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[Wilsongt]

The art is simply amazing.

This is one of the best looking locations I've ever seen:

Absolutely jaw dropping.

I went back and looked at the 2011 Verses trailer and then XV's trailer and you can definitely tell the difference. Some of the CGI stuff is the same, but XV's trailer is just so much smoother and the scope is much greater than the 2011 trailer.

 

[Amikami]

I was 12 when it was announced, now I'm in college! lol

This for me. Wow. It's been forever.

Thats' why this and KHIII are so big for me. It's just been so long. I can't believe the amount of emotion that I still had for either title.

 

[EatinOlives]

The art is simply amazing.

This is one of the best looking locations I've ever seen:

I know! The art is blowing my mind. The combat is blowing my mind.

This game is blowing my mind.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Please come out in 2014. I'm guessing early 2015 though.

 

[Meccanical]

The art is simply amazing.

This is one of the best looking locations I've ever seen:

It's like Venice.

On crack.

 

[sappyday]

The art is simply amazing.

This is one of the best looking locations I've ever seen:

I hope to god that all that is explorable.

 

[Wilsongt]

Seeing Roberto Ferrari credited for character designs was interesting. Anyone know who he is?

I wonder what designs he's responsible for versus Nomura.

He did the character designs for SQEX's iOS game Song Summoner, Moon Diver, and... Tekken...stuff? Nina Williams specifically?

Edit: And apparently Last Remnant

 

[Stark]

The art is simply amazing.

This is one of the best looking locations I've ever seen:

Yeah, it's insane. Amazing how this seemingly is just the Lucis Kingdom. To get a nice sense of scale, looks like the scene where he's running to the Leviathan is the same spot in the top right corner.

 

[Meccanical]

That lighting.

Luminous is really showing off in the interior shots, looks incredible.

 

[birthbysleep]

FFXV HOOK:

Noctis and Stella are the children of two rival kingdoms, (?) and Niflheim. They meet each other as children but they do not know each other's true identities. One day, Stella's father finds out about Noctis and chases him away from Stella.

Fast forward to the future when the game takes place. Stella is sent to spy on Noctis' kingdom. They encounter each other in a party. Unfortunately, Noctis doesn't remember her.

Soon after, the party is crashed by GIANT MOTHER FUCKING PLANES. Niflheim's army comes roaming in and starts to attack the entire city. City is in chaos.

Noctis and his friends conclude that it's all about the damn crystal after realizing Niflheim is declaring war on many other cities. They realize that Noctis' dad is in trouble. They go out to save his ass.

Unfortunately, Noctis' father dies. Noctis goes emo mode and sits on the thrown. Ignis tells him he'll think of a plan and return it 100fold.


Also judging from some of the trailers, Noctis is pretty brash. He either begins to realize his powers or he's never used them before and he starts to notice how powerful he can be.

Only problem is that Stella is from Tenebrae, which Niflheim is also attacking based on the new trailer. I'm having trouble figuring out how Stella fits into all of this.

 

[Emitan]

why is the sky blinding light

 

[poweredbykimchi]

fuuuuuuuuuu. I thought I got the story weaved in pretty well.

If she's from Tenebrae... and her city is getting attacked, why does she confront Noctis in one of the trailers?

 

[Wilsongt]

why is the sky blinding light

Someone didn't stop pressing the bloom button

 

[Meccanical]

Only problem is that Stella is from Tenebrae, which Niflheim is also attacking based on the new trailer. I'm having trouble figuring out how Stella fits into all of this.

From what I can see, it seems Tenebrae is being forced into aiding Niflheim for some reason, that or they have an alliance against Lucis.

So Stella is forced to fight Noctis against her will I guess.

 

[Zoe]

fuuuuuuuuuu. I thought I got the story weaved in pretty well.

If she's from Tenebrae... and her city is getting attacked, why does she confront Noctis in one of the trailers?

Don't all of the nations want the crystal? Maybe she went there to save her own.

 

[Maddness]

Game looks great, but the combat looks dull and boring. Like a half ass'd hack n slash. I'd love to be wrong though.

 

[Emitan]

Game looks great, but the combat looks dull and boring. Like a half ass'd hack n slash. I'd love to be wrong though.

It looks dull? I can understand thinking it might not have substance but dull!?

 

[Black Door]

Seeing Roberto Ferrari credited for character designs was interesting. Anyone know who he is?

I wonder what designs he's responsible for versus Nomura.

Old Tatsunoko animator who worked alongside Amano on stuff like Gatchaman and other projects

Also did designs for Moon Diver and Last Remnant

beaten, of course

 

[OddworldBOY]

So this is confirmed for Xbox One as well? They have bluray now, I how this isn't ravaged by DLC shenannigans.

 

[Road]

The hair looks so... clumpy.

War-proof hairstyle.

 

[Wilsongt]

Next-gen still can't do hair.

I noticed that in the MGS5 trailer.

 

[Stark]

dem VI vibes.

 

[Knoxcore]

Already looks like it plays better than FFXIII.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Next-gen still can't do hair.

I noticed that in the MGS5 trailer.

To be honest both games are cross-gen titles.

 

[Spongebob]

So this is confirmed for Xbox One as well? They have bluray now, I how this isn't ravaged by DLC shenannigans.

Yes.

To be honest both games are cross-gen titles.

XV isn't cross-gen...

Next-gen still can't do hair.

I noticed that in the MGS5 trailer.

Waste of processing power.

 

[Famassu]

From what I can see, it seems Tenebrae is being forced into aiding Niflheim for some reason, that or they have an alliance against Lucis.

So Stella is forced to fight Noctis against her will I guess.

Yeah. IIRC, I remember hearing a description about the situation where Noctis has to face Stella that the swords just suddenly appear when they confront each other on the city's streets, not summoned by either one, as if something else than themselves is making them fight each other and they can do nothing but comply. That's probably some of the l'cie stuff that comes with the FNC territory. I'm sure there's more to it than that, though.

 

[Soriku]

Can someone GIF the building shot at 2:37-40?

 

[HeelPower]

I hope the game will have a big wardrobe for the characters.I like to see my character's appearance evolve based on equipment.Its like one of my gaming fetishes :3(and I like to discover them ingame Pulease! no dlc )

Next-gen still can't do hair.

I noticed that in the MGS5 trailer.

I noticed that games tend to look velvety next gen.This really soft appearance.Way better than wet rubber LOL

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Yes.


XV isn't cross-gen...

Is not releasing on PS3, but they were making a PS3 version until last year.

 

[Meccanical]

dem VI vibes.

lol You see what I mean!

Everybody is getting vibes from different FF's from this.

 

[Mesoian]

Is not releasing on PS3, but they were making a PS3 version until last year.

"Turn all the sliders back up!"

Seriously though, this looks gorgeous.

 

[PlanetSmasher]

Yeah. IIRC, I remember hearing a description about the situation where Noctis has to face Stella that the swords just suddenly appear when they confront each other on the city's streets, not summoned by either one, as if something else than themselves is making them fight each other and they can do nothing but comply. That's probably some of the l'cie stuff that comes with the FNC territory. I'm sure there's more to it than that, though.

Not quite. The scene is one where Noctis runs into Stella on the street. She runs toward him, but then gets covered in black energy and draws her sword, getting very serious and angry. Noctis pulls his sword out to protect himself, and looks pretty worried as he does it.

Stella's definitely being controlled.

 

[Wilsongt]

I do wonder if XV will still have the grabbing the mecha and stopping on enemies and the turret sections that were in the 2011 trailer.

 

[Famassu]

Game looks great, but the combat looks dull and boring. Like a half ass'd hack n slash. I'd love to be wrong though.

I'm starting to feel positive that these are troll posts. If this looks like a half assed hack 'n slash, what does a good one look like? Because this pretty much wipes the floor with any and every action RPG's combat ever released from what we've seen, at least if the controls are responsive (don't see why they wouldn't be, SQEX are action RPG experts by now) and the game offers at least a hint of challenge so it doesn't become too much of a simple buttonsmasher but requires some thought and careful approach to battles & not letting your guard down too much during battles.

 

[Emitan]

dem VI vibes.

Noctis jumps on something that vaguely looks like a Magitek Armor

 

[Maddness]

It looks dull? I can understand thinking it might not have substance but dull!?

Yeah, I mean just watching the combat looks so boring in the context that actually hitting enemies simply slides them or seems to have no reaction at all on the larger ones. Just makes combat look really dull.

Though I can see where that statement would be considered weird, since the player jumps around and looks all elaborate. It's really not the execution of the fighting that I find dull, just the lack of reaction in what you hit.

Edit:

I'm starting to feel positive that these are troll posts. If this looks like a half assed hack 'n slash, what does a good one look like? Because this pretty much wipes the floor with any and every action RPGs combat from what we've seen, at least if the controls are responsive (don't see why they wouldn't be, they are action RPG experts by now) and the game offers at least a hint of challenge so it doesn't become too much of a simple buttonsmasher but requires some thought and careful approach to battles & not letting your guard down too much during battles.

Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for the game and I know it's still in development and I know things can change in development from experience. I just think right now there are aspects of the combat that make me feel like it would get old after a few fights.

 

[Spongebob]

Is not releasing on PS3, but they were making a PS3 version until last year.

True.

And as well Nomura has stated that the visuals will improve.

I do wonder if XV will still have the grabbing the mecha and stopping on enemies and the turret sections that were in the 2011 trailer.

The same turrets can still be seen in the reveal trailer for XV.

 

[EatinOlives]

I do wonder if XV will still have the grabbing the mecha and stopping on enemies and the turret sections that were in the 2011 trailer.

Oh god I forgot about those.

You're killing me here

 

[kuroshiki]

WTF is with this sausage fest.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

I'm starting to feel positive that these are troll posts. If this looks like a half assed hack 'n slash, what does a good one look like? Because this pretty much wipes the floor with any and every action RPG's combat ever released from what we've seen, at least if the controls are responsive (don't see why they wouldn't be, SQEX are action RPG experts by now) and the game offers at least a hint of challenge so it doesn't become too much of a simple buttonsmasher but requires some thought and careful approach to battles & not letting your guard down too much during battles.

eh...

Some of the concepts are promising but I wouldn't go that far...

 

[poweredbykimchi]

Not quite. The scene is one where Noctis runs into Stella on the street. She runs toward him, but then gets covered in black energy and draws her sword, getting very serious and angry. Noctis pulls his sword out to protect himself, and looks pretty worried as he does it.

Stella's definitely being controlled.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs33ShOSh2U

3:53 if anyone is curious about the scene or just wants to rewatch it.

 

[Wilsongt]

WTF is with this sausage fest.

Final Fantasy needs the dudebro treatment. The last time we saw it was between Tidus and Wakka.

 

[Zukuu]

Already looks like it plays better than FFXIII.

That isn't a compliment tho. Even Frogger had more strategic depth than 13... I mean you could actually go left and right.

 

[HeelPower]

I'm starting to feel positive that these are troll posts. If this looks like a half assed hack 'n slash, what does a good one look like? Because this pretty much wipes the floor with any and every action RPG's combat ever released from what we've seen, at least if the controls are responsive (don't see why they wouldn't be, SQEX are action RPG experts by now) and the game offers at least a hint of challenge so it doesn't become too much of a simple buttonsmasher but requires some thought and careful approach to battles & not letting your guard down too much during battles.

Warp command will certainly have a tactical function. Its insanely interesting how you could use this to platform and plan out your next move.

WTF is with this sausage fest.

really...haven't you had enough female chars for an entire generation ?? Plus stella and the other girl could be amazing impactful females.You never know. Its not like people love lightning , serah , vanille and fang this gen.

 

[androidcandy]

god this looks great! really excited to see a change in the combat it reminded me a little of the combat from Kingdom Hearts. Also it looked like Noctis was hiding there at the end maybe there will be stealth? Idk but that would be pretty cool. This looks like the FF main line title people have been waiting for.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

So are the animations during the gameplay real? They seemed too good to be true. I just don't want to be betrayed like what we saw during PS3's reveal.

 

[raven777]

I am really hoping for female party member...


You know... like..... Stella?

 

[Famassu]

Yeah, I mean just watching the combat looks so boring in the context that actually hitting enemies simply slides them or seems to have no reaction at all on the larger ones. Just makes combat look really dull.

Though I can see where that statement would be considered weird, since the player jumps around and looks all elaborate. It's really not the execution of the fighting that I find dull, just the lack of reaction in what you hit.

Again, there's no lack of reaction. The human sized enemies get knocked around by Noctis' attacks (they do, that's undeniable) and I don't think it's somehow horrible when a massive enemy like the Behemoth doesn't react to every hit that these tiny humans inflict on it (it does to some, especially ones done with the bigger swords/weapons).

 

[Styles]

That lighting, good god.

 

[Emitan]

That isn't a compliment tho. Even Frogger had more strategic depth than 13... I mean you could actually go left and right.

That has nothing to do with the combat though :x