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Final Fantasy XV |OT| There and back again.
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PowerPyx has great Trophy road maps if you get into Trophy hunting, but beware of spoilers. I usually take a quick glance before starting games to see if there are any missables or things I can focus on. I usually only Trophy hunt for real though once I decide I really enjoy a game. It can really enhance the experience by giving you something to strive for post game and challenge yourself (Hard Mode trophies, time attacks, post game bosses, etc).
This game has a very easy Platinum, but lengthy, you'll get 90% of the way there just by beating it and doing a lot of side quests and all the dungeons. The Survival trophy is specifically Gladios' talent that only goes up for time "roaming" the world. It seems like each level is tied to roughly 5 hours of exploration, people are just literally tying a rubber band between their two thumb sticks so their character runs in circles while they go do something else. It's a standard cheese method for trophies like this. If you play most the game on foot it probably isn't necessary. But if you spent the first 20 hours of the game fast traveling everywhere you'll be way behind and it'll likely be the last trophy you need.
I did until I got to post game and realized the Survival trophy was actually tied to movement. I figured it was tied to finding things post battle, like you know the purpose of the skill is
You need to be locked onto a mob to be able to warpstrike it. Depending on the mob, the warpstrike can miss.
If you aren't locked onto anything when you hit triangle, noctis will just throw his weapon in the direction you are holding and he will warp to it. You can even warp through enemies by hitting triangle while not locked onto anything. ( I recommend trying to start doing this, it really helps with dodging and positioning.)
Imp the Dimp
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Guys, will I love Xenoblade X if I enjoyed FFXV? I loved Xenoblade Chronicles but I was told the sequel is nothing like it.
It a very fun fight, but She died way too fast for me. I was only like 5 levels ahead of her. I kinda wanted the fight to last longer :3
I dunno about that.
Xenoblade 1 is one of my favorite games ever and in my top 10 or even top 5 JRPGs ever made.
I also love FFXV for what it is.
I fucking hate Xenoblade X. My biggest disappointment this gen personally.
Gai Murakumo
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Screw Costlemark Tower!
I like XCX and FFXV. XCX pretty much has the same combat system as XC, so you know what you are getting into.
XCX has a pretty huge open world to explore and there is a lot to do, but the story is even worse off then FFXV.
I'd say it's worth checking out, it has some awesome moments and the feeling of exploring unknown lands lasts longer in XCX then it does in FFXV.
I'm excited for new game +, it could make some of the boss battles interesting.
Shift Breaker
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I was ready to make a comment about even listening to the Super Mario 64 soundtrack isn't helping, but I put on Bob-Omb Battlefield and actually got through a few difficult platforming areas.
Finished though! That place has its own level in hell. Whoever came up for the idea of a platforming dungeon in this game deserves like, food poisoning or something. I dunno, being hyperbolic isn't even deserved.
Was it worth it? Well...
So maybe,
Finished though! That place has its own level in hell. Whoever came up for the idea of a platforming dungeon in this game deserves like, food poisoning or something. I dunno, being hyperbolic isn't even deserved.
Was it worth it? Well...
I got a Black Hood on the way out, which makes Noctis automatically evade attacks,
Shadow Broker
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They're totally different games with the only thing in common is that they're JRPG's.
I personally enjoy Xenoblade Chronicles X more. I loved the story side mission you do for your companions in Xenoblade chronicles x but the main story has its flaws like Final Fantasy XV does. I also enjoyed the battle system and gameplay of Xenoblade Chronicles X over Final Fantasy XV. Xenoblade Chronicles X is more of a true open world. A very beautiful open world that covers 5 continents which are all very different but empty in the terms of Big cities and covered in lush natural environments. I enjoyed it for what it is, a great game in my opinion. Take my opinion with a grain of salt because I also loved Xenoblade Chronicles X sound track way more then Final Fantasy XV sound track.
saveweyard
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I started this dungeon last night. It's been really enjoyable so far, but I guess it's more the novelty of having something like this in the game that I'm enjoying.
Imp the Dimp
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I didn't enjoy XC's combat at all. :/
Man is noctis insufferable early on. It's like i'm playing a Tales game or something. Does he have a good story arc at the very least?
Also the dialogue mix is really weird at times, in which they overlap with each other in a strange way like how you mix 2 different audio sources poorly.
Story so far is terrible as well.
This might actually be the worst first few hours i've played in a game in years lol.
Also the dialogue mix is really weird at times, in which they overlap with each other in a strange way like how you mix 2 different audio sources poorly.
Story so far is terrible as well.
This might actually be the worst first few hours i've played in a game in years lol.
FlutterPuffs
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They are adding a level limit cap for story chapters. <3
Besides, I rather enjoy bulldozing the story bosses in FF games. Have done this since FF4.
Avenger54321
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Yes you can. It's for a side quest once you beat the game.
FlutterPuffs
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Doing a warp without locking on gives you this short invincible warp for positioning and dodging, you need to lock on to do the warp strike.
Blink and Airstep for Noctis, Regroup for Ignis.
Astral Dog
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The sequel is nothing like Xenoblade, but tbh, that made me realize Xenoblade Chronicles never really needed a "sequel" they should have called it something else.
Die Squirrel Die
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I'd also go for the ones that net you AP for doing various things (travelling in the car, travelling by chocobo, fishing). The earlier you get those the earlier they pay off their cost.
Shadow Broker
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Ok I'm kicking myself. In the past I created many experience spells but the never cast when I tried to use them so I ended up tossing them.
How do I get the spell to cast? It may seem like a dumb question but that spell and heal/cure spells I was never able to cast for whatever reason.
FlutterPuffs
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....why? Wait for the new patch rather than try something that almost everyone disliked. There's tons of games out there you can play now before doing it.
Yea, this and the photography one seem to require a ton of grinding for those wanting the platinum. Highly recommend for new players to abuse Prompto's phot skill in battle at every opportunity and just walk everywhere from the start of the game if you wish to avoid making these the last and most tedious trophies to unlock.
FlutterPuffs
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Yeah that happens once in a while. Just restart the game and it will (hopefully) clear away.
saveweyard
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I got Prompto's skill to level 10 when I had just started postgame and I don't think I was doing anything special (never used his skill in battle). Agree about Gladio's being a pain, though.
CertifiedFP
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But Type 0 though.
Really?
Imp the Dimp
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recipehhhhh
FlutterPuffs
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Oh also, best dungeons in FF ever.
I loved Costlemark Sewers, even though it was a pain in the ass that I had to resort to a guide to get to Jorgumand. Just wondefully confusing layout that reminded me of yesteryears.
I loved Costlemark Sewers, even though it was a pain in the ass that I had to resort to a guide to get to Jorgumand. Just wondefully confusing layout that reminded me of yesteryears.
Nah, i'm okay with play the game as it was at launch and then revisit it a couple of years from now when it's actually complete.
Yeah, his sense of logic feels welcome. And he makes great looking food as well, lol.
I've seem to gotten Photography to 90% of the way through Level 9 just through normal play and post game activities. I didn't use his in battle skill at all, but I did do a lot of the Photo Op quests when I was driving around which seem to bump up that skill a lot.
Exactly my thoughts, it had that sense of brutal difficulty that getting lost and stuck in/on puzzles in old JRPG dungeons felt like. I immediately had a flashback to a Wild Arms game where this was this puzzle that required you to run between different rooms, took us forever to solve, but we had to fight enemies for hours while we were running back and forth. It isn't a bad thing in small doses. I also had a big fear of what was around the next corner as the fights seemed to get increasingly more difficult. I was getting worried they might throw me in a fight with three Yojimbos haha.
I loved the english voice acting in general, and Ignis was indeed charming. But Prompto takes the cake, man. Just, Prompto.
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Also, Noctis' voice actor REALLY delivered his final lines in a very believable way. It truly got to me.
Reload your last autosave and it should work.
FlutterPuffs
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Why when the patch is so close to be released? Probably in a few days.
It's better than cursing and hating the experience, unless you want a sense of kindred-ship with everyone who finished it early.
Wait what? I thought they never gave a release window for the patch?
Also, the December patch is supposed to add more Pro features (1080p/60fps). The story-related patch is an entirely different thing that just got an announcement, not a release date.
They said the patch that fixes the story is a "long term goal," since they need to make new voiced cutscenes and localize them to every language.
So no, don't expect it for at least another 3-6 months.
Yeah, Prompto is the surprise for me. Solid voice acting and from everything before I played, I thought I'd like to strangle him. Proved me wrong. Best bro.I loved the english voice acting in general, and Ignis was indeed charming. But Prompto takes the cake, man. Just, Prompto.
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Also, Noctis' voice actor REALLY delivered his final lines in a very believable way. It truly got to me.
Ah, right. No. On level 41, I would go to the eastern side of the cauthess disc and challenge one level 58 enemy (a
moose-like
Leville (or something like that) luxury suite in Altissia which gives you 3x exp.
Tackling the extra dungeons should become possible around level 60, though are really hard regardless (I still find the higher ones really hard, and I am level 84).
I love me some Iggy too. Mostly because he's hilarious.
Iggy: nag nag nag
Noct: "What, are you my mom?"
Iggy: "Mum's the word"
what haha
FlutterPuffs
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Ah yeah, but still I expect at least a fix to chapter 13. Might as well wait.
Really dont mind doing a new game+ in a few months though. Adore this game.
Seven Force
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If you think the game nosedives in Chapter 11 & 12, oh boy do you have some shit in store
DarkLordMalik
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New game+ is confirmedfor next patch but not sure of low level playthrough.
Yeah that happens once in a while. Just restart the game and it will (hopefully) clear away.
Using
Umbra to travel
Not that it's a shitfest, more like a boring, 3 hours mess of corridors and 'I win button' fights.
It's just everything that the game wasn't until that part, therefore, shit.
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