Final Fantasy XV’s memorable first chapter hints at a wondrous world

Final Fantasy XV wastes no time throwing you into the game. Considering that it’s been in the public eye for more than 10 years, that’s a good thing.

Developer Square Enix’s long-awaited Japanese role-playing game (first announced in 2006) is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 30. The story follows Prince Noctis and his three closest friends as they travel around the world in a fancy black car. They’ll encounter invading armies, benevolent giants, and a ton of hostile monsters. That’s not too different compared to the other entries in the franchise, but where Final Fantasy XV differs is in its expansive free-roaming areas.