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[CrimsonCrescendo]

Edit: Squire, I think we're talking about the same thing but in different ways... basically they need to get their shit together with localization and direction (because yes, Type 0 was one of the worst localizations I've heard in years). I just don't think they need Sean Bean and Norman Reedus to put out solid performances, as awesome as that is/would be.

 

[Vital Tundra]

That dialogue fucking sucks. Took me completely out of it how broken the conversations felt.

 

[- J - D -]

Maybe FFXV just has that magical trifecta of bad script, bad localization, and bad voice acting. Doesn't have to be an either/or situation.

Type-0 is definitely a fitting analogue.

 

[jiggle]

Will Loona get a Stellar costume?

 

[tuxfool]

still not my point, but it's perfectly valid. I'm sure the counter to it is, "But they'd phone it in!" and my counter to that is that what we're getting isn't preferable, so they may as well.

I'd say that would be even more damning, that they got really bad performances from their famous actors. Looking at Destiny and the dinklebot I could see a lot of the same failures happening here.

This almost certainly is a failure at multiple levels, writing, casting and direction. You can salvage it somewhat piecemeal but for a story and dialogue heavy game you generally need it to be operating well at all levels. This is even more true if you have to sell characters whose archetypes don't elicit immediate buy-in from the general game buying public.

 

[Honey Bunny]

Will Loona get a Stellar costume?

It would need a mask too

 

[Skinpop]

Dual audio should be in. Even Episode Duscae had it. Also this from two months ago:

Additionally, both German and French versions will see their own respective voice overs – similar to Final Fantasy XIV. According to SE German PR, players can switch between German, English and Japanese audio and the same will be of the French version as well. It’s unknown if the American release will carry similar options but we’ll be sure to update you once we have that information.

If the EU version has several audio tracks, why wouldn't the US one do, too?

alright that might make the experience bearable. the english va is atrocious. though the japanese sounds pretty bad too I think it's passable.

 

[Plywood]

Yeah, there are optional costumes. In the equipment menu there's an "Attire" slot and you can take off your jackets, see:

-snip

Everyone is losing their jackets as soon as I get the option, swear2god.

 

[Balls]

You guys are crazy. I love Prompto's vest skirt hyrbrid.

If I could afford it I'd rock it for sure.

 

[SixMachine]

You guys are crazy. I love Prompto's vest skirt hyrbrid.



If I could afford it I'd rock it for sure.

You can go full 90's, I remember seeing people wear long sleeve flannel shirts and something like a vest or sweater over it, and it had a similar look. Basically the Hey Arnold! style. I used to think he wore a kilt all this time, but really it's just a sweater and flannel under it.

Personally, I'm not a kilt man.

 

[sappyday]

You guys are crazy. I love Prompto's vest skirt hyrbrid.



If I could afford it I'd rock it for sure.

Yea that jacket isn't bad. Looks like something a punk rocker would wear.

 

[Ran rp]

You guys are crazy. I love Prompto's vest skirt hyrbrid.



If I could afford it I'd rock it for sure.

yeah, i actually like promto's outfit the most. i wouldn't wear it but i dig the punk look.

 

[JBwB]

alright that might make the experience bearable. the english va is atrocious. though the japanese sounds pretty bad too I think it's passable.

Wait what? You think the Japanese VA for FFXV sounds bad?

Why?

 

[jett]

12 is far better. I like DQVIII a lot, but in retrospect those voices were more novel than they were good. It's still a really good game and it's very charming, but that acting is twice as hokey as FFXII is on its worst day.

DQ8's more cartoon-ish voice acting fits the game to a tee.

 

[TronLight]

Is it me or the sound mixing feels completely off?

 

[wmlk]

Is it me or the sound mixing feels completely off?

It's incomplete. Lip syncing doesn't even match up sometimes.

That doesn't excuse criticism of what the characters are actually saying, though.

 

[Mailbox]

You guys are crazy. I love Prompto's vest skirt hyrbrid.



If I could afford it I'd rock it for sure.

Yeah, love the vest. Do wish the shirt was white instead of black with a pattern though. Would have liked the contrast.

 

[dan2026]

Wait is her name Cindy or Cidney?

I thought it was supposed to be Cidney to play on the long running Sid character.

 

[stargateheaven]

Wait is her name Cindy or Cidney?

I thought it was supposed to be Cidney to play on the long running Sid character.

her name has been changed to cindy in the english version (for some reason)

 

[dan2026]

her name has been changed to cindy in the english version (for some reason)

Well that completely breaks the reference.

Why the fuck they do that?

 

[MilkBeard]

Well that completely breaks the reference.

Why the fuck they do that?

There's already a character named Cid.

But yeah, I still think they should keep her name Cidney.

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

There's already a character named Cid.

But yeah, I still think they should keep her name Cidney.

Given the relationship in past FF games, they should've named her Midea, or maybe that's Cidney's mom's name.

 

[TLS Lex]

I think it looks better than I expected but I'll definitely be playing with Japanese dialogue if that's how awkward and weird the English VA's are. Feels like a bit of a regression given how well translated and voice acted FF games have generally been since XII.

 

[gamerMan]

Some of those voices sound straight out of Shenmue. Why are they damn sailors here?

 

[Skinpop]

Wait what? You think the Japanese VA for FFXV sounds bad?

Why?

I guess it sounds ok on its own, my issue is that the anime style of voice acting and the crap writing is so jarring with these realistic graphics. It works great for something like persona but not for this game.

 

[Vincent Grayson]

Said this in another thread but it might have more relevance here.

So apparently Noctis gets each new weapon type by

Spoiler

visiting the tomb of the previous kings or something. What if the last sword was found from Noctis's Dad / Regis crypt. That would make for a very emotional segment. Or Noctis finds Regis alive but mortally wounded, and Regis gives him the last sword as some sort of climax leading up to the final battle in Insomnia to drive out the invaders.

This could be the Aerith moment for FFXV. Something powerful and with an impact that will leave an impression on the player.

I'd be very surprised if Regis doesn't die in Kingsglaive.

 

[LouisaFerre]

Said this in another thread but it might have more relevance here.

So apparently Noctis gets each new weapon type by

Spoiler

visiting the tomb of the previous kings or something. What if the last sword was found from Noctis's Dad / Regis crypt. That would make for a very emotional segment. Or Noctis finds Regis alive but mortally wounded, and Regis gives him the last sword as some sort of climax leading up to the final battle in Insomnia to drive out the invaders.

This could be the Aerith moment for FFXV. Something powerful and with an impact that will leave an impression on the player.

Prompto should die instead. He'll try to laugh it off and ask what the problem is while he's bleeding to death, and will say he knew you always found his jokes a little annoying(not in an accusatory way, tho).

Everyone who hated him playing though the game will be completely overcome with guilt.

GOTY in the bag right there.

 

[GreenMakoEyes]

I'd be very surprised if Regis doesn't die in Kingsglaive.

I totally expect him to die in Kingsglaive.

 

[Kyzer]

I actually play FF for its anime dialogue. Except Ivalice games and XIV

 

[Skinpop]

I actually play FF for its anime dialogue. Except Ivalice games and XIV

I don't dislike anime dialogue per se, but it doesn't work with realistic graphics.

 

[MogCakes]

I actually play FF for its anime dialogue. Except Ivalice games and XIV

XII and XIV are both even numbered entries, maybe XVI will be in a similar vein.