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Final Fantasy XV Impressions: Mark All Spoilers
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iAmMaximus
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What is the consensus on the side quests/dungeons? Are they pretty bare? I've read there are a lot of fetch quests, which make me a little concerned...
I feel like a fool, thank you for ending this ridiculous farming/searching. Raised 12 level by killing Axemen and two Iron Giants with level 8 lmao
Vincent Grayson
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I can't remember if anyone answered this previously, but in the post game
do you stay as "older" Noctis & co when you travel back to the open world areas?
[Yeah that's what I wanted to know, thanks man.
purseowner
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Sorry to ask a question that's probably been asked a lot in this thread, but don't fancy accidentally spoiling any more: how long does the main quest take to beat?
DarkLordMalik
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I wish we were older but we stay younger, but with the kickass Kingsglaive outfit
I'd say average should be around 25-30 hours and if you take your time, you can bump it up to 35-40. If you do almost everything though, then it is way longer. There is also new stuff in the post-game.
For what we know Versus could have even more of a shitty story.
If you finish it you can name Carbuncle, that's about it.
No.
Garrett Hawke
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My copy arrived this morning. As I have a pro, I'm not sure if I should play it yet lmao
DarkLordMalik
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Thankfully no.
DarkChronic
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Played roughly 5 hours last tonight. Dropping insanely short and sweet impressions:
It's good. Real good. I'm enjoying my time a lot with it. The character interaction between the bros is wonderful, and I really liked the title card scene (was on complete media blackout so wasn't spoiled on that before hand).
Still wrapping my head around the combat a bit. There are times when it clicks and everything flows and it's awesome, and other times where I get swarmed and confused and I have no idea what's happening.
Like others said, little to no story so far, but that's OK. The little quips as the bros travel is more than enough, and the world building is scratching that story "itch" for me so far.
Game looks beautiful, music is heavenly, and I can't wait to dive back in later.
It's good. Real good. I'm enjoying my time a lot with it. The character interaction between the bros is wonderful, and I really liked the title card scene (was on complete media blackout so wasn't spoiled on that before hand).
Still wrapping my head around the combat a bit. There are times when it clicks and everything flows and it's awesome, and other times where I get swarmed and confused and I have no idea what's happening.
Like others said, little to no story so far, but that's OK. The little quips as the bros travel is more than enough, and the world building is scratching that story "itch" for me so far.
Game looks beautiful, music is heavenly, and I can't wait to dive back in later.
Ohh good then I can skip it. I like the default names thanks!
How much space do you have in your HDD? Game is probably still installing.
jimmypython
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The more I play the open world portion the more I get a Dragon Age Inquisition vibe...all the way to camping system.
DarkLordMalik
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Anything post-Altissia doesn't appear in end game. So it is not the time skip but the journey to Altissia and what happens there which is reverted back.
GwyndolinCinder
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Anyway to skip to night?
Cancelling all 4 of my pre-orders.
There is a reason nobody is answering...
Unless you're worried about spoilers I don;t see any reason not to wait a couple of weeks, they did say December. I think I'm going to have to get someone to hide my copy once it arrives so I don't get tempted..
DarkLordMalik
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Primethius
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Not like this
So an interesting glitch happened on my end while doing a side-quest I accepted from someone in
, where I got in a fight with a bunch of enemies, and then faced a ridiculous framerate drop and suddenly the screen shifted into an infinite loading screen.
I got the video captured via the PS4's capture and I was wondering if it's okay to share.
EDIT: Also, has anyone managed to get trophies to show up or sync? it hasn't been working on my end and I can't sync for shit.
Lestallum
I got the video captured via the PS4's capture and I was wondering if it's okay to share.
EDIT: Also, has anyone managed to get trophies to show up or sync? it hasn't been working on my end and I can't sync for shit.
Shame about the story... but then I suppose most JRPGs falter when it comes to finely tuned storytelling. Still, I had hoped XV would be different if only because of its clearer structure (road movie), and relatively straightforward narrative hook (reclaiming the throne). Ah well.
Fortunately, there's more to a good narrative... Things like world-building, character interactions, emotional beats, and the overall aesthetic (right down to the soundtrack). I'd argue that when we talk about Final Fantasy's glory days as a narrative-driven franchise, it's these factors that come to mind rather than the actual unfolding of the story.
Hope that remains true here!
Fortunately, there's more to a good narrative... Things like world-building, character interactions, emotional beats, and the overall aesthetic (right down to the soundtrack). I'd argue that when we talk about Final Fantasy's glory days as a narrative-driven franchise, it's these factors that come to mind rather than the actual unfolding of the story.
Hope that remains true here!
UpDownLeftRight
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There's fucking copies being sold in a CEX near me Fuck GAME for taking my money and sending nothing.
Fuck GAME for taking my money and sending nothing.The First Guardian
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Game doesn't explain it that much but you will fight better in distance. Try to get distance from battle with running, dodging, warping or best, warping to blue markers so that your MP restores completely. find an enemy and attack (warp strike) it. Try to blindside him (from behind). if one of your allies is near you, it will be a link attack or even better Blinside link (An attack with an ally from behind an enemy). start your combo, and in the middle of combo switch to a heavier weapon so that your finishing move becomes stronger. Time to get distance again. This when you should use phasing and dodging and parrying. I usually use allies technique in defense time. When you got enough distance, monitor allies stats and use Potion\Elixir\stuff if necessary. If enemies are together, you can use magic. get ready for another strike and so on.
I would explain more (and better) if it wasn't for my terrible english writing skills, but combat has enough deepness and is actually really fun. Man, I want a Hard diff so bad.
NoctisVsStar
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Thing is there's moments of brilliance where you can get an idea where the original premise was going. That's why it's so disappointing for many here.. then you have some
plot threads
Thinking I might do Kingsglaive and skip brotherhood
SlasherJPC
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Someone mentioned thank goodness they didn't go Ubisoft in icons but I think FFXV still has plenty of icons overall especially when you get the info from the tipsters. Doesn't bother me at all though.
I would recommend watching Brotherhood too, since there's some dialogue that would make more sense, because it covers character backstories.
nelsonroyale
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Quick thoughts:
The intro is indeed weak. I am not sure whose idea it was, but it should have been fleshed out more and extended, particularly the first. It seems like just snippets of a larger intro slapped together. I am all for a big epic beginning and then moving to something more humble (i.e., Wheel of Time, Lord of the Rings movie), but this lacks impact because the scenes aren't developed enough. Weird.
Visuals - Really nice on Pro (and I guess PS4). Differences between Light and High are pretty subtle but it does clean up the image and add a little detail. It is perhaps more noticible say in the car as well. Looks cleaner in motion. Overall, game looks very nice though. Great modelling, lighting and animations. Totally different aesthetic than say W3, but at least equally impressive, probably more so in latter areas of the game and with big set pieces.
Gameplay seems snappier than Duscae at least.
Story Nothing to go on yet. Seems sparse as others have said.
The intro is indeed weak. I am not sure whose idea it was, but it should have been fleshed out more and extended, particularly the first. It seems like just snippets of a larger intro slapped together. I am all for a big epic beginning and then moving to something more humble (i.e., Wheel of Time, Lord of the Rings movie), but this lacks impact because the scenes aren't developed enough. Weird.
Visuals - Really nice on Pro (and I guess PS4). Differences between Light and High are pretty subtle but it does clean up the image and add a little detail. It is perhaps more noticible say in the car as well. Looks cleaner in motion. Overall, game looks very nice though. Great modelling, lighting and animations. Totally different aesthetic than say W3, but at least equally impressive, probably more so in latter areas of the game and with big set pieces.
Gameplay seems snappier than Duscae at least.
Story Nothing to go on yet. Seems sparse as others have said.
You can buy it separately. DVD is only £6 on amazon, £9 for the bluray, but it seems to be quite a bit more in the US for some reason
Buy it on Blu Ray or rent it on Amazon Video or something.
UpDownLeftRight
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It's on Youtube to rent, which I didn't even realize they did.
A lot of 8s and some 9s I would guess based on impressions here
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