Fusion Special – Final Fantasy
The latest Fusion special focuses on the Final Fantasy series of games and is a must for fans of the behemoth. There are four large retrospectives, each featuring a specific era – 8/16-bit, Playstation, PS2, and next-generation.
There’s also a look back on FF: The Spirits Within movie, an article on the fantastic world of Final Fantasy cosplay – with some wonderful photos – plus much more.
Amtix showcases a whole bunch of reviews this issue, including Paleto Jones II, Jewel Warehouse 2, Blinky’s Scary School, Astro Cop, Paco El Hombre, Goody the Return, The Battle of Leningrad, Return to Ganymede, Tetris, Chuckie Egg 3+4, Lala Prologue, and Red Planet.
There’s also a look back at the CPC 664, a Joystick Guide, an interview with EgoTrip, features on Tau Ceti and the Wonderboy 128k demo, plus all of the usual news, previews, and other regulars.
Understandably, there’s a whole lot of love for Oliver Frey in this issue – editorials, photos, pinups, plus a Sabre Wolf map centre spread.
Reviews this month include TCQ, Steg the Slug, Colour Beyond Time, Bufonada, Paleto Jones 2, Mojoni, Stars Gumi 2, Regulus, Vectornauts, Hakkenast, and Dougie Do! There are features on Robocop 3, modern games that look like spectrum games, plus all the usual regulars – previews, art, lookbacks, Lloyd, playing tips, and the adventure trail.
This issue marks Alan’s final issue as editor of Fusion, leaving Ben with some pretty big shoes to fill. In a lovely tribute, the team also share their memories of Oliver Frey, and what he meant to them.
There are reviews this month of Rainbow Laser Disco Dungeon, Power Wash Simulator, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, and Out of Line. Plus game features on Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Crude Buster, Guilty Gear Strive, and Kirby Battle Royale.
We have articles on the original Pole Position, an American Gamer in England, the PC Engine LT, another Chart flashback, and Toy Polloi makes a nerd vest with patches! Finally, there is part one of an ID Software developer interview with the man that is John Romero!
