Fantasian is a turn-based role-playing game developed by Mistwalker and released in 2021 for iOS and Mac. Created by Hironobu Sakaguchi, widely known for his foundational work on the Final Fantasy series, the game unfolds across environments built from more than 150 handcrafted physical dioramas. These miniature sets form the backdrop of the game world, blending tangible, hand-built scenery with three-dimensional character models to produce a distinctive visual style that sets it apart from conventionally rendered RPGs. Players navigate this hybrid world through traditional turn-based combat and exploration typical of the genre. The diorama-based approach gives the environments a tactile, crafted quality rarely seen in modern role-playing games, reflecting the development team's effort to merge traditional artistic craftsmanship with contemporary game design.
The tale begins in a realm governed by machines. Within this multi-dimensional universe, the balance of “Chaos and Order” becomes a key factor in the struggle for these realms and the machinations of the gods who wish to control them. Players will assume the role of protagonist, Leo, who awakens from a massive explosion only to find himself lost in a strange land with only one memory left to him. As players set out on a journey to reclaim Leo’s memories, they will unravel the mysteries of the bizarre mechanical infection slowly engulfing all that is known to mankind. The captivating story is written by Sakaguchi and is complimented by a sweeping soundtrack by celebrated Final Fantasy composer, Nobuo Uematsu.
