Yaaas I love her. She is absolutely on the same line as Shimomura, Uematsu, Mitsuda, Soken, Sakimoto, and Hamauzu.
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What are your expectations for Final Fantasy XVI?
- Thread starter Kalmakov
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I have very low expectations after XV. Particularly worried about Comrades-esque multiplayer being a big part of the game
I'm not a fan of how realistic FF XV looks so hopefully, they go back to something closer to FF IX or XII in terms of world/atmosphere/characters.
I expect nothing from Square Enix these days.
That being said I still found 13 and 15 fun but its pretty obvious that the spark/magic is just gone within the company.
That being said I still found 13 and 15 fun but its pretty obvious that the spark/magic is just gone within the company.
I loved this artwork that was shown pretty close to release
Loved this moment in the game
And this one
Ft. red moon and Doomtrain and Odin
Which was at the Uncovered event and was used as the front cover for the Deluxe edition
Loved this moment in the game
And this one
Ft. red moon and Doomtrain and Odin
Which was at the Uncovered event and was used as the front cover for the Deluxe edition
Had you asked wants, that's a whole different story. As for what I expect? More chasing of western trends.
Well it was the "fantasy based on reality", I'd wouldn't expect the next to have the same atmosphere.
I just want more FF. That's all I ever want.
Expecting anything without even the slightest hint of an announcement just leads to disappointment.
Expecting anything without even the slightest hint of an announcement just leads to disappointment.
I figure it'll be announced relatively soon - probably at E3, so FFVII Remake Part 1 is out of the way. Would love it if it's closer than we expect, too.
As for the gameplay, something more Xenoblade-y would be fun - essentially bring in a hot bar system but keep the action frenetic. Wouldn't be opposed to FFVII's combat system being adapted, either. ATB would be shooting themselves in the foot and I think they know that.
And in terms of setting I'd like something that moves away from the modern day tropes, even as someone who liked FFXV a lot.
I also don't really want Yoko Taro involved, I played Automata and only really enjoyed the very start and very end
Hopefully whatever we get has explorable cities on that scale, it's a shame we never really got Insomnia.
As for the gameplay, something more Xenoblade-y would be fun - essentially bring in a hot bar system but keep the action frenetic. Wouldn't be opposed to FFVII's combat system being adapted, either. ATB would be shooting themselves in the foot and I think they know that.
And in terms of setting I'd like something that moves away from the modern day tropes, even as someone who liked FFXV a lot.
I also don't really want Yoko Taro involved, I played Automata and only really enjoyed the very start and very end
I expect that this is what XVI looks like from Square's third development division's concept art for an unannounced project.
Probably an action RPG and I think it'll release next year
Hopefully whatever we get has explorable cities on that scale, it's a shame we never really got Insomnia.
No thanks and his Route A/B/C/D/E structure is terrible IMO
For it to once again prioritize flashiness and "anime" aesthetics over a deep, sensible story or satisfying gameplay
What I would do for a game that had the look of FF12 built from the ground up in HD (basically Yoshida's designs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nomura's)
What I would do for a game that had the look of FF12 built from the ground up in HD (basically Yoshida's designs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nomura's)
Return to roots.
Turn Based Battle.
If DQ and Persona can do it, FF can as well.
Honestly I don't even know who I'll choose to direct. Maybe bring back FF12 director?
Turn Based Battle.
If DQ and Persona can do it, FF can as well.
Eh.. If Yoko does direct it, it doesn't have to follow Nier/Drakengard multiple endings. It's not in FFs staple to do that. What he does bring to the table are darker tones to the story. Bleak even but sometimes comes with a little bit of hope mixed in. It'd be nice to give him a chance for a higher budget.
Honestly I don't even know who I'll choose to direct. Maybe bring back FF12 director?
I mean he could simply just not do that lol. Peoples love for the characters of automata is a clear indicator he would be a great choice to direct a mainline FF
Sorry I feel like injecting my unasked opinion lol
I would not mind turn-based battles at all... as long as they're not boring like DQ and Persona.
If it's something like Baten Kaitos, Chrono Cross, FFX-2/XIII, Grandia, Resonance of Fate, Shadow Hearts, Valkyrie Profile 2, or something with button combos like Xenogears and Xenosaga 1 and 2? Sign me the fuck up.
But barebones stuff like that is a snoozefest.
I also fucking love FFX but the battle system is nothing special, and tbh the rock-paper-scissors got dull kind of quickly.
More diverse cast of party members and a more epic journey like previous games. Not four dudes in black clothes on a road trip across an open world that feels almost completely lifeless.
I really enjoyed the more linear sections of FFXV, I thought it was where it did its best storytelling so I wouldn't mind XVI being more like that. If the open world comes back, they have to figure out a way to make it feel less empty. Longs stretches of being in the car or on chocobo where I was just bored as hell and not really feeling exploration.
I really enjoyed the more linear sections of FFXV, I thought it was where it did its best storytelling so I wouldn't mind XVI being more like that. If the open world comes back, they have to figure out a way to make it feel less empty. Longs stretches of being in the car or on chocobo where I was just bored as hell and not really feeling exploration.
I don't mind that at all. I love all of the games you've listed. FF has always been an experimental series but it also has been Turn Based always.
He only has a history of making games with routes. So there's no telling if he'd make a game with one route in a satisfactory manner. And his games usually aren't very long at all if you omit the tedious busywork and/or grinding that gets thrown in after Route A.
And as for his characters... I haven't played Automata past the demo but I found the writing there to be cringeworthy at best.
Drakengard 1 is only known because it has a cast of insane characters that comes off as tryhard more than anything (psychopath, incest, pedophile, cannibal, giant demon babies) and most of the depth of the story isn't in the game itself IIRC.
Drakengard 3 was a wild ride in Route A but it was tbh mostly crude junk, and the Apostles were written terribly. Everything that comes out of Desmond(?) and Octa's mouth is an unfunny innuendo or crude remark about sex.
The original NIER was okay but I could not get myself to go past Route A because the game was horribly paced and the gameplay was bad. Not to mention that the game was boring to look at.
I like Taro's insanity but he has not given me any reason to believe that he would direct a good Final Fantasy game.
It also seems like, for the most part, he does not budget well. Drakengard 1 has like 25 minutes of good-looking/great-looking CG and every aspect of the game is unsatisfactory. Drakengard 3 has a gorgeous CG opening but the game looks like ass, is short, and runs at like 10 FPS.
And with NIER they actually wasted money making two versions of the game.
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A Final Fantasy made by Matsuno, Yoshida, and Sakimoto (all given carte blanche) has the potential to revive the pedigree of the series. Give it that prestige it once had.
I mean, Final Fantasy XII is a lesser Matsuno game (and there are rumors of meddling being a big part of him leaving), yet it is still pretty damn solid.
Coming off of XV, that would be a damn fine place to start.
I mean, Final Fantasy XII is a lesser Matsuno game (and there are rumors of meddling being a big part of him leaving), yet it is still pretty damn solid.
Coming off of XV, that would be a damn fine place to start.
FF is probably one of a handful if not the only AAA IP we could sort of trust to do a PoC female lead justice, so I'm with you.
Even if you believe that for FFXII, let's also remember that a lot of the FFT/FFXII staff went on to work on FFXIV to salvage the game alongside Yoshida and it's one of the most critically acclaimed game since FF12 itself.
At this point I am confident that if they put anybody from the FF13/FF15 team, then there is a good chance it won't end well. So let's hope they just get stuck in the FF7 remake quagmire for the entire decade while other teams are working on mainline games.
I didn't mean that as shade, XII is a very solid game. Hearing all the enthusiasm for FFXIV, I would love to see that team tackle the next Final Fantasy game. The only reason I haven't jumped into Shadowbringers is because I'm not willing to work my way through all the early content.
I understand. I think Shadowbringers is really solid but the previous expansions are incredibly good. There is a good argument to be made that Heavensward, the first expansion, is as good if not still better than Shadowbringers.
It's also interesting because some lead staff who worked on Heavensward stopped working on FFXIV almost immediately after, which means there is a high chance they could be helming the next project that might or might not be FFXVI. Kazutoyo Maehiro was a background writer for FFT/Vagrant Story/FF12 on top of being a battle system engineer (for FF12's battle system) and he wrote Heavensward, for example.
Edit: well apparently the wiki says he still has a supervisory role on FFXIV after Heavensward. But damn that's one hell of a resume
IMO the most important development for Square Enix the past decade has been the formation of the XIV team with Yoshida being able to showcase his leadership ability. SE really needs to get their management in order and prevent company politics from hindering their games. I no longer think Toriyama or Nomura or the old guard have it in them to make a good FF without new blood keeping them in check. Game development is too huge and complex now, and new talent needs a chance on the big stage.
Instead of FF in a world that looks like ours, it would be cool to see an FF16 that is more absurdist or whimsical in it's art direction, but still look fantastic as far as the graphics go. Like seeing the artwork of FF6 or 9 but with an uncanny realism.
That being graphics are not really a top concern for me, but rather a unique story, setting, and art style are - and adding new twists to gameplay/combat. The pinnacle of FF for me is 6 through 9, all very different settings, stories, art, and twists added to the ATB of that time.
That being graphics are not really a top concern for me, but rather a unique story, setting, and art style are - and adding new twists to gameplay/combat. The pinnacle of FF for me is 6 through 9, all very different settings, stories, art, and twists added to the ATB of that time.
A good story.
I know I'd love to have turnbased, good character designs and stuff too. But seriously, just some good writing would be nice. I miss good writing.
My expectations are so low at this point right now unless the rumors of Yoshi-P working on it pan out.
I know I'd love to have turnbased, good character designs and stuff too. But seriously, just some good writing would be nice. I miss good writing.
My expectations are so low at this point right now unless the rumors of Yoshi-P working on it pan out.
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I think after XIII and XV, I can say I will keep my expectation really low. I overhype myself for both game.
Forget her name, but the writer for Shadowbringers. I kind of hope she'd be involved in some capacity, which I say because I'd also want her still working on the next FFXIV expansion story.
