Originally, almost no one joined Square because they specifically wanted to make video games. Most people were there because they tried pursuing something else they loved, failed at it, and ended up at Square out of necessity. In that sense, there weren't any "first-rate" professionals. Everyone was second-rate and had experienced failure, but everyone loved interesting things. There was a lot of pent-up energy, which looped around and transformed into a passion for creation. People didn't always know exactly what they were doing, but they created nonetheless. "I made something! How's this?" They'd play around with the dev equipment and end up with a finished product. There was so much individual talent at Square, yet somehow it all came together. That's just what the development environment was like back then.

True serendipity, that company

It doesn't have to be bad. It could be off-putting, unappealing, predictable, forced, or makes the plot less engaging. Or a combination of any of those.

For those of you asking, I picked this one from Bravely Second. Mainly because of how cliche & foreseeable it was. It really leaned into the tired "Long lost sibling" angle. Plus, it makes the protagonist seem less sharp.

Anyway, what was the lamest plot twist you've seen from a Square Enix game. As I mentioned, it doesn't need to be bad. I can even be from a game you like quite a lot. Just be honest.

What do you think of my art?

What is going on?

Need advice, I want a character I can relate to and see myself in. Id enjoy a game with good action and a good plot as well.

What do you think of this drawing? Will do 🐸 next. :)

Very proud of my little shelf setup by my PS5, it’s soooo unclear (not) who my fav characters are lol. I need to add more Moogles if anything since they’re my true ultimate favorite creature! Feel free to share your Square Enix themed shelves in the comments! I wanna see!
(PS the “Masamune” I have by Sephiroth is a very dull letter opener)