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Blue Protocol Needs to Have a Story to Remember
Art style that mimics the Tales franchise and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel would imply story is going to be a high priority for Blue Protocol. The project has to take advantage of its strong character models and populated environments by not neglecting the effectiveness of a great narrative, even in the MMO genre. There have been many online-centric titles that think it’s adequate to present a half-hearted story in favor of other elements, but Final Fantasy 14 showed that a game can lean heavily on MMO mechanics while also forging a journey that is memorable as any other game in the longstanding series.
Tales that are told in each Final Fantasy 14 expansion make the game feel like it wouldn’t be out of place if it was an entirely single-player affair. When such chapters are woven together, Final Fantasy 14 feels like a grand saga filled with wonderful character development, high stakes, and some genuinely heartfelt moments. It’s at the center of the game’s charm, but at no point do the online elements take a backseat. Players can experience the game as they choose, and giving those who play Blue Protocol a strong story to follow or lose interest in would only add to its chances at success.
Final Fantasy 14 Builds a Fantastic Community
Final Fantasy 14 is not just one of the best stories in the MMO genre, but Eorzea is also a lovely place to be, due in-part because of the fantastic community that occupies the servers. Systems are in place to make the game feel welcoming, including a dedicated community finder and a subtle icon by new players’ names to show that they are just beginning their adventure. People are accommodating to newbies and rarely do tensions boil over in the game’s chat. Online titles are notoriously prickly, but Final Fantasy 14 is as friendly as it gets, which is something that Blue Protocol could replicate.
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Final Fantasy 14 Support is Ongoing
This is essential, as games that are reliant on populated servers can fade into obscurity in a few short months or weeks. Even games in mammoth franchises like Halo Infinite struggles to keep people coming back when there’s a lack of new things to do. Despite being almost a decade old in its current incarnation, Final Fantasy 14 feels as new as it did all those years ago. Longevity is critical in the online space, and the more reasons there are to return, the more likely a game such as Blue Protocol will retain popularity.
Blue Protocol is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S in 2023.
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