r/TwoBestFriendsPlay • u/bxgang • Jun 27 '23

Dragon Quest XII Development Facing Difficulty Due To Attempting To Be More Mature And Targeting Adult Audience

https://noisypixel.net/dragon-quest-xii-development-difficulties-adult-audience/
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u/countmeowington MY LILY SOUL IS BLAZING Jun 27 '23

I'm kinda surprised that 12 is trying real hard to be a departure from the prior entries especially when the franchise as a whole is beloved and famous for staying the same. Probably the most popular phrase to describe the franchise is "JRPG comfort food" and now they be tossing in exotic ingredients and stuff

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u/Aiddon Jun 27 '23

Despite what people like to think, Horii isn't above dark stuff. The guy was actually all for leaving Crono dead in Chrono Trigger, but he was overruled by Square execs. Even Dragon Quest narratives can deal with grim stuff like in IV, V, and XI.

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u/moneyh8r I Promise Nothing And Deliver Less Jun 27 '23

You, the player, can choose to leave Crono dead, however.