The Last One
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Yes. Btw I don't know if I have to use "more" or "less" in my post lol
What I meant was that in FF XII second half there are almost no cutscenes and the interactions between character are non-existent.
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All-New Press Previews of Final Fantasy XV's First 5 Chapters
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Yes. Btw I don't know if I have to use "more" or "less" in my post lol
What I meant was that in FF XII second half there are almost no cutscenes and the interactions between character are non-existent.
It was disappointing because the story was garbage.
AlexFlame116
Member
I don't think GAF could handle it if this game turns out to be another MGSV situation.
I think most previewers have said their is story throughout the first five chapters and at the very least it was interesting to them. They just say beyond that they have no idea if the story will be good as they have not played those parts (some previewers saying what they have seen from the 5 chapters makes them very engaged with the story).
I guess it is fine to be weary of something no one has played/previewed, but the parts I'm most excited about are the stuff they haven't shown. Like the area where they showed the Malboro is probably one of the most interesting parts I've seen of the game. Perhaps because they've only teased it or perhaps because it just looks great.
And about the customization, I think they are referring to "real" customization as stat allocation and builds as well as job changing. FFXV doesn't necessarily have those.
No, ff13 has about 20GB worth of FMVs, and that is on the pc version with its horrible compression. Many of ff13's cutscenes were actually fmv and did not run in real time, even though a lot appeared to be in engine with higher quality models instead of CGI. They are the reason the PC version is 60 GB (because it came with separate english and japanese FMVs). It had quite a lot of CGI cutscenes as well, 10 or more.
FF15 is mostly going to be real time cutscenes, with a few CGI fmvs here and there. One in the intro, one for the conclusion, and probably a couple for important events. I'm expecting less of a budget for CGI in the game since they made a whole CGI movie for it.
The long dev cycle doesn't concern me. If anything, it's promising how many times they've started and restarted this project. Some of the best games ever went through multiple iterations, directorial changes, etc. Look at how much RE4 changed over the course of its troubled development. Look at Metroid Prime.
Now, I'm not saying the history here is similarly promising... but it's not cause for concern, either. It seems clear to me that FFXV was able to jettison much of its baggage thanks to multiple restarts. In the end, it seems they've come up with something lean, clean and focused. Elements like the road trip, the all-male dynamic, the simple goal to reclaim your throne, etc, all suggest to me a purity of concept that was honed by working and reworking the project.
In terms of the overall impact of the plot... If Noctis grows on a personal level over the course of his journey, if his friends grow alongside him, if the pacing is on point, and if everything is resolved in a fitting way, I think it'll deliver. The setup is already strong. I think they might pull it off.
Now, I'm not saying the history here is similarly promising... but it's not cause for concern, either. It seems clear to me that FFXV was able to jettison much of its baggage thanks to multiple restarts. In the end, it seems they've come up with something lean, clean and focused. Elements like the road trip, the all-male dynamic, the simple goal to reclaim your throne, etc, all suggest to me a purity of concept that was honed by working and reworking the project.
In terms of the overall impact of the plot... If Noctis grows on a personal level over the course of his journey, if his friends grow alongside him, if the pacing is on point, and if everything is resolved in a fitting way, I think it'll deliver. The setup is already strong. I think they might pull it off.
i'm expecting it at this point... so it's nowhere but up from here!
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Good ass gameplay, a high ass meta, some good sales. I'll take that part of the mgsv situation at least lol. I think the story will be alright tho
I didn't give a shit about MGS V's story and still disliked the game, so even the idea of the story here being similar to MGS V (which I really don't think will be the case, from what we've seen) doesn't scare me that much about the game's quality as a whole.
But even though I didn't care about the story in MGS V, it's still kinda insane to me to think that I honestly think the story in MGR was far more engaging than The Phantom Pain.
But even though I didn't care about the story in MGS V, it's still kinda insane to me to think that I honestly think the story in MGR was far more engaging than The Phantom Pain.
omnislayer
Member
This is true.
does the game support custom music? suddenly i want to listen to some cocteau twins cds while driving
Cindi Mayweather
Member
Ah. I guess the in game models were so good I figured there wasn't much fmv.
Okay. How does the grid work for Noctis? Is it a straight path like the spree grid/FFXIII's grid or more open like FFXII's?
Cindi Mayweather
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He's gonna be so annoying and I'm gonna love it!
Prompto is not annoying! He's adorkable!
Sure sure, that's what we'all call it 😉
Magic Mushroom
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If that means best gameplay in the series I'm up for it.
Cindi Mayweather
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AlexFlame116
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I mean hey at least Noctis talks during cutscenes unlike Punished Snake right?
I fully expect the story to be good. The only possible thing that could ruin it for me is if Luna dies and doesn't come back to life. Noctis too.
I fully expect the story to be good. The only possible thing that could ruin it for me is if Luna dies and doesn't come back to life. Noctis too.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Cindi Mayweather
Member
Such a gentle soul
My FFXV husbando.
NoctisVsStar
Member
I think Luna will die it's a feeling I have but I would love for Noctis to die in the end... something tragic like the end of Crisis Core.
Do it Tabby.
When it's all said and done, I think their fates will be intertwined somehow, so it wouldn't surprise me.
NoctisVsStar
Member
Yappadappadu
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Surprised that Jason Schreier hasn't watched Brotherhood.
If he intends to review the game, then hopefully he'll do it later on. It's really an important part of the story.
If he intends to review the game, then hopefully he'll do it later on. It's really an important part of the story.
I haven't watched any of them yet!
I'll probably wait to watch them all and Kingsglaive like a week before the game comes out. I'm lazy.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
I haven't watched kingsglaive. I'll watch it as soon as the game gets here. It'll be the cgi cutscene it's meant to be lol
The_Hitcher89
Member
4 weeks
Intrigued by Ignis' relationship with Noct. In Brotherhood, he doesn't seem to actually like him all that much
Intrigued by Ignis' relationship with Noct. In Brotherhood, he doesn't seem to actually like him all that much
Yeah they've been pretty heavy-handed with the whole
sacrificial martyr thing so far, then there's the Omen trailer
Me too, but more so that it's fresh in my memory and I don't forget by the time the game comes out.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Hmm I didn't get that impression. It was more like he wants him to do better and is disappointed in his slacker attitude same with gladio at first.4 weeks
Intrigued by Ignis' relationship with Noct. In Brotherhood, he doesn't seem to actually like him all that much
Cindi Mayweather
Member
4 weeks
Intrigued by Ignis' relationship with Noct. In Brotherhood, he doesn't seem to actually like him all that much
Nah. Noct was acting like an ass. He was acting liked a spoiled irresponsible brat. And despite all of that Ignis had unwavering loyalty.
The_Hitcher89
Member
Isn't that his job though?
Gladio seems to be in a similar situation in terms of having a duty to protect Noct, but combines it with being a bro. Ignis seems more like a babysitter
Cindi Mayweather
Member
Isn't that his job though?
Gladio seems to be in a similar situation in terms of having a duty to protect Noct, but combines it with being a bro. Ignis seems more like a babysitter
Trying to make Noct happy by trying to bake something he loved only through Noctis' vague memory is not a part of his job. He clearly deeply cares for Noctis, which is why Noctis' apathy - towards his secession of the throne, towards his student life, towards his living arrangement - disappointed him. Ignis likes Noctis so much he's trying to bake some random pastry Noctis liked over ten years ago just to please him. If you think that translates into "Ignis doesn't like Noct" I don't know what to say.
Ignis is the type of friend who is a hard ass to you when you should be doing your best.
If you can't tell I really like this ganes cast as of Brotherhood.
The_Hitcher89
Member
We'll see when he betrays Noct in the 15th hour, and you spend the rest of the game using Cindy
Cindi Mayweather
Member
Haha. To be fair Ignis is who I would peg as a traitor to the party if there is one.
Definitely agree with Cindi on this one, but at the same time, Noctis is just so close to Prompto and Gladio that I can't disagree that it's the most distant relationship he has. Which is normal, we all had friends we weren't as close with as others, even though they were all part of the same group of our closest friends.
I'm betting that **THING WE THINK HAPPENS TO IGNIS** will definitely push Noctis torwards a warmer relationship with him, if that's really what's going on. Mostly because of guilt, but still.
It's kind of weird, but as much as I love all of the banter, the one thing I'm looking forward to the most when it comes to party dialogue is the expected awkward silence for quite a while after that fight between Noctis and Gladio in the TGS 2016 trailer. Really hoping they do it, and don't just go back to the usual banter right after, unless a considerable amount of time passes before we get to play after that scene. This kind of natural interaction is what I'm hoping this game will excel at. If I have to choose only one thing in this game to be great, that's what I want.
I'm betting that **THING WE THINK HAPPENS TO IGNIS** will definitely push Noctis torwards a warmer relationship with him, if that's really what's going on. Mostly because of guilt, but still.
It's kind of weird, but as much as I love all of the banter, the one thing I'm looking forward to the most when it comes to party dialogue is the expected awkward silence for quite a while after that fight between Noctis and Gladio in the TGS 2016 trailer. Really hoping they do it, and don't just go back to the usual banter right after, unless a considerable amount of time passes before we get to play after that scene. This kind of natural interaction is what I'm hoping this game will excel at. If I have to choose only one thing in this game to be great, that's what I want.
NoctisVsStar
Member
Best bro won't do that... there is no judas in this group.
Cindi Mayweather
Member
I think Ignis' high expectations of Noctis may make him more likely to betray him. Like, he'll convince himself he's doing what's best for the crown because he doesn't find Noctis to be suitable.
Don't we see Ignis in the time skip part of the intro? Maybe Ignis stays the straight and narrow after all.
Don't we see Ignis in the time skip part of the intro? Maybe Ignis stays the straight and narrow after all.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Just cuz he's there later doesn't mean that lying sneak didn't betray them. Classic rpg troupe is to betray than come back(which is why I hope no one betrays them
Cindi Mayweather
Member
That's true too.
NoctisVsStar
Member
This blasphemous talk against ignis... sanji please.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Alright fine don't blame me when 4 eyes puts sleeping pills in the food Nocts the party out and that's how they get captured
theSlacker
Member
That combined with it being Prompto that is some sort of traitor will face massive backlash.
When it's clear that he is more of a stalker then traitor.
Son Of Sparda
Member
Ugh... I really hope that the summon we get from Platnium demo is worth it. I had to suffer through that thing once again and man I legit have a headache now due to that awful performance.
Also, I didn't notice this first time around. But I fought the big dude three times in a row and the controls in that demo had awful lag (most likely due to performance issues).
Ugh, I think I need to cleanse myself by watching some of these recent previews.
Also, I didn't notice this first time around. But I fought the big dude three times in a row and the controls in that demo had awful lag (most likely due to performance issues).
Ugh, I think I need to cleanse myself by watching some of these recent previews.
GAF's third best GOTY in an excellent year for games. FFXV should be so lucky.