Final Fantasy XII’s humble beginnings place you in the role of Vaan, an orphaned young man whose older brother was killed two years prior to the events of the main storyline, and who dreams of one day becoming a sky pirate in hopes of steering his life towards a better future.

The adventure starts off with Finn, the typical amnesiac protagonist, being freed from slavery by a mysterious old man, who then asks him to help his daughter. Simple enough, right?

Legend has it that the dreadful eight-headed serpent, Orochi, after years upon years of being offered human sacrifices, was finally defeated by the white wolf Shiranui and the brave hero, Nagi.

The adventure takes place in the land of Rivellon, a world experiencing an era of turmoil as horrific monsters known as the Voidwoken threaten the peace. And the reason for their invasion? You, apparently.

Whenever a video game, particularly a well-known title, gets a board game adaptation, I can’t help but ponder how well said adaptation might manage to convey the core essence of the source material.