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[Arkeband]

Yep. Not because those games are ANY good, right?

All incredibly mediocre games with notable flaws that had five minutes of fame and were subsequently forgotten. Elevated by the perception of player agency.

Don't waste your time. He's basically damage controlling in case the game reviews well.

If the game goes well with the critics: "Open world games get free passes!"

If the game reviews badly: "Told you the game was a fucking mess!"

Can't win anyway, just let it go.

I forgot my tinfoil hat for this defense force.

 

[Killer Queen]

This will be my first FF game and so far my impressions are:
World looks great, exploration in this world seems fun, characters are alright and why are there metal gears in this game?

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Final Fanrtasy XIV: Heavensward got me to switch off the Japanese dub.

Unfair comparison and you know it Kagari ,XIV is top notch dub work...hell XIV is top notch everything

 

[wmlk]

This will be my first FF game and so far my impressions are:
World looks great, exploration in this world seems fun, characters are alright and why are there metal gears in this game?

The empire that invaded their home town used their crystal for war and invested in Magitek.

 

[Blackthorn]

Final Fanrtasy XIV: Heavensward got me to switch off the Japanese dub.

I'm gonna start Heavensward this month. I played ARR with the JP dub cus I couldn't stand English, should I switch back over to English for Heavensward then?

 

[Zedark]

Platinum demo was also a tech demo comprised of small maps where it's easier to push visual fidelity compared to a large field or a city.


They are absolutely something to write home about, they're the best looking npcs out of any game of that kind. To the point where i've seen so many people use it as the gold standard.

Compare any of these to Glad's sister or that merchant or Cidney. Pretty big difference. No one is saying that FFXV looks terrible. But this video is not a good showcase for visuals.

Those look a lot better than Glad's sister - but they also look a lot better than the Witcher 3 PS4 NPCs I remember. Are you using PC footage here?

 

[Vital Tundra]

Final Fanrtasy XIV: Heavensward got me to switch off the Japanese dub.

Yeah they really up' their game for that expansion.

 

[Twookie]

this part is the worst
the way she moves + the voice acting physically hurts me

https://gfycat.com/MeaslyImaginativeFerret

link to said part in that youtube vid


still very hyped for this game, but my god that part's some anime shit innit

 

[Faustek]

See around the three minute mark as to why Gladio is the better of the bunch. Well one among many reasons.

 

[ViciousDS]

can't wait to see all the outfits!!!!!!

 

[Ishida]

Don't waste your time. He's basically damage controlling in case the game reviews well.

If the game goes well with the critics: "Open world games get free passes!"

If the game reviews badly: "Told you the game was a fucking mess!"

Can't win anyway, just let it go.

You are right. Sometimes I'd like to think people are playing dumb on purpose. Guess I should be more distrusting.

Is the "Your Highness" still in the game? I watched the video, but can't remember if any of it was mentioned.

I think so. Maybe Ignis gradually moves away from that and into more "bro" territory?

All incredibly mediocre games with notable flaws that had five minutes of fame and were subsequently forgotten. Elevated by the perception of player agency.

 

[TheXbox]

Dub seems weird. The VA isn't bad, really, just sort of disjointed. You can tell these lines were recorded separately.

 

[Ruff]

One thing this video confirms is the regions.

Leide, Duscae and Cleigne are the starting regions where Leide is a desert / rocky type while Duscae and Cleigne share the same terrain type.

Is that the world map? I don't see any roads leading off it, although it's missing some places,

 

[NoctisVsStar]

So, what does the Engine Blade really do that makes it different? That's not the chainsaw, is it?

Also, loving the main menu. It feels pleasant, and somehow makes me really want a PS1 style Final Fantasy.

Engine blade is not the chainsaw, you can rest easy.

 

[Zedark]

All incredibly mediocre games with notable flaws that had five minutes of fame and were subsequently forgotten. Elevated by the perception of player agency.

I mean, Shadow of Mordor is still being mentioned often for its Nemesis System. People generally liked the game (not on GAF so much I believe, but everywhere else they did).

 

[Guess Who]

I'm gonna start Heavensward this month. I played ARR with the JP dub cus I couldn't stand English, should I switch back over to English for Heavensward then?

They replaced basically every VA as well as the studio and voice director for Heavensward, if I recall. It's much better.

Probably helps that the writing in Heavensward is better than ARR (up until 2.3 or so) too.

 

[Samimista]

I think so. Maybe Ignis gradually moves away from that and into more "bro" territory?

Yeah, that's what I'm hoping.

I mean, I can understand referring to Noct as "Your Highness" on business, but it would be nice to see Ignis loosen up a bit.

 

[cireza]

I really don't understand the appeal for this kind of game-design. Everything about exploring the world and killing "small" enemies seems so boring and bland.

This video managed to bore me, and it was already edited to make things faster...

Too bad because I think that the world and story can be pretty interesting.

 

[Arkeband]

I'm gonna start Heavensward this month. I played ARR with the JP dub cus I couldn't stand English, should I switch back over to English for Heavensward then?

They hired a better cast. Some of the boss fights are more intense in Japanese (yelling out finishing moves

Spoiler

"Ultimate End"

while the English monologues instead) but the English VA is great from 3.0-3.2. 3.3 was a dip in quality.

I mean, Shadow of Mordor is still being mentioned often for its Nemesis System.

No it's not.

 

[JayBabay]

I just started watching the video but I had to ask, what is up with him sliding across the ground at 1:20??? He's gliding but his feet aren't matching at all, that threw me off.

 

[Zedark]

See around the three minute mark as to why Gladio is the better of the bunch. Well one among many reasons.

You mean the blazing hot behind?

 

[NoctisVsStar]

This will be my first FF game and so far my impressions are:
World looks great, exploration in this world seems fun, characters are alright and why are there metal gears in this game?

There's always been mechs in FF way before MGS even came along.

 

[Ishida]

I really don't understand the appeal for this kind of game-design. Everything about exploring the world and killing "small" enemies seems so boring and bland.

This video managed to bore me, and it was already edited to make things faster...

Too bad because I think that the world and story can be pretty interesting.

Well, that seems pretty standard RPG stuff to me. Killing small enemies so you can level up and face up to the biggest monsters and bosses, and then proceed with the storyline?

Does that sound weird?

This will be my first FF game and so far my impressions are:
World looks great, exploration in this world seems fun, characters are alright and why are there metal gears in this game?

Robots and Mechanical Suits are pretty much a standard Final Fantasy thing since IV.

 

[wmlk]

Is that the world map? I don't see any roads leading off it, although it's missing some places,

It's definitely missing quite a bit. Altissia is nowhere to be seen.

 

[The Last One]

The imp has weakeness to this dual sword thing, so it seens that each weapon will have advantages for each kind of enemy.

 

[Skilletor]

Final Fanrtasy XIV: Heavensward got me to switch off the Japanese dub.

Can't agree there. I'm a good portion through heavensward and can't stand the english VA.

The dragons are pretty good, though.

 

[wmlk]

The imp has weakeness to this dual sword thing, so it seens that each weapon will have advantages for each kind of enemy.

That's great. If only the game had switchable weapon decks on the go

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Where the hell is royal magic Tabata!! I'm sold on everything else I need to see Royal magic come on. And lightning

 

[Ralemont]

Examples cause i'm genuinely curious.

Big Heavensward spoilers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHzq_qg4M_8

 

[Blackthorn]

They replaced basically every VA as well as the studio and voice director for Heavensward, if I recall. It's much better.

Probably helps that the writing in Heavensward is better than ARR (up until 2.3 or so) too.

Nice, that's good to know! I'll switch to English then.

 

[PrismStar]

Final Fanrtasy XIV: Heavensward got me to switch off the Japanese dub.

I haven't played Heavensward yet but the English voice acting ARR is truly terrible, of all the modern games I've played the voice acting in this game is easily the worst.

 

[Nachtfalke]

imo, FF12 is the ONLY FF with good dubs.

I like the dub from 13 aswell. The script is awful but the voice actors made the best out of it.

 

[Ruff]

It's definitely missing quite a bit. Altissia is nowhere to be seen.

Yeah, maybe getting to the other areas requires flying or cutscene/story based movement. So far it's look pretty consistent with the model that was posted ages ago. I was worried they downsized it for a second.

 

[The Last One]

That's great. If only the game had switchable weapon decks on the go

Yes, it's a pity we can't do this in the game.

 

[Kagari]

I'm gonna start Heavensward this month. I played ARR with the JP dub cus I couldn't stand English, should I switch back over to English for Heavensward then?

Yep. I didn't believe people at first but I switched it over and yeah... fantastic work. An example from the expansion's opening (spoilers in here):

https://youtu.be/Gk1dcTSgP9Y?t=11m5s

 

[chefbags]

That's great. If only the game had switchable weapon decks on the go

I feel like with future updates definitely happening with this game that they'll add it at some point. We just have to be vocal about it.

 

[artsi]

Is that the world map? I don't see any roads leading off it, although it's missing some places,

I highlighted the three regions on the world map. There's still plenty of places to see.

EDIT: fixed the Leide western border.

EDIT2: Added the area of Episode Duscae.

 

[Kagari]

I haven't played Heavensward yet but the voice acting ARR is truly terrible, of all the modern games I've played the voice acting in this game is easily the worst.

ARR English VA direction was truly awful. Worse than what we see of XV here.

 

[Demon Lizardman]

I'm just hoping Ultros is a boss.

 

[z1ggy]

So i watched it all, not hyped but i liked what i saw. NPCs look pretty bad overall. But got me interested.

Music is amazing (yeah i said it already but w/e)

 

[NoctisVsStar]

I highlighted the three regions on the world map. There's still plenty of places to see.

Probably need the boat for Atlissia.

 

[The Last One]

FFI Main Theme & FFVII Prelude, Bombing Mission, Aerith's Theme. FFX's Battle Theme and Seymour Battle theme are tracks in FFXV's car radio

https://twitter.com/MoogleKupoCake

 

[JBwB]

Is that the world map? I don't see any roads leading off it, although it's missing some places,

That's only a portion of the world map.

 

[Ray Down]

I'm just hoping Ultros is a boss.

Spoiler

he is in kingsglaive and the goddess image so he might be

 

[MMarston]

That was a reaaally awkward utilization of their Stand By Me rendition in the beginning




Of course, there have been worse ways to play music on (COUGHMGSVCOUGH)



Also, I think that confirms Too Much Is Never Enough is the ending theme.

 

[sensui-tomo]

Platinum demo was also a tech demo comprised of small maps where it's easier to push visual fidelity compared to a large field or a city.


They are absolutely something to write home about, they're the best looking npcs out of any game of that kind. To the point where i've seen so many people use it as the gold standard.

Compare any of these to Glad's sister or that merchant or Cidney. Pretty big difference. No one is saying that FFXV looks terrible. But this video is not a good showcase for visuals.

can you get the ps4 version of TW3 and not the pc version.

 

[Ran rp]

The empire that invaded their home town used their crystal for war and invested in Magitek.

Magitek?

 

[Spiritwalker]

Fucking terrible voice acting. Ugh. Why couldn't they just hire the FFXII guy again? Thank goodness there's a Japanese option.

Rest looks ok to me. I'm still somewhat excited.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Anyone noticed Old Noct is wearing a leg brace like his father did? That's some Star Wars like rhymery unless it's just part of the uniform.

 

[Crossing Eden]

Those look a lot better than Glad's sister - but they also look a lot better than the Witcher 3 PS4 NPCs I remember. Are you using PC footage here?

Pretty sure at least two of those are console, was very specific with my image searching. (PS4, PNGS).