A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV

About

A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV is a side-scrolling brawler set 30 years before the main game's events. You control young Regis and his allies as they fight monsters threatening their kingdom using a mix of melee strikes, elemental magic, and explosive summons. The action unfolds across three distinct levels with retro-style pixel art and responsive combat that emphasizes timing and combo chains. The story unfolds as Regis recounts this adventure to his son Noctis, with both characters offering commentary that adds layers to the narrative. Players praise the tight controls and vibrant visuals which balance old-school charm with modern polish. With a runtime of about five hours it’s a short but punchy entry for fans of the franchise looking to fill in lore gaps. Available on PS4 and Xbox One.

Storyline

Restless before bed young Noctis asks his father, King Regis, to tell a fairy tale full of fantasy and adventure instead of just another generic bedtime story. Regis begins with a peaceful day being disrupted when monsters raid the royal capital, Insomnia. Young Regis, joined by Weskham, starts his adventure from the royal capital. Eventually they are joined by friends Cid and Clarus, where they travel to the plains of Duscae only to discover a mysterious cave where their enemy resides. Throughout the tall tale, King Regis and Noctis interject their own commentary, adding depth and perspective to the story itself.