I feel the same way about the FF franchise as a whole, at least the mainline, numbered entries. FF12 was the last in the series I REALLY enjoyed. FF13 was lukewarm and didn't do anything to really stand out, I don't really play MMORPGs anymore, so I never got into FF14, and I just didn't like anything about FF15. But this one definitely has me excited.
The changes are very divisive, but FF has a history of divisive changes that have both hit and missed. ("drawing" magic in FF8, and the gambit system in FF12 come to mind.)
I would have preferred a command-based battle system with lots of flexibility like FF12, but I might end up liking this approach just as much or even more, or I might totally dislike it. I'll have to play it to see, but either way, the polish and presentation shown in FF16 make me confident that this will be a REALLY good game in general, even if it does differ greatly from traditional FFs.
While it isn't strictly Final Fantasy, the GOAT JRPG theme is Kingdom Hearts' 'Simple and Clean' by Utada Hikaru. Having said that though, I actually like this one. I think it's going to be very moving when played at the right moment. The lyrics I heard, just from that short snippet, I think will resonate well with the story.
I played the demo on Switch the other day and I instantly fell in love with this game. I love everything about it. It takes all the best aspects of classic turn-based RPGs and refines everything into a shiny gem of a game. I was instantly sad when it ended, so I'm very much looking forward to release!
I just got to chapter 9 last night and so far, I'm loving it. 9/10 I only wish the merchant would stop talking and just let me browse his wares in silence once in a while.
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Re: Square Enix Allegedly 'Slightly Panicking' About Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Pre-Orders
@CielloArc This is exactly why I have not pre-ordered it. I really want to feel the new action combat myself before committing to a $70 game.
Re: PS5 Action MMORPG Chrono Odyssey Almost Looks Too Good to Be True in Gameplay Reveal
@dancingstar93 I was thinking the same thing. Won't it just look janky with people jumping back and forth through time?
Re: Gallery: Final Fantasy 16 Artwork Is a Feast for the Eyes
@mikeawmids I couldn't put my finger on why he looked so familiar, and you are totally right!
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Pre-Launch Livestream Announced
That's on my birthday! I'll definitely be watching, and hoping for a demo to cap it off. Should be a great day!
Re: Soapbox: Final Fantasy 16 Is the Most Excited I've Been for the Series in Almost 20 Years
I feel the same way about the FF franchise as a whole, at least the mainline, numbered entries. FF12 was the last in the series I REALLY enjoyed. FF13 was lukewarm and didn't do anything to really stand out, I don't really play MMORPGs anymore, so I never got into FF14, and I just didn't like anything about FF15. But this one definitely has me excited.
The changes are very divisive, but FF has a history of divisive changes that have both hit and missed. ("drawing" magic in FF8, and the gambit system in FF12 come to mind.)
I would have preferred a command-based battle system with lots of flexibility like FF12, but I might end up liking this approach just as much or even more, or I might totally dislike it. I'll have to play it to see, but either way, the polish and presentation shown in FF16 make me confident that this will be a REALLY good game in general, even if it does differ greatly from traditional FFs.
Re: Final Fantasy 16's Theme Song, Performed by Kenshi Yonezu, Is Kind of a Banger
While it isn't strictly Final Fantasy, the GOAT JRPG theme is Kingdom Hearts' 'Simple and Clean' by Utada Hikaru. Having said that though, I actually like this one. I think it's going to be very moving when played at the right moment. The lyrics I heard, just from that short snippet, I think will resonate well with the story.
Re: Promising RPG Sea of Stars Debuts 19 Minutes of New Gameplay
I played the demo on Switch the other day and I instantly fell in love with this game. I love everything about it. It takes all the best aspects of classic turn-based RPGs and refines everything into a shiny gem of a game. I was instantly sad when it ended, so I'm very much looking forward to release!
Re: Resident Evil 4 Remake Tops 4 Million Sales in Just Two Weeks
It is a total hit, well deserving of all the praise it is getting. I'd be very pleased if they remade RE1 and Code Veronica in this same vein.
Re: Poll: Which PS5, PS4 Games Are You Most Looking Forward to in April 2023?
I'm really not too excited for any of these, but Minecraft Legends looks like it would be fun to play with the family.
Re: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Gears Up for Open Beta on PS5, PS4 in May
My heart skips a beat with every Granblue Fantasy article I see. I need Relink in my life!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil 4 Remake?
I just got to chapter 9 last night and so far, I'm loving it. 9/10
I only wish the merchant would stop talking and just let me browse his wares in silence once in a while.