http://www.novacrystallis.com/2014/...mons-battles-and-camping-detailed-in-famitsu/
- Battles against huge enemies are carried out in the same fashion as standard battles, but there will be some exclusive party co-op ctions for the bigger fights.
- There will be several mini-games, including fishing.
- Restalm is being made in the image of the Bahamas.
- Right now, the ropeway in Restalm cannot be rode. We might add the ability to ride it if there is time to do so.
- The development team wants players to get a feel for the world and find it relatable not just through sheer visuals, but also through the characters.
- In town, you can stay in hotels or go shopping.
- NPCs in town are controlled by AI, and you can talk to them.
- Retalm is the main town in the first half of the game.
- Cidney shows up in different places throughout the game. Something happens with her at the start that shakes her up and gets her moving around.
- While she’s not deeply involved in the story, she’s relevant because of her profession as a mechanic.
- Players will have to fight Summon Beasts in order to be able to use them.
- Summon Beasts in the game are a symbol of the power of stars. Only Noctis can actually summon them.
- Combat-wise, the plan is holding down a button will start a set combo, but timed button presses are what will enable coordinated moves with other party members.
- To parry enemy attacks, you have to match the timing of their strike. This is intended for expert players.
- Magic isn’t what consumes MP, nor is the system akin to the Draw system Final Fantasy VIII had.
- MP is consumed by using special actions, such as dodging and warping.
- Weapons are equipped several at a time, with one main weapon. The main weapon has a corresponding ability, and it’s also possible to switch the main weapon during combat.
- Combos are automatically formulated based on which weapon is currently being utilized out of the ones being equipped.
- Abilities aren’t separate from a weapon’s given category and there are also weapons that have no abilities at all. Apparently not unlike what was seen in Captain Tsubasa 5, a game that Tabata apparently worked on back in the day.
- Rare weapons that can be acquired from dungeons and other sketchy areas could potentially have some hack-and-slash aspects to how they’re used. The Phantom Sword, which floats in midair, will also be acquirable as a special weapon.
- The battle system from the demo is planned to be fully featured.
- After the Tokyo Game Show this year, the systems in the demo version were slightly changed as a result of fan feedback. Not only will you be able to drive around, but walking, fighting, and camping is also possible.
- Players will also be able to run around in areas such as the mountainous areas where the Behemoths roam.
- In the full version, you’ll be able to rent Chocobos.
- Camps are inherently designed to be a safe haven, making them ideal headquarters when setting out to explore new areas.
- There are bonuses that come with cooking ingredients purchased in towns and cities. You can also get ingredients off monsters in the wild.
