I haven't played it but it seems to be an overwhelmingly positive reception. The fact that they were happy to release such a lengthy demo certainly bodes well and they must be confident. I'll wait for reviews but it might be a day one for me.
Gaming Final Fantasy XVI (PS5)
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The only bad thing seems to be the drops in graphics which is likely fixable before release or through setting options.
Played the demo last night and as a massive Final Fantasy fan I have somewhat mixed feeling.
As a game, it seems like it will be great. An engaging story with good characters and potentially interesting combat system.
As a Final Fantasy fan I feel like the series is now somewhat unrecognisable. It more of an action game closer to God of War than typical Final Fantasy, and not having a party of characters removes something I thought was sacred to the series.
I will play through and reserve full judgement until then but I can't help but feel it's somewhat sad how Square-Enix have had to move away from what made the series great to appeal to a wider audience and appease shareholders.
As a game, it seems like it will be great. An engaging story with good characters and potentially interesting combat system.
As a Final Fantasy fan I feel like the series is now somewhat unrecognisable. It more of an action game closer to God of War than typical Final Fantasy, and not having a party of characters removes something I thought was sacred to the series.
I will play through and reserve full judgement until then but I can't help but feel it's somewhat sad how Square-Enix have had to move away from what made the series great to appeal to a wider audience and appease shareholders.
Lovely. FF has never been my jam so I’m happy with this new direction.
Feels like new games will take different angles and they will feed classic fans by doing remakes. There is a FF9 remake in the works aswell as the FF7 stuff.
I find it strange that a lot of people suddenly seem more concerned with the idea that they're moving away from what the series once was, than they are with the fact that the last few numbered single-player entries (excluding remake) were total garbage, i.e. FF13 and 15. This one seems like it might actually be a good game for a change, surely that's more important.
I agree, they've changed things a few times and still made good games like 12 etc., they've had a bad run but the way they did the remake and the way this one looks seems like a good future model for them and taps into modern gaming.
You're right, it's been 17 years since the last arguably proper single-player FF game. This is what they are but it looks like they've worked out some of those problems with this new one.
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The series has always re-invented itself. I'm not bothered by the focus on one main character this time around, it's not like it means XVII can't have a party, FFVII remake already proved you can make party members work with actiong rpg gameplay.
As for the demo it was a 9/10 to me, the only thing that stops me from rating it 10/10 is the motion blur whenever you turn your camera outside battle, it's hurting my eyes and I really wish we'll be able to turn it off in the full game.
As for the demo it was a 9/10 to me, the only thing that stops me from rating it 10/10 is the motion blur whenever you turn your camera outside battle, it's hurting my eyes and I really wish we'll be able to turn it off in the full game.
I’d love a turn based Final Fantasy but it just won’t happen, even the remakes aren’t turn based. It’s sad but Square Enix obviously think they will sell more with these action RPGs with is fair enough. Thing is the Switch has such a stranglehold on the Japan market that I imagine JRPG sales on Sony consoles are nowhere near what they used to be.
That said there’s clearly still a market with the success of games like Persona and Octopath but obviously not enough of a market for them to be worth a FF game going turn based.
That said there’s clearly still a market with the success of games like Persona and Octopath but obviously not enough of a market for them to be worth a FF game going turn based.
It's rumoured FF9 remake would retain it.
Would love that. It’s too bubbly to do an FF7R on. Great game that still holds up well.
While you are right of course it's also a sad that classic fans are only served with remakes...
Like I said I'll still play this and hopefully love it.
Some people already have copies so be careful of spoilers out there. Performance in the final game is the same as the demo with the 'performance' mode being very unstable, so consider the 30fps mode if you want consistency.
So much for them spending a year optimising it
That's how I played the demo and I thought it looked great.
If you need turn based gameplay octopath traveller 2 came out this year and for me it's up there with the best 2d final fantasy games. Square has always used ff to innovate, it's rarely stood still.
Hoping my pre-order comes a bit early...I'm busy all next weekend so won't be able to play it post actual release date!
That's very disappointing to read, especially considering they're not doing a day one patch. Not good enough.
It's been available for months but I didn't know; you can make TZA better by making it the same as XII OG with the remaster gfx on PC.
Enough nostalgia for the better games, I thought this demo played really well apart from the shocking performance. Am hyped, and I hate the direction FF is going / has gone in.
Enough nostalgia for the better games, I thought this demo played really well apart from the shocking performance. Am hyped, and I hate the direction FF is going / has gone in.
Wonder if I ordered this online would i receive my copy a day earlier than release? Always slightly jealous of people that this happens to.
Get the feeling this will be a plot with a lot of spoilers.
Get the feeling this will be a plot with a lot of spoilers.
That's Clive's stepmother I think and not his real mother. Maybe he and Joshua are half-brothers? The mother character is a horrible wretched person that i think could be a really good character and we're all going to enjoy hating.
Epic trailer is epic. That soundtrack
Upto the third part of the first chapter on the demo, amazingly strong start. Already feel so invested in so many of the characters.
Day 1 for me this, have a feeling it’s going to be the best mainline FF entry in a long time.
Think I'm day oneing this! Ive only played a snippet of the demo but I'm loving the whole "summons are now guardians of nations" thingy they got going on and I loving the overall vibe of it. First FF mainline game I'll buy since FF X.
Nothing would make me happier than a return to form for final fantasy.
6,7,9,10 are still some of the greatest games I’ve played and would go back to them over 99% of releases today, fingers crossed.
6,7,9,10 are still some of the greatest games I’ve played and would go back to them over 99% of releases today, fingers crossed.
Thread title should be: Final Fantasy XVI (PlayStation 5) - June 22nd 2023 | Performance mode is unstable, consider 30fps if you want consistency
Booked the 23rd off for this, very excited!
Never been into these but the demo is pretty good! Some cringe dialogue but I like the setting and the magic etc.
Kept myself in a media blackout for thus since demo release, everything up until then give me confidence we are going to be in for a treat.
Epic trailer is epic. That soundtrack
Upto the third part of the first chapter on the demo, amazingly strong start. Already feel so invested in so many of the characters.
Day 1 for me this, have a feeling it’s going to be the best mainline FF entry in a long time.
Other than Remake, been underwhelmed with most recent releases, specifically 13'1/2/3 and 15, didn't mind 12 but it was mainly the combat system that won me over with that.
Very high hopes, how've you found the demo so far, spoiler free obviously haha.
FWIW: the development team are aware of the issues with the framerate and are working on updates to improve performance, along with potentially adding an option for you to reduce/turn off motion blur.
They're also looking at offering more controller layouts.
They're also looking at offering more controller layouts.
You forgot the number 8
Looking forward to this. The framerate and motion blur thing feels a bit strange since the game has been complete for over a year and they've been fine-tuning it since.
Yoshida's team have always been very good at addressing issues the community have with XIV so it doesn't surprise me that he's taking the feedback seriously.You forgot the number 8
Looking forward to this. The framerate and motion blur thing feels a bit strange since the game has been complete for over a year and they've been fine-tuning it since.
Yeah I have been quite impressed with the way he's spoken about the franchise even though i'm not a massive FF XIV fan. He seems like someone who genuinely does have creativity, vision and actually cares about how his work is perceived.
The game has been leaked so do be careful if you're worried about spoilers.
Accidental of course the draw system was wonderful!You forgot the number 8
Looking forward to this. The framerate and motion blur thing feels a bit strange since the game has been complete for over a year and they've been fine-tuning it since.
(My square button would thank me)Considering you've changed the title and added "Critical Acclaim" despite there being no reviews yet I'm not surprised you're so confident.
This is Alock's alt account, just to clarify.
That was @Damien
Nice try but robots only deal in facts.
This subject seems to be jumping the gun!
I hope it gets great reviews. I can see technical issues but I think they’ll solve those soon enough.
I hope it gets great reviews. I can see technical issues but I think they’ll solve those soon enough.
Zelda proved technical failures don't matter.
Zelda had technical failures? Also normal rules don’t apply to Zelda