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[Ansphn]

Relink plays noting like pervious GB since they were mobile games.

Granblue Fantasy - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

It also plays vastly different than FFVII Remake, since Relink is full action RPG.

Thanks for that link. After watching that, they have my attention. Combat looks every good.

 

[Ronin_7]

This game looks phenomenal but I'll wait for reviews.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Is this piece of rhinoceros poop on PC as well?

 

[NanaMiku]

Is this piece of rhinoceros poop on PC as well?

 

[MagiusNecros]

It also plays vastly different than FFVII Remake, since Relink is full action RPG.

 

[Danjin44]

 

[NanaMiku]

This needs to be in the game or bust

 

[Danjin44]

This needs to be in the game or bust

 

[Jedge]

I can't pre-order this game fast enough. It looks amazing! I've only briefly played versus but will definitely be playing as Katalina

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Looks good but it seems like not enough is shown in regards to the story and single player experience. Most of the recent impressions vids are talking about multiplayer. Maybe I am missing something...

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

If the stories good and well done then I'll pick this up at some point in the first half of next year.

 

[cash_longfellow]

I think someone else already answered in a past thread but can’t remember. Everything is playable solo, with AI companions for the group stuff, correct?

 

[Danjin44]

I think someone else already answered in a past thread but can’t remember. Everything is playable solo, with AI companions for the group stuff, correct?

Yup, you can play all the quests solo and offline if you want.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I think someone else already answered in a past thread but can’t remember. Everything is playable solo, with AI companions for the group stuff, correct?

This is correct.

Main story is 20-25 hours. I guess there is some postgame stuff(I think character specific quests where each character has 10 or so?) that pushes it to 30-35.

Sidequests, grinding/upgrading characters and whatnot pushes to 100+ hours.

I assume most sidequests are repeatable with friends or for stuff you grind for so tons of replayability.

Also factor in you have 16 different characters to level/grind/upgrade and I think level cap might be 100 or something so definitely a big game.

For reference the single player campaign of Dragon's Dogma was 37ish hours but over a 100 with replaying the game and not to mention the Black Isle.

For previous P* game lengths you have Astral Chain at about 20 hours(which doesn't include it's postgame stuff which is pretty huge with it's 71 Arena fights), Bayo 1 was like 12 hours, Bayo 2 was 9 hours, Nier Automata was 21 hours, Vanquish 6 hours.

I'm not concerned at all. If anything Granblue is probably one of my most hyped games for 2024.

 

[Labadal]

^Platinum haven't worked on this for years.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Combat for Relink was finished a long time ago and Platinum's contract with Cygames had ended a while back. Odds are Platinum Games will be credited in the credits but you won't see any mention of them anywhere else.

But the main point is overall I think 20 hours story/campaign is perfectly fine. Cygames is more known for their social networking and multiplayer centric functions as seen in Granblue Fantasy, Shadowverse, Granblue Versus.

 

[Fake]

If someone is curious about the cast:

CHARACTERS | Granblue Fantasy: Relink | Cygames

Cygames presents Japan's hit RPG, now with all-new 3D action. A grand adventure in the skies awaits!

relink.granbluefantasy.jp

 

[NanaMiku]

Looks good but it seems like not enough is shown in regards to the story and single player experience. Most of the recent impressions vids are talking about multiplayer. Maybe I am missing something...

Probably the recent impressions are all focused on multiplayer. IIRC, this is the first time they focused on multiplayer. For the story, they kept it pretty secret, almost nothing is revealed.

I can't pre-order this game fast enough. It looks amazing! I've only briefly played versus but will definitely be playing as Katalina

 

[cash_longfellow]

Yup, you can play all the quests solo and offline if you want.

I think you are actually the one who responded to me last time I asked. Thank you for the reminder!

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

 

[Kamina]

They better have a Japanese voiceover option. The English dub is just too cringy.

 

[NanaMiku]

They better have a Japanese voiceover option. The English dub is just too cringy.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Just went from day 1 to day 0!

 

[Chastten]

Looking awesome. Have been excited for this game for years. Just need to figure out where to play it.

The logical answer would be Steam using an Xbox controller as I much prefer that one over PS4, just gonna wait how it performs on PC.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Here's some new multiplayer gameplay. Zeta looks like a hell of a fun character to play as.

 

[MagiusNecros]

It's going to a long two months.

 

[NightmareFarm]

Looks sick.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

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[March Climber]

Here's some new multiplayer gameplay.

multiplayer

I must look into this more to make sure it's fully featured and not just a boss rush mode.

 

[NanaMiku]

I must look into this more to make sure it's fully featured and not just a boss rush mode.

From what I've seen, the multiplayer is like Monster Hunter. You pick a quest and then other players can join

 

[MagiusNecros]

30 minute Preview/Overview from Arekkz. Lots of information to digest here. I'm very excited.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Noisy Pixel also just dropped their preview.

 

[Thabass]

Watch the

Spoiler

Quakadile

fight and I am all fucking in. Looks great.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Arekkz Gaming have just uploaded the 2nd part of their walkthrough:



I'll be adding it to the OP.

 

[Holammer]

Arekkz Gaming have just uploaded the 2nd part of their walkthrough:



I'll be adding it to the OP.

The soundscape is a little bit too busy with everyone talking non-stop during fights.

 

[Gudji]

Man this game feels like it was announced 10 years ago.

 

[darth.shrimp]

I just need to know if Soriz is in this, instant buy if yes.

 

[Mr Hyde]

2024 starts with a bang.

 

[jshackles]

Man this game feels like it was announced 10 years ago.

It's been 7 years, as it was originally announced in 2016!

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Fulls schedule here:

• Main Stage (YouTube)
  • 9:00 – Venue Opens
  • 9:30 to 10:30 – Opening / Granblue Fantasy So Far – A look back at Granblue Fantasy in 2023 with the fans. Featuring Yuki Ono, Emiri Katou, Nao Touyama, Takanori Hoshino, Rika Tachibana, Yuito Kimura, and Testuya Fukuhara.
  • 11:00 to 12:00 – Official Cast Stage – Granblue Fantasy characters in the real world! Come photograph the performances by the official cast!
  • 12:20 to 13:20 – Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Granblue Fantasy: Relink News – The latest information on Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Featuring Yuki Ono, Emiri Katou, Nao Touyama, Mitsuhiro Ichiki, Ryouta Oosaka, and Tetsuya Fukuhara.
  • 14:00 to 15:40 – Granblue Fantasy Fes Special Character Concert – A special concert stage featuring Granblue Fantasy characters. Come put cheer, applause, and get pumped!
  • 16:10 to 18:25 – Granblue TV Channel! at Granblue Fantasy Fes 2023 – A jam-packed show with wonderful guests full of fun variety segments, the latest game information, future updates, and more. Featuring Yuki Ono, Emiri Katou, Nao Touyama, Kenji Nojima, Minoru Shiraishi, Mitsuhiro Ichiki, Rika Tachibana, Sora Tokui, Ryouta Oosaka, Asami Tano, Ai Kakuma, Lynn, Yuu Serizawa, Masaaki Mizunaka, Maria Naganawa, Usada Pekora, Hakui Koyori, Yuito Kimura, and Tetsuya Fukuhara.
  • 18:45 to 19:45 – Tokyo Big Sight Granblue Fantasy Collection – A fashion show from the official cast. Do not miss this special stage that you can only see here. Photography permitted.
  • 20:00 – Venue Closes
• Satellite Stage (YouTube)
  • 10:40 to 22:30 – The annual “Yurutto! Granblue Satellite Channel!” returns again this year. Please look forward to a program with a more “laid back” feel compared to the main stage. Featuring Takanori Hoshino, Rika Tachibana, Mark Ishii, and more.

December 24 (Day Two)

• Main Stage (YouTube)
  • 9:00 – Venue Opens
  • 9:30 to 10:30 – Granblue Fantasy Q&A – Your questions answered by the producer and director. Featuring Yuki Ono, Emiri Katou, Nao Touyama, Yuichi Nakamura, Mitsuhiro Ichiki, Yuito Kimura, and Tetsuya Fukuhara.
  • 10:50 to 12:05 – Stella Magna Special Concert at Granblue Fantasy Fes 2023 – Stella Magna, led by composer Tsutomu Narita, performs a number of its most well-known songs. Featuring Stella Magna, CHiCO (from ACE), STEVIE (from 44MAGNUM), and Taro Kobayashi.
  • 12:30 to 13:30 – Official Cast Stage – Granblue Fantasy characters in the real world! Come photograph the performances by the official cast!
  • 14:00 to 16:30 – Granblue Fantasy Official Broadcast: Christmas Edition – A jam-packed show with wonderful guests full of fun variety segments, the latest game information, future updates, and more. Featuring Yuki Ono, Emiri Katou, Nao Touyama, Chiaki Takahashi, Asami Imai, Hiro Shimono, Takanori Hoshino, Ami Koshimizu, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Shiori Mikami, Rumi Okubo, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Azumi Waki, Fairouz Ai, Robokosan, Shishiro Botan, Yuito Kimura, and Tetsuya Fukuhara.
  • 17:30 to 20:00 – Granblue Fantasy 10th Anniversary Special Show with Night Party – Extravagant performances by the presenters of Granblue Fantasy Fes 2023, including singing, recitals, and more. Do not miss this one day-only special stage!
  • 20:00 – Venue Closes
• Satellite Stage (YouTube)
  • 10:30 to 21:30 – The annual “Yurutto! Granblue Satellite Channel!” returns again this year. Please look forward to a program with a more “laid back” feel compared to the main stage. Featuring Takanori Hoshino, Rika Tachibana, Mark Ishii, and more.

 

[Felessan]

I hope that they will add more characters. My 1st choice is Nier, though monkey (and other 13 generals) are good too.
And why Zeta left Bea alone?

 

[NanaMiku]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Theme Song Trailer

 

[NanaMiku]

Boss trailer




The last character is Cagliostro

The 2 DLC characters are free DLC. Demo is coming on January 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink PS5 and PS4 demo launches in January 2024; playable characters Cagliostro, Seofon, and Tweyen announced

Cagliostro will be a playable character in action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Seofon and Tweyen will join the roster as playable characters via a free update in April 2024, publisher Cygames …

www.gematsu.com

 

[Danjin44]

Boss trailer




The last character is Cagliostro

The 2 DLC characters are free DLC. Demo is coming on January 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink PS5 and PS4 demo launches in January 2024; playable characters Cagliostro, Seofon, and Tweyen announced

Cagliostro will be a playable character in action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Seofon and Tweyen will join the roster as playable characters via a free update in April 2024, publisher Cygames …

www.gematsu.com

GOOOD DAMN This game is looking sooo good! It makes the loooong wait worth it.

 

[Saber]

Boss trailer




The last character is Cagliostro

The 2 DLC characters are free DLC. Demo is coming on January 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink PS5 and PS4 demo launches in January 2024; playable characters Cagliostro, Seofon, and Tweyen announced

Cagliostro will be a playable character in action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Seofon and Tweyen will join the roster as playable characters via a free update in April 2024, publisher Cygames …

www.gematsu.com

Any chance of that mage male character becoming playable? Or is he just a support character?

 

[NanaMiku]

Any chance of that mage male character becoming playable? Or is he just a support character?

This one?

He's a new character for Relink, hasn't appeared in the original GBF. AFAIK, I haven't seen him as playable character

 

[Saber]

This one?

He's a new character for Relink, hasn't appeared in the original GBF. AFAIK, I haven't seen him as playable character

Thats a shame, rooting for him to be ever playable.
Not that I already have a tons of characters that I want to play though. But I like his asthetic of a mage-sword fighter.

 

[NanaMiku]

Thats a shame, rooting for him to be ever playable.
Not that I already have a tons of characters that I want to play though. But I like his asthetic of a mage-sword fighter.

Hopefully, it'll be a surprise. So far they only showcase the characters from the mobile game. The original characters from Relink are still kept secret.

The 2 new bosses shown in the boss trailer

 

[MagiusNecros]

So 18 characters at launch and 2 more in April for free brings the roster to 20 different characters/unique movesets. Very nice.

Can't wait to try them all.