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FINAL FANTASY XVI | Prologue DEMO
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Danjin44
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I dont think so? Because it takes place in later chapter and you have abilities that you shouldn't in that section of the story.
Meicyn
Gold Member
It doesn’t, I’m pretty sure the abilities you have access to in that segment aren’t going to be available in the retail release until later.
GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
Combats feels floaty and button mashy to me hopes it clicks in for me
Quantum253
Member
It feels great to pull off, but takes some timing to get used to. I know they have the option in the ability menu, but it still let's you do it before the ability options open up?
GooseMan69
Member
Final Fantasy fans, what was the last game that was universally beloved (not including remakes)? Seems like one of those series where the fans are always divided.
Dynasty8
Member
The combat feels absolutely great. I think the concern I have is that it'll be way too easy without any way of increasing difficulty during the first playthrough.
I know this is just the tutorial section of the demo...but I am basing this concern off of recent Square Enix games being so easy where it'll take no effort or skill.
Quantum253
Member
If you play the Eikon challenge, I think a lot of people get excited and right into the action to use the new abilities. However, in the menu (under gear) there's some additional gear with higher stats to improve str/def/stagger.
There are also some additional rings that have % boost to str and Def along with % boost to fire commands. There are also rings that can be found and equipped in the challenge too
There are also some additional rings that have % boost to str and Def along with % boost to fire commands. There are also rings that can be found and equipped in the challenge too
Dynasty8
Member
For single player, probably FFX.
Quantum253
Member
Growing up, I wasn't interested in Final Fantasy. I was all about Dragon Warrior. FF7 is what got me into the series, so I haven't played anything before 7
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
Certain critical paths may be a tad easy but I’m sure they’ve filled this game with end game side content that offers significant challenge
MISTER INVEIGLER
Member
I agree, and while everyone is hyped about this Soken, I think his music is ok. I don't think Square will ever top the Nobuo Uematsu, Junya Nakano and Mashashi Hamauzu combo that made the FFX soundtrack.
Mr.Phoenix
Member
That's because no final fantasy game is actually the same or similar. We have advocates for all of them and haters too.
sendit
Member
Complete opposite experience for me. The game is way too easy from the demo's action mode. This needs a difficulty several levels above that. The battle with the dragoon at the end was a cake walk. The hardest thing about the demo was holding R2 to open the door.
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James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
It’s the first two hours
Quantum253
Member
Isn't that the truth FFX was great then you got FFX-2 and it just didn't click. That's okay because XII came back swinging
Koenigssee
Member
Dissidia Final Fantasy on PSP. Not a mainline game but still.
FFXIV Shadowbringers. Technically a full length expansion but this is the peak of XIV and arguably the most Final Fantasy (superb antagonist, memorable locations, great music, all kinds of Squaresoft's nostalgia) FF in a decade.
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mortal
Gold Member
The Active Time Lore is such a great implementation. Hopefully, this is a feature that is adopted going forward.
Allowing players to view it during almost any cutscene it's pretty cool. It's essentially a more dynamic datalog.
Can help provide context to some players having trouble following the plot and keeping track of who is who.
Allowing players to view it during almost any cutscene it's pretty cool. It's essentially a more dynamic datalog.
Can help provide context to some players having trouble following the plot and keeping track of who is who.
Quantum253
Member
I was in action too. The Dragoon fight wasn't very tough, although, the Eikon challenge ramped it up a bit. That was a weird mechanic, but I'm guessing major PS5 developers have to used the dual sense controller function(s) in some way. Unless that's how they add weight to the world. For holding buttons down, I didn't like holding R2 then ■ or Triangle.
I'm sure the final release will get pretty challenging
GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
Its to easy and button mashy? I don't thinks it will doos good for Final Fantasy fans sales
Most hard combat games these days are hard in the beginnings and stay hard if this floaty combats doesn't majorly levels up I think I'll nope out on purchasing going to waits for trusted combat veterans to gives their inputs
Most hard combat games these days are hard in the beginnings and stay hard if this floaty combats doesn't majorly levels up I think I'll nope out on purchasing going to waits for trusted combat veterans to gives their inputs
None
6, 7, Tactics and 14 (2nd version) probably get the least but there's valid critisism and thus preference even there. 10 is mentioned here, but 10 was so heavily critizized for its linearity that I wouldn't put it in the above bracket. That said its not far off by any degree.
In the end its about you and how you enjoy a game. And that's fine.
I love 9 and the battle speed never bothered me for example.
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Ronin_7
Member
It doesn't affect anything, you can't create a save on that mode.
Be aware of your overpowered character while playing that mode, make sure you remove the rings for a harder experience.
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
No, and No
TheKremlinBossMan
Banned
Be careful online people have the game now. I'm staying off Reddit and YouTube. I ran across some Locations that haven't been shown anywhere yet and holy fuck do they look good. I don't want to see any more. Unless you don't mind spoilers stay out of the FFXVI Reddit.
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Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Damn. I hate when this happens. Thanks for the warning.
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Add keywords like Clive, Joshua, Final, Fantasy, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XVI, death, plot, revealed, kill, etc. This will hide all articles, words, social media posts, and even YouTube videos with those keywords in the titles.
TheKremlinBossMan
Banned
Thanks for that.
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
I like the idea but honestly can’t see myself stopping the flow of a cutscene every second to see updates on the lore. Thankfully the option exists outside the cutscenes and can be accessed from the menu at anytime it states in the demo.
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stickkidsam
Member
Oh dude Duodecim is still one of my favorite games to this day.
Really wish we could have it ported to console as a remake. Such a fantastic fighter with a lot of fun fan service.
DelireMan7
Member
Ok finished the demo. Pretty amazing.
Don't want to reignite the debate but for me it's feels like the old school 2D FF adapted into modern consoles. So good.
Story looks pretty good for me so far. Really like the combat but hope minor enemies are more aggressive. I wanted to practice parry but they barely attack even if you stand still before them.
Eikon battles are nice to look but it's mainly interactive cutscenes... I am usually not speaking about performance issue but I had a very noticeable one (and it has to be pretty serious for me to notice that) during a cinematic moment of this fight. Heavy slow down (very choppy so I don't think it was intentional) but other that than it was perfect (Graphic mode).
Then I did the Eikonic challenge (skipped all cutscenes since it's later in the game and I want to appreciate them in context). Was overwhelmed by all the sudden option you have (dogs command, limit break, 6 eikons abilities + unlock...). First run was rough, I didn't even see the prompt for limit break so I didn't use it.
Did a quick second run and combat gets better and better. Eikon's abilities are so cool. Love the Titan's one, especially its special parry. Sooo good !
It feels really good to chained these attacks. Like heavy punch a guy away with Titan's abilities then pull it back with Garuda's.
Final fight is pretty good. A bit surprised that when you die, you restart at the beginning of the current phase of the boss and they refill you potion stock. They kind of reward you for dying. Maybe it's just a demo thing.
I directly preorder the game after that. Will not play much more of the demo. Waiting for the release to experience it fully (and get all the abilities progressively, getting everything at once is too overwhelming for me)
The game is not without default (very "AAA" philosophy with heavy guidance and lots of unnecessary "interactive moments" like door opening or eikons fight) but it still looks a top tier game.
Don't want to reignite the debate but for me it's feels like the old school 2D FF adapted into modern consoles. So good.
Story looks pretty good for me so far. Really like the combat but hope minor enemies are more aggressive. I wanted to practice parry but they barely attack even if you stand still before them.
Eikon battles are nice to look but it's mainly interactive cutscenes... I am usually not speaking about performance issue but I had a very noticeable one (and it has to be pretty serious for me to notice that) during a cinematic moment of this fight. Heavy slow down (very choppy so I don't think it was intentional) but other that than it was perfect (Graphic mode).
Then I did the Eikonic challenge (skipped all cutscenes since it's later in the game and I want to appreciate them in context). Was overwhelmed by all the sudden option you have (dogs command, limit break, 6 eikons abilities + unlock...). First run was rough, I didn't even see the prompt for limit break so I didn't use it.
Did a quick second run and combat gets better and better. Eikon's abilities are so cool. Love the Titan's one, especially its special parry. Sooo good !
It feels really good to chained these attacks. Like heavy punch a guy away with Titan's abilities then pull it back with Garuda's.
Final fight is pretty good. A bit surprised that when you die, you restart at the beginning of the current phase of the boss and they refill you potion stock. They kind of reward you for dying. Maybe it's just a demo thing.
I directly preorder the game after that. Will not play much more of the demo. Waiting for the release to experience it fully (and get all the abilities progressively, getting everything at once is too overwhelming for me)
The game is not without default (very "AAA" philosophy with heavy guidance and lots of unnecessary "interactive moments" like door opening or eikons fight) but it still looks a top tier game.
Lokaum D+
Member
Performance isnt locked at 60 and 30fps feels smoth enough imo, demo build is 1.01 an old build so expect better performance on the final game
A Most Virtuous Cat
Banned
Any Gaffer reviewing the game? Would love to hear some indirect impressions etc.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
I played in performance, noticed a few drops in certain battles, but it didn't really feel like a big deal. My jaw was dropped for other reasons.
STARSBarry
Gold Member
I mean that's PS5 only, I think you should post the overall game category for Amazon Japan.
Go go Prince of persia
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DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
When's the review embargo up for this bad boy?
It's not my Final Fantasy, it's something entirely different. Very adult oriented, very dark. The combat is action for casuals and highly story driven. The demo had me wanting more and hooked. The game feels like it has enough final fantasy spirit in it. I do still prefer something like X and slower combat. But FF7 Remake turned me around. But this game does feel and look fantastic. I would hope the game opens up at some point and we get the customary air ship freedom.
Can't wait for more.
Can't wait for more.
CunningPlan
Neo Member
To be fair some Scot’s genuinely sound like that depending where they’re from. Assuming that’s where she’s from anyway.
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
Prince of Persia is a listing error. No way it would be outselling Tears of the Kingdom.
Dr_Ifto
Member
FF14 is an amazing game, and loved by those who played. Especially through the latest expansion EndWalker
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
Thats a possibility with every physical game. Some people already have a copy so there’s spoilers out there.
phaedrus
Member
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
Has it been said when the review embargo is up for this?
STARSBarry
Gold Member
Apparently it was June 20th but no idea if that's changed since I saw it, so a few days before release.
DenchDeckard
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Minsc
Gold Member
All it took for me to never touch the graphic mode with a 10' pole is simply spinning the camera in a circle once I had player control. The motion is so choppy and the forced motion blur is horrible. I don't even care if the framerate is all over the place, performance mode made it tolerable by removing the motion blur somewhat and just making the motion in general much smoother.
