A quick reminder before we begin: Granblue Fantasy: Relink is set to return in a big way this weekend. Over the next few days, the anticipated action RPG is going to be on show at Granblue Fantasy FES in Japan, and knowing how hype everyone is, developer Cygames has released a bunch of new screenshots.
These pics are taken from the demo build that's actually playable at the event, so can expect some live gameplay to follow in the near future.
Anyway, Relink still shows so much promise in these screens. The game's got a lovely art style, and some of the combat effects look fantastic.
Again, new information on Relink is being dished out over the weekend. Many are holding out hope for a release date — the game has previously been confirmed for a worldwide launch — but we'll have to wait and see. We will, of course, be covering any announcements here on Push Square.
How do you think Granblue Fantasy Relink is looking these days? Pick your party and commence battle in the comments section below.
[source gematsu.com]
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Speaking of Cygames what ever happened to Project Awakening? I'm just gonna assume it's vapourware at this point 😭😭😭
I'm still mildly looking forward to this game, but it has been so long since it was announced and it seems they went back on some features of the game (it is now mission based instead of open map/world, combat was changed, etc).
Lets hope they show a substancial amount of gameplay and systems and give us a release date.
Looks like another Jrpg...
Flashy combat, basic underbaked environments.
@KundaliniRising333 Well some of us play video games for the gameplay, and not just to play a movie.
Anyway you hating on Jrpg's is cringe, tbh.
The graphics looks pretty good and the combat seems so much like an Ys game! Hopefully it's a full game and not a Genshin Impact thing!
N.i.c.e.The art style look amazing.cant wait for granblue fantasy relink.more rpgs is always welcome.word up son
@ShogunRok Isn't this confirmed for Nintendo Switch as well? Not gonna lie, even if it is I'd probably go with the PS4 version as I can't imagine this'd run smoothly on Switch.
@rachetmarvel Cringe? Do you know why I dislike JRPGS so much? It's literally because of how cringe they are. Not merely the hokey stories lines, more interested in being an interactive way to WATCH anime.
No, the cringe i refer to is Specifically the constant hyper sexualization of childlike female protagonists. It's literally disgusting, and the crowd that eats that up are equally as disturbing. There is no defending it.....
@TowaHerschel7 Nah, it's PS5/PS4/PC only at the minute. It was first announced in 2016(!) for PS4/PC. It was confirmed for PS5 last year or the year before, I think.
Nice... art looks fantastic. Cant wait.
Either PS5 or PC. After all this time waiting, 4K and best possible version is a must.
Not wasting it playing on a small screen either, so Steam Deck support is not a factor for this one.
@Athrum
Source?
Looks good. Hope they release a demo for it.
Let's see how this next trailer will look. Ever since the game apparently got redone it hasn't looked as appealing to me.
Still looks great. This has been at the top of my list of games to look forward to for years. Everything I’ve seen so far makes it seem like the PSO sequel I’ve wanted for years.
Looks ok. Nothing special
@KundaliniRising333 what games are you actually talking about?
Jeez I hope we get a demo just so we dont have to wait till launch to play some of it.
@KundaliniRising333 So you are basically one of those elitist self-righteous anime haters, got it.
There is no point conversing with people like you, let's just agree to disagree then.
@rachetmarvel I enjoy anime and JRPGs and whether the critics do as well is irrelevant, they’re perfectly right to point out this blatant and super uncomfortable presence in the two mediums. I agree this probably isn’t the best place for such a conversation, but not even acknowledging and instead dismissing the valid criticism as “elitist self-righteous hating” signals your complicity in the problem.
@Athrum
Only mission based elements I'm aware of is in the multiplayer segment of the game not the single player structure unless it's revealed otherwise when more is revealed closer to release
@Sgt_Peppa There is nothing uncomfortable, and you are one of those people who like to cry about anime being problematic.
If you don't like those things in anime or jrpg then don't watch those anime or play those jrpg,nobody going to stop you. The problem I have with people like you, is that they try to make anime and jrpg fans feel guilty for just enjoying what they like.You lot online always have to patronize people over a cartoon. Hence self-righteous haters.
But anyway, the guy I replied to is known to hate jrpg even when it doesn't have any loli things( which I assume both you guys are crying about, and trying to generalizes anime as).
@rachetmarvel Obviously this is not a discussion that will go anywhere, as you cannot even touch on the problems I raised. I am not known to hate on JRPGS, I am known to highlight this specific and frankly disgusting portrayal of female protagonists as well as many of the titles having very shallow gameplay and predominately focused on watching anime cut scenes, in which this hyper sexualization of females more often than not exists.
For you to suggest that me being highly put off by the medium and its portrayal of females as elitist, as some sort of defense to you being ok with it seems more like deflection in order to justify your approval and or like of said demeaning depictions.
The idea that I cannot voice my opinion on this and should just not watch it is absurd. I don't watch it and avoid all JRPG titles that do this. However, to not speak up on it would be the same as turning the other way in times of observing something disgusting and unacceptable.
That is simply not who I am.
@Keyblade-Dan Nice to see I'm not alone in remembering that game!
Here's hoping we get more news before 2024.
@KidBoruto Ditto what little we saw looked really interesting
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