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[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

Eh, it's a topic for another time. Suffice to say, though, I have zero expectations for FF stories. I have not encountered a good one yet

I enjoy the FF games I do like for entirely different reasons.

You know, in retrospect, looking back at FF, I have to agree with you. I'm not really playing FF for the stories anymore, and don't expect them to improve in that area (especially after XIII... man...). At this point, I'm just in it for the crazy production values, a hopefully interesting battle engine, and the unique worlds created for each game. With that said, this is probably the most interested I've been in an FF since the PSX days, but this is purely because this title seems to be such a departure from any FF in recent memory.

 

[Kagari]

My biggest concern about gameplay right now is that all of the characters are indistinguishable from the back, yet apparently have wildly different powers and whatnot.

As for the clothing, I expect Dragon Armor Lady isn't from the city... People in the city dress like Yakuza funeral attenders, while the people from the attacking city have more medieval attire, etc.

I believe it was stated in past interviews that the country Noctis is from is far more advanced than most of the surrounding territories.

 

[Zeal]

going to be that one special FF everyone's been waiting on.

 

[Magnus]

I can't see the video in the OP yet, just the screenshots, and man are they ugly. This video must really be something in motion. ?

 

[TheKaeptain]

I want this game so bad.

 

[Mad Max]

I can't see the video in the OP yet, just the screenshots, and man are they ugly. This video must really be something in motion. ?

The ingame graphics in the video look bad too. But that doesn't suprise me, since FFXIII was ugly as well.

 

[Kagari]

The ingame graphics in the video look bad too. But that doesn't suprise me, since FFXIII was ugly as well.

They've been improved since this video was done.

 

[StuBurns]

I can't see the video in the OP yet, just the screenshots, and man are they ugly. This video must really be something in motion. ?

The OP contains only two links, one leads you there, one is literally the file. I can't imagine how you missed it.

And I'm really surprised people don't think it looks good in game, I think it looks incredible.

 

[Kagari]

The OP contains only two links, one leads you there, one is literally the file. I can't imagine how you missed it.

And I'm really surprised people don't think it looks good in game, I think it looks incredible.

It's definitely better looking than XIII in parts.

 

[StuBurns]

It's definitely better looking than XIII in parts.

I think so, it's smoother too. The buildings aren't super detailed, and the trees look bad, but overall it's still notably better than any other console RPG has ever been I think.

For a game so far away, I think it's incredible.

 

[badcrumble]

It's definitely better looking than XIII in parts.

Yep, and XIII was already quite a good-looking game for the most part.

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

I wasn't too blown away by XIII at release, but then again I was comparing it to the cream of the crop like KZ2/GoW3/U2 etc. I've recently begun playing Nier, and it helped me to appreciate XIII's production values much more, although I'm having a much better time with Nier than I ever had with XIII :l

 

[Rahxephon91]

The ingame graphics in the video look bad too. But that doesn't suprise me, since FFXIII was ugly as well.

 

[Plywood]

by hideous you mean someone SLIGHTLY below super sexy.

He's composed of the stuff of nightmares and Bieber.

 

[plainr_]

Never played a single Final Fantasy game in my life and literally know nothing of the franchise but this looks insanely amazing. I've been looking for a Kingdom Hearts replacement for some time now. This definitely looks like it.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

fuck me, that trailer is amazing! I'm in...

 

[Mad Max]

Yeah I guess I was being a bit too soft on FF13's graphics there.

They've been improved since this video was done.

Wasn't this footage just released? Or is this one of those press-only trailers that just got released?

 

[Kyoufu]

Square's swansong of the generation.

Yeah I guess I was being a bit too soft on FF13's graphics there.



Wasn't this footage just released? Or is this one of those press-only trailers that just got released?

Trailer is footage of an older build.

 

[Rahxephon91]

Yeah I guess I was being wrong on FF13's graphics there.

Fixed.

 

[Teknoman]

FFXIII might have had alot of issues to fans or people who played in general, but graphics wasn't one of them.

 

[Kagari]

Trailer is footage of an older build.

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[Eliciel]

I think that if they put a lot of work into the combat in the next year and develop a striking plot than this could be one of the most interesting Final Fantasy games for years.

The trailer got me hooked from second 1. And the difference between direct feed and youtube 360p filmed...is like day and night.

 

[StuBurns]

Yeah I guess I was being a bit too soft on FF13's graphics there.

Are you being serious? FFXIII is an incredible looking game.

 

[mollipen]

I'm almost starting to hate Square's godly CG efforts, because it makes me want to watch movies not play games. Not that I'm saying this game is looking ugly, but when the CG looks that great, getting to the in-game graphics can be nothing but a disappointment.

Do everything with in-game engines! That way I won't have a chance of being teased with eye-melting beauty I can't have during the actual game! *heh*

 

[H_Prestige]

I think that if they put a lot of work into the combat in the next year and develop a striking plot than this could be one of the most interesting Final Fantasy games since FF VII.

The trailer got me hooked from second 1. And the difference between direct feed and youtube 360p filmed...is like day and night.

I agree. I'm not worried about the inevitable crazy story and some of the "animu" that is bound to be here. I'll just skip the scenes if they start becoming obnoxious.

From a gameplay standpoint, Versus is exactly what I wanted after FFXII, and what I was expecting FFXIII to be. And having a sweet KH combat system makes things even better.

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

I'm sure this dude is trolling. I'm sure someone can have issues with the art style that XIII has taken, but it is absolutely a great looking game.

 

[Grisby]

Are you being serious? FFXIII is an incredible looking game.

Yeah, that was one of the saving graces. Phenomenal in a lot of areas, if a bit disjointed.

 

[Mad Max]

Fixed.

Wow dude, that's some inception shit right there. You totally conviced me that FFXIII isn't ugly by editing that quote!

 

[Rahxephon91]

I actually would have thought Versus would take the KH approach and have very little cg. I do wish Square would just do in game graphics. XII had so little cg and that was the approach I liked the most. Though XIII was fine as most of the cg was used for pretty complex scenes.

Wow dude, that's some inception shit right there. You totally conviced me that FFXIII isn't ugly by editing that quote!

Keep going. Your making yourself look great. Not like a fool at all.

 

[Yama]

I can't believe what I just saw. Absolutely beautiful. Despite it being a separate project from the start, I'm sure all of the XIII feedback will help shape what'll inevitably be a better game on all ends.

 

[LowParry]

Trailer up on JP PSN yet? (Sorry, I'm at work )

 

[Kagari]

Wow dude, that's some inception shit right there. You totally conviced me that FFXIII isn't ugly by editing that quote!

Can we please keep stuff like this out of the thread?

 

[vilmer_]

Sweet jesus in heaven that looks astonishing.

 

[INPAQ]

So freaking hot, seriously makes me want to cheat on my 360 with a PS3..

 

[Tylahedras]

That looks... really good. Time to throw my skeptical hat out the window and get excited!

 

[Mad Max]

Are you being serious? FFXIII is an incredible looking game.

Sub-HD, lack of AA and AF, shitty textures all over, bumpmapping seems nonexistant, lightning is bad. To top it off I hated the artstyle, but that's personal I guess. And the xbox version also had terrible compression on the CGI.

Can we please keep stuff like this out of the thread?

 

[Haunted]

 

[Hcoregamer00]

I just saw the trailer, the art direction and the gameplay look top notch.

This is still my most anticipated game.

 

[StuBurns]

Sub-HD, lack of AA and AF, shitty textures all over, bumpmapping seems nonexistant, lightning is bad. To top it off I hated the artstyle, but that's personal I guess. And the xbox version also had terrible compression on the CGI.

It's 720p on PS3 and it has 2xAA on both versions. I would say the rest of your observations are just about as inaccurate with the exception of compression artifacts on the CG on the 360.

 

[Teknoman]

Wow dude, that's some inception shit right there. You totally conviced me that FFXIII isn't ugly by editing that quote!

Alright, by ugly...did you mean graphic quality or art style?

 

[Squall ASF]

Sub-HD, lack of AA and AF, shitty textures all over, bumpmapping seems nonexistant, lightning is bad. To top it off I hated the artstyle, but that's personal I guess. And the xbox version also had terrible compression on the CGI.

Says people that are in this thread to discuss the VS trailer. Please go troll somewhere else.


Still at work but it's starting to seem like this isn't going to hit the PSN Oh well, I forwarded the link for the HD youtube you guys posted on here to home. I enjoyed reading the impressions you guys gave, it will do until I can watch it myself I almost don't want to, this has been my most anitcipated game for a while and this trailer will only make the wait that much harder. Damn you XIII-2 for coming out this year!

 

[Always-honest]

hope it's great. This type of gameplay is much more in my alley than FFXIII

 

[Rahxephon91]

It's 720p on PS3 and it has 2xAA on both versions. I would say the rest of your observations are just about as inaccurate with the exception of compression artifacts on the CG on the 360.

Yeah, pretty much. The ground textures in XIII are pretty weak, but outside of that it's pretty fantastic. Sub hd is a no on PS3. As for compressed cg, well yeah on the 360. And as for hating the art style, I'm not sure what you expect from FF.

But yea, this thread is about Versus XIII, which looks great.

 

[Takuan]

I was more curious about this title than FFXIII back when both were announced. I hate that we'll have to wait until 2012 to actually play it, though...

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

Is there a launch window known for Versus? It seems like I've been reading about this game for what seems like forever now. It's too bad we're getting XIII-2 first, I'd much rather play this game.

 

[Mad Max]

Alright, by ugly...did you mean graphic quality or art style?

Both. But like I said the artstyle is just 100% my opinion.

It's 720p on PS3 and it has 2xAA on both versions. I would say the rest of your observations are just about as inaccurate with the exception of compression artifacts on the CG on the 360.

2xAA is useless if the resolution is as low as it was on the xbox (when played on a full HD screen), FF13 is not the only game to have this problem though. And what is incorrect about my other observations? Have you seen the floor textures on some of the early game areas?

But whatever, I just really really hate FF13 so maybe that clouds my judgement. Especially after FF12, which I loved.

 

[marathonfool]

Anyone know the meaning of "Versus" in the title? What's that referring to? The father and son?

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Terra Flare it from orbit.

It's the only way to be sure.

 

[Dead Prince]

Anyone know the meaning of "Versus" in the title? What's that referring to? The father and son?

Power vs Self

 

[Rahxephon91]

Anyone know the meaning of "Versus" in the title? What's that referring to? The father and son?

I thought it refereed to being against XIII as in this the opposite of what the actual FFXIII was. It's XIII if Nomura was doing it.

At least that's what I thought it was. Maybe the Versus has story significance.