The composer of Final Fantasy has stated that a small feature makes the game’s music more dynamic. Many gamers find this great and wish for it in other games as well.
The developers of Final Fantasy XVI have now explained that on the PS5 not only the game but also a small software will be installed. This ensures that the music sounds much better and is more cohesive.
Many players are now stating on Reddit that they want this feature for other games as well. Because once you experience it, you don’t want to play without this feature anymore.
Software on the PS5 processes music in real-time
What exactly will be installed on the PS5? FF16 composer Masayoshi Soken explains that the game installs a “Mini-Soken” on the PS5. This is supposedly a reference to his name (via natalie.mu):
If you play FF16, a ‘Mini-Soken’ will be installed along with the software on your PS5. The ‘Mini-Soken’ processes the music in real-time and adjusts the volume to match the style and pace of the respective game.
Even if you play without issues or take a long time, you will get a feeling
‘Good music plays in a good place’, and even when the fight ends, the
music concludes appropriately to the scene. This is possible because the ‘Mini-Soken’ works hard in real-time.
How are the reactions? Many gamers are very enthusiastic about this and state that they would like such a feature for other games as well. This would make many games feel much more dynamic.
Other games tend to use the “sledgehammer” method: When a fight ends, the music abruptly cuts off and the next track begins. Here, the dynamics are often lacking, and it always feels very forced and not fitting to the game.
That’s why many players are positively surprised and state that such a feature belongs in many more games. One person writes:
When you notice that the music synchronizes with the status of the fight, you wish that all games would do this.
Another adds that he has noticed it as well but did not know the reason for it yet: “I’ve wondered about this too. I’ve noticed how well the music fits throughout. I really appreciate that. The music in this game is insane.”
If you’re looking for a reason why you should buy Final Fantasy XVI, then read the comment from Cortyn on MeinMMO:
Final Fantasy 16 is the game you all should buy a PlayStation for
