Final Fantasy 15is among of the most contentious games in the entireFinal Fantasyfranchise. Many have critiqued the RPG for its unrealized potential and development woes stemming as far back as 2006 withFinal Fantasy Versus XIII. However,Final Fantasy 15was well-received by many fans following the release of major story DLCs and updates. In tribute toFinal Fantasy 15, a Reddit user decided to work on a fascinating custom controller for PlayStation 4.
Set in the world of Eos,Final Fantasy 15explores the taleof Noctis Lucis Caelum, the crown prince and heir to the Lucis throne. Alongside three trusty companions, Noctis embarks on a journey to the Altissia to marry his fiancee, Lunafreya of the imperial province Tenebrae. The adventure takes a dark turn when Noctis' homeland, Insomnia, is attacked under a false peace treaty.
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Reddit user u/Fit-Raisin-5824 created aFinal Fantasy 15-themed custom controller for PS4, which pays tribute to Noctis and Lunafreya. The PS4 controller is divided by strong hues of dark blue and white to symbol the differences between both characters. The contrasting colors meet in the middle of the controller with a golden PlayStation button and a touchpad featuring theFinal Fantasy 15logo by Yoshitaka Amano. The buttons and edges of the custom PS4 controller are adorned in shades of gold.
The concept behind the custom controller was to remain faithful to the games that best represented the PS4 platform, according to u/Fit-Raisin-5824.Final Fantasy 15was one of the most anticipated games during the PS4 generation, andJapanese RPGs were generally favored on PlayStationhardware at the time. As a result, the user sawFinal Fantasy 15as a worthy candidate for a custom controller.
The PS4 is one of the most beloved platforms of all time, and theFinal Fantasy 15controller pays great homage to the game and console. AlthoughFinal Fantasy 15had a multiplatform release, many players considered PlayStation as the home of theFinal Fantasyseries sinceFinal Fantasy 7in 1997.Final Fantasy 15was a polarizing title, but the legacy may live on positively through fan-creations like the custom controller by u/Fit-Raisin-5824.
Since the release ofFinal Fantasy 15, the franchise has grown in success and expectations equally. Fans eagerly await games such asFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthandFinal Fantasy 16, which are major new titles with high expectations from fans. Fortunately, it appears Square Enix learned from its mistakes withFinal Fantasy 15and the series will thrive for many years to come.
Final Fantasy 15is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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