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All-New Press Previews of Final Fantasy XV's First 5 Chapters

Kagari

Crystal Bearer
Do they really stand to gain anything by doing that? Won't they just be scaring away potential customers with the base PS4? There's already 40 million PS4s out there they have to cater to.

I think just a small video showcasing it is fine though, and not necessarily comparing it to the base version. I guess comparison videos are inevitable regardless though. Meh, I dunno.

SE has no problem comparing PS4 and Vita versions of the same game.
 

Renmyra

Member
SE has no problem comparing PS4 and Vita versions of the same game.

That's handheld though, and it's probably more to show that the game actually looks and runs well on the Vita.

I want a comparison video too. I just think it's unlikely they're doing one for Pro.
 

Kagari

Crystal Bearer
That's handheld though, and it's probably more to show that the game actually looks and runs well on the Vita.

Okay what about the XB1 version of this game then? They're been showing it and it certainly doesn't look as good as the base PS4 version. I don't see that as being any different than putting out at least some Pro footage.
 

Infest

Member
There is still that one CG scene that features the main cast and Cor around the car. Since we saw it post-Nomura maybe it's still in the game.

It's from the Jump Festa Trailer though which is pretty outdated.

I hope to see as many CG scenes as possible but I believe they scaled them back dramatically after the restructuring of XV and Kingsglaive. We haven't seen any CG stuff in any released media of the game after that infamous Jump Festa trailer except for the opening scene of the game which is unusual for Final Fantasy. The last game that did exactly that was Lightning Returns which ended up having just an opening and ending CG scene. And that's what I currently expect from XV, anything else is a bonus. :/
 

Renmyra

Member
Okay what about the XB1 version of this game then? They're been showing it and it certainly doesn't look as good as the base PS4 version. I don't see that as being any different than putting out at least some Pro footage.

Fair point. I have no idea why they're showing that version in previews. Xbone definitely has a larger userbase than the potential Pro one though.
 

Tyaren

Member
Okay what about the XB1 version of this game then? They're been showing it and it certainly doesn't look as good as the base PS4 version. I don't see that as being any different than putting out at least some Pro footage.

They don't put PS4 and Xbox One footage directly beside each other for comparison. I also don't see Square Enix doing that with PS4 and PS4 Pro.
Imo it is Sony's job to do stuff like that. It's their console and they profit the most. And so Sony does. So far they were the only ones showcasing Pro footage in their trailers or on conventions.
 

Skulldead

Member
Just saw 38 minute of Famitsu gameplay... the ennemies variety and design is top notch, the bestiary look amazing. Also the group is like level 23-24 on enemies level 13... and it look still kinda challenging. I can't imagine whit hunt how much fun it will get.

edit : Sorry no in-game bestiary..i would like to share it if i ever see it lol.
 

benzy

Member
I can certainly see some people not buying an "inferior" version. I mean, it's a no-brainer for me to pick up a PS4 Pro since I don't have a PS4 yet.
Someone with the base PS4 however, sees the game running at 900p at times, maybe unstable frame rate and might not be as interested when they've seen the superior version. This is all just speculation, and I might be reaching a bit.

The same copy of the game works for both the base PS4 and PS4 Pro. There is no disadvantage to owning the game, especially when it's evident the devs have spent much more time optimizing for the weaker hardware. Tabata has also already stated the game runs mostly at 1080p than 900p on PS4 with dynamic resolution in place.

Would be better for gaming if devs arent scared to take advantage of more powerful hardware. Outside of some few individuals with some strange self entitlement, most gamers realize that weaker hardware should result in the same game being "inferior" by default.
 

Tyaren

Member
Just saw 38 minute of Famitsu gameplay... the ennemies variety and design is top notch, the bestiary look amazing. Also the group is like level 23-24 on enemies level 13... and it look still kinda challenging. I can't imagine whit hunt how much fun it will get.

We got to see the bestiary? Link please! :)
 

Infest

Member
Nobody's asking for a side by side comparison ( people will do that on their own anyway) but it shouldn't be a problem for them to release some pro footage.
 

Kagari

Crystal Bearer
They don't put PS4 and Xbox One footage directly beside each other for comparison. I also don't see Square Enix doing that with PS4 and PS4 Pro.
Imo it is Sony's job to do stuff like that. It's their console and they profit the most. And so Sony does. So far they were the only ones showcasing Pro footage in their trailers or on conventions.

That's fair but nothing's stopping them from releasing some press footage. They did for their other Pro enabled games already.
 

Mailbox

Member
I find it weird how in the town there is a children's picture of a space suit.
What's that about? Just a nod to ff8 and ff7 or....
Nope, not jumping to conclusions :p

At least 20% of the sales are going to be on Xbone. How many do you think will buy PS4 Pro AND FFXV?

I mean... I am...
(Not by choice, though. I need a new ps4 and I can't very well settle for the base version of a game I've looked forward to this much, can i?)

EDIT: btw, 24 hours until the stream. I expect to be either mad (if bahamut is revealed) or disappointed (if nothing new is talked about). All tabata has to do is either show some ps4pro stuff or maybe 1 mission that we haven't seen that isn't a spoiler (maybe confirm that death isn't the only ring magic maybe) and i'll be happy.

Actually to that point, i'd be happy if they talk engine stuff.
 

LordKasual

Banned
I knew about the Cross Shuriken/Katana but I didn't know this about the Axe and Greatsword (or didn't notice).

Do we have any gifs of these?

Just made this one quick and dirty

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It's not just the warpstrike, all of his attacks look unique with it. It's pretty neat.
 

Ketaya

Member
I find it weird how in the town there is a children's picture of a space suit.
What's that about? Just a nod to ff8 and ff7 or....
Nope, not jumping to conclusions :p



I mean... I am...
(Not by choice, though. I need a new ps4 and I can't very well settle for the base version of a game I've looked forward to this much, can i?)

EDIT: btw, 24 hours until the stream. I expect to be either mad (if bahamut is revealed) or disappointed (if nothing new is talked about). All tabata has to do is either show some ps4pro stuff or maybe 1 mission that we haven't seen that isn't a spoiler (maybe confirm that death isn't the only ring magic maybe) and i'll be happy.

Actually to that point, i'd be happy if they talk engine stuff.

If you mean the PGW stream, then that's 36 hours left. They set the wrong time on YouTube. It's 3pm CET, not 3am.
 

Ketaya

Member
Oh, i missed that.

In that case, it's probably a command attack, similar to Tempest with the greatsword. Or maybe there's more than one warpstrike function?

Exciting either way. It wasn't until this video that i noticed, the weapons consume HP now instead of MP

I think the difference is that in the gif he is using lock-on, resulting in the special warp attack, while the other time it's just a regular warp without lock-on.
 

Mailbox

Member
I think the difference is that in the gif he is using lock-on, resulting in the special warp attack, while the other time it's just a regular warp without lock-on.

kinda. (as in basically what you said)
Locking on allows you to warpstrike
Not locking on just lets you teleport short distances or to specific points.

That's all that was.
Its also why some early hour footage had people just warping needlessly; its because they didn't have it down that you needed to lock on to warpstrike (despite the game telling you :p).

If you mean the PGW stream, then that's 36 hours left. They set the wrong time on YouTube. It's 3pm CET, not 3am.

so its actually at 6am pst on thursday...
:/
I might actually be forced to skip this then... we'll see.
 
Maybe Kags can clarify, the "final Pro version" is referring to some version post launch as a patch, or does the "final version" upgrades refer to the Pro version on launch day?

To me it reads like (given that we know they've shown some semblance of a Pro version privately) the "current" Pro version is not final, so anything anyone has seen so far is not as good as the Pro version that will presumably be part of a day 1 patch.
 

Tyaren

Member
So, a somewhat related question. Should I watch Kingsglaive before Brotherhood anime or after it?

It doesn't really matter because the stories aren't really tied together. But you will learn a bit about young Luna and not as old Regis in the anime which is good to know for Kingsglaive, so they aren't complete strangers to you. And you will know much more about Noctis who everyone is referring to in the movie. Now that I think about it, it is probably better you watch the anime first. XD
 
It doesn't really matter because the stories aren't really tied together. But you will learn a bit about young Luna and not as old Regis in the anime which is good to know for Kingsglaive, so they aren't complete strangers to you. And you will know a bit more about Noctis who everyone is refrring too. Now that I think about it, it is probabaly better you watch the anime first. XD

Okay, thanks :)
 

sappyday

Member
That was the 2013 trailer iirc. (or was it one of the 2014 trailers?)
Either way, it was also along side content that was either cut or altered. I wouldn't expect that scene in the game :/

I'm pretty sure this was in the 2014 Jump Festa trailer (after Tabata was introduced). It could still be in but who knows
 

Mailbox

Member
I'm pretty sure this was in the 2014 Jump Festa trailer (after Tabata was introduced). It could still be in but who knows

that same trailer also had this:
PWKh6Bt.png

and we know for sure that's not in the game

I'd love to be optimistic, but i just expect nothing in that trailer to exist anymore. If it does, then great, though :p
 

Ishida

Banned
I'm watching the spanish preview video, and holy damn, the lighting in this game is top notch. Duscae in particular looks BEAUTIFUL. I highly prefer the new, more vibrant look. It's a huge upgrade from the Episode Duscae demo.
 

Aters

Member
Oh man. Most pathetic moogle ever. Poor thing.

Also, what the hell is wrong with the draw-distance in some clips? They seem to be using the old test environment. It's so damn strange that the preview videos recorded by other media all look better than what SE themselves can produce.
 

Mailbox

Member
Oh man. Most pathetic moogle ever. Poor thing.

Also, what the hell is wrong with the draw-distance in some clips? They seem to be using the old test environment. It's so damn strange that the preview videos recorded by other media all look better than what SE themselves can produce.

yeah, this will forever be a mystery in a world full of bullshots and photoshop touchups
 

sappyday

Member
that same trailer also had this:
PWKh6Bt.png

and we know for sure that's not in the game

I'd love to be optimistic, but i just expect nothing in that trailer to exist anymore. If it does, then great, though :p

Yea but that scene made it into KG (although slightly different) so they didn't scrap it entirely. So the Cor scene could still be in but maybe it's been reworked. Or it's been scrap.
 

Koozek

Member
Interesting. It also looks like it has a "throw and teleport to" teleport as well here;

https://youtu.be/SNpmTY_sI_k?t=1890
Oh, i missed that.

In that case, it's probably a command attack, similar to Tempest with the greatsword. Or maybe there's more than one warpstrike function?

Exciting either way. It wasn't until this video that i noticed, the weapons consume HP now instead of MP
The royal axe has this cool throw and warp attack:
 
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