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[FFFanatic]

I was hoping they might go back to tweak the faces again.
Sadly, Tidus still looks like he's having an allergic reaction, with his super puffy cheeks.
Among other problems. =/

The rest of the game looks great, but I'm not sure I want to see that my entire time playing the game again.

 

[Alo0oy]

Did they fix the NPC models?

I remember on PS3 the main characters had high resolution models while the NPCs were stuck in their PS2 models, it looked very jarring.

 

[Makoto Yuki]

Are the loading times that bad? I have the remaster on the vita and it seemed fine.

Not really, but I would prefer better load times for just about any game. Plus the Vita version would load faster because it's not being read off a PS3 blu-ray.

 

[Inuhanyou]

Any more tech spec info on this?

It's out in a few days.

>< All i ask is 1440p downsampled, please SE, you know you can easily do it

*edit*

Someone get the pixel counters!

Did they fix the NPC models?

I remember on PS3 the main characters had high resolution models while the NPCs were stuck in their PS2 models, it looked very jarring.

They specifically highlighted improving enemy models as well as NPC models for this version, so probably so

 

[sn00zer]

Uh pretty much every big box store is selling this.... you can go pick it up now

 

[Mobile Suit Gooch]

Uh pretty much every big box store is selling this.... you can go pick it up now

Even GameStop?

Edit: Wait...nvm

 

[HeelPower]

Holycrap it looks fantastic.

Still,will only buy a bit later after a discount.Can't chug the full fee at the moment.

 

[Forceatowulf]

PS4 Theme with To Zanarkand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSvwuZgOAMk

WTF

I need this in my life. This better not be a JPN exclusive... that would just be evil.

 

[batrush]

The framerate is still at 30 in this version, yes?

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Any recommendations for someone that will be playing FFX for the first time with this PS4 port?

 

[The Mad Draklor]

Any recommendations for someone that will be playing FFX for the first time with this PS4 port?

Always switch party members in and "participate" in battles so they all get AP. Any action is fine, including guarding.

 

[Chance Hale]

Tempted to grab this but then SE will put it out on steam to spite me so I'll probably wait. So many games!

 

[Tagyhag]

Got it early:
Here are some screens:

Um, did they just use SweetFX or something?

Reminds me of the people who first get that program and overdo it.

At least it still has a clean look.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Any recommendations for someone that will be playing FFX for the first time with this PS4 port?

Be sure to collect all the hidden treasures during the cloister of trials. Each cloister has one special treasure you can get by using a "destruction sphere". You don't want to miss out on the reward for getting the entire set because it is pretty incredible. None of them are missable exactly, but after a certain point late in the game it might be hard to go back and get them. Kinda being vague since you haven't played. tldr: Get the treasure found by using a destruction sphere from each of the cloister of trials before leaving them.

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

PS4 Theme with To Zanarkand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSvwuZgOAMk

If this is the theme they offer for US then I might get it..but on the other hand I don't wanna change my BB theme mehhh

 

[lazybones18]

If this is the theme they offer for US then I might get it..but on the other hand I don't wanna change my BB theme mehhh

I think we're getting the Blitzball theme

edit: wait, nevermind. That's from pre-ordering from the PS store

 

[Enthus]

PS4 Theme with To Zanarkand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSvwuZgOAMk

Eh, I prefer the Type-0 theme I'm using right now.

 

[orochi91]

PS4 Theme with To Zanarkand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSvwuZgOAMk

That music is so damn iconic.

I still get sad hearing it D:

 

[Loakum]

I'm definitely looking forward to playing this game again.....even though the ending makes me cry, the UGLY cry.

 

[Inuhanyou]

The framerate is still at 30 in this version, yes?

SE and 30fps go together like bread and butter. That is to say, yes, it is 30fps.

Although a game like FFX would not change going to 60

 

[Talax]

Yes it does. I bought all versions of FFX (the north american versions anyway).

PS4 version can load those cloud saves transferred from other systems.

Trophy list is shared with PS4/PS3/Vita having the same combined list of trophies.

SCREW YOU!!! You just made me waste money earlier than I anticipated. ;_;

That really is above what the PS3 version was. Amazing!!

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Fuck Squenix forcing me to buy X-2. Just let me buy X digitally and we're good.

 

[the_batman]

Fuck Squenix forcing me to buy X-2. Just let me buy X digitally and we're good.

yup. i would've gotten this if x-2 wasn't bundled in.

 

[DR2K]

yup. i would've gotten this if x-2 wasn't bundled in.

You're not forced to play the superior game.

 

[the_batman]

You're not forced to play the superior game.

FFVII is also bundled in?

 

[Falk]

SE and 30fps go together like bread and butter. That is to say, yes, it is 30fps.

Although a game like FFX would not change going to 60

Gameplay wouldn't change. Saying the game wouldn't change with a smoother framerate on the other hand is saying the game wouldn't benefit from HD resolution.

 

[william_557]

just played it on psvita...double dip? not sure...

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

I'll be goddamn quadruple dipping? Damn you square.

 

[The Last One]

just played it on psvita...double dip? not sure...

I know the Vita version is great but FF X is the GOAT, that said it really deserves being played in a big HD screen with a high quality sound setup. Do it!

 

[Vincent Grayson]

Gameplay wouldn't change. Saying the game wouldn't change with a smoother framerate on the other hand is saying the game wouldn't benefit from HD resolution.

So...is this version 60fps, or not? Or do we still not know?

 

[BibiMaghoo]

You're not forced to play the superior game.

Even more linear, check.
Even more insane plot, check.
Even crazier fucking pop music stuff, check.
No party choice, check.

The game is gash, and not superior to anything much at all, except perhaps 13-2.

 

[Ostinatto]

i'm ready to dodge lightnings on my PSQuattro.

 

[Inuhanyou]

Gameplay wouldn't change. Saying the game wouldn't change with a smoother framerate on the other hand is saying the game wouldn't benefit from HD resolution.

There's just no benefit. Atleast with FPS and sim racers there's superior controller response as a net positive. It matters little in a game where your just tapping commands 99% of the time IMO

"Arg, if only my hundreds of button presses to skip Rikku's overly long and drawn out sphere grid tutorial was perfectly aligned with the smoothness of the screen!"

 

[Spiritwalker]

That theme is ugly as sin. Crappy icons and a boring background, yay!

 

[Holmes]

Even more linear, check.
Even more insane plot, check.
Even crazier fucking pop music stuff, check.
No party choice, check.

The game is gash, and not superior to anything much at all, except perhaps 13-2.

Omg at saying X-2 is linear. lol

And there is a lot more party members with creature creation now.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

Omg at saying X-2 is linear. lol

And there is a lot more party members with creature creation now.

It has 3 party members, just like 13-2 has two party members. Letting me stick monsters in the fight doesn't begin to make up for that fact. It has been a while since I played it, but my recollection is of corridors broken vertically to make it look like I actually have any choice where I go in an area. I may be able to choose which areas I fly too, but their contents is incredibly restrictive. I have not however ever played the final missions and such.

 

[Falk]

So...is this version 60fps, or not? Or do we still not know?

It's not.

There's just no benefit. Atleast with FPS and sim racers there's superior controller response as a net positive. It matters little in a game where your just tapping commands 99% of the time IMO

Since this isn't a shooter, having higher precision from HD's increased resolution also provides no benefit.

 

[AuthenticM]

I may be able to choose which areas I fly too, but their contents is incredibly restrictive.

So like Mass Effect then ?

 

[Magnus]

It has 3 party members, just like 13-2 has two party members. Letting me stick monsters in the fight doesn't begin to make up for that fact. It has been a while since I played it, but my recollection is of corridors broken vertically to make it look like I actually have any choice where I go in an area. I may be able to choose which areas I fly too, but their contents is incredibly restrictive. I have not however ever played the final missions and such.

Each area may be a bit linear (just like lots of other FFs) but in terms of mission order, Man, it's the least linear RPG I've ever played. You have free reign right from the start and can really have a vastly different experience every time you play.

Gameplay-wise, X-2 is the antithesis of X in so many ways. They really do complement each other well even if the story is a bit of a turd in the sequel.

 

[Lexxism]

Yes it does. I bought all versions of FFX (the north american versions anyway).

PS4 version can load those cloud saves transferred from other systems.

Trophy list is shared with PS4/PS3/Vita having the same combined list of trophies.

Suddenly I got the urge to buy a PS4 copy. Damn. But I'll probably hold off while it get cheaper.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

So like Mass Effect then ?

I have never played a Mass Effect game. I have only watched my partner do so on occasions.

Each area may be a bit linear (just like lots of other FFs) but in terms of mission order, Man, it's the least linear RPG I've ever played. You have free reign right from the start and can really have a vastly different experience every time you play.

Gameplay-wise, X-2 is the antithesis of X in so many ways. They really do complement each other well even if the story is a bit of a turd in the sequel.

I do own it on Vita and my last play was when it came out on PS2, so perhaps my opinion would be different now, but my recollections of the game are not good at all, and at that time I adored FF games.


EDIT: I was just Tweeted telling me my view of X-2 being more linear is factually incorrect. You mofos going to make me play it again aren't you? I should thank you in advance for my suffering.

 

[Falk]

Just turn your brain off - it has one of the more enjoyably experimental combat systems, and people weren't kidding when they said "do whatever the hell you want". You could rush through the 'main story' of each chapter and miss out about 80% of the content.

 

[mieumieu]

It's not.



Since this isn't a shooter, having higher precision from HD's increased resolution also provides no benefit.

If more people would read Hexadrive's comments on why FF Type-0 would not have 60fps then they would come to understand why FFX does not either.

Or think Resident Evil 4 where PC version finally has 60fps but with some minor bugs still.

Or think Dark Souls 2 with the weapon durability issues.

 

[IAmRandom31]

Very nice.

Any shots of the battle system? CANT WAIT TO PLAY THIS BATTLE SYSTEM IN FULL ON HD.

Hopefully they enhanced the summon models and cinematics

 

[Falk]

If more people would read Hexadrive's comments on why FF Type-0 would not have 60fps then they would come to understand why FFX does not either.

Or think Resident Evil 4 where PC version finally has 60fps but with some minor bugs still.

Or think Dark Souls 2 with the weapon durability issues.

Oh, I'm well aware You might as well throw emulated PS2 KH2 having wonky gravity when using the 60fps hack into that list. And Valkyria Chronicles on Steam (lol)

I'm discussing how "60fps does nothing for turn-based gameplay" is a very similar to "a higher resolution does nothing for gameplay", neither of which are (subjectively) correct. A better looking game is a better looking game.

 

[sensui-tomo]

Oh, I'm well aware You might as well throw emulated PS2 KH2 having wonky gravity when using the 60fps hack into that list. And Valkyria Chronicles on Steam (lol)

I'm discussing how "60fps does nothing for turn-based gameplay" is a very similar to "a higher resolution does nothing for gameplay", neither of which are (subjectively) correct. A better looking game is a better looking game.

wonder how 60 fps would change the chocobo race, i'm sure it'd throw me off my groove since I can do that thing instantly after 2 tries.

 

[TGO]

This is the only PS2 Remaster to date on current gen?
Hopefully we'll get more in the future because the results are great.
I hope we get another Silent Hill Remastered and Haunting Ground would be nice too.

 

[Falk]

wonder how 60 fps would change the chocobo race, i'm sure it'd throw me off my groove since I can do that thing instantly after 2 tries.

YOU ARE NOT HUMAN WTF

 

[sensui-tomo]

YOU ARE NOT HUMAN WTF

If it makes you feel better I cant be bothered to do the butterfly thing or 200 DODGE!!!.
I've been able to do this since the ps2 days... I got used to the shitty controls pretty early on.

 

[Falk]

All I hear are excuses for being an alien.