In the beginning, Final Fantasy featured the classic turn-based, slower-paced combat style of Japanese role-playing games. Lately, however, mainline Final Fantasy games have been leaning towards more real-time combat styles and including a heavier emphasis on action. At this rate, Final Fantasy is heading towards creating a Soulslike mainline game.
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