Perfect way to reset Final FantasyThis game looks incredible. Watching the gameplay, I felt like this game has the gameplay FF XV should have had, and maybe the non shitty open world.
They didn't allow filming for the demo. Was super impressed though. Combat felt like ff15 but easier to get into. I really liked how the ATB system felt. Frames didn't feel super solid but i bad either. I imagine they have more time to work on that. Boss fight was so epic. Day 1 purchase for me. This is going to be huge
the sweet spot between 13's atb + 15's real time and character switch + 7's materiaThis game looks incredible. Watching the gameplay, I felt like this game has the gameplay FF XV should have had, and maybe the non shitty open world.
This.
I like the look of everything except Sephiroth's face. There something off about it.
A lot of that was down to the original game's translator, to be fair. The Japanese writers could do nothing different at all and it would still be better simply by virtue of an improved English localisation.I really liked a lot of what they showed during their conference. It feels like they really get what people want out of this remake. And I'm hoping that means that Barrett will be a better character in the final game. There's nothing wrong with having a black character be loud or obnoxious or using slang. But this portrayal is just a bad character. He sounds more like a 80s/90's pro-wrestler than somebody with an attitude.
It feels like they did nothing to redesign the character. It's pretty obvious that the original does a lot of caricaturization because of its crude graphics. Most characters are basically pantomiming whatever character qualities they are supposed to have. But this remake looks like it's trying to be more subtle in most cases. Tifa is a good example of this. The original FFVII game was probably trying to represent what we are seeing in this remake, but crude graphics require exaggerated body dimensions. Every element of FFVII is toned down a bit because it's meant to be a more realistic illustration, and the pantomiming is no longer necessary. But Barrett feels like he is taken straight out of the original version unchanged. It sucks if he is like this because he actually has some important story-points that are going to be super awkward to hear from him if he's trying to sound like Macho Man Randy Savage.
Eh, I think the translation matches well to Barret's pantomiming and actions on the original game very well. So I'm not really comfortable with throwing that blame on the translators. And I am not surprised that Square's first black character stuck close to some obvious stereotypes that you see for black people in Japanese media. So this would have been a great opportunity for them to show some growth. There's no reason Barret can't be an abrasive and candid character without losing the ridiculousness from the original game.A lot of that was down to the original game's translator, to be fair. The Japanese writers could do nothing different at all and it would still be better simply by virtue of an improved English localisation.
Digital pre-orderI was watching Max Dood, and someone in their chat says there was some theme available from PSN or something. Anyone know what they were talking about? Don't want to miss a special theme.
Not sure if it is.
Do you remember Fabula Nova Crystallis the wait for Versus XIII and the launch of Final Fantasy XIV?
That was the worst timeline.
Only thing that seems clear is that FFXVI isn't going to be handled by Kitase and Nomura.
VII remake and KH will keep them busy, while other leads will handle future FF.
Barret is fine. This is guns with lockon (a la Devil May Cry or something), not guns with aiming. And that's fine.Anyone else think Barret's gameplay looks like ass from the streams. Auto aim tps with no melee options...Should have gone full fledged tps that lets you aim the gun yourself or at least copied Prompto's gameplay for XV. They already had a perfect template there.
At least Tifa looks fun to use. She looked more fun to use than even Cloud haha. Can't wait to shroryuken some bosses.
Anyone else think Barret's gameplay looks like ass from the streams. Auto aim tps with no melee options...Should have gone full fledged tps that lets you aim the gun yourself or at least copied Prompto's gameplay for XV. They already had a perfect template there.
At least Tifa looks fun to use. She looked more fun to use than even Cloud haha. Can't wait to shroryuken some bosses.
Anyone else think Barret's gameplay looks like ass from the streams. Auto aim tps with no melee options...Should have gone full fledged tps that lets you aim the gun yourself or at least copied Prompto's gameplay for XV. They already had a perfect template there.
At least Tifa looks fun to use. She looked more fun to use than even Cloud haha. Can't wait to shroryuken some bosses.
badcrumble McScroggz From the stream it just looked like the person was just tapping the attack button and every few seconds later just use a skill. He's not aiming or dodging. It's kinda like using Dante, but only using his Ebony and Ivory standard attacks to kill enemies. No skill and takes a long time. Not a good showing imo.
But you're right, I'll need to play some sort of demo first. It might surprise me when I'm using Barrett myself and not just watching someone else.
Yea I'm down with extra Avalanche missions or just more story in general.Agreed. We only got to see 3 slums, the sewers/train tunnels, and Shinra Tower in the original. We got a tiny taste of upper plate city and even then it was during chaos. Midgar is brimming with potential for expansion and IMO deserves more time.
Best timeline.
FF7 in this quality, over 5 games. I don't give a shit how many, haha.
FF12 did nothing for me, 13 was ok but the characters were boring but good battle system, 14 was online so I don't care, 15 I liked the characters but hated the dogshit story and just playing it didn't feel great.
Like, none of the recent Final Fantasies have done anything for me. But I see this FF7 remake, and it has me excited for an FF game that I haven't felt in a very long time.
So yeah, hot take here, but if we don't get a new FF for the entire PS5 gen, I wouldn't bat an eye. FF7 is the new 16.
But thats just me. I honestly don't expect everyone to feel like that and I can see why people want a new FF instead of remake.
Big mistake. Its simply amazing.
I think the entire point of what we've seen of the gameplay, to be honest, is that the 'regular' attacks - while dealing chip damage - really aren't the main focus of the combat.badcrumble McScroggz From the stream it just looked like the person was just tapping the attack button and every few seconds later just use a skill. He's not aiming or dodging. It's kinda like using Dante, but only using his Ebony and Ivory standard attacks to kill enemies. No skill and takes a long time. Not a good showing imo.
But you're right, I'll need to play some sort of demo first. It might surprise me when I'm using Barrett myself and not just watching someone else.
hey folks, you think the Kai work,Best timeline.
FF7 in this quality, over 5 games. I don't give a shit how many, haha.
FF12 did nothing for me, 13 was ok but the characters were boring but good battle system, 14 was online so I don't care, 15 I liked the characters but hated the dogshit story and just playing it didn't feel great.
Like, none of the recent Final Fantasies have done anything for me. But I see this FF7 remake, and it has me excited for an FF game that I haven't felt in a very long time.
So yeah, hot take here, but if we don't get a new FF for the entire PS5 gen, I wouldn't bat an eye. FF7 is the new 16.
But thats just me. I honestly don't expect everyone to feel like that and I can see why people want a new FF instead of remake.
After all of the parts are out, what if they release one big super version
I tweeted some impressions from my time with the demo. Needless to say, I really really enjoyed it.
Combat felt great. I love the use of stopping time. I love how often I swapped characters and used ATB charges. The thought process of managing just those mechanics alone were super exciting.
I was super worried about gameplay since it would obviously not be traditional ATB turn based combat. But this really captures the spirit so well. Very, very impressed.
I have some more thoughts in this Twitter thread if you wanna read
Thanks for this! Any comments on the graphics live? Was the intro cinematic real time when it zooms out from Aerith to the city to the train and Cloud?
Best timeline.
FF7 in this quality, over 5 games. I don't give a shit how many, haha.
FF12 did nothing for me, 13 was ok but the characters were boring but good battle system, 14 was online so I don't care, 15 I liked the characters but hated the dogshit story and just playing it didn't feel great.
Like, none of the recent Final Fantasies have done anything for me. But I see this FF7 remake, and it has me excited for an FF game that I haven't felt in a very long time.
So yeah, hot take here, but if we don't get a new FF for the entire PS5 gen, I wouldn't bat an eye. FF7 is the new 16.
But thats just me. I honestly don't expect everyone to feel like that and I can see why people want a new FF instead of remake.
Doesn't the demo start with Cloud and Barret already in the reactor?