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[demosthenes]

Read non story stuff, my hype is really high. I know next to nothing about this game, going in near blind.

 

[notaskwid]

Where is that Tabata intensifies.gif?

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Been wondering about this for a while personally. I'd be ok with them having some sort of summon charge bar like FFX did with summon overdrives provided it was a bit of a slow burn. I doubt it will be like the demo since that just seemed to be there to show it off.

This and how summons will work in caves are the two main questions for gameplay on my mind at the moment. I was thinking they can downscale some summons but others may not work, unless Titan just punches his way in or something.

inside the cave (depending on the summons size) maybe the summon grants you a buff for a short period. Let's say Ifrit grants you a fire sword or something along those lines.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

Kagari has put up the full summary on her site. The spoilers are unmarked so be careful as it spoils the introduction.

• When moving to FFXV, the game disconnected from Fabula Nova Crystallis. Additionally, Stella from Versus XIII was shifted significantly and while the team tried to keep as much as they could from the original concepts they took this opportunity to shape XV into a full range of imagination.
• FFXV’s story focuses on friendship, destiny and legacy.

http://www.novacrystallis.com/2016/04/25147/

 

[CruxisMana]

Chapter 0 speculation based on the Brotherhood anime:

Spoiler

Could the prologue be Regis saving Noctis' life? The anime played it up as a major event in their lives/relationship.

 

[BocoDragon]

No intention to create sequels? Now that does blow my mind.

 

[JBwB]

-Four quest types: for fun (minigames:fishing/chocobo race/JusMon5 etc.), main story, monster hunts and regional quests. Currently over 200 quests and they're working on more;

That's a good amount of quests.

Using the Witcher 3 for comparison, there were around 55-60 main quests, at least 110 side quests and 30 Contracts (Monster hunts).

 

[.JayZii]

Kagari has put up the full summary on her site. The spoilers are unmarked so be careful as it spoils the introduction.



http://www.novacrystallis.com/2016/04/25147/

"Tabata believes the franchise can’t move forward without setting pride aside – he knows fans still have hope in where the series could go."

*Nomura smolders with rage.*

 

[QuiteWhittle]

No intention to create sequels? Now that does blow my mind.

I believe Tabata honestly. Everytime he talks about an Alt History FF, Type-Next, or his desire to work on a new IP I get the impression he can't wait to move on from FFXV.

Ultimately isn't his choice though.

 

[ackl]

Tabata and his team at Business Division 2 identified three core qualities they believe define the FF brand: challenging the status quo, providing an exceptional experience and using cutting-edge technology. He thinks FFVII was the last game in the series to use all three points. FFXV is a make-or-break moment – a chance to bring back lapsed fans and new ones into the fold.

What.....

Personally I thought VIII, IX, X, and XII fit those criteria, no?

 

[Boke1879]

I believe Tabata honestly. Everytime he talks about an Alt History FF, Type-Next, or his desire to work on a new IP I get the impression he can't wait to move on from FFXV.

Ultimately isn't his choice though.

If FFXV is a critical and financial success I imagine SE will let him move forward. I truly do believe XV is the launch pad though. They have everything in place. Anime episodes, CG movie, merch and then the game itself. If the game is received well by fans it puts them in a good position.

Then you have the FF7 remake which imo will no doubt sell well. Then they have other projects like world of FF. Which then leads to FF16. So I do hope after this Tabata gets to move on to something new.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

This has me semi sold.

 

[Larson Conway]

I can't wait to warp on to those huge ass monsters and unleash my huge ass summons on them.

 

[wmlk]

What.....

Personally I thought VIII, IX, X, and XII fit those criteria, no?

Tabata's personal ambition and goal from day one was to surpass FFVII in reception and sales. Seeing it leak over to a personal opinion of these games is kinda sad. All of those games were great.

 

[DJIzana]

What.....

Personally I thought VIII, IX, X, and XII fit those criteria, no?

Depends... if you are referring to the international version, it does, somewhat. X is still quite linear and there are no airships, really. XII is somewhat the same. It doesn't give you the same level of freedom as something like VII, VIII and IX do.

 

[Socivol]

Those who have read the story spoilers,

Spoiler

the trailer makes complete sense now and it is basically set in the first chapter

Thanks Tabata for not spoiling anything major yet.

I did think that given

Spoiler

Ardyn's position it was really weird for them to be speaking to him so casually and not attacking him

 

[Worldshaker]

And here I thought I couldn't be more pumped for this game.

I believe!

 

[Setsu00]

What.....

Personally I thought VIII, IX, X, and XII fit those criteria, no?

I'm not a fan of XI since I'm not into online games, but it's a MMO that originated on the PS2 in series of single player RPGs. That alone makes me think that it should fit the criteria as well.

 

[ackl]

I'm not a fan of XI since I'm not into online games, but it's a MMO that originated on the PS2 in series of single player RPGs. That alone makes me think that it should fit the criteria as well.

I never played XI. That's why I didn't include it in my list. My bad if that wasn't clear. :/

 

[Kieli]

I actually don't mind if they create sequels out of this if the game is good.

Re-use those assets that you spent a shit ton of money on and burp out another game right-quick. Fine by me.

 

[wmlk]

They have no intention of creating sequels, but if it's successful you know they will.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

This OP, it is fap worthy. At this point I'm not even worried about the game as far as story and mechanics go. I just hope they clean up the performance and IQ by September. FFXV may deliver, even after 10 years of waiting. Let us pray.

 

[brad-t]

They have no intention of creating sequels, but if it's successful you know they will.

Do you really think S-E is going to let Tabata say all of these things about how the franchise has lost its way and how this is what's necessary to restore its lustre only to erase all of that goodwill like two years from now? Come on.

As for what he thinks about FFVII versus other entries in the franchise — I think you could make compelling arguments for and against that position, but it's ultimately his opinion.

 

[wild wild rice]

Not liking how the gameplay info just sounds like standard WRPG style/strucure.

 

[Acosta]

Just take my money, Square Enix.

I really, really love these moments, one of my most hyped aspects of the game.

 

[jdstorm]

I'm a bit worried with what Tabata said about Luna, and I'm not talking about her relationship with Noctis but how he described her as (spoiler tag just in case)

Spoiler

"That heroine that you always want to meet, but can't quite reach"

That leads me to believe that we'll always be

Spoiler

one step behind her, sort of like how Link was with Zelda in Skyward Sword for example, and there won't be really much interaction with her throughout the game.

If this has copied

Spoiler

The best part of Skyward Sword. That would be amazing. That scene where Zelda apologies and asks link to wake her up is incredible

Also I'm secretly scared that Luna

Spoiler

Will be the main Villan. In a childhood friend becomes obsessed with you and invades your kingdom to force you into an arranged marriage type way.

 

[wmlk]

Do you really think S-E is going to let Tabata say all of these things about how the franchise has lost its way and how this is what's necessary to restore its lustre only to erase all of that goodwill like two years from now? Come on.

As for what he thinks about FFVII versus other entries in the franchise — I think you could make compelling arguments for and against that position, but it's ultimately his opinion.

Yes, I do. Since Tabata's been on both sides of the coin and flip-flopped before.

And yes, I respect his opinion. I don't have a problem with that. I just think he's being a bit black and white and extreme.

 

[ubiblu]

Just fix the terrible frame rate, janky movement, abysmal FOV, lacklustre graphics (though the style is great), and I'll be full-on hype mode.

 

[Dennis]

This is the most excited I have been for a Final Fantasy in ages.

Now hurry up an announce the PC version so I can have closure.

 

[Machinehead]

Wow.
Everything not on spoiler tags sounds absolutely perfect. After some time, I grew fond of the battle system on the demo, besides input lag.
I'm really excited for it.

 

[Aters]

Also I'm secretly scared that Luna

Spoiler

Will be the main Villan. In a childhood friend becomes obsessed with you and invades your kingdom to force you into an arranged marriage type way.

That would be fantastic. SE pleaae make it so.

 

[Nerokis]

-GI has this to say, "FFXV isn't Witcher 3 or Dragon Age Inquisition in terms of your to-do list. That isn't necessarily bad because your quest log isn't bloated by insignificant or uninteresting tasks.....inspires a feeling similar to pre-PS2 Final Fantasies where there were huge overworld maps that made the setting seem authentic and enormous - even if you didn't find a quest every step."

YES. This is what I want. I don't want Witcher 3, Assassin's Creed, Dragon Age: Inquisition, or Skyrim. I don't have much faith that XV would be a good that kind of game. Something on the VII - XII spectrum sounds perfect. A mostly focused experience through a well crafted world with interesting diversions, room for interactivity, and the occasional reward for exploration.

I also hope there's a big emphasis on hunts, because I can see them being a blast to do.

 

[Squire]

This struck fear into me.



This relieved it a little.

Rest sounds good.

Kagari posted on the other thread that the article does mention stuff, so that's in there to some degree. It's inevitable with this design.

Why people would even want it like witcher 3 or whatever is beyond me. This is a JRPG

Witcher 3 has collection quests, but also plenty of uniquely crafted, narrative focused quests that are on par with the main quests in the game. Not to disparage SE, but it's probably significantly better than what we're getting in FFXV. I don't know why you wouldn't want it.

 

[wmlk]

What are we expecting tomorrow? Interview with our KWEEN? Amano? Tabata?

Also, the Big Bang art that Amano made has apparently existed since 2006?

 

[potatohead]

What.....

Personally I thought VIII, IX, X, and XII fit those criteria, no?

Yea, no clue what Tabata is talking about here.

I feel like it's the "cinematic approach" all over again, just in different clothes.

 

[Anarky]

I'm surprised no one's mentioned the info on the FF7 remake.

 

[TheGreatLugia]

I'm surprised no one's mentioned the info on the FF7 remake.

Should someone make a separate thread for it? Especially since it reconfirms that each part will be the size of a full game.

 

[Mister Megative]

Please... it must be him:

From Gamespot:

"Some characters overlap between the main game and Kingsglaive.

Namely King Regis, Luna, and Ardyn. All three play very crucial roles in the story, and will have major screen time in both the game and the film. Tabata and Nozue not-so-subtly suggested that the audience should keep a close eye on Ardyn, especially."

Given what we know about Ardyn, I'm almost 100% sure he's the villain.

 

[wmlk]

Should someone make a separate thread for it? Especially since it reconfirms that each part will be the size of a full game.

It's old news then.

 

[Ray Down]

Yea, no clue what Tabata is talking about here.

I feel like it's the "cinematic approach" all over again, just in different clothes.

But FF has been cinematic for along time now, hell since FF7 and you could even say before hand it had those elements.

Should someone make a separate thread for it? Especially since it reconfirms that each part will be the size of a full game.

Maybe, but we knew about this already.

 

[TheGreatLugia]

It's old news then.

Pretty sure the last time they said each part was the size of a full game, a lot of people were wondering how long they meant by a "full game." This gives a bit more clarification with the FFXIII comparison.

 

[Squire]

Tabata not giving IX, X, and XII in particular their dues is pretty sad. Final Fantasy was, more often than not, very good and not wanting for innovation up until XIII.

 

[wmlk]

Tabata not giving IX, X, and XII in particular their dues is pretty sad. Final Fantasy was, more often than not, very good and not wanting for innovation up until XIII.

He said there are three cores: cutting edge tech, challenging status quo, and being an excellent game.

In his opinion (I don't really agree with them), those could be excellent games but don't measure up in the other two criteria.

 

[BumRush]

I'm really optimistic now.

FFVII news excellent as well!

 

[Ray Down]

Maybe Tabata is secretly Spoony.

 

[Squire]

He said there are three cores: cutting edge tech, challenging status quo, and being an excellent game.

In his opinion (I don't really agree with them), those could be excellent games but don't measure up in the other two criteria.

Which do you see as "the other two"? I really think the games I mentioned there hit all three of those. I mean, SE even sold X on the first two themselves, and obviously the game sold and reviewed very well, so that covers the last one.

 

[Boke1879]

Tabata not giving IX, X, and XII in particular their dues is pretty sad. Final Fantasy was, more often than not, very good and not wanting for innovation up until XIII.

You have to think about what he refers to. FF7 at the time was ground breaking. 8 and 9 expanded on those systems but didn't have the same impact. Sure gameplay changed just a little but largely the structure of those games were generally the same.

 

[wmlk]

Which do you see as "the other two"? I really think the games I mentioned there hit all three of those. I mean, SE even sold X on the first two themselves, and obviously the game sold and reviewed very well, so that covers the last one.

Technologically, I don't think FFIX matches up since it does a lot of what FFVIII already did.

But I definitely think he's wrong on FFX. Even if I don't like the game. FFXII I have not played so I can't say.

I think he's just being a hardass boss.

 

[Squire]

You have to think about what he refers to. FF7 at the time was ground breaking. 8 and 9 expanded on those systems but didn't have the same impact. Sure gameplay changed just a little but largely the structure of those games were generally the same.

I'm reading what he said carefully. I just think it's disingenuous at best. These games delivered on what he sees as important. They have the legacy to back that up.

I'd easily go so far as to say all three are better games than VII.

Technologically, I don't think FFIX matches up since it does a lot of what FFVIII already did.

But I definitely think he's wrong on FFX. Even if I don't like the game. FFXII I have not played so I can't say.

I think he's just being a hardass boss.

Probably. It's fine too, just kinda disappointing. I still think his head is in the right space, by and large.

 

[Kerotan Frog]

That all sounds amazing to me. I never lost hope for this game.

6 more months.

So much this. I've waited 42% of my life for this game. I've never given up hope. In Tabata we trust.