Author Topic: Final Fantasy XV Official Thread of HD Towns and Bromantic Adventures (Read 93979 times)

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #180 on:** November 29, 2016, 04:02:14 AM »

Played for like 4 hours. I would say cautiously I like it.

At first the characters. the general story, and voice acting are a big turn off. It all seems very douchey and stupid. I'm not sure that element of it will change honestly but there is some goofiness and just general going for it with that vibe that it kind of grows on you. The same way watching Entourage did although you wouldn't admit to ever actually liking such a thing in front of people.

The modern setting and driving around in a car is appealing after so many faux LOTR knock-off final fantasies although I'm sure some of that will still resurface. There seems to be a lot of sub-systems and mini-games in place and while I'm not sure I think any of them are outstanding, I'd rather have more of that kind of stuff than less in any rpg. The combat for me feels fiddly in a way I don't really like but its early and maybe it will grow on me.

That all sounds a bit negative but I found myself actually compelled to play instead of forcing myself to play which is always a good sign. It feels weird. It feels like their attempt to make a western open world game but it still feels weird and a bit quirky like a Japanese game which is a good thing. I think the sum of the experience is more enjoyable than when I break down the individual game components.

demi · « **Reply #181 on:** November 29, 2016, 07:16:53 AM »

IDK if yall trying to validate your opinions or not here. This aint GAF LOL chill.

We already know you motherfuckers were ready to hate the fuck outta the game. Put you on blast. Believe that

SantaC · « **Reply #182 on:** November 29, 2016, 07:29:35 AM »

I played for 2 more hours today so far. Did some hunts, played with the upgrade system. Game is pretty fun and chill. I only have one compliant so far, and it's that the game feels more ubisoft then square enix. Now ubisoft still make great games sometimes, but it doesn't exactly ooze final fantasy for the first few hours. Combat feels a lot better then FF13 though.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #183 on:** November 29, 2016, 07:33:15 AM »

it's there a better way to change songs in the car than pressing the dpad a million times?

SantaC · « **Reply #184 on:** November 29, 2016, 07:38:17 AM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on November 29, 2016, 07:33:15 AM

it's there a better way to change songs in the car than pressing the dpad a million times?

dont think so. How many potency should i choose when i magic craft? Like if I have 10 fire, and then I can choose 1 or 10. What difference does it make.

demi · « **Reply #185 on:** November 29, 2016, 08:02:15 AM »

Got all my Amazon DLC (incl. the Road Trip goodies) - ready to sell for $100 when people realize they cant get it anymore.

SantaC · « **Reply #186 on:** November 29, 2016, 08:12:52 AM »

Quote from: demi on November 29, 2016, 08:02:15 AM

Got all my Amazon DLC (incl. the Road Trip goodies) - ready to sell for $100 when people realize they cant get it anymore.

What did you think of FF13 demi?

mormapope · « **Reply #187 on:** November 29, 2016, 08:22:05 AM »

Quote from: demi on November 29, 2016, 07:16:53 AM

IDK if yall trying to validate your opinions or not here. This aint GAF LOL chill.

We already know you motherfuckers were ready to hate the fuck outta the game. Put you on blast. Believe that

The Gaf thing to do is to never admit you're wrong about a game being good or bad.

I'm enjoying FFXV a lot more than I expected to. The Bro/Entourage theme of the story and game is way cooler than I thought it would be, combat feels a lot tighter than any of the demos, characters are defined and the banter is fun.

I went balls deep with skepticism, and the game ended up being pretty good.

demi · « **Reply #188 on:** November 29, 2016, 08:39:35 AM »

I like 13. I like 13-2, I like 13-3. As long as its not disgustingly weeb I'll play it

RIP NepNep

SantaC · « **Reply #189 on:** November 29, 2016, 08:48:04 AM »

Wow there are so many different stuff to spend AP on. Hopefully i am not wasting my points on something bad.

It reminds me of FF10 sphere grid except that this grid is broken up in smaller grids to fit the catagory.

Himu · « **Reply #190 on:** November 29, 2016, 09:19:34 AM »

ahahaha fucking Jason Scheier saying the game has limited customization. The fact gaf and other places consider that guy the "rpg Guy" is unsettling. I read his review and he's like "this has some of the best dungeons I've played in an rpg" and I'm like "you have played five RPGs". I called his fake out on the game having limited linear customization despite citing a grid like experience FFX international/FFXII style and everyone is saying there's a decent amount of shit to buy with ap.

Fucking Sheier man.

Anyways my copy is out for delivery. This will be my firs FF since 13. My FF excitement is back. I will be playing all day since it's my day off. I will be starting with Kingsglaive. I've already watched Brotherhood. Fun to watch Morma eat crow when I told him the game looked great and he didn't know what he was talking about. My details and impressions will be highly observant and in depth. Expect special fellow level FF stan impressions by day's end. Get hype!

Himu · « **Reply #191 on:** November 29, 2016, 09:37:53 AM »

I missed you too, Final Fantasy.

SantaC · « **Reply #192 on:** November 29, 2016, 09:46:56 AM »

Quote from: Queen of Ice on November 29, 2016, 09:19:34 AM

ahahaha fucking Jason Scheier saying the game has limited customization. The fact gaf and other places consider that guy the "rpg Guy" is unsettling. I read his review and he's like "this has some of the best dungeons I've played in an rpg" and I'm like "you have played five RPGs". I called his fake out on the game having limited linear customization despite citing a grid like experience FFX international/FFXII style and everyone is saying there's a decent amount of shit to buy with ap.

Fucking Sheier man.

Anyways my copy is out for delivery. This will be my firs FF since 13. My FF excitement is back. I will be playing all day since it's my day off. I will be starting with Kingsglaive. I've already watched Brotherhood. Fun to watch Morma eat crow when I told him the game looked great and he didn't know what he was talking about. My details and impressions will be highly observant and in depth. Expect special fellow level FF stan impressions by day's end. Get hype!

FF13 had limited customization. When you walked on the super linear crystarium you couldnt miss any skills. In FF15 you can choose your skill path again like the sphere grid. So i have no idea what this jason dude is talking about.

You know what the dumbest part of the crystarium was? You unlocked the final part when you beat the game with basically no post game content? Lol so shit.

demi · « **Reply #193 on:** November 29, 2016, 09:48:50 AM »

last time they gave us open ended customization we got the mess that was the License Board

Himu · « **Reply #194 on:** November 29, 2016, 09:52:06 AM »

Going for X-2 and XII customization which is fairly free form to Crystarium was the absolute worst tbh.

Although I do think FF's fascination with grids and boards since X is starting to wear thin. It doesn't help that FF still hasn't managed to top Digitial Devil Saga's grid. 2's in particular is pretty much the gold standard for grids. Oh well. Atlus does what SE don't.

SantaC · « **Reply #195 on:** November 29, 2016, 09:53:56 AM »

Quote from: demi on November 29, 2016, 09:48:50 AM

last time they gave us open ended customization we got the mess that was the License Board

That mess was fixed in zodiac job system. I am glad the game is finally coming to west now.

Himu · « **Reply #196 on:** November 29, 2016, 09:55:05 AM »

Zodiac system grid is pretty much the best grid in FF. I think Demi will like it but who knows.

tiesto · « **Reply #197 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:05:09 AM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on November 29, 2016, 07:33:15 AM

it's there a better way to change songs in the car than pressing the dpad a million times?

You can hold down the d-pad in a direction to skip to the next 'album', but that's about it.

It's fucking weird that there's an Afrojack song in the game. I know he is a big FF8 fan and has even sampled that game, but still... never in a billion years did I expect edm to be in an FF

Positive Touch · « **Reply #198 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:08:59 AM »

yessss thank you that's exactly what I was looking for. and yeah having a car with licensed music might be the literal last thing I'dve expected to see in a final Fantasy. fits well enough I guess tho.

SantaC · « **Reply #199 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:25:48 AM »

Played a little more. The game is chill and really enjoyable. I can see myself spending 100 hours on it.

Himu · « **Reply #200 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:26:48 AM »

Where's my game Amazon??!!

Positive Touch · « **Reply #201 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:44:00 AM »

mine was delivered to my old apartment yesterday bc I ordered it all the way back in March. almost had a full-on nerd rage breakdown. when u was standing on my empty porch looking at a"delivered " notification

FUCK I JUST WANNA GO HOME AND PLAY THIS

Lucretius · « **Reply #202 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:50:53 AM »

FF XIV A Realm Reborn restored my faith in the series. Hoping XV continues the greatness. Can't wait to get home tonight and dig into it.

Himu · « **Reply #203 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:51:48 AM »

I'm going to get ff14 after XV. Save the best for last

Positive Touch · « **Reply #204 on:** November 29, 2016, 12:05:12 PM »

please do. it's so damn fun.

Himu · « **Reply #205 on:** November 29, 2016, 01:59:09 PM »

THIS GAME IS SO GOOD

Final Fantasy is back and I'm so happy

Give Tabata his own game to start from scratch he deserves it. But not before he and his team get a long ass vacation.

zomgee · « **Reply #206 on:** November 29, 2016, 01:59:18 PM »

All this is so good to hear.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #207 on:** November 29, 2016, 07:43:35 PM »

I switched my control to type b because I prefer to attack with x button but now I can't figure out how to pull up the potion menu. It's R2 by default but that's not it on type b.

edit: ignore me. It's y button.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #208 on:** November 29, 2016, 08:09:39 PM »

What preorder shit was I supposed to get from Amazon? I got a Masume in the box and a gold Chocobo via email

demi · « **Reply #209 on:** November 29, 2016, 08:20:14 PM »

You have to do the Road Trip shit for more goodies.

https://www.roadtrip.finalfantasyxv.com/dashboard

I got:

Chocobo car skin (Amazon)
Gae Bolg FF14 Weapon + Travel Pack (Road Trip)
Blazefire Saber FF13 Weapon + Camera Kit (Road Trip)
Mage Mashers FF9 Weaon + Gourmand Set (Road Trip)
Masamune + Costume + Regalia car skin (Deluxe Edition)

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #210 on:** November 29, 2016, 08:47:23 PM »

I won't get my mine until tomorrow because I decided to ordered headphones a few days and they decided to package them together which delayed the order.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #211 on:** November 29, 2016, 10:08:23 PM »

This game is good

demi · « **Reply #212 on:** November 29, 2016, 10:14:49 PM »

Kingsglaive was pretty lit

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #213 on:** November 29, 2016, 10:19:48 PM »

Do I have to buy it or is it on stream somewhere

demi · « **Reply #214 on:** November 29, 2016, 10:20:32 PM »

Its part of the Deluxe version, or you have to buy it separately

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #215 on:** November 29, 2016, 10:49:57 PM »

Joe's copy came in the mail today from Best Buy and since he's currently asleep I get to play it.

Quick thoughts:

-The fast start is very appreciated. Feels like a lot of RPGs, especially JRPGs, take forever to get going. FFXV has one short cutscene to open with and then, BAM, you're stranded in the desert.
-Combat is pretty smooth, fun enough in the early stages.
-Graphics on OG PS4 are alright, very detailed characters and good lighting, but doesn't blow away other recent open-world games
-YOU CAN ACTUALLY CHANGE OUTFITS IN THIS GAME?!

nachobro · « **Reply #216 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:16:39 PM »

Wow, so it's good? The combat doesn't feel clumsy like it did in that first demo? If it runs well on X1 this might need to be my next purchase. Can't decide if I want this or Dead Rising.

bluemax · « **Reply #217 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:17:22 PM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on November 29, 2016, 07:33:15 AM

it's there a better way to change songs in the car than pressing the dpad a million times?

If you hold down left or right it switches albums.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #218 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:29:14 PM »

Somebody high up in the development must have really liked 50's-60's Americana, because there's a ton of it here.

demi · « **Reply #219 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:29:51 PM »

Dead Rising is gonna be garbage. Easiest decision you could make

demi · « **Reply #220 on:** November 29, 2016, 11:33:52 PM »

That delicious Kingdom Hearts title screen music

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #221 on:** November 30, 2016, 12:08:46 AM »

Yeah, this is already better than the FFXIII trilogy.

Himu · « **Reply #222 on:** November 30, 2016, 12:31:22 AM »

Kinglaive dope af

bluemax · « **Reply #223 on:** November 30, 2016, 01:23:12 AM »

Chapter 1 done, 4 hours. I was only level 9 so I stopped doing hunts cause they were all much higher level. Got level 10 for finishing the chapter.

Definitely need to watch Kingsglaive.

demi · « **Reply #224 on:** November 30, 2016, 01:29:16 AM »

Any recommended perks people suggest going for? I've been playing it safe going for simple nodes, but if theres one stupid good one that I should save for I'm all ears.

The game gives you AP for free by jerking off Gladious' meathog so it's really not a big deal I suppose

Himu · « **Reply #225 on:** November 30, 2016, 01:45:55 AM »

Grab Regroup asap. It's an Ignis ability to heals all characters at once and pulls them back to safety. Useful against mobs. Also anything that grants more AP while camping so you can cash in on that sweet AP. Battle stuff like air strike or whatever makes battles smooth as fuck.

bluemax · « **Reply #226 on:** November 30, 2016, 02:33:19 AM »

I grabbed one that increases the amount you can sprint.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #227 on:** November 30, 2016, 10:09:50 AM »

I read regroup and regeneration are important but honestly I've been all over that chart and its probably too late for me to make smart decisions when it comes to what to take.

I'm getting use to the combat now (although I'm still not especially good at it)I do like that you have different options with your weapons and how Noctis can use any of them.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #228 on:** November 30, 2016, 10:20:28 AM »

Quote from: demi on November 29, 2016, 11:29:51 PM

Dead Rising is gonna be garbage. Easiest decision you could make

DR4? Yeah thats gonna be garbage.

nachobro · « **Reply #229 on:** November 30, 2016, 10:57:19 AM »

Damn, really? Hadn't heard much about 4 so I wasn't sure. Decision made I guess.

edit: also looks like you get a free 360 digital game if you buy the X1 version at GS and i have a $25 gs giftcard so this becomes even easier. https://squareenixbonusgames.com/

demi · « **Reply #230 on:** November 30, 2016, 05:49:53 PM »

Mmmm overleveling via sidequests

Positive Touch · « **Reply #231 on:** November 30, 2016, 06:48:21 PM »

what's yr playtime so far Wrath? I keep worrying that it'll be a relatively short game, just bc i see sites out there talking about 20-30 hours for the story and like 60 for doing everything. that doesn't seem realistic bc that'd make it one of the shorter ff games despite it being open-world

nachobro · « **Reply #232 on:** November 30, 2016, 09:51:42 PM »

Should I play this King's Tale prequel game it came with or does it not matter?

demi · « **Reply #233 on:** November 30, 2016, 09:58:06 PM »

Doesnt matter, its just some stupid preorder game

nachobro · « **Reply #234 on:** November 30, 2016, 09:59:14 PM »

ok cool, well i guess ill wait for this 50gb install and whatever the patch is. getting excited now!

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #235 on:** December 01, 2016, 01:13:33 AM »

The game does really feel like a road trip. I went and did the Choccobo stuff because Prompto talked about it which lead to some little adventures. Then called it a night. After that we got up and I literally said to myself "guys lets full up the car and get back on the road to the next city".

Himu · « **Reply #236 on:** December 01, 2016, 02:30:55 AM »

16 hours in and only chapter 3 at level 20. Been playing this any time I can. Did the story a bit today and tomorrow I won't get much time in because of adult things like work. I'll be concentrating on doing hunts and adventuring in the mean time now that I've been to Lestallum, prompted the next quest, and have a good amount of Duscae area's map unclouded.

Adventuring and questing is really simple but it's just so indescribably fun. Noctis' hate for beans, Prompto's love for chocobo's, there's so much to the quests that eventually tell us more about our group of heroes that I can't help but feel invested even so early in the game.

This game has so much of what FF has been missing since X.

Beaaaannnnns? Enough about beans! Fucking lol.

I'm strapped for cash so I'm hoping my questing will deliver the gil. I want to stay at the inn at the quay. It's for 10k Gil and I need to know what they got. I hope it's worth it.

bluemax · « **Reply #237 on:** December 01, 2016, 02:31:05 AM »

"Why, you mad bro?" - Prompto 2016

Himu · « **Reply #238 on:** December 01, 2016, 02:32:00 AM »

Prompto is a GOAT FF character. there I said it

Himu · « **Reply #239 on:** December 01, 2016, 03:42:28 AM »

What's the best way to play FFXIV? If I get Heavensword does it include ARR? For ps4.

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