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World of Final Fantasy is the better Final Fantasy 2016 release
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Glass Rebel
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Probably one of the ugliest artstyles I have ever seen in a Final Fantasy game barring the iOS/Android games. I tried the demo and the battle system was terribly unengaging too. At least that's something FFXV has going for itself. How is it different in the full game?
I feel like overall it's kind of an higher quality game in terms of the fact it actually finished and polished what it set out to do.
Where as while XV had a much larger scope and scale, it kind of faltered on fully realising it.
Not sure which I enjoyed more, mind you, I think both are on the it was pretty fun but not great category.
Where as while XV had a much larger scope and scale, it kind of faltered on fully realising it.
Not sure which I enjoyed more, mind you, I think both are on the it was pretty fun but not great category.
I skipped it at release, but maybe I will try to track down a copy if the price is right ($25-30).
No need to argue, by that logic it's clear that Final Fantasy IX for PC/Mobile is the best Final Fantasy released in 2016.
No, not even close. And WoFF is a fantastic game. FF XIV is far more of a traditional FF. WoFF requires you to gel with the monster battling system. The game also relies heavily on nostalgia for its storyline, which is distracting considering how the original characters and the overarching storyline are very good.
AkirraKrylon
Member
That's the most important part of it, imo.
Despite all the doom-and-gloom you hear from the FF fanbase lately, the series is in a pretty strong position with a lot of content out there to consume.
XV
WoFF
IX HD
XIV is going strong and Stormblood is coming soon
X/X-2 HD Remaster is pretty recent, especially on PC
XII HD around the corner
FFRK and Brave Exvius have a pretty good following
IronLich
Member
Beyond some ridiculously bad mini-games, and some incredibly long and repetitive end game dungeons, this game is the FF to be measured by for all future FF titles.
Battle system, music, characters... it's all fan service turned up to 11. And it actually looks and feels like a Final Fantasy of old.
Battle system, music, characters... it's all fan service turned up to 11. And it actually looks and feels like a Final Fantasy of old.
AlexFlame116
Member
Credits sequence was the most adorable thing of all things though.
If only they had added Cecil...
Disagree Guy
Member
Bolded IX HD
Like what??? What the actual? Please tell me this is a console thing I've somehow missed
Phones/Tablets and PC only.
Quintin DM
Member
Love em both but I think I would still say I enjoyed FFXV more.
Only released on PC and mobile for some reason
ethomaz
Banned
It is fixed with lastest patch.
RecRoulette
Member
It'd be awesome if the new Dissidia made it to consoles eventually, but at the rate they're announcing characters, it'll probably be awhile.
this is the thing, the game is very representative of the franchise itself. it delivers on presentation, pacing, even on story (it's your usual JRPG fic with a twist that, even if expected, added a lot to the game), but lacks in depth, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but don't go into it expecting it to be Pokémon
if they dislike the artstyle i can't do anything for their poor damned souls
AkirraKrylon
Member
Mobile/PC for now. I'd be shocked if IX HD on console isn't a thing this year though with the 30 year anniversary of Final Fantasy and everything, especially if those leaks are true.
LordKasual
Banned
Yeah I can agree. This is why I can't stand games that attempt to be retro just for the sake of it. It's like they ignored every innovation on the ATB system just so that it can feel like an older turn based game. But in doing so it just makes a game that's decidedly worse than what it's trying to copy.
FF8-9's slower pace was remedied by the fact that the combat visuals and animations at the time were mindblowingly good. Every action you did had a neat animation play, or a pretty VFX take over the screen. It got slower for a reason. And WoFF moves in the opposite direction of the older FF games while glorifying every bad thing about the series that it tried to move away from when it was actually doing it.
Just feels like lazy pandering, really. Which is a shame because the game is beautiful. But it clearly looks like its design started at "retro pander" and didn't go much further.
It would cost them next to nothing to throw IX HD up on PS4.
sechsterangriff
Member
I honestly can't really decide which one I like more. The quality is definitely more consistent though.
Solid SOAP
Member
What would you say the odds are for World to come to Switch, guys? I've been interested for a while but seriously want a Switch
SporeCrawler
Member
Pokemon sun and Moon was better imo and I would give the edge to Tokyo Mirage Sessions and Bravely Second personally but World of FF is much better than FF XV.
You're blatantly ignoring the stacking system. And WoFF is everything but slow
The Last One
Member
It's a great game but it's not even close IMO.
XV is the better game thanks to the bros alone.
XV is the better game thanks to the bros alone.
Probably marginal. What would be the point from a business perspective?
Sorry OP but it isn't at all. I mean it's okay but its repetitive as fuck and the battle system is broken.
The story isn't worth mentioning and while Lann and Reyn are okay, no other characters receive any sort of development. The FF characters are in it for about five seconds each.
The battle system is broken by the ridiculously easy didficulty setting. There is no reason to ever use any other ability other than attack. The monster catching Is okay but you won't need any of the abilities so it doesn't really matter. Oh and you have to wait for meter to fill up for the next turn. Pointless and adds nothing. Same could be achieved with the way FFX does it.
The dungeons that make up 90% of the out of battle gameplay are boring beyond belief and never change it up throughout the entire game. Once you have played the first one you have essentially played them all. The other 10% is the tiny towns you will explore that contain nothing in them, not even shops.
Oh and the game does that Bloodborne bullshit of needing to warp back to a hub just to warp somewhere else.
It's one of those games I had a good time with at first but the more I played the more it's flaws became apparent.
The story isn't worth mentioning and while Lann and Reyn are okay, no other characters receive any sort of development. The FF characters are in it for about five seconds each.
The battle system is broken by the ridiculously easy didficulty setting. There is no reason to ever use any other ability other than attack. The monster catching Is okay but you won't need any of the abilities so it doesn't really matter. Oh and you have to wait for meter to fill up for the next turn. Pointless and adds nothing. Same could be achieved with the way FFX does it.
The dungeons that make up 90% of the out of battle gameplay are boring beyond belief and never change it up throughout the entire game. Once you have played the first one you have essentially played them all. The other 10% is the tiny towns you will explore that contain nothing in them, not even shops.
Oh and the game does that Bloodborne bullshit of needing to warp back to a hub just to warp somewhere else.
It's one of those games I had a good time with at first but the more I played the more it's flaws became apparent.
SporeCrawler
Member
FF always had strong spin-offs ( see FFT, Chocobos Dungeon, FFCC, Secret of Mana, Bahamut Lagoon etc) and decent ports, remakes (FF on GBA and DS, FF IV PSP). Also you didnt even list the best FF Spinoff this year Bravely second
The mainline series is dwindling and XV is just a broken game overall.
Moon Presence
Member
It's kinda obvious. One game has Lightning, the other doesn't.
Smooth Operator
Member
I agree. World of FF has some flaws, but at least it feels like a complete game. Really enjoyed the game.
are you aware they released it on the vita
Iriscomeback
Member
It had it's moments but the combat was balls. Way to slow and easy, there was zero challenge (during the main story).
And there was not enough Lightning!
And there was not enough Lightning!
Johnlenham
Member
TheChocoboCadet
Banned
I honestly don't understand how people can enjoy the gameplay of WoFF. I made it through 25 hours before quitting (Underwater Tonberry boss). 98% of random battles were just auto attack. And any battle which required some thought was usually just 'use strongest abilities, then defend and cure until AP came back'. The stacking mechanic added little to no extra depth to most battles. Enemies stacked? Use abilities that topple stack. Your stack in danger of toppling? Use one of the 80,000 stabilizer items scattered in worthless treasure chests. It was all just so mindless that I just couldn't finish it.
I will say the story in WoFF is so much better than FFXV, but that's probably because WoFF actually tells its story whereas FFXV forgets it exists.
I will say the story in WoFF is so much better than FFXV, but that's probably because WoFF actually tells its story whereas FFXV forgets it exists.
Ala1995ginobiko
Member
While I really loved WoFF, I have to disagree with this. Anyway I'm really happy that I could play these 2 games, I will jump back to WoFF once Sora is there!
Cornbread78
Member
I just finished the game last night and I have to agree 100%! (I even already changed my GOTY vote yesterday to support this notion.
The game is a blast to play and have a great tone with lots of laughs and fun.
That "fanservice" though....
The FF fan service in this game was outstanding as it references the other stories in games along the way. They even added a ship tease in there of two of the most notorious/famous FF characters; which was hilarious and very very fun.
Don't get me started on the closing credits.
Without spoilers, it is one of the most creative and down right awesome closing credits I've ever seen..
Bravo SE, this was a gem.
This was the look of satisfaction on my face when I completed the game..
The game is a blast to play and have a great tone with lots of laughs and fun.
That "fanservice" though....
see below
The FF fan service in this game was outstanding as it references the other stories in games along the way. They even added a ship tease in there of two of the most notorious/famous FF characters; which was hilarious and very very fun.
Don't get me started on the closing credits.
Without spoilers, it is one of the most creative and down right awesome closing credits I've ever seen..
Bravo SE, this was a gem.
This was the look of satisfaction on my face when I completed the game..