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Final Fantasy VII patched on Switch/XB1 to remove music bug and more
- Thread starter Robin64
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I'll probably create a ticket per day until it's patched on ps4.
Don't suppose you have what you sent them saved? We could make it a concentrated effort.
Yeah, it's not good! I get the feeling they, for some reason, think people would prefer that to nearest-neighbor (blocky) upscaling. Like it's more "HD" or something.
Might also have something to do with the aspect ratio. The shape of a modern TV pixel isn't necessarily the same as an old CRT "pixel" from when the game came out. The aspect ratio of all the graphics could, say, wind up too skinny. So maybe they widened and blurred it, rather than just scaling it 3x/4x/whatever. Just a guess, though. The real reason is probably more laziness on their part.
Strangely, it didn't send me a copy to the mail I filled, but it was something like "It was recently announced a patch for the music bug in the release of FF7 for Switch and Xbox One but we have no information for it for other platforms like PS4 that has the same bug since 2015 and it was well documented on sites like Kotaku.com. It's crazy that the same patch wasn't applied to all the systems so I request information for when it's going to be available for PS4".
I'm pretty sure someone can write something better.
I quickly put together this comparison, if anyone's curious to see how the console ports stack up to the Steam version. No mods. The console versions have a blur filter applied to the pre-rendered backgrounds.
https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/juxt...html?uid=946b4b10-78d7-11e9-8e74-0edaf8f81e27
EDIT: In case the link doesn't work:
Steam:
vs.
Consoles:
what - why is this a thing
The logic behind it is to simulate what the experience was like on CRTs. Not the best solution. I think the best solution is to use the original assets but allow the user to apply shaders over the entire image if that's what they want. The issue here really is taking away control from the user of what experience they want.
This.
Yeah, it's really strange.
I'm seriously half-expecting some E3 announcement of all these games coming to the inevitable PS5 with all the fixes or something.
I get that it needs to be fixed and signals be sent to Square Enix until they do it, but I don't think the same person filling up some poor customer service worker's queues with the same thing on a daily basis is going to do much good.I'll probably create a ticket per day until it's patched on ps4.
Happy to spread the word though. I'll fill out a ticket. I did it for FFIX too.
For sure. Multiple people doing it ought to be better than one person doing it repeatedly.
So, is it worth getting it on Switch now? I don't want to bother with mods on Steam and I've never played FF7.
Template to submit to Square for a PS4 patch
Awesome, this can be used as a template for everybody else that wants to create a ticket. The mods are the ones that are able to mark posts as threadmarks?
wtf, been yelling for 4 years dude
lmaoWhen Square cancels the N64 version of FF7 and puts it on PlayStation but 20 years later Nintendo has the definitive version of the game and Sony doesn't:
Yeah I have the PS4 version and been wanting to play again before we get Remake. Maybe I'll just have to SWITCH and get that version since it works properly.
This is just a tactic to get those who bought the PS4 version to buy the other better versions now.
So does this still have the issue where battle animations are 30fps? Because on PS1 the battle animations are 60fps. It makes a pretty huge difference. I'm all set with 30fps animations. It's pretty easy to tell the difference when you have played the PS1 version numerous times. I have the PS4 version and I absolutely can't stand playing it.
Don't forget about how the PC version can be modded for the most clear textures currently possible.I quickly put together this comparison, if anyone's curious to see how the console ports stack up to the Steam version. No mods. The console versions have a blur filter applied to the pre-rendered backgrounds.
https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/juxt...html?uid=946b4b10-78d7-11e9-8e74-0edaf8f81e27
EDIT: In case the link doesn't work:
Steam:
vs.
Consoles:
Why did they go out of their way to remove something that was already in the game? I get FFVII not having (it never did) it but whats the excuse with IX that did? Because those who prefer using a keyboard would somehow struggle? Give the option at the very least.
I'm so upset at Square at their handling of these games. I demand a fix for the PS4 version I bought 4 years ago. I don't think I'm being entitled or unreasonable here.
Thats actually not a bad idea!I'll probably create a ticket per day until it's patched on ps4.
You're not. It's really disgusting that Square Enix are literally ignoring PS4 users. Not even a mention.
60FPS battle animations on PS1? LOL!!!! I wish!
On PS1 only the battle MENU below the action was 60 but the battle animation themselves were freaking 15FPS, my friend. The PC, PS4, Switch and X1 versions actually upgraded that 15FPS to 30. It was never 60.
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Exactly. Had they acknowledge us by saying "PS4 patch coming later" that would've been enough. I get that the priority mightve been the X1 and Switch because they're newer (no excuse why this fix couldn't have come years ago to PS4 though), but they have to confirm its indeed coming.
lolWhen Square cancels the N64 version of FF7 and puts it on PlayStation but 20 years later Nintendo has the definitive version of the game and Sony doesn't:
you can always depend on SE to provide some fuckery xD
I think FF9 is based off an ios port which didn't have analog and so they didn't bother to put it in the PS4 and later versions. Definitely some bullshit though and bothers me a lot more than the music bug. And yeah, they definitely need to patch the PS4 version.
Us PS4 owners have been waiting for this patch for almost 4 years. Switch and X1 owners have been waiting for what? A month? And we don't even know if this is coming to PS4 at all.
So no, we haven't won.
I'm an idiot, could you explain to me where can I send this ticket?I'll probably create a ticket per day until it's patched on ps4.
EDIT: Nevermind I just figured it out, had to choose the e-mail option.
It wold be so easy to jst tweet out its coming. That would've appease us. Certainly would've worked on me.
Could be. Or maybe they had a different developer contracted to do the PS4 port, altogether, so it can't/won't be patched unless Sony makes them (like they did when players found a gamebreaking bug after its initial release).
Well, i have both versions (switch and ps4).
At least we are in the endgame.
My theory (or wishful thinking) was that Square put the patch for X1 and Switch on fast track because they're so recent and the sales are still hot from its release. PS4 version is almost 4 years old now so they can wait longer (if they're working on this patch AT ALL). Of course this doesn't excuse why they never fucking did this earlier for PS4 before these newer versions come out.
Its a very strange way to treat the Playstation 4 gamers, who probably have more fans that have been with you since the PS1, and to the lead platform of the high profile Remake of this very same game.
Are you kidding? Even before the patch I would've gone with Switch (or PS4) but after patch its no contest: the Switch and X1 versions are not only better, they're the definitive editions. Us PS4 owners keep waiting to get upgraded to being definitive edition worthy... we'll see how that one works out.
I hope you like it. FF7 is a landmark game for a reason. Dont abuse the boosters (except the 3x speed, go to town with that one) and sit back. Hopefully you're not too spoiled on the story at this point, its so good. The localization is far from Square's best work but you'll at least be playing the revised script. The PS1 original was embarrasing.