World of Final Fantasy is a successful experiment to win over fans new and old

I sat on my couch, and despite the ludicrous dialogue coming out of the TV speakers, I couldn’t cringe: The oftentimes annoying script for World of Final Fantasy couldn’t overcome the smiles on my children’s faces. If Square Enix was indeed courting old fans while seeking a younger audience for Final Fantasy, it’s pulled off the deed.

Coming out Tuesday, October 24, for PlayStation 4 and Vita, World of Final Fantasy does for games what countless Disney and DreamWorks animated features have done for movies: engaging both adults and children on their own levels while also meshing the two into one enjoyable experience. And this surprises me, for I never expected a mix of “Final Fantasy 101” and Chocobo Pokémon would work.