Final Fantasy XVI

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  1. Arrec Bardwin

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    Who else preordered?
     
  2. ButchCassidy

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    I downloaded the demo
     
  3. Name P. Redacted

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    Just did. I’m a sucker for FF games but this one looks pretty sweet. Hoping it doesn’t disappoint like 15.
     
  4. CUtigers

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    I really can't wait for this. That would have to rank up there as one of the best openings I have ever played in a game. It also might be the first game I have seen that implements something like the active time lore system. It's like a compendium on steroids, showing any lore info about every character/faction/location/etc in the current scene. You can even pull it up during a cutscene. The GotY potential is definitely there.
     
  5. Poetic

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    Fuck, I'm like 99% sure I won't be able to wait for the PC release. I'm a big fan of Yoshi-P and FF14 so this game been on my radar for a while. After the demo release and everyone and their mother raving about it. I'm going to have to give in and buy the FF16 PS5 bundle lol
     
  6. Arrec Bardwin

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    Holding off on the demo so I can play 48 hours straight on launch. Glad to hear it’s living up to FF series.
     
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  7. NinjaRXA

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    Downloading the demo right now, IV unfortunately with this releasing in 9 days I will be skipping out on Diablo 4 for now. I know I'm about to sink no less than 80 hours into this game.
     
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  8. Arrec Bardwin

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    Yep, made the same call. Honestly will probably just not get Diablo because it will devour my life and is never ending, whereas Zelda and FF both have a pretty clear point where I’m done with it.
     
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  9. Poetic

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    Welp, PS5 purchased and set up. Diving into the demo tonight or tomorrow. Game pre ordered.
     
  10. NinjaRXA

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    Just finished the demo, game looks fun as hell. Some interesting mechanics that I'm curious to see the full functionality of. And holy fuck, what a dark beginning to a story. Grown up Punished Clive looks like an awesome MC.
     
  11. Arrec Bardwin

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  12. Name P. Redacted

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    So the demo doesn’t really spoil or duplicate the main game right? It’s like a prologue of sorts or something
     
  13. b0ne5

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    I’m playing FF6 again and am really excited for this game, but I’m not buying a PS 5 for it. Hopefully it comes out on PC before too long.
     
  14. NinjaRXA

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    Yes, its mostly a tutorial with some lore. When the game releases you will be able to pick up right where the demo left off.
     
  15. Arrec Bardwin

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    15 was two years after release on PC.
     
  16. NinjaRXA

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    shhh let him dream
     
  17. ButchCassidy

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    I think it's due out like a month or two later, for PC.
     
  18. b0ne5

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    I just read an article that said not to expect it within six months. Am sad.
     
  19. Arrec Bardwin

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    Imagine not playing FF on a PlayStation as the good lord intended.
     
  20. NinjaRXA

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  21. ButchCassidy

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    Holy shit, just played through the demo. Did not expect that.

    who the hell is the good guy??

    also just read there’s actually more to the demo. Eikon Challenge which tells a little more of the story and combat.
     
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  22. IanBoyd

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    The main narrative writer was the same one who was the main writer for the Heavensward expansion of FF14, an amazing story is pretty much a given.
     
  23. NinjaRXA

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    I'm pretty sure that adult Punished Clive is who the "good guy" is going to be, our playable character. And the doggo, the doggo is always good.
     
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    I CAN FIX HER

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    God damn the ending of the demo. That was great.
     
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    I don't usually geek out over video game music but I can't wait for you people that haven't played FFXIV to finally experience Soken's music tomorrow.
     
  27. ButchCassidy

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    Is getting some really good reviews.
     
  28. Poetic

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    I've listened to this Ifrit vs. Phoenix song at least 100 times. As a FF14 boi, Soken is god.
     
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  31. CMoney128

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    Just preordered. Was ready to give up on the series after 15 but the reviews got me excited again
     
  32. IanBoyd

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    Completely different teams behind the games, this was made by the literal cream of the crop of Square Enix.
     
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  33. NinjaRXA

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    If it doesn't live up to the hype I will hold you personably responsible
     
  34. ButchCassidy

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    I liked 15.

    Still like the PS2 styles the most, tho. May just be a nostalgia thing.
     
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  35. Boyd Crowder

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    15 was doo doo. 7R was much better, so hopefully we keep trending that way.
     
  36. IanBoyd

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    There is a 0% chance Yoshi-P ever releases a bad game.
     
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  37. Arrec Bardwin

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    Only complaint so far is that it’s FF13 level linear.
     
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    I’m fine with some linear after other open world games. I’m not too far in yet so we’ll see how I feel later.


    Eikon fights are fucking sweet. Really enjoy how they are just jumping into it with them. One of my biggest complaints from FF15 was how there were like no summons.
     
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  39. Arrec Bardwin

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    Doesn’t have to be open world, just not running straight down narrow paths with barely any detours.
     
  40. Arrec Bardwin

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    New map I just got to definitely more classic FF where you can explore it and not just run straight line to goal.

    :rockin:
     
  41. CUtigers

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    My favorite thing about the game so far is how brutal the Eikons are. The destruction they bring is just insane
     
  42. IanBoyd

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    Soken needs to win every fucking award for this soundtrack holy fucking shit.
     
  43. IanBoyd

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    This story is fucking wild.
     
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  44. Arrec Bardwin

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    Man the big story fights are unbelievable.

    Just finished the sequence after you return to Phoenix Gate

    :clap:
     
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    Eikon battles have me interested as fuck in this game but I’ve never liked any FF game I’ve played and the lack of diversity in the cast is such a cornball move

    fuck it I might get it anyway
     
  46. Arrec Bardwin

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    If you’ve never liked a FF game you probably won’t like it. Eikon battles are a pretty small part of gameplay.
     
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  48. Poetic

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    Plays more like DMC than a traditional FF though, if you like action games should be right up your alley.

    Soken killing it, these big fight songs get me so hype and the cinematic feel of the battles is crazy.
     
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    Just play the fucking game Jesus Christ.
     
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    Just finished that fight as well. Goosebumps.