There's so much going on that it's hanging by a thread, the story."ĭuring our chat, Deken explains how music helps move the game's narrative throughout its notorious twists and turns in gameplay. "I pitched it as sort of a look at the game through the music and how the music functions within the game to advance the drama and to hold the game together, because the script is a disaster," Deken joked during our discussion. His verdict? Final Fantasy VI's music is much more than background noise.
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In Final Fantasy VI, Deken introduces yet another approach: a music-first exploration of one of the most popular RPGs of all time.ĭeken brings the perspective of a well-studied professional musician to the challenge of capturing what makes Final Fantasy's metronome tick, and he's been reflecting on the magic of the third/sixth installment (we refresh this timeline in the episode) since the day fate placed a knowledgeable toy store sales associate in his father's path just after the game's North American release. Some books revolve around deeply personal stories while others are a result of incredibly thorough investigative journalism.
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If you're already a fan of the Boss Fight Books series, you know that each author tends to bring a unique approach to their installment. We go over the Final Fantasy series' history in the US and how the games have progressed over time.
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Sebastian Deken calls in to discuss his book, Final Fantasy VI from Boss Fight Books, and how his musical background led to his unique approach in covering the game.