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Yasumi Matsuno, renowned for his directorial work on classic strategy RPGs such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre, has once again addressed fans clamoring for revivals of these beloved titles. In a recent turn of events, Matsuno took to Twitter, sharing an image of his copy of Unicorn Overlord, sparking renewed calls for a remaster or sequel to Final Fantasy Tactics. However, Matsuno’s response was clear: he urged fans to divert their attention to Unicorn Overlord, a suggestion that might disappoint some but offers a new avenue for RPG enjoyment.

Matsuno’s post quickly became a nexus for fans expressing their longing for more of his tactical RPG magic. Comments ranged from hopeful wishes for a Final Fantasy Tactics announcement to calls for new ventures.

In light of these fervent requests, Matsuno’s guidance was unequivocal. He appreciates the passion but recommends giving Unicorn Overlord a chance. “It’s nice of you to say that, but first, let’s play ‘Unicorn Overlord.’ I pray that sales of this new simulation RPG will exceed one million copies,” Matsuno responded to one of the tweets. This stance reiterates his message for fans to explore this latest offering, which bears the hallmark of his strategic depth and storytelling prowess.

This scenario isn’t new to Matsuno, who, as early as June, subtly stoked the fires of speculation regarding a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster. However, by December, he made it clear there were “no plans” for such a project, steering the conversation back towards Unicorn Overlord. Matsuno’s repeated redirections from requests for revisiting his past works to focusing on his current projects underscore a desire to move forward, encouraging fans to embrace new experiences within the strategy RPG genre.

As Unicorn Overlord steps into the spotlight, Matsuno’s hope for its success reflects not just a personal wish but a broader aspiration for the strategy RPG community to rally around new titles. While the longing for the classics remains, Matsuno’s current narrative invites fans to open a new chapter with Unicorn Overlord, potentially setting the stage for it to become a new benchmark in the genre.

Yasumi Matsuno Encourages Fans To Play Unicorn Overlord Amid Final Fantasy Tactics Revival Demands

Yasumi Matsuno, renowned for his directorial work on classic strategy RPGs such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre, has once again addressed fans

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[majorgamer10]

I remember this game

 

[Hudo]

Well, unsurprisingly, turns out that Jason Schreier was full of shit, as always. He said more than a year ago a FFT remaster is coming....

 

[Celine]

Fans should be encouraged to demand a re-release of Ogre Battle games, maybe an inclusion of the SNES and N64 episodes on Nintendo Switch Online, alongside play the newly launched Unicorn Overlord which is heavily in debt with OB.

 

[KXVXII9X]

Well, unsurprisingly, turns out that Jason Schreier was full of shit, as always. He said more than a year ago a FFT remaster is coming....

 

[Guilty_AI]

Aren't they very different games tho

 

[Hudo]

Aren't they very different games tho

Yeah. Unicorn Overlord is much closer to Ogre Battle (which Matsuno also directed) than to Final Fantasy Tactics.

 

[StereoVsn]

Well, unsurprisingly, turns out that Jason Schreier was full of shit, as always. He said more than a year ago a FFT remaster is coming....

Remaster for FFT could still come out, but doesn’t look like there is a remake (Star Ocean style) or a new game in the works.

Remaster could easily be handed to a number of outside studios to do.

 

[phaedrus]

I love Akihiko Yoshida's character designs.
His style is as distinctive as Toriyama's (RIP) or Amano's.

 

[Guilty_AI]

I love Akihiko Yoshida's character designs.
His style is as distinctive as Toriyama's (RIP) or Amano's.

why do they all look bored tho

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Btw, that X thread with Matsuno is a gold mine.

 

[Zheph]

why thank you sir, I will certainly do that once I am done with Rebirth

 

[Celcius]

Wasn’t a FF Tactics remaster in that nvidia leak a few years ago?

 

[Northeastmonk]

I started Unicorn Overlord last night. A+ on presentation. I’d also buy a FFT Remaster in a heart beat.

 

[STARSBarry]

Btw, that X thread with Matsuno is a gold mine.

No chance of me talking about older songs in that context then. Now if I was listening to something worth listening too...

 

[Bring Back Scalebound]

I hate to be that asshole, and I 100% understand where he is coming from and would want the game to succeed for that reason, but I can't play a game that was localized in the way that Unicorn was.

I can't stand for people that alter what the writers intended. The soul of their characters is in that, and I want it EXACTLY how their creators intended it.

I keep going back to that River City Girls example, where the game has two options, Localized and Translated or something like that, I can't remember off the top of my head.

And I get that it would take a lot of work, but I wish that would the norm. For assholes like me to give them my money.


Anyway, I want the game to succeed either way, Tactics is fantastic.
Is just a really strong pet peeve of mine.

 

[IAmRei]

why do they all look bored tho

Maybe just You? I see lot of people in internet or real life who said their art is awesome.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Maybe just You? I see lot of people in internet or real life who said their art is awesome.

It does suffer from the "everyone has the same face" syndrome i sometimes see in manga/anime. But apart from that i guess its good.

 

[Danjin44]

i already bought the game day one and it’s currently my GOTY…..I trust Vanillaware just like I trust FromSoftware, they always deliver.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

i already bought the game day one and it’s currently my GOTY…..I trust Vanillaware just like I trust FromSoftware, they always deliver.

You need to at least double dip or get the collector's edition if you're a true Vanillaware fan.

 

[Danjin44]

You need to at least double dip or get the collector's edition if you're a true Vanillaware fan.

I would if I can find it!

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I would if I can find it!

Welp... Atlus said they won't be reprinting the CE's, and the one for the Switch is already sold out at VGP and other retailers.

Atlus is now sold out of the Nintendo Switch Collector's Edition, with no plans to reprint. Therefore, we will not be receiving any restock shipments.

Anyway, gonna go back and play some more Unicorn Overlord. It's a heavy contender for my personal GOTY so far.

 

[Hugare]

Well, unsurprisingly, turns out that Jason Schreier was full of shit, as always. He said more than a year ago a FFT remaster is coming....

To be fair, it was in the infamous Nvidia leak

If it was there, there's a high chance that it existed at some point

 

[Hudo]

To be fair, it was in the infamous Nvidia leak

If it was there, there's a high chance that it existed at some point

True. But if his "sources" is just the Nvidia leak then why the fuck are people jerking themselves off over what that gremlin shits out on Twitter? And the one time I join the circle jerk due to confirmation bias, I am disappointed.

 

[Northeastmonk]

A game we should ask for, is a port of Grand Knights History. XSeed canned the localized version back in 2012. Unicorn Overlord seems to have done well and Grand Knights History has character moves to choose during battle.