"Final Fantasy: Rediscovering Its Special Magic Through Time Travel"

Final Fantasy's shift away from party-based combat in recent years has eroded a vital piece of the series' soul, but the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project has brought back the essence of the party with a diverse and well-defined group of characters. The game's focus on real-time action blended with bespoke skills for each character has revitalized the party system, providing a fresh and novel approach. While the shift to real-time combat and the cost of AAA games have influenced the move towards single protagonist gameplay, the return of the party in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demonstrates the soul of the series and its potential for the future.