So I saw they released Final Fantasy Resonance. And it seems like an amalgam game. Like a best of episode. And that’s not what I mean. For me growing up FF7 was my introduction to the series. I had a Super Nintendo but I just missed FF6 somehow. I think it would be awesome if Square Enix’s next mainline title was a throwback (visually) and sported modern retro pixel graphics. All new characters and a new storyline though. They won’t do that but I think it would be awesome.
I also really enjoyed Xenogears, one of my top three games of all time for sure. There is a game on steam called Chained Echos that hit some of those same notes.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/Chained_Echoes/
This is the kind of thing I’m talking about.
I have tried them. 4 is good and 6 is awesome. I wanted to like FF5 more than I did though. I like the job system, but the random battles just start to feel like work after a while and the story didn’t grab me either. On that note, Final fantasy tactics is incredible and I’ve already plaid through to twice since the re-release, that one’s a real master piece. No notes.
Maybe not what you’re asking for but if you like ff5 job system you might like the indie game crystal project which takes inspiration from it.