"Seven years after the release of Octopath Traveler, HD-2D has been such a success for Square Enix that it feels like the company's strategy has shifted to focus on it. Octopath is on the cusp of getting a third game, we've had offshoots likeTriangle Strategy, HD-2D has been used for three Dragon Quest remakes, and almost every single one of these titles has been well-received by fans and critics."
"Final Fantasy 5 has always been a bit of a black sheep. It's not as story-focused as the likes of FF6, putting a much larger emphasis on combat and the job system. But it's also a good deal more narratively complex than something like FF3. It falls into a peculiar middle ground, neither specializing in one aspect nor excelling in all areas."
HD-2D has become a central, successful visual approach for Square Enix, producing sequels and well-received offshoots such as Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy, plus multiple Dragon Quest remakes. Despite that momentum, a Final Fantasy entry has not yet received the HD-2D treatment. Final Fantasy 5 stands out as a strong candidate due to its emphasis on combat and the job system, coupled with greater narrative complexity than earlier entries. The game occupies a middle ground within the series and carries a pixel-based identity that would lend itself well to a stylistic HD-2D reinterpretation.
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