Birgitte2004
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The FFX RNG bug actually used a very favorable RNG seed, making some of the most tedious parts of the game far more trivial than with fixed RNG.
I almost wish instead of just outright fixing it they would have added a toggle.
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What the fuck is up with shit Square ports on PS4 and music issues?
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The FFX RNG bug actually used a very favorable RNG seed, making some of the most tedious parts of the game far more trivial than with fixed RNG.
I almost wish instead of just outright fixing it they would have added a toggle.
The worst part is that they can do an excellent job when they actually try. Case in point: XII, Kingdom Hearts.
I know that they probably don't make a whole lot of money out of these ports, but if the aim is to keep awareness of the FF brand alive, then at least don't fuck it up every step of the way.
Especially with VII god damnit, it's supposed to be their best selling title ever.
I know that they probably don't make a whole lot of money out of these ports, but if the aim is to keep awareness of the FF brand alive, then at least don't fuck it up every step of the way.
Especially with VII god damnit, it's supposed to be their best selling title ever.
EVA UNIT 01
Member
Wait it's out in NA now?
Grettir_the_Swole
Member
That's hilarious. The remaster was the first time I had played VII since it's original release and I completely forgot they played a different tune. I knew something was off when that scene played out.
Yea, just checked and its up on NA PSN.
Not buying unless they resolve this issue. Even thinking about the tracks restarting after combat is irritating.
Tarextherex
Banned
I haven't bought FFX HD on PS3 due to the remastered soundtrack that became optional on PS4 :/
mikezilla2
Member
Yo wtf is this? Are you serious?
So Square only needs to fix the game when you can't ignore it yourself by locking a mechanic out?
Cheezeman3000
Member
Yup lol, I farmed a LOT of materials in the monster arena before they patched it. I think, for example, Dark Matters were a guarantee drop from a fresh reload if you killed one other enemy first.
Yeah, I was waiting until they fixed the FFVII bug before playing. It's crazy that they never have. I've written to them, but no response.
(Same thing happened with the Steam version apparently, though I think they did eventually fix that.)
Undead Fantasy
Member
Never really bothered me with VII.
Raging Spaniard
If they are Dutch, upright and breathing they are more racist than your favorite player
Deal breaker for me, especially when I can play it on PS1 with little trouble.
billbloodshed
Member
Damn that's a shame, I quit playing FF7 on PS4 the second I noticed it a couple hours into the game. No buy for me, I'll get it on PC when I feel the need to replay.
This is what happens when SE hires the cheapest company they can find for their remasters:
Don't use misleading pictures for making points
AzureFlame
Member
How cheap can you get Square Enix?
Retro Edge
Member
RecRoulette
Member
Interested in seeing what scenes are fucked up by this.
I remember finding out the reactor scene in FF7 got screwed up. Just a shame that something like that could happen.
I remember finding out the reactor scene in FF7 got screwed up. Just a shame that something like that could happen.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
We'd be better off in the timeline where PS4 just plays PSone classics.
I don't like these PC ports... they look like shit with their high res low poly-count characters that don't mesh well with the upscaled pre-rendered backgrounds.
I'd just play the OG ps1 version in 240p. Forget about achivements... don't need em. And I especially don't need to turn off random battles.
I don't like these PC ports... they look like shit with their high res low poly-count characters that don't mesh well with the upscaled pre-rendered backgrounds.
I'd just play the OG ps1 version in 240p. Forget about achivements... don't need em. And I especially don't need to turn off random battles.
encephalon
Member
The worst part is that they can do an excellent job when they actually try. Case in point: XII, Kingdom Hearts.
I know that they probably don't make a whole lot of money out of these ports, but if the aim is to keep awareness of the FF brand alive, then at least don't fuck it up every step of the way.
Especially with VII god damnit, it's supposed to be their best selling title ever.
The camera in FFXII is kind of terrible.
This is what happens when SE hires the cheapest company they can find for their remasters:
Now, who do I have to bother to get VII fixed? That's all I care about right now.
Wow that looks so bad, they stripped away every inch of character out of it.
Zeouterlimits
Member
That's a fairly shocking and disgraceful repeated issue.
MrMatt555
Member
Holy shit. Lol surely this isn't the finished product.
SoulUnison
Banned
"Just solve the problem by disabling one of the primary features of the game and preventing yourself from progressing! It's not hard, guys!"
There's being an apologist, and then there's just being maliciously delusional.
deanote666
Member
Which scene specifically was this?
Hm, I think the idea is that you use the cheat codes to 'play' the game. It's pretty ridiculous when playing the game properly is lambasted.
Captainbojanglesiii
Banned
Never found it to be a problem in 80 something hours, but that's just me
SuicidalSteve
Member
I remember playing the psone games that every random battle had the music restart every time...
am i not the only one?
am i not the only one?
RecRoulette
Member
This scene. In the original it didn't go straight to the generic reactor music like it does in this video at 54 seconds.
Here's the original. I think the music's a bit off sync here, but it's the right track at least
SuicidalSteve
Member
Here is the original being played with 2 random battles. Is this what you are all on about? The music resets and starts again after each random battle?
The second battle arrives at 10:42
The second battle arrives at 10:42
pentium486
Neo Member
I believe the original version of VII also had this problem on PC. At least I can remember that it annoyed be back then already.
IX on the PS1 fixed that and I was so relieved when the music continued. Never knew that this was supposed to be the case with VII as well!
Also another bug regarding the audio in IX (at least for the PC) seems to be downgraded music: https://steamcommunity.com/app/377840/discussions/0/353916838206972073/
IX on the PS1 fixed that and I was so relieved when the music continued. Never knew that this was supposed to be the case with VII as well!
Also another bug regarding the audio in IX (at least for the PC) seems to be downgraded music: https://steamcommunity.com/app/377840/discussions/0/353916838206972073/
This might be the worst post I've ever seen. Both the music and random encounters are essential components of a classic FF game. You have no idea what you're on about.
AuthenticM
Member
I think the second video's music is also off, but that's probably the video itself and not the game. The video's framerate is weird, and it might be throwing the audio off a little.
correct
Here's a better video: https://youtu.be/FBbvWjSmm4k?t=49m33s
The first battle starts at 50:03. Notice where the music is at when the battle starts. And then when the battle ends and the game returns you to the overworld, notice the music that starts back again from the beginning instead of resuming from where it was. Because that's how the original game worked (and pretty much all other JRPGs): the overworld music resumes from where it was after a battle. But not in this release of FFIX. It's super annoying because unless you stop moving and let the game run, you'll never hear many of the great tracks in the game to their fullest, as you'll be stuck listening to their first 10 or so seconds over and over and over and over again.
It didnt restart...
After that second battle you immediately start to hear other tones they didnt occur after the first battle you timestamped.
Yep. Thankfully, there's a mod that fixes it in the PC version. My guess is that they had to compress whatever they could for the mobile version and then just... didn't give two craps when porting it to PC. I can't really tell the difference in the PS4 version, but I have crappy speakers connected to it right now.
sotojuan
Member
All PSOne games are in that format. Do you want it stretched out instead? Can't be fixed unless they redo the whole game.
SuicidalSteve
Member
Ohhh wait a minute its the music before the battle music starts is what the issue is not the battle music itself? I must have gotten them mixed up!
So the main music is the issue not the battle music is what keeps on resetting?
So the main music is the issue not the battle music is what keeps on resetting?
sotojuan
Member
FFXII (and X, sans glitches that were fixed) were serious physical releases. I guess Square Enix takes that seriously. These Steam and PS4 ports are cheap: Just make the models and text HD, put on some cheats, and done.
I am personally fine with that but I don't understand how they can release it with easy to spot bugs like the music one or the wrong track playing.
Unfortunately, I find the original FFIX way too slow for my liking, and I like the option to turn off the battle camera and speed up the game if I want, so I am sort of stuck with this weird version.
I am personally fine with that but I don't understand how they can release it with easy to spot bugs like the music one or the wrong track playing.
Unfortunately, I find the original FFIX way too slow for my liking, and I like the option to turn off the battle camera and speed up the game if I want, so I am sort of stuck with this weird version.
AuthenticM
Member
correct
Lucent
Member
Wtf? It's $32 without ps plus? Why? Even FF7 was like $15 or something. =[
The worst part is that they can do an excellent job when they actually try. Case in point: XII, Kingdom Hearts.
I know that they probably don't make a whole lot of money out of these ports, but if the aim is to keep awareness of the FF brand alive, then at least don't fuck it up every step of the way.
Especially with VII god damnit, it's supposed to be their best selling title ever.
To be honest, the majority of people playing these games, be it again or for the first time, won't notice the music issue.
It says $16.79 with a normal non-Plus discount. Original price $20. You sure you're looking in the US store?