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Final Fantasy XV |OT| There and back again.

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Mcdohl

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nogoodnamesleft said:
:(

This is exactly what is worrying me before i start the game on the weekend. Everything that is actually gameplay related seems to be kind of...not good. Whereas the positive comments seem to be "i cant stop playing but i dont know why" or "the music is so good and one of the characters hummed the ff victory theme"

Im all for nostalgia in my games but i dont expect nor want a game to heavily rely on it. Also, i saw you quoted MGS5, but that game had absolutely PHENOMENAL gameplay, which FF15 from what i have seen/read, does not seem to have :/

I know i sound like such a downer but its been so long...ive waited and i just want something exceptional from this game. Something GREAT even. And i dont want it to be because nostalgia or pretty vistas or "the music was epic when i fought this specific boss"
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I think the battle system is being polarizing.

I love it, like really really love it. It's part of what is making this game such an enjoyable experience.

The game does a bad job at introducing you to it though. They do have some tutorials, but they're boring and you have to go out of your way to play them.

Also, people who are not enjoying combat so much might want to try Wait Mode? A bit more classic FF feeling if that's more on your alley.
 
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Grim Patron

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I have 2 deluxe editions (one for me one for a friend) coming from amazon and it still says shipping today. Glad I just bought a standard copy last week. Now to find an Asia English copy for the best JP artwork (the JP cover is 100% appropriate imo)
 
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Jennipeg

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lol, how do you push the car at the beginning? Stand by me will finish at this rate.

Never mind I got it, a button prompt would be nice haha. I hope this isn't a sign of my total ineptness with this.
 
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jon bones

hot hot hanuman-on-man action
played the first few hours, really enjoying it

how long is this game supposed to be if you don't do any side-stuff?
 
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Meowster

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The hunts are really addicting so far. I've spent more time doing them than actually continuing the main storyline. I think I've done enough for now. Time to continue.
 
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Z3M0G

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Tyaren said:
Prompto is a genius!

You can actually see him photographing from time to time. Yeah, he literally whips out the camera instead of fighting in the middle of the battle. XD
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This is REALLY cool to know... I actually thought that they just "faked" it... that photos would just appear after key events that don't actually reflect you playing the game... (which I'm sure some of which is true).

This is so exciting that he actually does it in real time as well, you see him doing it, and it produces action shots of the gameplay like this!!

There needs to be a Prompto photo thread.
 
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Bauer24

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I've only ever played one Final Fantasy, and that was X.

I am really interested in the story and the chemistry between the main characters. That being said, how is the learning curve in this game?

For for someone who rarely plays a JRPGs is there an option to set a difficulty level?
 
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sappyday

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nogoodnamesleft said:
:(

This is exactly what is worrying me before i start the game on the weekend. Everything that is actually gameplay related seems to be kind of...not good. Whereas the positive comments seem to be "i cant stop playing but i dont know why" or "the music is so good and one of the characters hummed the ff victory theme"

Im all for nostalgia in my games but i dont expect nor want a game to heavily rely on it. Also, i saw you quoted MGS5, but that game had absolutely PHENOMENAL gameplay, which FF15 from what i have seen/read, does not seem to have :/

I know i sound like such a downer but its been so long...ive waited and i just want something exceptional from this game. Something GREAT even. And i dont want it to be because nostalgia or pretty vistas or "the music was epic when i fought this specific boss"
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Gameplay is the best part of the game. If gameplay doesn't interest you then I would wait cause the story is the worst part of it all.
 
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Beatrix

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Just finished Kingsglaive and it was pretty much what I expected from a video game base movie. I don't understand why it got so much hate. Should have been the first arc of FFXV. Oh well.

5gbs left on the patch, I hate having slow internet.
 
jasminlovesyoux

jasminlovesyoux

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Bauer24 said:
I've only ever played one Final Fantasy, and that was X.

I am really interested in the story and the chemistry between the main characters. That being said, how is the learning curve in this game?

For for someone who rarely plays a JRPGs is there an option to set a difficulty level?
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There's an easy mode.
 
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Gbraga

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nogoodnamesleft said:
:(

This is exactly what is worrying me before i start the game on the weekend. Everything that is actually gameplay related seems to be kind of...not good. Whereas the positive comments seem to be "i cant stop playing but i dont know why" or "the music is so good and one of the characters hummed the ff victory theme"

Im all for nostalgia in my games but i dont expect nor want a game to heavily rely on it. Also, i saw you quoted MGS5, but that game had absolutely PHENOMENAL gameplay, which FF15 from what i have seen/read, does not seem to have :/

I know i sound like such a downer but its been so long...ive waited and i just want something exceptional from this game. Something GREAT even. And i dont want it to be because nostalgia or pretty vistas or "the music was epic when i fought this specific boss"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9O6ANtL5ow
 
jasminlovesyoux

jasminlovesyoux

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Jennipeg said:
lol, how do you push the car at the beginning? Stand by me will finish at this rate.

Never mind I got it, a button prompt would be nice haha. I hope this isn't a sign of my total ineptness with this.
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Lol! I felt the same way that moment. I think it's one if the worst "qtes" ever. Not a good first impression.
 
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djcatskratch

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No soup for me :(

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SolVanderlyn

SolVanderlyn

Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
IT'S HERE

TEN YEARS

AND IT'S ARRIVED AT MY DOORSTEP

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RDreamer

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Mcdohl said:
I think the battle system is being polarizing.

I love it, like really really love it. It's part of what is making this game such an enjoyable experience.

The game does a bad job at introducing you to it though. They do have some tutorials, but they're boring and you have to go out of your way to play them.

Also, people who are not enjoying combat so much might want to try Wait Mode? A bit more classic FF feeling if that's more on your alley.
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I might try wait mode, but I don't really have faith in something that seems like it was an afterthought. The system was clearly designed around the regular mode. I could be wrong, though.

My problem is partially philosophical, I think. First, I just don't like action RPGs as much as non-action RPGs, especially with my JRPGs. If I wanted a shitty action game I'd play that. I want a JRPG. On top of that, just controlling 1 of the 4 party members is complete bullshit, especially since we've already figured out exactly how to have a real time system with control via AI like FFXII and Dragon Age Origins. I fucking hate that. I hate it with a passion, and I don't understand why we're going backwards with this sort of shit.
 
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Griss

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FUCK I was browsing social media and just got spoiled. FUUUUUUCK. I had done so goddamned well so far, I had the game in my hands... it was all right there!

Don't make my mistake... stay safe, stay off Twitter until you're done.

Out of absolutely nowhere, looking at Miami Dolphins news too...
 
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Gbraga

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Z3M0G said:
There needs to be a Prompto photo thread.
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This is actually an excellent idea. Think we'd have enough people interested? I'm not gonna lie, I'd only look at other people's shots. Too lazy to share mine.

YankeeDonB said:
Yooo, combing fire up close now results in a sweet behind the back toss and backflip before spell goes off super slick.
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I hate that animation >_<

It's from Omen.

The drop kick is sweet, though.
 
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Ray Down

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Griss said:
FUCK I was browsing social media and just got spoiled. FUUUUUUCK. I had done so goddamned well so far, I had the game in my hands... it was all right there!

Don't make my mistake... stay safe, stay off Twitter until you're done.

Out of absolutely nowhere, looking at Miami Dolphins news too...
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What exactly were you spoiled about?
 
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nelsonroyale

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RDreamer said:
After about 8 hours in, my thoughts so far:

Pros:
Game runs well
Graphics are pretty good
Music is decent with a few phenomenal tracks
Voice acting is good

Cons:
The way the story is told is a disjointed fucking mess
Also, the story is completely uncompelling so far
Sidequests are pretty badly written
Writing is pretty bad
Battle system isn't great... definitely NOT what I want out of a Final Fantasy, but even outside that criteria... it's alright
No AI controls for your teammates

Overall I wouldn't be surprised to see this get similar backlash that Dragon Age Inquisition got. It has similar problems so far, but without the amazing charm that DA:I had with its characters... and not nearly as compelling a beginning as that game.

I also think it'll probably end up like MGSV for me. A game I might end up liking on its own merits once I put in some hours, but as a game in that series I didn't think it was good. Didn't like it in the same way I liked other Metal Gears. So far I'm not liking this in the same way I liked other Final Fantasies.
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You thought the characters were amazing charming? Interesting. I thought that game had a garbled story and pretty bland characterisation. Added to that the villain was poor. FFXV already has a much more vibrant and believable world than DA: I.
 
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Socivol

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Delaney said:
Carbuncle keeps reviving me and I already got his health down a 15% percent. But I can't escape the fight, what do I do? I don't want to lose all my progress in this dungeon.
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Probably super late but you can run out of that area the way you came in and the fight will stop. I had to do that with that enemy.
 
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Ralemont

not me
Battle system rocks. I still kinda suck at it but I think it's fair when I get dominated and I feel like I did things right when things go well.

Also, Link Attacks really change everything about this battle system. Noctis solo it'd still be fun but with constant Blindside Links and my Link gauge filling up like mad (got the trait for Noctis attacks increasing the gauge) it's like constant techniquing for me, haha.

Also, re: the above comparison to Inquisition: BioWare is always top notch with their characters so it's not a surprise if this game doesn't end up matching them, but as someone who loved DAI's combat and build progression I think FFXV really kicks its ass in the real-time department. Things like hit boxes, movement, etc are all so much better.
 
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Tyaren

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Z3M0G said:
This is REALLY cool to know... I actually thought that they just "faked" it... that photos would just appear after key events that don't actually reflect you playing the game... (which I'm sure some of which is true).

This is so exciting that he actually does it in real time as well, you see him doing it, and it produces action shots of the gameplay like this!!
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Seeing him photographing sometimes does probably not mean that all of the pictures are actually taken by him though. ;)
I think most of the stuff is still just done by the game AI.

Z3M0G said:
There needs to be a Prompto photo thread.
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Completely agree with that. I actually already wanted to ask a mod if opening one would be alright.
 
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Mcdohl

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RDreamer said:
I might try wait mode, but I don't really have faith in something that seems like it was an afterthought. The system was clearly designed around the regular mode. I could be wrong, though.

My problem is partially philosophical, I think. First, I just don't like action RPGs as much as non-action RPGs, especially with my JRPGs. If I wanted a shitty action game I'd play that. I want a JRPG. On top of that, just controlling 1 of the 4 party members is complete bullshit, especially since we've already figured out exactly how to have a real time system with control via AI like FFXII and Dragon Age Origins. I fucking hate that. I hate it with a passion, and I don't understand why we're going backwards with this sort of shit.
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I mean, if you do not enjoy action jRPGs, I'm not sure what you were expecting :(
 
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RDreamer

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nelsonroyale said:
You thought the characters were amazing charming? Interesting. I thought that game had a garbled story and pretty bland characterisation. Added to that the villain was poor. FFXV already has a much more vibrant and believable world than DA: I.
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There are some issues with DA: I's story, I won't deny that. I see those same sort of issues here, though, too. As far as characters, though, I thought most people agreed the characters in DA: I were great, especially if you did play through all of it. Everyone I know that played it fucking loves them. They're probably my favorite crew in any game.
 
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