| • | Player-driven scenario with freedom over story progression; Multiple endings offer extensive replay value |
| • | Tame and develop over 150 different monsters as party members, including iconic monsters like cactuars, tonberries, and behemoths |
| • | Newly added "tuning" feature allows for greater strategic control over paradigms |
| • | Cinematic Action sequences blur the line between battles and cut scenes |
| • | Diverse in-game environments rife with NPCs offer an abundance of exploration opportunities and side missions |
