BloodyHell Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: FFXIV isn't on the Xbox, just like FFVIIR. It's definitely an aspect of what appears to be a "strained" relationship between SE and MSFT. Apparently SE wanted to put it on xbox early and MS didn’t want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Square explains why there's no Final Fantasy XIV for Xbox – Destructoid WWW.DESTRUCTOID.COM Unable to share servers cross-platform Microsoft’s policies for Xbox Live are the reason there isn’t an Xbox 360 or Xbox... MS wanted their own servers at the time apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eventide11 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Mercury33 said: But it’s so good why would you not 😎 It was enough to intrigue me. But I don't really want to experience it again. But by the time I buy it I'll need a refresher for the controls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eventide11 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 hour ago, best3444 said: I read your spoiler and I didn't understand it. I assume the fight was epic! Dammit. Wish I hadn't read the spoiler lol. He was one of my favorite summons in FF6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, best3444 said: I read your spoiler and I didn't understand it. I assume the fight was epic! Incredibly epic. But why would you attempt to spoil the game for yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, BloodyHell said: Incredibly epic. But why would you attempt to spoil the game for yourself? Have you ever met @best3444? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eventide11 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, BloodyHell said: Incredibly epic. But why would you attempt to spoil the game for yourself? Same reason as me. Moth to a flame lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 35 minutes ago, Biggie said: Have you ever met @best3444? lol I mean, not really just don’t get why anyone would purposely read a spoiler. I stopped for the night after doing some side quests. I need some sleep, but man, are they ever nailing the story and characters. some arcs ending, others beginning, characters weaving in and out, you can see the main character changing in real time, softening towards some things, hardening towards others. The GoT influence is definitely thick, except so far it seems to be telling a more meaningful story. Clive definitely is Jon Snow, except with a more interesting personality. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, BloodyHell said: I mean, not really just don’t get why anyone would purposely read a spoiler. I stopped for the night after doing some side quests. I need some sleep, but man, are they ever nailing the story and characters. some arcs ending, others beginning, characters weaving in and out, you can see the main character changing in real time, softening towards some things, hardening towards others. The GoT influence is definitely thick, except so far it seems to be telling a more meaningful story. Clive definitely is Jon Snow, except with a more interesting personality. Honestly I thought the story would be an afterthought and the action combat the star of the show. But the story just shines and brings it all together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury33 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 The music. God damn this music. It feels like it would be criminal to not play this game with headphones Also this Amazon X Ray type thing you can access at any time by holding down the touch pad is an amazing feature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarkstark Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mercury33 said: Also this Amazon X Ray type thing you can access at any time by holding down the touch pad is an amazing feature This needs to be standard in all story-driven games moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Oh. My. God. I. Can't. Believe it. he said scaristacily Not even gonna bother posting spoilers about what I mean by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 I usually play games in a dimly lit room. Not sure what compelled me to completely turn off the lights but I did and now the game appears clearer to my eyes lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Mercury33 said: The music. God damn this music. It feels like it would be criminal to not play this game with headphones Also this Amazon X Ray type thing you can access at any time by holding down the touch pad is an amazing feature The Active Time Lore? Aside from making me laugh the first time I read the name, it's a handy feature. Not the first time they've done it or even the best implementation, but it's handy. I think my personal favorite was Golden Sun: Dark Dawn where you could just literally click on the words the characters were saying and bring up their info on the second screen without even interrupting anything. Obviously can't do that the same way now, but so good. Also, they should've voiced the lore stuff like the Mass Effect codex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 21 minutes ago, Xbob42 said: Also, they should've voiced the lore stuff like the Mass Effect codex. And gotten the same guy to read it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Sudden urge to kill Chaos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 9 hours ago, BloodyHell said: Incredibly epic. But why would you attempt to spoil the game for yourself? I knew if I looked it would be harmless. I never played any of the old games except for 10, 11, and 14. I know nothing but I will stay away from spoilers going forward. 8 hours ago, Biggie said: Have you ever met @best3444? lol I don't get it? I never ever spoil a game for me unless I have to look up how to accomplish something. 7 hours ago, Mercury33 said: The music. God damn this music. It feels like it would be criminal to not play this game with headphones I'm still extremely early on but the music gives me chills. I wear headphones and jfc it's an orgasim to the ears. I'm excited to really dig into this today and the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 So, while I have a suspicion I have been hearing the voices of actors from The Last Kingdom, I know for sure this bad guy that was just introduced is voiced by Adrian Schiller. I mean, IMDB doesn't have it under his name, but surely it is him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 On 6/20/2023 at 11:56 AM, Commissar SFLUFAN said: Square Enix wins stunt of the day by commissioning actual swordsmith to make a giant Final Fantasy 16 weapon, then displaying it in the Tower of London | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM That truly is some next-level merch. So, I like how, when you actually get this sword, you use it for all of one mission and then immediately craft a better sword. And so far, there is no glamour or method to upgrade. Always hated when you get a "special" weapon and it's just a turd two minutes later. The whole gearing system feels more like a waste of time. Should have done the weapon in the same method as GOW, as in you just use the same weapon and keep upgrading it. So far, no weapons have cool abilities like leech or curse. The belt and wrist should just be combined into armor and you just upgrade like you would the sword. That's really all it is now but split into two items. Only the accessories have value so far and so far they are mostly just damage-up tokens for abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Gameplay wise, aside from combat, this doesn’t compare with Zelda, but man, the story is so, so much better. plus the combat is incredible once you get used to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 I like how the map is laid out and areas are linear and to the point. I love the armor and the way everyone looks. Very cool FF game. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 37 minutes ago, BloodyHell said: Gameplay wise, aside from combat, this doesn’t compare with Zelda, but man, the story is so, so much better. plus the combat is incredible once you get used to it. See and I'm all about a phenomenal story compared to phenomenal gameplay/sandbox type Zelda game. I prefer linear games like this and I really dig the combat so far. Anything open up combat wise the further you get? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Biggie said: I like how the map is laid out and areas are linear and to the point. I love the armor and the way everyone looks. Very cool FF game. Glad you're enjoying this. You took a gamble I know but thankfully it's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Biggie said: I like how the map is laid out and areas are linear and to the point. I love the armor and the way everyone looks. Very cool FF game. They get bigger and less linear, but not open world big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, best3444 said: See and I'm all about a phenomenal story compared to phenomenal gameplay/sandbox type Zelda game. I prefer linear games like this and I really dig the combat so far. Anything open up combat wise the further you get? You get more abilities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, BloodyHell said: but man, the story is so, so much better. This is a low bar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 So far Spoiler Inside Garuda cyclon sequence , the game looks great and the story is fine, but its fairly shallow and linear. Not much to do but mash buttons in combat and walk the path. I really hope this game gets broader and deeper. I don't need an open world but this feels like a treadmill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said: So far Reveal hidden contents Inside Garuda cyclon sequence , the game looks great and the story is fine, but its fairly shallow and linear. Not much to do but mash buttons in combat and walk the path. I really hope this game gets broader and deeper. I don't need an open world but this feels like a treadmill. this was my impression of the demo. the combat was the fun, the story was intriguing but the environments felt extremely linear. I was hoping that was just bc it was the opening sequence and it would eventually open up…but I guess not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, atom631 said: this was my impression of the demo. the combat was the fun, the story was intriguing but the environments felt extremely linear. I was hoping that was just bc it was the opening sequence and it would eventually open up…but I guess not? Not so far anyway, maybe it will and I'll change my opinion by the day's end. Currently though, its just A to B with a few out croppings here and there along the main road or path to pad the area and give the illusion of wandering off the main line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 So far I haven't been too amazed. There's some big set pieces, a lot of weird bad MMO-style quests (except FFXIV has better quests and is an actual MMO, what the fuck) and for some reason all the brightly lit daytime scenes look way, way worse than darker ones. Like they didn't get the lighting right or something. Or maybe couldn't figure out how to make it as dramatic. Anyway, combat is simple as hell and is completely unchallenging. It can be mildly satisfying to use all your abilities and efficiently kill enemies, but DMC this is not. The story has been find but kind of... generic and boring? Like it's picking up at spots, but nothing has really hooked me so far. The best moments are when Soken's music steals the show to make something "epic" actually epic. Not a game to play with the volume down. I just wish it was a bit more like XIV in that the amazing music goes with a bit of story that's making you feel something or think about something rather than "boy this sure is a lot of cool fire and shit." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, best3444 said: Glad you're enjoying this. You took a gamble I know but thankfully it's awesome. Let Bacon know for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 46 minutes ago, Spork3245 said: This is a low bar Except this is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 33 minutes ago, Xbob42 said: So far I haven't been too amazed. There's some big set pieces, a lot of weird bad MMO-style quests (except FFXIV has better quests and is an actual MMO, what the fuck) and for some reason all the brightly lit daytime scenes look way, way worse than darker ones. Like they didn't get the lighting right or something. Or maybe couldn't figure out how to make it as dramatic. Anyway, combat is simple as hell and is completely unchallenging. It can be mildly satisfying to use all your abilities and efficiently kill enemies, but DMC this is not. The story has been find but kind of... generic and boring? Like it's picking up at spots, but nothing has really hooked me so far. The best moments are when Soken's music steals the show to make something "epic" actually epic. Not a game to play with the volume down. I just wish it was a bit more like XIV in that the amazing music goes with a bit of story that's making you feel something or think about something rather than "boy this sure is a lot of cool fire and shit." I completely disagree about the story. It’s been nothing short of incredible so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Those in here complaining about the story and gameplay are in the minority. I have only played the demo section and absolutely love this style of game. I'll definitely get a better idea after the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, BloodyHell said: I completely disagree about the story. It’s been nothing short of incredible so far. Which part? The killin' dudes or the revenge for killin' dudes? The story's starting to open up to the more interesting stuff about the bearers and crystals but still isn't really going anywhere. Certainly nothing even vaguely worthy of the word "incredible." At least not for me. Maybe some great presentation, but presentation and story are quite different. What story is it telling that is so incredible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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