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According to the tweet, you can give Torgal orders to combine attacks. As GamesRadar+ noted, Torgal’s move is very similar to Nero from Devil May Cry 5. Considering FFXVI’s combat was designed by DMC5's Ryota Suzuki, the familiarity isn’t all that surprising in the grand scheme of things. We’ve also known for a minute that Torgal was a companion you can travel with. This just happens to be the first time we’re seeing the scruffy puppy get his fangs dirty.

As an aside, Torgal reminds me of two other FF quad-pedaled animals: Red XIII from Final Fantasy VII and Angelo from Final Fantasy VIII. Red XIII is the obvious standout, as the battle-hardened and heavily-tatted lion-like creature joins pretty boy Cloud Strife on some of his expeditions. Meanwhile, Angelo isn’t easily accessible, being a mere assist for Rinoa to call on in battle. Still, the adorbs Australian Shepherd is an honorary party member in my eyes. Final Fantasy is known for its good boys, and Torgal seems to fit the bill, too.

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Final Fantasy XVI has a lot riding on it, especially considering producer Naoki Yoshida’s comments on the series “struggling” to find new audiences. Maybe Torgal will attract animal lovers of all kinds. I mean, I know I’m now invested. Here’s hoping nothing happens to my precious battle wolf. I would be sad.

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