Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is a challenging game where you must constantly be on guard. There are enemies around every corner waiting to sink their teeth into Jack, but what happens when you need to take an unplanned break? Does Stranger of Paradise have a pause screen, or do you have to succumb to the enemies around you?

Yes, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin does have a pause screen. In order to pause your game, you need to press the button that brings up thein-game menu. Once the menu has loaded up,press the check buttonto pause the game, even if you are in the middle of battle.

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Keep in mind that just pressing the button once will bring up your menu, but the game will still be running. The gamewon’t pauseif you attempt to change gear or look at your inventory items. If you are looking to change your gear, it’s best to wait until you’reout of battleor until you come across your nextCube.

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