Released on March 18th 2022, the latest instalment of the Final Fantasy series, Stranger of Paradise, hit our monitors.
Our team of gaming enthusiasts at Overclockers UK are here with our complete rundown of everything there is to know about this action-packed RPG. We’ve also included our top five incredible gaming PCs that are perfect to play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.
Inspired by the Original Final Fantasy
Developed by Square Enix and Team Ninja, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin draws on inspiration from the very first Final Fantasy game. Players will return to the fantasy world of Cornelia in this fast-paced action-based RPG.
The main character, Jack, has been given the mission to return the light of the crystals to Cornelia, a kingdom ruled by darkness, named Chaos. Conquer and survive various battles against your enemies, collect weaponry and different jobs to develop your character’s strength.
Characters
Some of the notable characters in the game include:
Difficulty Options
Designed to suit any playstyle, you can configure the game mode to suit your individual preferences. Select from:
- Story: Ideal for players who don’t play action games. This mode allows players to enjoy the story and battles and can make it easier by turning on CASUAL mode.
- Action: For players who usually play action games and provides a moderate challenge to battles.
- Hard: Ideal for players who are skilled at action games.
Is Stranger of Paradise Multiplayer?
Yes! You can enjoy the campaign and various side missions with up to three friends. What’s more, you don’t need to worry about missing out. Any loot, weaponry, and other items all drop for the individual player.
Is Stranger of Paradise a PC Exclusive?
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is available to play on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, XBOX X/S, and XBOX One. You can return to Cornelia in this fast-paced action adventure, whatever your choice of platform.
Official PC System Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 6700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 CPU | Intel Core i7 8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 CPU |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 470 GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT GU |
| Storage | 80GB available space | 80GB available space |
Our Top PCs to Play Stranger of Paradise
Looking to play Stranger of Paradise? You can find a huge range of PCs and gaming laptops that are perfect for playing this FF RPG. We’ve picked out our top five favourites below, but if our recommendations don’t suit your vibe, you can browse the full range by clicking the button.
Refract Gaming Amber Pre Built PC
- Pre built PC
- Designed for casual gaming
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB M.2 SSD
OcUK Gaming Kestrel PC
- Configurable Micro-ATX PC
- Customisable base hardware spec
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and AMD Radeon RX 6600 GPU
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
Gigabyte AORUS 16X Gaming Laptop
- 16.0” QHD display
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Intel i7 13650H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
OcUK Gaming Katana PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i7 14700KF CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Optional secondary SSD
OcUK Gaming Sabre PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Intel Core i5 12400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super GPU
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Optional secondary M.2 or 2.5” SSD
Have You Played Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin?
Have you played Stranger of Paradise? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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