WithFinal Fantasy 7: The First Soldier,Final Fantasyhas gotten its entry first into the battle royale genre. The mobile game takes place long before the events of the mainFinal Fantasy 7game in a Shin-ra Electric Power Company just about to explore the full extent of their SOLDIER Program. As a result, players ofFF7: The First Soldier, called Candidates, engage in a simulated fight to the death in order to prove their worth to the company.
In the game, Candidates can change not just their appearance, but their overall playstyle as well. Gameplay-wise, this translates to Styles that players can choose in every match, reflecting Jobs in the mainlineFinal Fantasygames. In the context of theFF7: The First Soldierbattle royale, just how does each Job fare?
What Are Styles?
Like hero shooters,First Soldiergives players the opportunity to choose a particular playstyle in a match, essentially dictating how players should approach battles, from combatto using Materia. However, whereas hero shooters often confine players to a set hero with an appearance and other abilities, Styles inFirst Soldieract as skillsets that players use in combat. A Style has the following components:
6Monk
Players with a flair for mobility will have a lot of use for theMonk, which is arguably the fastest Stylein terms of melee power. Armed with nothing but their fists, the Monk can pulverize opponents with extra strong yet extra fast punches and picks. Its loadout is specifically tied to reigning supreme in the mobile game.
Trait: Inner Strength
At 20% HP or less, a Monk will recover HP over time their critical will be boosted to 100%. However, this latter effect will only happen once.
Skills
5Ninja
Battle royale fans that see the sheer landscapes of maps in the game will know stealth is part of the key indefeating enemies as fast and possible, and theNinjadominates the stealth game. Armed with the shuriken, the Ninja is armed with the tools that allow them to get the drop on enemies, ensuring they don’t get to escape in the game’s most crucial moments.
Trait: Acrobat
The Ninja gets an extra jump or a parkour jump as soon as they make a parkour fall.
4Dragoon
The newest Style in the battle royale, theDragoonis positioning itself to be a dependable mobile DPS class. Armed with the trusty lance, the Dragoon can zigzag around attackers with ease. And thanks to itstrademark Jump skill, players of this Style can traverse the battlefield to aid allies and catch up to escaping opponents much faster.
Trait: Sky Predator
When jumping from great heights, the Dragoon summons a pair of wings that help them glide for a short while. They can also unleash a diving attack whenever they attempt to engage in melee from a height.
3Sorcerer
New to the game is the Materia mechanic, allowing players to whip out dangerous magic on top of deadly weapons — and this is something theSorcererspecializes in. Thanks to its ability to boost thepotency of the Materia they encounterin the game, the Sorcerer easily becomes a formidable foe to deal with in the long term.
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Trait: Magic Boost
This Trait immediately gives the Sorcerer extra 1MP and also boosts the damage done by Fire, Blizzard, and Thunder Materia. Considering that these Materia are considered the primary damage-dealing spells, the damage boost is an undeniable advantage.
2Ranger
Perhaps the Style most suited for a majority of battle royale games, theRangerStyle is a player’s go-to option when looking for a Class thatreigns supreme in the distance game. Armed with a specialized shortsword, the Ranger guarantees that players always have something up their sleeve when it comes to combat.
Trait: Mark
Enemy players are marked whenever the Ranger either inflicts damage on them, or trains their sights on them for a particular amount of time.
1Warrior
Assigned as the default Style for newcomers to the game, theWarriorStyle is easily themost accessible, practical Classin the battle royale. Armed with the broadsword, the Warrior is packed with the right tools to slash through combat with mobile combos and a hardy exterior that makes them great for frontline tanking and DPS duties.
Trait: Fearless Charge
This ability allows players to boost the distance they can target with melee attacks. It also releases a barrier in front of the player whenever they attack the target via their Rush. This gives players an edge in the frontlines, as the barrier safety net with the speed that boost Rush offers can transform players into a juggernaut.
Abilities
Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldieris available for iOS and Android.
