Final Fantasy 15

I have waited for this game for 8 years. Ironically it was the reason why I bought a ps3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6At_bb1PNU

Te wait for 13 was the longest in the franchise history and.....well, it didn't deliver. Let's hope the wait for this one is worth it. Looking much more like it is.

I've mentioned in other threads how FF12 was such a favorite of mine, and gave me such high hopes for the future of the franchise. That was 8.5 years ago now, and those hopes certainly haven't been fufilled, by Square or anyone else. However, things are absolutely getting better after SKyrim and DA:I. If Square is actually taking cues from those games while giving it the FF soul, it will be a contender for my favorite game in a long, long time.

This is tertiarily related, but there is an interesting Kickstarter game project that's a tribute to classic JRPGs. There is a pre-Alpha demo available, so try it out. It's going to be available on PC, PS4, and XBO.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/midgarstudio/edge-of-eternity-pc-mac-linux-ps4-xbox-one

"Not So Fast wrote:

This is tertiarily related, but there is an interesting Kickstarter game project that's a tribute to classic JRPGs. There is a pre-Alpha demo available, so try it out. It's going to be available on PC, PS4, and XBO.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/midgarstudio/edge-of-eternity-pc-mac-linux-ps4-xbox-one

That looks really cool man. I bookmarked the page, and I'll keep an eye on it. I really hope that the game gets made.

"Unlucky 13 wrote:

Te wait for 13 was the longest in the franchise history and…..well, it didn't deliver.

I'd say the wait for an FF7 remake is the longest.

"Desides wrote:

I'd say the wait for an FF7 remake is the longest.

Well, I believe that you yourself told me thats unlikely to ever happen. Too bad. Printing money for them if they did.

I'll buy it, but only if they promise even longer cut-scenes!

"Unlucky 13 wrote:

Well, I believe that you yourself told me thats unlikely to ever happen. Too bad. Printing money for them if they did.

Yeah, I don't expect it to happen, at least not for a while. An FF7 remake would basically be like developing a modern AAA game. That's a huge resource drain and it also means FF15 and whatever other AAA games they're working on would have less market impact. Would you get more excited for FF7 remake or FF15? Most people would say FF7 remake.

"Desides wrote:

Yeah, I don't expect it to happen, at least not for a while. An FF7 remake would basically be like developing a modern AAA game. That's a huge resource drain and it also means FF15 and whatever other AAA games they're working on would have less market impact. Would you get more excited for FF7 remake or FF15? Most people would say FF7 remake.

Well, though I'm a dedicated FF Fan, having been playing the series for more than 25 years now, I'm not a FF7 fanatic like so many are. Don't get me wrong, I loved the game. Upgraded from the SNES to the PS1 for it. But if they could remake ANY FF game at PS4 quality, I'd go with FF3 (US numbering) as my choice. Such an awesome game, and I'd love to see it reimagined using today's tech.

That all being said, I'm still looking forward to 15 based on what I've read moreso. Crossing my fingers that its what they're saying it is.

"Unlucky 13 wrote:

Well, though I'm a dedicated FF Fan, having been playing the series for more than 25 years now, I'm not a FF7 fanatic like so many are. Don't get me wrong, I loved the game. Upgraded from the SNES to the PS1 for it. But if they could remake ANY FF game at PS4 quality, I'd go with FF3 (US numbering) as my choice. Such an awesome game, and I'd love to see it reimagined using today's tech.

That all being said, I'm still looking forward to 15 based on what I've read moreso. Crossing my fingers that its what they're saying it is.

I think FF6 is pretty overrated… and, yes, I played it on the SNES back when it was FF3.

I'd rather have a Dragon Quest VIII remake over any FF game.

never played any of the FF games. always wanted to but felt like it was too late to break into them. Do you think its worth going back and playing some of the earlier versions or just jump right into the new one when it comes out?

"Ohio Fanatic wrote:

never played any of the FF games. always wanted to but felt like it was too late to break into them. Do you think its worth going back and playing some of the earlier versions or just jump right into the new one when it comes out?

Either way should be fine. Outside of direct sequels they aren't related really.

I think all of them are good games (some obviously much better than others) still, just for some you need to look past how the graphics have aged (mostly the ps1 games).

A lot of the games seem to be available on Steam.

"Stitches wrote:

Either way should be fine. Outside of direct sequels they aren't related really.

I think all of them are good games (some obviously much better than others) still, just for some you need to look past how the graphics have aged (mostly the ps1 games).

A lot of the games seem to be available on Steam.

I'd say that the original on the NES has aged more than the PS1 games! :lol:

As he said though, the games aren't generally connected other than style. The one thats out of place in the evolution of the series is 9, the last one on the PS1. X/X2 are available in a HD remake for the PS3, and will be on the PS4 later this year. Its done well and doesn't look awful on the big screen.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/03/17/where-is-final-fantasy-versus-xiii.aspx

Interesting look at the crazy and long development history of the game now known as FF15. One of my favorite parts is a list of what's happened since the game's announcement in 2006.

What Else Has Happened Since Versus XIII’s Announcement?

All three Mass Effect games released
The entire Assassin’s Creed franchise
The rise and fall of music games
Five other main Final Fantasy titles: XII, XIII, XIII-2, Lightning Returns, and XIV
BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite released
Every Call of Duty game after Call of Duty 2, including World at War, Ghosts, Black Ops 1 and 2, and all three Modern Warfare titles released
The PlayStation 3’s entire life
The Wii craze
Sony and Microsoft introducing/releasing their own motion controllers
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo each designed and released a new generation of hardware
Duke Nukem Forever released

The game was first detailed the month I got married. My 9th anniversary is coming up, lol. Better late than never!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3N_cAiwhWw

Yeah.

Now that's a summon!

I'm increasingly optimistic that this game is going to pick up where 12 left off as a "spiritual successor" and continuation of the track that the series was on, so many years later. Everything I see is gold.

Playing the demo, it's pretty freaking awesome.

"Stitches wrote:

Playing the demo, it's pretty freaking awesome.

How's Type-0? I've read very mixed reviews.

"Unlucky 13 wrote:

How's Type-0? I've read very mixed reviews.

Only played the first mission so far an it is pretty good so far. Not sure what to compare it too.

I will say that I am not a fan of the camera though. Maybe they can patch it and make it less jerky/sensitive.

Nice to see some positives around the Final Fantasy franchise. It's been too long.

"Stitches wrote:

Only played the first mission so far an it is pretty good so far. Not sure what to compare it too.

I will say that I am not a fan of the camera though. Maybe they can patch it and make it less jerky/sensitive.

It reminds me of Dragon's Dogma a little.

"Desides wrote:

Nice to see some positives around the Final Fantasy franchise. It's been too long.

From disappointing (13), especially after such a long wait, to depressing and bad (13-2), to making me pissed off at them for putting out such crap (Lightning returns).

If merely the things that have been said about the broad structure of 15 are true, its a huge step in the right direction.

"Unlucky 13 wrote:

From disappointing (13), especially after such a long wait, to depressing and bad (13-2), to making me pissed off at them for putting out such crap (Lightning returns).

If merely the things that have been said about the broad structure of 15 are true, its a huge step in the right direction.

I can't criticize them for Lightning Returns. It wasn't great, but they took deliberate measures to respond to criticism and try to make a more appealing game. The real problem is that Motomu Toriyama's games aren't very good, IMO, but at least they listened.

I'm optimistic about FF15 since it's finally out of Nomura's development hell hands. Hajime Tabata actually ships games.

"Not So Fast wrote:

This is tertiarily related, but there is an interesting Kickstarter game project that's a tribute to classic JRPGs. There is a pre-Alpha demo available, so try it out. It's going to be available on PC, PS4, and XBO.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/midgarstudio/edge-of-eternity-pc-mac-linux-ps4-xbox-one

Quick update for this project. The project is fully funded, and Yasunori Mitsuda will be doing the soundtrack. There is 10 hours to go, and little more than 5k from the next stretch goal: additional playable characters.