Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy is looking like one of the stand out sets of Magic releasing this year
Initially unveiled on IGN, an interview with the lead designer, Daniel Holt, showcases that each of the four preconstructed decks centers around a distinct iconic character from Square’s enduring franchise. The game’s protagonist serves as the commander for these decks: ‘Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER’ (Red, Green, White) representing Final Fantasy VII, ‘Terra, Herald of Hope’ (Red, White, Black) for Final Fantasy VI, ‘Tidus, Yuna’s Guardian’ (Green, White, Blue) for Final Fantasy X, and lastly, ‘Y’shtola, Night’s Blessed’ (White, Blue, Black) representing the critically acclaimed MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV. This game offers a free trial that allows players to explore the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Stormblood expansion up to level 70 without any restrictions on playtime. Each character features distinctive abilities or mechanics that accurately portray their in-game persona; for example, Tidus can distribute various counters to other creatures as if they were blitzballs, while Cloud benefits from using the largest swords (or other equipment), allowing you to draw more cards with extra bonuses if his strength exceeds six. Impressive—definitely impressive!