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[LizardKing]

The PS1 games are my favorites in the franchise, and I can honestly tell you I'm loving this game (With the exception of a couple of dungeons). This is the most "Final Fantasy" a game in the franchise has felt in MANY years.

I really disagree with you there. I'm loving this game too despite some flaws but as someone who has played every Final Fantasy on release since II to me this is the first game that doesn't feel like a Final Fantasy anymore (even 13 felt like it though I didn't like it).

I'm not sure if it's the seemingly tighter budget, lack of polish, rushed feeling, cell phones and cars/realism, "open world", poor story delivery or a combination of everything or what else. It just no longer has the Final Fantasy identity and feeling to me which is the saddest thing I take away from this game.

And all the references to past games (chocobos/gil etc.) seem really out of place. Not that they don't work or aren't useful, just in the like "oh yeah, that's right this is supposed to be Final Fantasy" kind of way. I still am very much enjoying the game though.

 

[Kyrios]

Balancing act between the fact you need to sell some to gain Gil, and you need to retain some for upgrades/spell crafting.

Ok thanks, I'll limit selling anything like that then.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

If you're going to go around telling people how your game is super fashionable and has deals with fashion clothing lines only to never have another outfit in the game you can buy it's almost a joke.

 

[Papercuts]

Prompto might have some of the most aggressively stupid AI I've seen in awhile. You have basically no health and use a fucking gun weapon, why are constantly running into a gangbang of enemies.

 

[TissueBox]

I never really had that much combat trouble in respect to dying, only tedium. >_< Least when it comes to harder-to-kill enemies with mediocre gear and less ascension upgrades. Once you enhance Noctis enough it becomes more flashy and fun -- but in the meantime just dodge, strike, and warp a lot and look for blindside and link opportunities and it'll pull ya through. Also make use of accessories if you have any.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

If you're going to go around telling people how your game is super fashionable and has deals with fashion clothing lines only to never have another outfit in the game you can buy it's almost a joke.

The Tales of comparison someone made was somewhat apt, but those games also come with mountains of premium DLC you can buy to change outfits to all kinds of goofy shit. It's kind of surprising they don't have more premium fashion stuff to buy here. I would buy it if it was good shit.

 

[Zakalwe]

I really disagree with you there. I'm loving this game too despite some flaws but as someone who has played every Final Fantasy on release since II to me this is the first game that doesn't feel like a Final Fantasy anymore (even 13 felt like it though I didn't like it).

I'm not sure if it's the seemingly tighter budget, lack of polish, rushed feeling, cell phones and cars/realism, open world, poor story delivery or a combination of everything or what else. It just no longer has the Final Fantasy identity and feeling to me which is the saddest thing I take away from this game.

And all the references to past games (chocobos/gil etc.) seem really out of place. Not that they don't work or aren't useful, just in the like "oh yeah, that's right this is supposed to be Final Fantasy" kind of way.

I don't get it, but I feel sad for you truly. After this wait it would be horrible to experience that.

I'll echo the previous comment and say this really is a return for form and the best FF entry since X, and possibly even in my top three all time FF mainline entries. It just feels exactly how a FF should, and that's been missing for some time now.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

The Tales of comparison someone made was somewhat apt, but those games also come with mountains of premium DLC you can buy to change outfits to all kinds of goofy shit. It's kind of surprising they don't have more premium fashion stuff to buy here. I would buy it if it was good shit.

They're probably get way more shit for it tho. It's pretty much a norm for tales now.

 

[The Last One]

Some pictures I took, this game is definitely beautiful:

 

[Z3M0G]

I have done that a lot, and I don't mind. I usually do this.

1. Take quest. Go to map and fast travel to car. Load time is insant.
2. Use car to fast travel to a parking spot or somewhere near the quest location. Load time can take a while.
3. Call Chocobos and ride all the way to the side quest. Do it, call Chocobos back and ride all the way back to the car.
4. Fast travel using car back to the quest giver location.

But to do it the most painless and efficient way, what I do is that I first keep in mind the quests that are close to each other and leave out all the rests that are usually isolated. I then take note of their location and then go to a location closer to them using fast travel and then simply attempt them by using chocobos.

I honestly had no issues using this method and I am playing on an OG PS4, which has longer load times.


I think you can manage gear/quests while driving in car. There is the option to open the menu from the mini-map overlay.

Oh THAT'S what "Main Menu " means... I always thought that was to quit the game. Thanks!

 

[backflip10019]

How do I fish?

 

[Ishida]

I really disagree with you there. I'm loving this game too despite some flaws but as someone who has played every Final Fantasy on release since II to me this is the first game that doesn't feel like a Final Fantasy anymore (even 13 felt like it though I didn't like it).

I'm not sure if it's the seemingly tighter budget, lack of polish, rushed feeling, cell phones and cars/realism, "open world", poor story delivery or a combination of everything or what else. It just no longer has the Final Fantasy identity and feeling to me which is the saddest thing I take away from this game.

And all the references to past games (chocobos/gil etc.) seem really out of place. Not that they don't work or aren't useful, just in the like "oh yeah, that's right this is supposed to be Final Fantasy" kind of way. I still am very much enjoying the game though.

I disagree.

Final Fantasy VIII is one of my all-time favorites, and this game looks like it could easily take place in the same world, regarding the aesthetics.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

How do I fish?

Find a fishing spot.

One near the beach in qualdin, one in the middle of the lake in duscae so on and so forth won't name more idk how far u are

 

[Ladekabel]

Is there any point to Justice Monsters Five other than the trophy and the cool Bomb character design?

 

[Lovely Salsa]

People, answer me this

How many summons are there in the game? Do you aquire them all from the story? Or do you have to explore for some?

What is the highest lvl enemy in the game?

 

[orthodoxy1095]

They're probably get way more shit for it tho. It's pretty much a norm for tales now.

Perhaps?

Tales gets away with a lot because they do crazy fan-servicey collaborations that people enjoy, like Evangelion costumes. I wouldn't be willing to pay for a cheap recolor sure, but if XV had more Roen type premium costumes designed based on real fashion, it seems like it'd fit thematically and be kind of in that vein.

 

[Liamc723]

Alright I have to ask, is there really much of a point to doing these side quests outside of going for the trophies?

Because pretty much all of them are just fetch quests, and they're getting boring.

 

[backflip10019]

Find a fishing spot.

One near the beach in qualdin, one in the middle of the lake in duscae so on and so forth won't name more idk how far u are

Ah gotcha. Thought it was like an anywhere thing. Thanks.

 

[Valonquar]

So for platinum trophy, can you just play on easy the whole time, and then swap difficulty for that one boss fight?

 

[Sesuadra]

So for platinum trophy, can you just play on easy the whole time, and then swap difficulty for that one boss fight?

Yes

 

[Pygrus]

I disagree.

Final Fantasy VIII is one of my all-time favorites, and this game looks like it could easily take place in the same world, regarding the aesthetics.

Woah, i didn't even think of the art comparison to FF8, but this is spot on.

 

[phonics]

So can I sell all of the "treasures" or should I hold onto them? I'm on chapter 3.

Also Iris is a cute kid, I like her character so far.

I'm trying to sex her up with all the good answers. Let's see where it goes &#129300;

 

[ironcreed]

Some pictures I took, this game is definitely beautiful:

Who needs a car?

Very pretty game indeed. Thanks for sharing, as I wait for my copy to arrive.

 

[SoldierOfLight]

I'm level 27 and just finished ch 3. Doing ok? I need to stop doing side quests. They're boring me.

I think you're fine. I'm almost CH. 3 and only lvl 14

 

[Limality]

Woah, i didn't even think of the art comparison to FF8, but this is spot on.

Jupp love the FF8ish vibes this game has

 

[Zesh]

Alright I have to ask, is there really much of a point to doing these side quests outside of going for the trophies?

Because pretty much all of them are just fetch quests, and they're getting boring.

No.

 

[backflip10019]

This game looks pretty damn rough on the Xbone at times. Environments can look like an Xbox 360 game at times, and characters' hair looks just plain bad.

 

[OniBarubary]

Does this game have Cactuars?

 

[Quonny]

Jupp love the FF8ish vibes this game has

oh no

now i hate ffxv

 

[phonics]

Does this game have Cactuars?

YES! They arrive randomly and are arojnd 5-7k exp each.

 

[ironcreed]

This game looks pretty damn rough on the Xbone at times. Environments can look like an Xbox 360 game at times, and characters' hair looks just plain bad.

I thought even the Duscae demo looked great on Xbox One, so I'll be more than fine with the visuals.

 

[Kyrios]

I'm trying to sex her up with all the good answers. Let's see where it goes &#129300;

Good luck with her big brother lol

 

[Vic_Viper]

What gear and weapons are you guys using with Prompto?

 

[TissueBox]

I'm level 27 and just finished ch 3. Doing ok? I need to stop doing side quests. They're boring me.

I know, as much as the grinder in me needs to get out and consume XP and whatnot I wish the sidequests were just a lil' more interesting lol. That said, it makes for a great excuse to see the sights when you're setting out for the first time, but I'm at the point now where I feel like ticking yes any time I'm offered the option to fast travel. xP

That said I still got a long way to go myself.

If the dialogue options for Iris end up having repercussions I'mma wince. I kinda love it but also hate it when games do that 'cause you gotta make it feel substantial. Though I think it's hilarious that you could essentially play Noctis as an apathetic ice king if you wanted...until the cutscenes hit override anyway.

 

[mauaus]

Didnt know you could throw items and materials to spell crafting, some powerful stuff comes out

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Didnt know you could throw items and materials to spell crafting, some powerful stuff comes out

Have you Just been using regular magic the whole time? :0

 

[backflip10019]

I thought even the Duscae demo looked great on Xbox One, so I'll be more than fine with the visuals.

It's serviceable but there are parts that just look blurry and wrong.

 

[Killer Queen]

So do I ever get to fight that bird? and are there any other equally as cool bosses?
I'm on chapter 6 so far.

 

[_Legacy_]

Gear is basically for people with no skill.

Can't wait for Level 1 runs with the level cap !!!

Oh we got a try-hard over here

Good luck trying to level 1 a Coeurl...

 

[Zakalwe]

What gear and weapons are you guys using with Prompto?

Starshell
Calamity
Circular saw

Friendship bond (link distance lengthened)
Garner braclet (str up)

Casual outfit (no jacket)

 

[mauaus]

Have you Just been using regular magic the whole time? :0

Still on chapter 2 but yep

 

[Quonny]

Oh we got a try-hard over here

Good luck trying to level 1 a Coeurl...

Level 34 more like level 7682348902342.

 

[phonics]

Good luck with her big brother lol

Fast warp to pump and dump &#128514;

 

[enoirmeplz]

Does this game have Cactuars?

Yes and they're fast. Only time I've almost died. Couldn't see the little thing.

 

[Yu Narukami]

Have you Just been using regular magic the whole time? :0

What items are good to use for crafting magic? I heard coins were good but they are used somewhere else later.

 

[BewilderedDragoon]

Without going into details, is there a good amount of content that is only available postgame?

 

[Joqu]

Finally, some new Nomura art

 

[Grisby]

Who needs a car?

Very pretty game indeed. Thanks for sharing, as I wait for my copy to arrive.

I think the chocobos are definitely better because you can just kind of bypass a lot of roads/stuff by crisscrossing. They can swim too which is nice.

 

[Sesuadra]

What items are good to use for crafting magic? I heard coins were good but they are used somewhere else later.

I used food items. Just try them

 

[_Legacy_]

Level 34 more like level 7682348902342.

Right? I feel like they're the most unbalanced creatures in the game. The

Spoiler

hunt mission (kill 5 lv. 37 Coeurls)

was downright evil. I just don't know how anyone can expect to beat them without mass potions, elixirs and phoenix downs.