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[Sheriff_Battlesnake]

IGN UK

I left with a solid idea of what to expect in future. Combat is nothing like we’ve seen in the franchise before but, thanks in part to a magnificent open world just brimming with curiosities begging to be uncovered

This is what I really hope pulls through. Just like with MGSV, I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed that these big open worlds don't feel empty. It needs to have a reason to be huge besides a nice quote on the game case. Also, I hope the openness doesn't affect story pacing, as hopping between points on an overworld map is certainly faster than driving there. Either way, these are my top most anticipated games, so hopes are high.

 

[The Praiseworthy]

Only 1 week left... bring on the demo, I'm so freaking ready for this.

 

[Kagari]

What's the point of review embargoes if people are getting early copies... lol.

 

[jorgeton]

So jealous of you guys who are getting this early.

At least some are streaming Type 0 on twitch. Dat OST though. Did not expect it to be so good.

 

[The Last One]

Wow, so many people getting their copies! Really happy for you guys. I Can't WAIT for tuesday.

 

[Philippo]

And i'll have to wait till the 20th ugh...

 

[Kagari]

So jealous of you guys who are getting this early.

At least some are streaming Type 0 on twitch. Dat OST though. Did not expect it to be so good.

Honestly surprised SE hasn't banned streaming until Tuesday.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

IGN and Gamespot are so hyped for FF XV, lol

FINAL FANTASY 15 BLEW OUR MINDS AT PAX

Honestly surprised SE hasn't banned streaming until Tuesday.

Kagari, do you have any idea if the demo is region locked or region free? I mean would we be able to redeem the demo on 17th if we have region 2 copies? Or do we have to wait for 20th?

 

[Seven Force]

Honestly surprised SE hasn't banned streaming until Tuesday.

Probably pleasantly surprised people are actually bothering to play Type-0, lol

 

[DarkLordMalik]

Probably pleasantly surprised people are actually bothering to play Type-0, lol

Hey, it's not like they have a choice here, lol.

I mean Demo isn't even redeemable yet. I tried my code and it wasn't working.

 

[Kagari]

IGN and Gamespot are so hyped for FF XV, lol

FINAL FANTASY 15 BLEW OUR MINDS AT PAX


Kagari, do you have any idea if the demo is region locked or region free? I mean would we be able to redeem the demo on 17th if we have region 2 copies? Or do we have to wait for 20th?

You'd probably have to redeem it on an appropriate account and there should be a date on your voucher.

Mine says the 17th, for example.

 

[AuthenticM]

Should I buy Bloodborne or Type-0 ?

 

[DarkLordMalik]

Should I buy Bloodborne or Type-0 ?

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I think both will be good games with Bloodborne being a solid GOTY contender and Type-0 being a solid JRPG.

 

[wmlk]

Should I buy Bloodborne or Type-0 ?

Bloodborne if you're strapped for cash.

 

[AuthenticM]

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I think both will be good games with Bloodborne being a solid GOTY contender and Type-0 being a solid JRPG.

I would love to, but my budget is very tight. I will feel guilty even for simply buying one. :/

 

[DarkLordMalik]

I would love to, but my budget is very tight. I will feel guilty even for simply buying one. :/

I have a feeling Type-0 HD price will drop relatively quickly once the demo is no more. You can wait for it.

Bloodborne is a better choice in that regards.

 

[Seven Force]

I'm not even a Souls guy, but I'd probably go for Bloodborne if it's only down to one choice. Game looks amazing.

I hope the Day One version of Type-0 isn't too hard to find after the fact. I'm not going to be able to pick up my GS preorder because of a lost ID/debit card, and likely won't have access to any money until Wednesday at the absolute earliest. I really don't want to have to be that guy that pays upwards of $30-45 for a demo code on eBay, but if I end up not having another option... (Digital really isn't an option for me)

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Should I buy Bloodborne or Type-0 ?

i want to play FFXV but damn..i feel the same way man.

i have a feeling GS is probably only gonna give like 25 bucks for type-0 trade in.

 

[jorgeton]

Honestly surprised SE hasn't banned streaming until Tuesday.

Me too. But its increased my hype for Type 0. Makes me want to play it even more.

 

[AuthenticM]

I don't know if this was addressed by Square, but just in case some people still feared

Spoiler

she was taken out of the game: Stella is very much still a character in the game

, according to Gamersyde's preview (French only, sorry).

 

[Crossing Eden]

Should I buy Bloodborne or Type-0 ?

Bloodborne.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

So I'm not in a place in life to read through this entire thread lol Whats the verdict on the gameplay thus far? Kingdom Hearts lite?

Nobody?!

 

[Kozmos]

So I'm not in a place in life to read through this entire thread lol Whats the verdict on the gameplay thus far? Kingdom Hearts lite?

Here you go.

 

[Sanpunkan]

I don't know if this was addressed by Square,

Spoiler

but just in case some people still feared she was taken out of the game: Stella is very much still a character in the game,

according to Gamersyde's preview (French only, sorry).

Spoiler

Full disclosure - I am completely in the dark about the surprise, and whatever spoilers people are talking about from the demo. But, if I had to guess, you might have just spoiled the spoiler everyone has been talking about...

 

[AuthenticM]

Spoiler

Full disclosure - I am completely in the dark about the surprise, and whatever spoilers people are talking about from the demo. But, if I had to guess, you might have just spoiled the spoiler everyone has been talking about...

Ah, sorry. I didn't think this was a spoiler. :/

 

[Sanpunkan]

Ah, sorry. I didn't think this was a spoiler. :/

Not sure either, but I haven't seen it mentioned.

 

[The Last One]

Oh no, I read that spoiler before the tag. Is that the big surprise about the demo's ending? =(

 

[AuthenticM]

Oh no, I read that spoiler before the tag. Is that the big surprise about the demo's ending? =(

I don't think so. The Gamersyde article says the game opens with this story bit.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

Wait? What was spoiled here? I thought it was common sense?

 

[Darryl M R]

i want to play FFXV but damn..i feel the same way man.

i have a feeling GS is probably only gonna give like 25 bucks for type-0 trade in.

Yup that's my problem also. I feel like GS knows that people just want the demo and won't have reasonable trade in value. I have a few GS coupons but I doubt it will get me $60. But I'm willing to pay 10 for the demo so if I mama get to get 50 towards Bloodborne and keep the demo then I am alright with that.

 

[threelights]

I don't think so. The Gamersyde article says the game opens with this story bit.

Do you mind translating the part where it says that? (and spoiler tagging it of course).

 

[galvenize]

You're required to beat Type-0 in order to play the FFXV demo.

Spoiler

just imagine

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Yup that's my problem also. I feel like GS knows that people just want the demo and won't have reasonable trade in value. I have a few GS coupons but I doubt it will get me $60. But I'm willing to pay 10 for the demo so if I mama get to get 50 towards Bloodborne and keep the demo then I am alright with that.

indeed i'll see what i do but tough times man ;_;

 

[The Last One]

I don't think so. The Gamersyde article says the game opens with this story bit.

Oh, that's good to know. HYPE!

 

[AESplusF]

If you just google translate the page it's pretty straightforward:

Spoiler

"Prince Noctis and his three friends traveling by car to a girl named Stella, following their escape from family castle because of the invasion of their territory by a hostile army."

 

[threelights]

If you just google translate the page it's pretty straightforward:

Spoiler

"Prince Noctis and his three friends traveling by car to a girl named Stella, following their escape from family castle because of the invasion of their territory by a hostile army."

Ohhh, so

Spoiler

maybe Stella IS Luna after all

That's awesome,

Spoiler

and very FFXII of them

 

[silva1991]

What's the point of review embargoes if people are getting early copies... lol.

I have the EU version of the game. will I have to wait until 20 to play the demo?

 

[AESplusF]

Ohhh, so

Spoiler

maybe Stella IS Luna after all

That's awesome,

Spoiler

and very FFXII of them

How did you make that connection?
I'm not sure if that's enough to go off of though.

 

[AuthenticM]

Do you mind translating the part where it says that? (and spoiler tagging it of course).

Sure

Spoiler

A quick recap of what little is known of Final Fantasy XV's scenario before tackling the meat of the subject: Prince Noctis and his three brethren are traveling by car to meet up with a young woman named Stella, following their escape from the family castle after their country was invaded by an enemy army.

Ohhh, so

Spoiler

maybe Stella IS Luna after all

That's awesome,

Spoiler

and very FFXII of them

I don't see how we can make that assumption.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

I have the EU version of the game. will I have to wait until 20 to play the demo?

You can see the date on your demo voucher. Does it say 17th or 20th?

 

[silva1991]

You can see the date on your demo voucher. Does it say 17th or 20th?

Just read and it says 20th

 

[edotlee]

Hmm.. I want.

 

[Lovely Salsa]

I have the EU version of the game. will I have to wait until 20 to play the demo?

hows the game, my eu friend?

 

[threelights]

How did you make that connection?

Sure

Spoiler

A quick recap of what little is known of Final Fantasy XV's scenario before tackling the meat of the subject: Prince Noctis and his three brethren are traveling by car to meet up with a young woman named Stella, after their escape from the family castle because of their country's invasion by an ennemy force.

I don't see how we can make that assumption.

Spoiler

In the TGS they're going to meet Luna, and that happens at the beginning of the game (they're even on Duscae), and the demo is also the beginning of the game and they're going to meet Stella. So they're probably the same character.

Also, thanks for the translation.

 

[KeRaSh]

I'm glad I'm not even remotely interested in Bloodborne as it makes this descission very easy. Well, actually I would like to like Bloodborne but it just doesn't do anything for me... I want to pick up the BL Handsome collection after Type-0, though so I hope I can play through it at a steady pace.

I'm avoiding all these spoilers here so I still have a few surprises left to discover on my own.

 

[silva1991]

hows the game, my eu friend?

Haven't played it yet. I need to finish Ori first.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Haven't played it yet. I need to finish Ori first.

that game looks beautiful.

 

[AuthenticM]

Spoiler

In the TGS they're going to meet Luna, and that happens at the beginning of the game (they're even on Duscae), and the demo is also the beginning of the game and they're going to meet Stella. So they're probably the same character.

Also, thanks for the translation.

Spoiler

Ah, I see. Maybe Square rechanged the character's name to Stella after the backlash ? lol, who knows. I guess we'll see.

 

[threelights]

Spoiler

Ah, I see. Maybe Square rechanged the character's name to Stella after the backlash ? lol, who knows. I guess we'll see.

Spoiler

What if Luna is Stella's name in the English version? =O

Spoiler

I sure hope not, but honestly, double names and look alike characters is nothing new for FF or Nomura/Nojima, so I can definitely believe that this is the case here.

 

[Koozek]

So I'm not in a place in life to read through this entire thread lol Whats the verdict on the gameplay thus far? Kingdom Hearts lite?

A lot of positive impressions and many left wanting to play more. No simple button-masher, quite difficult and punishing if you aren't careful with your blocking and parrying. Controls feel good. Enemies might have too much HP at the moment and take too long. Combat is obviously still basic and stuff like magic, Summons and AI customization is not in the demo.
So overall: HYPE.