Despite Square Enix's bold claim of being a multiformat publisher, the company's recent actions have been anything but consistent. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, a multiplatform strategy, is set to release on all platforms simultaneously, seemingly avoiding PlayStation's marketing dominance. However, the same cannot be said for Bravely Default's remaster, which remains exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, and the visual novel sequel, Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, which is also not planned for a PS5 release. This inconsistency raises questions about Square Enix's true commitment to its stated multiplatform approach. The game, Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, has received positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 85, but the lack of a PS5 version is a disappointment. The author, Sammy Barker, suggests that while visual novels are better suited for portable platforms, the existence of the PS Portal and past successes on Sony's system make this a weak excuse. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for Square Enix to maintain consistency in its publishing strategy if it wants to continue promoting its multiplatform approach effectively.
