantasy XV vs. World of Final Fantasy

It’s a good time to be a Final Fantasy fan, as Square Enix has not one, but two upcoming entries for its popular JRPG series: Final Fantasy XV and World of Final Fantasy.

Which one should you get? Let’s take a look at what each has to offer.

Content

For most fans, the content the games include will probably be the most important thing, and it’s of particular concern when it comes to World of Final Fantasy.

Since it features characters from all across the series and chibi graphics, it’s easy to assume World of Final Fantasy is just a small side game. However, the director says it has as much content as a traditional numbered Final Fantasy game, with over 100 hours of playtime to complete the story.

Final Fantasy XV, meanwhile, is the next main entry in the series, featuring an epic quest and a vast adventure. According to the director, its story will take 40-50 hours of playtime, with up to 200 hours if you choose to do all of the side content.

As for their stories, Final Fantasy XV stars a prince named Noctis on a journey to reclaim his throne from the Empire of Niflheim, and World of Final Fantasy follows twins named Lann and Reyne exploring a new world called Grimoire.

Combat

Combat has been a point of contention for fans of the series lately, since Final Fantasy XV features action-based combat. World of Final Fantasy returns to the typical ATB turn-based system, although it has an unusual twist in that you can “stack” with monsters to use new abilities in battle.

Presentation

Finally, the graphics and presentation must be mentioned, since they’re so different from one another. Final Fantasy XV features fairly realistic visuals for both its characters and world. World of Final Fantasy has opted instead for chibi graphics, including chibi versions of familiar Final Fantasy characters and monsters.

Final Fantasy XV or World of Final Fantasy?

These two games are very different from one another, but both are shaping up to be solid games with a hefty amount of content. Your gameplay preferences might sway you toward one or another, but both look like good additions to the Final Fantasy series.

World of Final Fantasy will be out for the PS4 and PS Vita on October 25. Final Fantasy XV will follow on November 29 for the PS4 and Xbox One.

Which are you planning to buy?