Final Fantasy XII Interview with Hideo Minaba, Akihiko Yoshida and Isamu Kamikokuryo

In a recent interview conducted by GamePro.com three of the team associated with FFXII were questioned about the upcoming RPG.

When asked if the game will be free-form 3D. The three interviewees, said: “Yes, you will be able to scan the area 360 degrees. You can even look up and look at the ceiling.” They also commented on the recent trend of effeminate characters appearing in previous FF installments. “In the initial character design the character was more rugged. However as the game progressed, the character changed to fit the story and scenarios.”

They also told where the inspiration for the game setting came from. “Inspirations come from India, the Art Deco areas of New York. I cannot give you more details, but in other parts of the game other countries have a big influence. Unlike FFX where the world had one general style, we have tried to maximize the variation and flavor for settings in the game.”

After the recent FINAL FANTASY XI ONLINE. Minaba, Yoshida and Kamikokuryo stated that “This game will be offline”. A relief to fans of the series who were disappointed with FFXI.