Engadget has published hands-on impressions of Final Fantasy Resonance, an upcoming Square Enix RPG loosely inspired by the mobile game Brave Exvius. The writer, who felt the mainline series had drifted away from classic sprite-based turn-based RPGs after Final Fantasy X, praises Resonance as a genuine return to that style rather than a mere nostalgia exercise, with a reworked and expanded story, an all-new turn-based battle system and a full overworld featuring towns, side quests, Chocobos and airships.

The game is the first in the franchise to use Square Enix's HD-2D art style, combining hand-drawn character portraits with modern lighting and particle effects. Its "Vision" system lets players pair classic characters such as Cloud, Tidus and Zidane with new heroes, granting access to signature moves and Limit Bursts, while a returning stagger mechanic and powerful "Ascension" attacks add tactical depth; players can also call on summons like Siren for support. After a one-hour demo, the writer was largely positive, though noted lingering gripes including the return of random overworld battles.