33 Facts About Prompto Argentum

1.

Prompto Argentum is a character from Square Enix's Final Fantasy series.

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Prompto Argentum first appears in the anime web series Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV as a schoolmate of the crown prince of the Kingdom of Lucis, Noctis Lucis Caelum.

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Prompto Argentum is the title character of the post-launch downloadable content pack Episode Prompto, which delves into the character's backstory and origin as a pawn of Niflheim.

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Prompto Argentum was created and co-designed by Tetsuya Nomura for Final Fantasy Versus XIII, a spin-off title of the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy series which was later reworked as Final Fantasy XV.

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Prompto Argentum is associated with the in-game photography mechanic of XV, which led to the development of a virtual reality demo starring the character which never saw a public release.

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Outside of Final Fantasy XV, Prompto Argentum is featured in adaptations of the game's universe in other media, as well as several crossover appearances.

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Critical and fan reception towards Prompto Argentum following the release of XV improved significantly, with some critics citing him as one of the best characters of the XV universe.

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Prompto Argentum was originally created by Tetsuya Nomura as a main cast member of Final Fantasy Versus XIII, a spin-off title meant to be part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis sub-series.

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Prompto Argentum wears a sleeveless top and the cuffs of his leopard print jeans are rolled up to impart a sense of proportion.

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10.

Prompto Argentum's photography, directed by the game's artificial intelligence which take pictures of the players' exploits on their behalf, serves as a form of involuntary recall function as the aforementioned pictures are offered to the player during each rest period with the option of preservation.

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11.

Prompto Argentum is voiced by Tetsuya Kakihara in Japanese and Robbie Daymond in English.

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12.

When he first read for Prompto Argentum, Daymond realized that he represents the archetype of an upbeat stock character frequently used as a trope in the Final Fantasy series.

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13.

Prompto Argentum proved to be the starting point for Brotherhood, as he is producer Akio Ofuji's favorite character.

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14.

At E3 2016, players had the opportunity to assume Prompto Argentum's perspective using a PlayStation VR headset, where they were driven around the game's world and could engage enemies in shooting sections.

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Alongside Ignis Scientia and Gladiolus Amicitia, Prompto Argentum is introduced as a member of the royal retinue accompanying Noctis Lucis Caelum, crown prince of the Kingdom of Lucis, as he embarks on a road journey to meet and marry his fiance Lunafreya Nox Fleuret.

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16.

Prompto Argentum is particularly fascinated with chocobos and easily becomes smitten with women.

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17.

Prompto Argentum wields a variety of firearms and machine-based ranged weaponry; when controlling Noctis, the player can issue him commands and co-opt moves with him.

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Late in the game's narrative, Prompto Argentum is knocked off a train that is en route to Gralia, the capital city of the Niflheim empire, separating him from the group for a time.

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Prompto Argentum is later discovered and rescued by his friends within an installation facility in Gralia, where he reveals that he is in fact the result of Niflheim's cloning experimentations to power its robotic army of magically-infused Magitek infantry.

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Prompto Argentum's backstory is explored in further detail in the titular DLC expansion, Episode Prompto Argentum, where he is retrieved by Niflheim forces after he fell from the train and detained in a research facility.

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21.

Prompto Argentum discovers that he is a clone of Niflheim's chief scientist, Verstael Besithia, and was stolen from the laboratory that created him by Lucian spies.

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22.

Alongside the mercenary Aranea Highwind, a former agent of Niflheim whom he befriends, Prompto Argentum confronts and defeats Verstael, who had transferred his consciousness into a gigantic war machine.

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23.

Prompto Argentum continues his journey to Gralia in the aftermath, but is unaware that he is followed by Ardyn.

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24.

Prompto Argentum has appeared in numerous video games outside of Final Fantasy XV and its associated downloadable content.

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Shortly after the release of the Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae demo in March 2015, Tabata and his team discovered that Prompto Argentum came last in a popularity survey, falling behind several minor characters featured alongside the main cast, and was generally disliked by series fans.

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For example, Prompto Argentum ranked No 38 in the Top 75 of NHK's "All-Final Fantasy Grand Poll of Japanese players" in 2020, which tallied over 468,000 votes.

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Prompto Argentum is recognized as one of Robbie Daymond's most iconic or notable characters.

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Prompto Argentum described him as an example of a well-executed comic relief character, because his antics are used judiciously without hindering the overall experience.

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29.

Carden found that Prompto Argentum always reacts appropriately whenever the story of XV takes a darker turn, which is balanced by the brief moments of levity provided by Prompto Argentum's friendly and upbeat personality.

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30.

Andrew Webster from The Verge said Prompto Argentum's photos are a critical narrative tool, which help players tell their own stories while creating a deeper connection with the game's cast.

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31.

Salvatore Pane from Paste Magazine considered Prompto Argentum to be the "heart" of the group; he wrote at length about how Prompto Argentum's antics helped him recall happier memories of his younger years, and how deeply the character's desperate need for validation resonated with him.

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Jason Schreier and Ash Parrish, who have both written for Kotaku, opined that individuals like Prompto Argentum who hide their insecurity and emotional fragility beneath an outward veneer of cheerfulness and pluckiness are very common in real life friend groups, which reinforces the character's relatability.

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Reviews of Episode Prompto Argentum generally praised Prompto Argentum's portrayal and storyline despite some cliched or clashing elements, and all lauded his interactions with Aranea.

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