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[Kagari]

Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Action RPG
Rating: ESRB M/PEGI 16/CERO C
Release Date:

3.17.2015

3.19.2015

3.20.2015

In an act of unprovoked aggression, the Militesi Empire invaded the Dominion of Rubrum. Imperial dreadnoughts swarmed the skies, assailing the unsuspecting countryside under the banner of the White Tiger. From amidst the flames of the besieged dominion, the Vermilion Bird rose in defiance, her crystal granting magic and mighty eidolons that her disciples might cast out the technologically advanced aggressors.

Thrust into the tumult of war, the fate of the world and its four crystals now rests on the shoulders of fourteen brave, young warriors.

Destructoid 8.5/10
IGN 8.0/10
GameSpot 8/10
Polygon 8/10
Kotaku "Yes"
GamesRadar 3.5/5
Push Square 7/10

Is this game available digitally?
Yes. Although it will not be live on the North American PSN until Tuesday due to unknown circumstances.
What languages does the HD version support?
Both English and Japanese audio are available with English text.
How long is a typical playthrough?
It takes about 25 hours to beat the game once, however, you're encouraged to play through at least two more times to see the entire story.
Why isn't this game on PS Vita or PS3?
Because then Square Enix couldn't charge $60 or include a FFXV demo. You can, however, play the PS4 version through remote play.
How many difficulty levels are there?
Four. Square Enix has added an easier mode to this release called Cadet which is recommended for first time players.

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[Cheddahz]

I'm still having mixed feelings about this game, but I decided to pre-order it today and I'll be picking up my copy tomorrow

I'm hoping that it surprises me

 

[Hatchtag]

It's so generous of Square to include this free bonus with the FFXV demo.

 

[Various Artists]

Good op. Looking forward to playing this week.

 

[Certinty]

Nice and simple OT.

I made a huge mistake pre-ordering this on the Xbox One instead of PS4. Totally forgot about remote play when ordering.

 

[MihowZa]

Played for 4 hours so far today. It's been too long since I've played a FF game and it's definitely lovely and maybe my favorite opening cinematic ever. You can tell (probably obvious) that it was a handheld game but everything is fun right now.

 

[Kyzer]

eagerly awaiting my package...

 

[Jetku]

What are the difficulty options?

I don't typically like to replay games. Can I beat it once and then just YouTube a secret ending? Or do I really have to beat the game multiple times to get the whole story?

 

[Nintenyearold]

I need to stop clicking on topics about this game... my temptation to buy it this week keeps rising!

 

[akidnamededdy]

It's been a while since I've been excited about an FF game...picking up tomorrow.

 

[Kagari]

What are the difficulty options?

I don't typically like to replay games. Can I beat it once and then just YouTube a secret ending? Or do I really have to beat the game multiple times to get the whole story?

Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert pretty much.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Yes! Seems short enough to get me to bloodborne. I'm legit excited to play type-0 and Duscae.

 

[mp1990]

Just pre ordered mine,almost lose the opportunity of getting FF15,can't wait for it ! It's a shame i'll probably only pick it up by the end of April

 

[Stone Ocean]

Can't wait to try this out. Looks fantastic

Spoiler

regardless of the reason why I'm getting it in the first place

 

[Gbraga]

Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert pretty much.

How Hard is Hard for a first playthrough?

 

[Kagari]

Nice and simple OT.

I made a huge mistake pre-ordering this on the Xbox One instead of PS4. Totally forgot about remote play when ordering.

Remote play works pretty well from what I tested.

 

[Yoshichan]

Bought too many fucking copies of Bloodborne so I can't even afford this This would've been a good time spender while waiting for it.

 

[Kagari]

How Hard is Hard for a first playthrough?

Enemy levels are increased by 30.

 

[komorebi]

Its been a long time coming, etc

Nice OT, excited for HD Rem!

 

[fluffydelusions]

Bought too many fucking copies of Bloodborne so I can't even afford this This would've been a good time spender while waiting for it.

lol. Maybe you will have some cash by the time Lightning Returns hits PC

 

[Stone Ocean]

Enemy levels are increased by 30.

Can you even beat the game on hard off a clean save? lol

 

[Gbraga]

Enemy levels are increased by 30.

...

yeah ok I'll just start on Normal then.

 

[Hasemo]

Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert pretty much.

Huh? I don't remember difficulty options, but it's been a while. Is my memory terrible or are those a new addition?

 

[Atlas157]

Huh? I don't remember difficulty options, but it's been a while. Is my memory terrible or are those a new addition?

New.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Easy mode for me..

Imtooldforthisshit.gif

 

[KnightHart]

Enemy levels are increased by 30.

Welp. Guess I'll start on normal then.

Unless there's a way to do it with a clean save, Expert sounds like the "New Game Plus" mode

 

[SDCowboy]

Not gonna lie, the easier mode is intriguing me to pick this up.

 

[Edge_Maverick]

Surreal. It's finally coming.

 

[lowhighkang_LHK]

Enemy levels are increased by 30.

So what does that mean? i find most rpgs pretty easy, but at the same time I don't want to be frustrated.

I have played many jrpgs but Ive bever played type zero before. What do you suggest?

 

[GunBR]

Which time the game

Spoiler

(and the demo)

will be avaible at US-PSN?

 

[ULTROS!]

According to the trophy list... It's not required to defeat the game in hard mode to get a trophy?

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Can difficulty be switched on the fly? Or once chosen it sticks with that save file?

Would like to start with Normal but bump it up to Hard if the challenge isn't that great.

 

[devious.one]

Bah... Still torn on whether I should start my playthrough of this tomorrow or wait until I'm done with Bloodborne. I doubt i'll have this beat by next Tuesday.

 

[Ralemont]

Is there New Game + for the subsequent playthroughs to see the whole story, to keep levels/weapons/etc?

 

[Stone Ocean]

Wich time the game

Spoiler

(and the demo)

will be avaible at US-PSN?

Probably only when the store updates tomorrow night

 

[threelights]

Huh? I don't remember difficulty options, but it's been a while. Is my memory terrible or are those a new addition?

They were only for replaying missions before, but you select them for the main game now.


Anyway, good OT Kagari.

Let's see what Gaf's impression of the game is.

 

[MaximumSpider]

Enemy levels are increased by 30.

What the fuck

 

[Einbroch]

Gamefly shipped this to me today. I forgot I even had it in queue. Oh well, looks good, so I'm pretty excited!

 

[lowhighkang_LHK]

According to the trophy list... It's not required to defeat the game in hard mode to get a trophy?

Well, unless its masked as a hidden trophy than if you didnt see a hard mode trophy then I guess not.

 

[Kagari]

Can you even beat the game on hard off a clean save? lol

Yes. Expert unlocks after one playthrough.

 

[rrc1594]

Buying this need some FF in my life.

 

[HooYaH]

2 times to see the secret ending?

 

[burgerdog]

So this is a short game if I'm only interested in one playthrough? Hoping that's the case. Either way, the game is on its way!

 

[Kagari]

Huh? I don't remember difficulty options, but it's been a while. Is my memory terrible or are those a new addition?

I believe Cadet (Easy) was added for this new release.

 

[Dead Prince]

grace plz. hurry up and flip that switch.

 

[AdmiralMikey]

Picking up this and Resident Evil Revelations 2 tomorrow. It's a great day to be nostalgic for game series from the 90's!!

 

[Geg]

I will definitely be playing this up until the demo finishes downloading

But seriously I'm excited for this. I hope it lives up to expectations

 

[Mortemis]

Excited to try this out. 25 hours seems nice actually, glad it isn't all too long. We'll see if it grabs me enough for me to do multiple playthroughs, I hope it's good.

 

[Ryuukan]

I believe Cadet (Easy) was added for this new release.

Is there any drawback to playing on Cadet? Like reduced exp or areas inaccessible etc

 

[Kagari]

Is there any drawback to playing on Cadet? Like reduced exp or areas inaccessible etc

Mission rewards I think.