Final Fantasy XV Discussion Thread (Sep 30th, 2016 / PS4, Xbox One)
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I love old school FF, but I'm an anti-social gamer and I refuse to pay a monthly fee for any one game, so that's two strikes against XIV right off the bat.
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You're absolutely right, for some reason I thought I read "A Realm Reborn" somewhere in this thread, and that that's what you guys were talking about, but it's nowhere.
I'm looking into this world of FF now, which I wasn't aware of, and now I'm thinking that I should totally use this to introduce JRPG's to my kids, who are 6 and 7.
I'm looking into this world of FF now, which I wasn't aware of, and now I'm thinking that I should totally use this to introduce JRPG's to my kids, who are 6 and 7.
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I haven't seen anything, there's a few quotes online about how it would take a year to port to PC but nothing substantial.
Square-Enix seems to have made a push to get most of the FF releases on Steam though, I feel like this would show up eventually.
Square-Enix seems to have made a push to get most of the FF releases on Steam though, I feel like this would show up eventually.
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I just bought X and X-2 as a combo on Steam at the beginning of the month so I'm ok on JRPG atm, though I would appreciate an eventual release.
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I still have a PS4 version preordered from Amazon. I wonder when reviews for this hit.
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So what's the word on this one? Total shite like XIII?
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I can't wait. I'll post some impressions tomorrow afternoon.
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Are the fights real-time or turn-based (or a hybrid of the two)?
Also, is there required grinding? If so, I'm out. I ain't got time for shit like grinding any more!
Also, is there required grinding? If so, I'm out. I ain't got time for shit like grinding any more!
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From Gamespot review :
There's a lot to manage in combat--despite only having direct control over Noctis as opposed to your entire party--which makes for a satisfying juggling act once you understand the game's demanding pace and the extent of your abilities. Though you can pause the action to re-equip characters and use items mid-battle, combat is otherwise a non-stop, fluid process and very different from previous Final Fantasy systems. Unlike Final Fantasy XII which allows you to dictate the behavior of your companions, you have to rely on AI to ensure your allies have your back in Final Fantasy XV. The only time you can issue direct commands is when they deal enough damage and fill up a meter, and you call upon the one ability you assigned to them.
By holding down a button, Noctis will deliver a combo attack until he's interrupted by an enemy. If you're quick, you can press another button to phase through an incoming attack and continue your assault. Noctis can also warp-attack from great distances, swap between four weapons--mid-combo if need be--, cast magic, and on rare occasions, summon god-like Astrals onto the battlefield to mop up enemies.
Astrals are powerful beings that align with Noctis throughout the story, to be summoned later in a time of need. They offer some of the most impressive moments in the game--typical of Final Fantasy "summons"--towering high above battles while unleashing incredible displays of power. But much like distant friends, you only see Astrals when it works for their schedule. Each of the four Astrals you acquire call for very specific battle conditions, but even if all criteria are met--being dangerously low on health in the vicinity of water, in one case--there's no guarantee an Astral will actually appear. Where you could always count on summons to save the day in previous Final Fantasy games, it's disheartening that they usually fail to appear during Final Fantasy XV's most difficult battles.
By holding down a button, Noctis will deliver a combo attack until he's interrupted by an enemy. If you're quick, you can press another button to phase through an incoming attack and continue your assault. Noctis can also warp-attack from great distances, swap between four weapons--mid-combo if need be--, cast magic, and on rare occasions, summon god-like Astrals onto the battlefield to mop up enemies.
Astrals are powerful beings that align with Noctis throughout the story, to be summoned later in a time of need. They offer some of the most impressive moments in the game--typical of Final Fantasy "summons"--towering high above battles while unleashing incredible displays of power. But much like distant friends, you only see Astrals when it works for their schedule. Each of the four Astrals you acquire call for very specific battle conditions, but even if all criteria are met--being dangerously low on health in the vicinity of water, in one case--there's no guarantee an Astral will actually appear. Where you could always count on summons to save the day in previous Final Fantasy games, it's disheartening that they usually fail to appear during Final Fantasy XV's most difficult battles.
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The 1.02 Day One update is 8.09gb on PS4. Downloading it now. 9 hours to go!
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I'm just glad I bought it digitally. I'd hate to get home from the store tomorrow only to have to wait for it all to download. I'll be ready to play right at midnight.
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