Primethius
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Sure it will. My fun with the game will be negatively impacted by performance issues.
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Final Fantasy XV Impressions: Mark All Spoilers
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Sure it will. My fun with the game will be negatively impacted by performance issues.
How far in are you?
SlasherJPC
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So is it bearable? Did you by chance play the Judgment demo on Pro too and can compare it? People were complaining about framepacing there too and I thought it was perfectly fine and hardly noticed anything.
Ah, thanks! So it's mostly just overblown drama as usual.
I can't tell cause I didn't play judgement but honestly it's slightly annoying at times at worst for me.
This.
Also it might just be the tutorial that is affected and it might just be the LQ version that is affected (for some reason). They strangely didn't show the HQ mode.
Hashmal_Bringer_of_Order
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Probably. I don't mind because i played World of Warcraft at ~20fps for years and still had fun.
Heh. I've never done an MMO, but I played KOTOR on an Xbox 360. That led to similar results (and much reloading).
How does Duscae look in the HQ Pro mode?
Is it a nice graphical improvement? Nicer grass, better LOD on trees in the distance?robotzombie
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So we definitely don't have the crown update yet right?
SlasherJPC
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How does Duscae look in the HQ Pro mode?
I'm not a expert at visuals but I feel the increased details overall in pro mode are nice. Plus hdr... woo boy.
RPGCrazied
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I really wish weapons were always visible. How many clothes variants are there? Is it just causal wear and black clothing?
RedlineRonin
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Was it the DF video for judgement demo where he said he thought it was the best HDR implementation he'd seen?
Man... I dunno what to tell you if you think that cast of XV are basic anime archetypes and the cast of all the games you listed above aren't. Most of XV's characterization comes from dialogue that triggers after resting or otherwise. Cutscenes seem to be much less of a focus--which I personally very much enjoy. It's pretty fair to say you don't think the game has any charm but I really, really enjoy the back-and-forth between the bros.
SlasherJPC
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People have different feelings on the game. I've played every FF game and this is such a blast for me so far in ways the other games never touched. It won't feel that way for everyone I'm sure.
Hey, can you maybe do one or two comparison screenshots?
One in the middle of the grass land with a nice view on trees in the backgound in LQ and HQ mode? Similar to this:
PS4 Pro LQ:
PS4 Pro HQ:
(These are from the demo)
I have a feeling TGL will have notable frame rate dips.
NoctisVsStar
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I got 14 hours in about to leave duscae now and go to Lestallum
Been playing this now for 6 hrs.
Now, I'm not a huge FF fan. I loved 6, hatred XIII, and generally haven't been a fan of the latest outings.
XV so far has been great fun. It's generally well designed, the presentation is phenomenal, and has pretty good pacing.
Is got some flaws (some segments are a bit boring, the driving is not too exciting, the combat is a bit simplistic and the gameplay not terribly deep, and the story so far is a bit meh), but all in all is MILES better than XIII and i am looking forward to dive deeper into the game and its world.
I will also say that for as much as the presentation is top notch and the wiring is pretty good I wish the game was more rooted in fantasy and didn't have so many realistic elements. Just personal preference, since those can be a little corny for me.
I'm just glad it's a good game and somewhat a return to shape for the series.
Now, I'm not a huge FF fan. I loved 6, hatred XIII, and generally haven't been a fan of the latest outings.
XV so far has been great fun. It's generally well designed, the presentation is phenomenal, and has pretty good pacing.
Is got some flaws (some segments are a bit boring, the driving is not too exciting, the combat is a bit simplistic and the gameplay not terribly deep, and the story so far is a bit meh), but all in all is MILES better than XIII and i am looking forward to dive deeper into the game and its world.
I will also say that for as much as the presentation is top notch and the wiring is pretty good I wish the game was more rooted in fantasy and didn't have so many realistic elements. Just personal preference, since those can be a little corny for me.
I'm just glad it's a good game and somewhat a return to shape for the series.
Since I always play the FF main games again after I beat them (to do more side quests and post game content), it would be cool to see new scenes.
Also,
Is it just me or does Prompto take a TON of Gladius pictures lol
dragonzdogma
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Doesn't it suck when people that don't care about the game much get the early copy? It's always someone who has even followed th3 game all that much and when you ask the important questions they have no clue what your on?
For sure! I'm just saying that the cast of every FF game have been basic anime tropes through and through.
:3 I think you mean Daddius/Daddio.
Jeebus! I am at 5:30 and just got to Caldin Quay ; ; Exploring and hunts are too enticing.
Gladius the hottest bro. I ain't even mad.
rayman1900
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In JD, I thought he was taking more pictures of Ignis than any other bros lool
SlasherJPC
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Hey, can you maybe do one or two comparison screenshots?
Similar to this:
PS4 Pro LQ:
PS4 Pro HQ:
Huh, why don't the images show up?
My daughter is using the pro right now while I play on the standard but if I can later I will.
Hey, can you maybe do one or two comparison screenshots?
Similar to this:
PS4 Pro LQ:
PS4 Pro HQ:
My PS4 Pro HQ game does not look like that good on my 1080p TV ; ; Did I forget to switch something on?
NoctisVsStar
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Wait until you start fishing and such. Just a heads up don't try to do all the hunts just do a few and keep moving.
EdwardTivrusky
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Heh, yeah. There was a combo of moves i had to stop doing in corridors and rooms as it would tank the fps and get a sound glitch... Nooooo, please don't crash!
Can't remember what they are but i remember the creeping dread until it either crashed or sorted itself out. Wait, that was on my OG XBox not 360, i still love that game.Thanks, that would be awesome!
You can post them in here or send me a PM if you want. (Then I am keeping them for myself. >)The Last One
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You're saying this so he doens't become OP?
Oh yeah, trying to do hunts at the recommended level is not a smart idea. I usually try one one level higher. Those mesmirs and their daddies were mean.
edit: Hunts really help more for money than exp.
Uh oh, don't tell me the retail Pro version doesn't look as good as the demo version? D:
Holundrian
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The stuff people come up with lul.... it's like FFXV is rewriting history itself. What is next? FF never been about story? Oh wait that actually happened.
DarkLordMalik
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Go for food buffs. Infact they are a must if you are under leveled for the hunts.
theofficefan99
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NoctisVsStar
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You can burn yourself down I'm level 19 it's chapter 3 but I still get bodied by higher level enemies. Like the coeurl had to run.
DarkLordMalik
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Love moments like this one. Truly a fantasy based on reality
P.S I cropped the GIF since the mission text was for main mission. Didn't notice it at first.
P.S I cropped the GIF since the mission text was for main mission. Didn't notice it at first.
theofficefan99
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Love moments like this one. Truly a fantasy based on reality
P.S I cropped the GIF since the mission text was for main mission. Didn't notice it at first.
That looks amazing
how far into the game are you now?The test says it was done on Lite mode. The number one cause of framepacing issues on PC are shitty framerate locks. Maybe it's better on High mode, and it's just a shitty 30fps lock on Lite mode until the 60fps patch is ready?
Love moments like this one. Truly a fantasy based on reality
P.S I cropped the GIF since it was related to a main mission. Didn't notice it at first.
Can I have black chocobos for all the guys? :3 That would look so badass...
GreenMakoEyes
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woah, enemies crossing the streets reminds me of the TGS 2014 trailer. Thanks for sharing!Love moments like this one. Truly a fantasy based on reality
P.S I cropped the GIF since it was related to a main mission. Didn't notice it at first.
Maybe part of the reason is the earlier games weren't so heavy with soundbites (less voice-acting, if any) and so in XV, the cliches are more in-your-face. Or, uh, in your ears I guess. In earlier games you sorta got to use some imagination, since the style was more representational.
But yeah, I'm just not getting the charm of this one. I don't find Noctis compelling at all. I know that he likes cats. I know that he is reserved and usually just murmurs when someone else is excited about something. I know that he was moderately upset when his dad died.
But um... that's it. He's a bit of a non-entity. In earlier games, Cloud and Squall at least made you want to find out their past. But in this game (and especially if you haven't seen the anime) really gives you almost ZERO reason to find him likable.
Munba
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Love moments like this one. Truly a fantasy based on reality
P.S I cropped the GIF since the mission text was for main mission. Didn't notice it at first.
Beautiful.
Primethius
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I hope so. I want the game day one. I can handle the Judgment Demo. But any worse then that will negatively impact the combat which is what I'm looking forward to most.
iAmMaximus
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Are there a lot of towns to explore? Probably my favorite thing about the series is exploring the towns and hoping to upgrade my weapons.
I've read a lot about this, I've heard on easy is a cakewalk, but normal have really challenging bosses and Hunt.
zkorejo
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4 hours in.. I dont understand if I like the combat or not. Sometimes its really satisfying and cool but sometimes it feels like too much is happening at once. I wish the parry was not mixed with dodge as a combo. I keep getting A+ at offense but C or D at Defense and stealth.
The world is absolutely beautiful. Soundtrack is good. Cant comment on the story as I am not that far in.
The only complain is, not being able to properly drive the car and take it offroad. Walking is fun but takes too much time.
The game doesn't save itself during side-missions. Lost alot of progress because I ended up doing a treasure hunt after a few sidequests and that particular treasure hunt was not meant to be played at such a low level and I got my ass handed to me. The dungeon however, was amazing.
EDIT: I really liked the fishing minigame. Never thought I would like it.
The world is absolutely beautiful. Soundtrack is good. Cant comment on the story as I am not that far in.
The only complain is, not being able to properly drive the car and take it offroad. Walking is fun but takes too much time.
The game doesn't save itself during side-missions. Lost alot of progress because I ended up doing a treasure hunt after a few sidequests and that particular treasure hunt was not meant to be played at such a low level and I got my ass handed to me. The dungeon however, was amazing.
Fuckin Deamons wont let me travel anywhere at night.
EDIT: I really liked the fishing minigame. Never thought I would like it.
That's fair and I can agree on the VA bit--it's why I think FFX aged horrendously. I can't listen to the stilted performance from 2001.
Otherwise I like Noct, if only because I (somehow) have managed to trigger a bunch of dialogue between him and the other party members that play him up as kind of a soft spoken, sensitive kid who's being dragged around with his buddies. Admittedly, they could have done a much better job fleshing him out without optional dialogue coming up.
As far as more general impressions go: I'm about 7 hours in and just about to head into Duscae. Did almost all of the sidequests I could find because my roommate is demanding all story-related things are done TOGETHER. I'm really digging the combat--when you're having trouble, change your focus towards customizing your Elemancy and your party member's link attacks. Regroup is fucking incredible and DOOMHAMMER does a great job of knocking stuff over. Also get friendly with your consumables. You're gonna use a ton of'em.
YMMV!
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