Final Fantasy Tactics, a PS1 classic, tells the story of flawed individuals battling systemic injustice and evil, resonating with modern challenges. Director Yasumi Matsuno highlighted Japan's economic collapse nearly 30 years ago and its ongoing implications, emphasizing that the game’s themes of inequality and exploitation remain significant today. As the upcoming remaster approaches, Matsuno urges players to consider the power of resistance against societal wrongs, reflecting on how ideological capture can obstruct the vision of a better world. His commentary provides depth to the game’s narrative, connecting past crises to contemporary struggles for justice.
"Nearly 30 years ago, the collapse of Japan's bubble economy engulfed the nation's financial institutions in mountains of bad debt, triggering a wave of corporate bankruptcies..."
"And now, in 2025 - a time when inequality and division are still deeply rooted in our society - I offer this story once again. The will to resist is in your hands."
"Final Fantasy Tactics is an incredibly complex and fun strategy game to unravel, but it's also an eye-opening look at ideological capture and how it prevents people from imagining a better world..."
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