Who developed and published The Last Story?
The Last Story was developed by Mistwalker and AQ Interactive and published by Nintendo in Japan and Europe. In North America, Xseed Games held the publishing rights.
Questions about The Last Story
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was The Last Story released in North America?
The Last Story was released in North America on the 14th of August 2012, published by Xseed Games. The Japanese release was on the 27th of January 2011, and the European release followed on the 24th of February 2012.
Who directed The Last Story and what is his connection to Final Fantasy?
The Last Story was directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the original creator of Final Fantasy. It was his first directorial credit since Final Fantasy V, released in 1992.
What was Operation Rainfall and how did it affect The Last Story?
Operation Rainfall was a fan campaign organized to pressure Nintendo into releasing The Last Story, Xenoblade Chronicles, and Pandora's Tower in North America. The campaign included letter-writing drives and petitions; it drew enough attention that Xseed Games pursued and secured the North American publishing rights for The Last Story.
Who composed the music for The Last Story?
Nobuo Uematsu composed the score for The Last Story. His first three submissions were rejected before he rethought his approach; the final score blended video game and film music techniques. Uematsu also composed the game's theme song, with lyrics written by Sakaguchi.
How did The Last Story perform commercially?
The Last Story sold 114,722 units in Japan upon release, topping the charts, and reached just over 157,000 units in Japan by the end of 2011. In North America, Xseed Games called it their most successful title to date, with the Premium Edition selling out quickly.