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[serenewarfare]

The problem is that FF Versus Xlll was announced several years ago with gameplay videos and everything. Then, there were a couple years of radio silence on the game. A year or so ago, the game was renamed to FF XV, along with some new gameplay videos and an advertisement. Seems like a bit of a repeat, so it's no surprise people are still skeptical.

I think there is immensely more pressure on Square to get this game out than there was eight years ago with Versus XIII. Versus was a supplementary game. This is a mainline title. And Square is in much worse financial state now than they were then.

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

Sony should make a deal with Square to get this as a Timed exclusive.

It would be a good way to counteract MS's move with Tomb Raider.

Um, no. This is a terrible idea. It would accomplish nothing.

 

[LouisaFerre]

Other than the character models and lighting this really isn't lookin that hot, not that it's anything that'd make me drop the game. I was interested in it from the start for the gameplay so if that was solid the game could have PS2 visuals and I'd still be interested. I really hope we get a PC version, though.

Also, lol at the ground textures and foliage in that last screenshot, like the camera is just too far away to use the better ones, but not far enough where you don't really notice.

 

[The Last One]

Sony should make a deal with Square to get this as a Timed exclusive.

It would be a good way to counteract MS's move with Tomb Raider.

They don't need to do that. This game will sell waaaayyy more on ps4.

 

[Labadal]

Can you please be more specific? Besides the "no self-shadowing on grass", I can't see any downgrade.

The only downgrade I see is the lack of shadows on the grass.

Idk. Environments and the view distance feel like they are not as sharp as they should be. As I said, I won't judge until I play it.

 

[Breakfast at Noon]

It's a demo you have to download. What are you not getting here?

Ahh just he said it was dlc.

 

[Weeaboosuke]

Sony should make a deal with Square to get this as a Timed exclusive.

It would be a good way to counteract MS's move with Tomb Raider.

Dude do you even understand how many copies this game is going to sell on PS4? There wouldn't be a point in doing that. lol

 

[Slowdive]

Mh? What press release?

This one.

 

[Exentryk]

Some info in the latest Famitsu (translated by @VSXIII)

FF15: Included in this week's magazine is a shot of Noctis. The red pupils and "glitter" that surround him make their return.

FF15: There is a weapon ability called "Jump." Unclear if it's a boost or an actual attack name, and which weapon.

FF15: Gladiolus gets wind of info that subduing a Behemoth gets you money. He tells the others, and they go to engage the monster in battle.

FF15: During quests, the HUD will display your objective and also highlight the general area where the quest can be completed.

 

[Stereogatari]

The red pupils and "glitter" that surround him make their return.

YES.gif the red eyes live!

Gladiolus gets wind of info that subduing a Behemoth gets you money. He tells the others, and they go to engage the monster in battle.

I love neat little story justifications like this for encounters. Instead of "Oh look an enemy blocks your path".

 

[Dick Justice]

I think I prefer the old character designs. Something about the more down to earth style (at least for a FF game).

 

[Desi]

...noctis' old leather jumpsuit tho, nah.

Love Promto's Dries Van Noten boots

 

[Death Penalty]

Some info in the latest Famitsu (translated by @VSXIII)

Thank you for sharing! And I have to say even if it's a little silly I'm really glad these small elements remain. Especially the crystal dust around Noctis.

 

[Kagari]

Some info in the latest Famitsu (translated by @VSXIII)

"During quests, the HUD will display your objective and also highlight the general area where the quest can be completed."

MMO-style quests.
Also why the fuck would Noctis and co. need money?

 

[Lifejumper]

Some info in the latest Famitsu (translated by @VSXIII)

Heh Noctis doesn't have access to his bank account it seems. lol.

 

[wmlk]

"During quests, the HUD will display your objective and also highlight the general area where the quest can be completed."

MMO-style quests.
Also why the fuck would Noctis and co. need money?

Gotta get money to fix that car.

 

[Stereogatari]

"During quests, the HUD will display your objective and also highlight the general area where the quest can be completed."

MMO-style quests.
Also why the fuck would Noctis and co. need money?

Something to do with the seizure of the crystals affecting their wealth?

 

[ZombieFred]

"During quests, the HUD will display your objective and also highlight the general area where the quest can be completed."

MMO-style quests.
Also why the fuck would Noctis and co. need money?

Hey a man and his crew has got to eat and get some supplies if they just escaped the city without any much money to take with them out of a rush. And plus if they ever did try to claim his "title" or what not then I am sure they'd be putting a big bulls eye on them, being hunted and all.

 

[QuiteWhittle]

Also why the fuck would Noctis and co. need money?

The Empire cancelled daddy Regis's credit cards

 

[DangerMouse]

Can't wait to play the demo.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

"During quests, the HUD will display your objective and also highlight the general area where the quest can be completed."

MMO-style quests.

Oh my. I like this.

 

[Dick Justice]

...noctis' old leather jumpsuit tho, nah. Love Promto's Dries Van Noten boots

Meh, not as bad as Gladiolus' douchebag tribal tats. Design went from a friendly-looking tough guy to a roided out jock.

 

[Wazzy]

I think I prefer the old character designs. Something about the more down to earth style (at least for a FF game).

Yeah I think everyone looks worse there except for Ignis who looks way better now.

 

[Koozek]

I think I prefer the old character designs. Something about the more down to earth style (at least for a FF game).

Everyone except Noctis had better clothes, yeah. Noctis' and Prompto's face and hair are better now.

 

[Exentryk]

Noctis doesn't like living off his dad's money confirmed!

 

[Dick Justice]

Everyone except Noctis had better clothes, yeah. Noctis' and Prompto's face and hair are better now.

Yeah, Noctis and Prompto both look somewhat less plastic and perfect now, which I appreciate (Prompto's hair looks fucking stupid though).

 

[Desi]

The Empire cancelled daddy Regis's credit cards

Flagged his cards. Same reason you don't spend stolen money when the Feds watching.

 

[wmlk]

What's most disappointing is that the in-game CG looks nowhere near as detailed as the faces here.

 

[diablos991]

Zodiark and the ascians are a pretty big tie-in.

Pffff... Who reads the story in an MMO?

 

[Elfstruck]

I think I prefer the old character designs. Something about the more down to earth style (at least for a FF game).

Yeh I really like the old design, especially Noctis' cloth.

 

[Kagari]

Pffff... Who reads the story in an MMO?

Not you since you quit playing :0

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Pffff... Who reads the story in an MMO?

I do.

XIV ARR plot is actually better than the whole XIII trilogy.

 

[Philippo]

"During quests, the HUD will display your objective and also highlight the general area where the quest can be completed."

MMO-style quests.
Also why the fuck would Noctis and co. need money?

It says general area, so at least it looks like you still have to search for the objective a bit.
Still, let's hope these quests are more meaty than "kill x/collect y" like DA:I/Xenoblade.

I think I prefer the old character designs. Something about the more down to earth style (at least for a FF game).

My favorites are Current Noctis and Ignis (without those MJ gloves) and Old Prompto and Gladio.

 

[Icyflamez96]

Yeah, Noctis and Prompto both look somewhat less plastic and perfect now, which I appreciate (Prompto's hair looks fucking stupid though).

I feel like that has to do with the lighting or something though. Everyone looks more plasticy in the old shot, but I still think everyone's design looked better befire except maybe Prompto which is debatable in my mind.

 

[QuiteWhittle]

What's most disappointing is that the in-game CG looks nowhere near as detailed as the faces here.

It's kinda jarring how blemish free Stella's face is.

 

[Astral Dog]

People are complaining about the graphics?
This is clearly the most ambitious Japanese game in development, and also the most impressive jrpg game for awhile, im not sure what standards would be reasonable for this game/hardware :/

Spoiler

after reading a few comments, if most people are not doing that, then nevermind.

 

[Icyflamez96]

Noctis HAS to have that old coat at some point in the game though man :/ that's the coolest

 

[wmlk]

It's kinda jarring how blemish free Stella's face is.

I think it's fitting. She probably takes care of herself or is extremely sheltered.

 

[Dick Justice]

I feel like that has to do with the lighting or something though. Everyone looks more plasticy in the old shot, but I still think everyone's design looked better befire except maybe Prompto which is debatable in my mind.

I don't think it's that, the old faces simply looked too smooth and barely had any blemishes.

 

[Love Deterrence]

Some info in the latest Famitsu (translated by @VSXIII)

Nice!

 

[Synless]

"During quests, the HUD will display your objective and also highlight the general area where the quest can be completed."

MMO-style quests.
Also why the fuck would Noctis and co. need money?

I would guess becaue their homeland was invaded and they have no way of getting money...?

 

[Icyflamez96]

I don't think it's that, the old faces simply looked too smooth and barely had any blemishes.

Well if not then I definitely appreciate the more realistic skin they have now.

 

[Kagari]

I would guess becaue their homeland was invaded and they have no way of getting money...?

Demo takes place before that happens.

 

[Kagari]

It says general area, so at least it looks like you still have to search for the objective a bit.
.

Yeah FF14 has quite a few quests like that.

 

[JayEH]

I think I prefer the old character designs. Something about the more down to earth style (at least for a FF game).

I don't have a preference when it comes to the other characters but I do prefer Noctis' old design.

 

[pszet0]

Noctis probably gets a weekly allowance from daddy and used it all up already.

 

[Nibel]

Also why the fuck would Noctis and co. need money?

Well, why not?

 

[Ceravic]

I'm guessing the car breaking down was an unexpected financial burden and it probably caused them to spend most of the money they brought for the trip.

 

[wmlk]

I don't think it's that, the old faces simply looked too smooth and barely had any blemishes.

No, all the faces look too smooth in every version we've seen of the game. It's only the E3 2013 CG where we see extremely detailed faces with blemishes.

 

[Exentryk]

That Jump ability may be for the spear weapon. But we've seen that the spear weapon has the "Spiral Thrust" ability, dunno if this means that weapons can have multiple abilities.

And I like that quests highlight the general area. Of course, this doesn't say anything about the quality of the quests, but we'll see.