Early alternate ending concept

Originally posted on cohost: 02/12/2023

Early in development when I was thinking about how Final Profit was going to conclude I was leaning towards an out of nowhere rhythm battle (I like Drakengard). The idea did capitalise on Biz' magic being song based though which I liked. The mockup fight still exists in the game files, Odina was just used as a placeholder so don't read too much into her being here.

A very different version of this did make it into the game but most players don't see it because it only happens in a Ruthless playthrough, and even then only if you head to the end before doing too much side content.

The song I used to test the idea was Gimme More by Britney Spears and I seriously considered trying to get license to use it (lol).

I also repurposed the name 'The End of Business' for the theme song of the final antagonist, but damn it would've made a cool name for a move. Maybe that'll sneak it's way into the sequel in some way.