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[Geg]

I actually didn't like the battle theme here all that much. Mostly just because the strings at the start seemed kinda OTT for a normal encounter. They create a tension which really isn't reflected in the fight itself.

It was less 'lets beat up some monsters!' and more 'fight for your life!'

Like it was mentioned before, this battle theme is used for encounters at night and apparently in caves/dungeons, where the battles are supposed to be much more difficult than normal daytime overworld encounters

 

[DarkLegion]

Looks good. However, something feels off when Noctis jumps.

 

[Bousf]

You're not being simultaneously treated to a lack of lipsync.

You got a point there, the VA in trailers was unbearable partly because of that xD
I really hope I can say I stand them once lip sync is included (hopefully by E3)

 

[Razzer]

Like it was mentioned before, this battle theme is used for encounters at night and apparently in caves/dungeons, where the battles are supposed to be much more difficult than normal daytime overworld encounters

Which sounds good on paper, but those enemies didn't look very threatening and their health bars were going down pretty easily. Still, it's best not to judge games that are still in development too harshly. It was merely an observation.

 

[SPAW]

Which sounds good on paper, but those enemies didn't look very threatening and their health bars were going down pretty easily. Still, it's best not to judge games that are still in development too harshly. It was merely an observation.

but the party died at the end?

 

[nelsonroyale]

Game looks awful and the english dub is cringe-worthy.



Par for the course for anime games. Everything has to be overly dramatic.

You are being over-dramatic.

 

[Dark_castle]

Looks good. However, something feels off when Noctis jumps.

For some reason the camera also jumps when Noctis jumps, which makes it feels off. Moar feedback, lol.

 

[CrimsonSquall]

As someone who's endured Shenmue English dubs (still some of the best games I've ever played), the VA here is like Frank Sinatra compared to other possibilities lol. I don't think I've ever heard "good" English VA in Japanese games besides Metal Gear Solid.

Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions.

Dissidia was pretty great too

 

[Insolitus]

Every time I hear the english VA I think Ninja Turtles. Everything else looks awesome.

 

[Razzer]

but the party died at the end?

Not from the one battle though. They were clearly cutting between a lot of different encounters. There was a huge amount of the little buggers when he did die. I take your point though.

 

[kinaesthete]

What was the hitstun problem that they fixed? Haven't really kept up with other recent footage.

 

[raven777]

What was the hitstun problem that they fixed? Haven't really kept up with other recent footage.

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[Zukuu]

It feels weird seeing FF characters and a party running around in a Witcher/Gothic-esque Fantasy setting.

 

[Primethius]

DAMN! I need that battle theme, like pronto.

The wild life video was great too.

 

[Spehornoob]

So I can't exactly tell in these videos so far. Does anyone have any idea what the strategy to the combat is in this game? Can you customize what weapons are used and when, or customize how your party members use their skills? I mean, the game looks gorgeous, but all I really see is the auto attacks stuff right now.

 

[wanders]

The VA sounds too anime

 

[sappyday]

Isn't Prompto teddie?

 

[tuxfool]

The dub is still bad. I don't care what anyone says, I can't stand Prompto's English VA.

Yup. Regardless of personal preferences, he doesn't sound like a person, he sounds like something you'd get from a loony tunes character minus the charm.

 

[kinaesthete]

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...yikes, that was pretty dramatic. Huge improvement for sure.

 

[ZenTzen]

So I can't exactly tell in these videos so far. Does anyone have any idea what the strategy to the combat is in this game? Can you customize what weapons are used and when, or customize how your party members use their skills? I mean, the game looks gorgeous, but all I really see is the auto attacks stuff right now.

theres a gameplay breakdown thread, go take a read
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=997082

 

[mrmickfran]

Isn't Prompto teddie?

I thought he was Yosuke.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Wildlife video needs one of those Animal Planet or Discovery Channel whispering commentators.

"Here we have the Iron Giant in its natural forest habitat, readying a spell of Barrier to cast before it swings down upon that pack of wild Cockatrice."

Only thing it was missing. lol

 

[Wakka212]

Voices are really bad, don't think I'll ever get used to those.

Unnecessary 'going through tight rocks sequence' ripped off from Uncharted and its kind.

Yeah the voices are the kind that will get annoying very quickly

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Fix da script

 

[CrimsonSquall]

Yeah the voices are the kind that will get annoying very quickly

The most upsetting is Noctis. That's the dude I'm supposed to feel for... Why would u make him sound like Batman ((

 

[Dragon1893]

Love the wildlife video. I thought Noctis was gonna step on that frog.

 

[flaxknuckles]

The most upsetting is Noctis. That's the dude I'm supposed to feel for... Why would u make him sound like Batman ((

I thought that was the buff dude's voice :O

 

[Lucreto]

The voice acting is fine. The script on the other hand...

 

[Rad-]

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Wow they actually listened to people? That was my number 1 complaint. It's still there but I can live with that amount.

 

[DTurkin]

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Thanks for that, now I understand.

 

[Crossing Eden]

The most upsetting is Noctis. That's the dude I'm supposed to feel for... Why would u make him sound like Batman ((

He doesn't sound anything like Batman, he sounds like someone trying too hard. Kevin Conroy never sounds like he's trying too hard. In fact, Batman doesn't even talk during combat iirc.

 

[nelsonroyale]

He doesn't sound anything like Batman, he sounds like someone trying too hard. Kevin Conroy never sounds like he's trying too hard. In fact, Batman doesn't even talk during combat iirc.

Batman very much sounds like he is trying to hard in my opinion. Especially in the Dark Knight films. But I suppose he really is...Batman is a character invented by Bruce Wayne.

 

[DeSolos]

The English dub is so bad... I actually like dubs, but Square just can never nail localization(except for FF12). It always sounds like a mediocre anime dub. Part of it is in the how they localize the lines, and part of it is voice direction. I'm sure all the actors they chose are good at what they do, but this isn't showcasing their talent.

Hope they include the Japanese dialogue. I seriously never opt for this option, but I think I'm going to have to this time.

 

[Mihos]

First video looks like Grand Theft Chocobo... complete with Trevor's trailer

Then cuts to FF12 combat

 

[DJIzana]

God this looks absolutely amazing...

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

How can a demo look sooo good.

 

[Wakka212]

I've been saying it since this game was initially revealed: This is the FF that will bring this series back from the dead.

The combat is innovating in a way that maintains the need for strategy while making you feel powerful and mobile.

Open world is finally making a return and the art direction is indicitive of FF roots!

 

[Astral]

My goodness that music. I'm glad they have at least two battle themes so far. That's something the XIII trilogy got right. It didn't have just one battle theme the entire game. It had multiple ones that played whenever it seemed appropriate.

 

[Ramenman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwdVWXisT5U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExfN-qTW-d8

Still rather blurry honestly, even if the channel's name says "HD".

 

[Rpgmonkey]

Chocobos looked cool. Nice "wild" vibe to the designs while still looking very reminiscent of the NES/SNES-era chocobo sprite designs.

 

[dc89]

The animation on the animals. Holy cow.

 

[TheGreatDirector]

Dat wildlife video though...

 

[Tidus_Great]

why is the VA so tacky? it's 2015
Game looks alright but Final Fantasies days as the premiere RPG series are long over.
Honestly I think i'm more hyped for Xenoblade X at the moment.

 

[Lifejumper]

The Square Enix pr dude said he would upload the vids in HD....where are they...

 

[Dynasty8]

Wow...that wildlife video...just shows how much time they spent on this game.

I think this game will become one of the greatest of all time.

 

[saher]

They didn't upload the videos yet? :/

 

[desu]

Quite sadly the more they show, the more dull and boring the game looks to me. I guess they are aiming for a different direction but GTA/Witcher Final Fantasy doesn't look all that appealing to me so far, but maybe it's just this area which we see for the 100000th time now.

 

[Valnen]

I'm still upset you can just hold the button to auto combo unlike Kingdom Hearts, but it looks like the combat has enough "impact" that it will still feel really nice.

 

[『Inaba Resident』]

I'm still upset you can just hold the button to auto combo unlike Kingdom Hearts, but it looks like the combat has enough "impact" that it will still feel really nice.

Then just tap it.

 

[Valnen]

Then just tap it.

I probably will, I just don't think any sort of auto combat has a place in an action RPG. It shouldn't even be an option.