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I read an article that the XIII sequels were also in part to improve the skills and efficiency of the XIII development team and that it would be more valuable in the long-term as opposed to making a profit from sales.
Hearing about the troubles faced with XIII does make me worry about XV, but so far the game's shaping up to be alright. I just hope with this E3 we'll get to see Noctis' heavy attack actually land lol
Hearing about the troubles faced with XIII does make me worry about XV, but so far the game's shaping up to be alright. I just hope with this E3 we'll get to see Noctis' heavy attack actually land lol
It's a matter of company philosophy. By the time of FFXII, most of the team consisted of art designers due to their obsession on graphics. It's something that's likely carried over to XV since development for it started during a time when the company still thought strongly of this philosophy. To be fair, XV does have the longest development cycle of all the FF games so they probably had a lot of time to think on other aspects of the game.
The impression I'm getting about FFXV's development right now is that it's no different then what other games are currently going through in the new generation. Engine is not ready, tools are still being created and getting improvements, not enough time with final development kits. Developers still need a lot more time to produce something that only the XB1 and PS4 can handle. Those games don't start showing up until the second and third year of a console's life.
So is FFXV going to be one of those games? So far it looks like an up-converted PS3 game (it was initially a PS3 game after all).
So is FFXV going to be one of those games? So far it looks like an up-converted PS3 game (it was initially a PS3 game after all).
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Oh don't get me wrong or anything. I do like what I've seen so far!
I just wonder what kind of impact does Square Enix want FFXV to cause in this new generation? If it's a visual one, then they still got work to do. There's nothing about it that is making me sit here and say, "This is a true next gen game" or "Only the XB1/PS4 can handle this."
I just wonder what kind of impact does Square Enix want FFXV to cause in this new generation? If it's a visual one, then they still got work to do. There's nothing about it that is making me sit here and say, "This is a true next gen game" or "Only the XB1/PS4 can handle this."
There's not really much to leverage out of the consoles though as they are using x86 architecture, unlike previous generations where the consoles had unique architecture to the consoles that required a longer time to really get the most out of them as the developers needed to learn how to optimize various things.
I think the curve this time around is just with developers who haven't worked on more graphically involved games, take a look at the jump from 2D to 3D with Square and see how FFVII looked and how FFVIII/IX looked, there's a big jump.
This generation things are focused not only on higher resolution and graphical detail with textures and models, but also with things like lighting, particle effects, and a slew of other details just for visuals alone. One of the bigger things for FFXV is going to be the physics. I feel that they will be a very important part of combat and the game overall. Different weapons have weight to them, and fighting different enemies will feel unique depending on their own strengths as well, should be a lot of fun fighting enemies in this game.
Judging from what we've seen, I wouldn't say it looks like an upgraded PS3 title, as the particle effects and lighting look great so far. However, I understand what you're saying. I would look towards the announcement trailer to see what the team are looking towards emulating with the final graphics only with more polish of course.
I'm looking forward to how the game progresses, and of course, looking forward to E3 as the game's next appearance, but only time will tell, luckily it's only just around the corner!
I think the curve this time around is just with developers who haven't worked on more graphically involved games, take a look at the jump from 2D to 3D with Square and see how FFVII looked and how FFVIII/IX looked, there's a big jump.
This generation things are focused not only on higher resolution and graphical detail with textures and models, but also with things like lighting, particle effects, and a slew of other details just for visuals alone. One of the bigger things for FFXV is going to be the physics. I feel that they will be a very important part of combat and the game overall. Different weapons have weight to them, and fighting different enemies will feel unique depending on their own strengths as well, should be a lot of fun fighting enemies in this game.
Judging from what we've seen, I wouldn't say it looks like an upgraded PS3 title, as the particle effects and lighting look great so far. However, I understand what you're saying. I would look towards the announcement trailer to see what the team are looking towards emulating with the final graphics only with more polish of course.
I'm looking forward to how the game progresses, and of course, looking forward to E3 as the game's next appearance, but only time will tell, luckily it's only just around the corner!
Even still, look at other companies that can pump games out faster than a now in days FF game!
However, I understand why it takes them longer for FF then any other game SE pumps out. It's because FF is their baby, as such they want to perfect every nook and cranny their FF games have to offer.
Games after FFX came out in:
FFX- 2001
FFXII- 2006 ( That E3 they announced FFXIII *which came out 4 years later in the US*, and also the same year they had a FFVSXIII trailer*)
FFXIII- 2010
Looking at the current graphical generation ( PS3 and PS4)- It looks like it takes them no more than 5 years from the last released FF to the next release FF, it takes them 4-5 years.
Taking that into consideration, FFXIII came out in 2010, which gives the given release date data, only 1 more year to go at the latest. It also, seems all too good to just pass up the 20XV marketing tool
. I am feeling very confident we will get a 20XV release window at either E3 or TGS this year. .
However, I understand why it takes them longer for FF then any other game SE pumps out. It's because FF is their baby, as such they want to perfect every nook and cranny their FF games have to offer.
Games after FFX came out in:
FFX- 2001
FFXII- 2006 ( That E3 they announced FFXIII *which came out 4 years later in the US*, and also the same year they had a FFVSXIII trailer*)
FFXIII- 2010
Looking at the current graphical generation ( PS3 and PS4)- It looks like it takes them no more than 5 years from the last released FF to the next release FF, it takes them 4-5 years.
Taking that into consideration, FFXIII came out in 2010, which gives the given release date data, only 1 more year to go at the latest. It also, seems all too good to just pass up the 20XV marketing tool
. I am feeling very confident we will get a 20XV release window at either E3 or TGS this year. .
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Apparently there is a rumor about a release date for March 2015. I personally think people are misunderstanding the fiscal report thing. But here is the link so you all can read for yourself. http://realgamernewz.com/34792/rumo...ate-info-and-e3-2014-square-enix-announcement
Square Enix only said that it won't make it out in 2014. In my opinion the game won't release early 2015. It would release after the this fiscal year. I hope it releases around the same time worldwide. Don't want the Internet spoiling it for me. If it's going to release mid-2015? Then they'll most likely reveal the release date at this year's TGS.
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Based on all I've heard over the months between now and last E3 I think early 2015 for JPN, Fall 2015 for the world.
EDIT: And the character models looked fine to me when I watched the trailers in HD. Looks like most games on PS4 I've seen. Infamous SS was really good looking, and so is XV. And besides, looks aren't everything. The main thing for an RPG is a great story and making it stick with the player, a deep story that you love and talk about for years.
EDIT: And the character models looked fine to me when I watched the trailers in HD. Looks like most games on PS4 I've seen. Infamous SS was really good looking, and so is XV. And besides, looks aren't everything. The main thing for an RPG is a great story and making it stick with the player, a deep story that you love and talk about for years.
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If it were believable, Square Enix would not have a game unit forecast of 12 million this fiscal year.
For an IP that is strongly known for its amazing production values since Final Fantasy VII and a big reason why it’s such a strong brand today… Looks kinda are everything. People expect Final Fantasy to look good. It's the high standard Square Enix created for themselves and something they've delivered with every mother ship title. But it’s not just Final Fantasy fans who expect that. The target demographic Sony chases expect it to look good as well.
For an IP that is strongly known for its amazing production values since Final Fantasy VII and a big reason why it’s such a strong brand today… Looks kinda are everything. People expect Final Fantasy to look good. It's the high standard Square Enix created for themselves and something they've delivered with every mother ship title. But it’s not just Final Fantasy fans who expect that. The target demographic Sony chases expect it to look good as well.
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Ok looks are important, but not the only thing that matter, I mean. I just want the game to look good and be long and fun. I don't need every FF to be the leader in the most graphically advanced game of it's time. I think if Square just focused on getting the game to be extremely fun, I bet people wouldn't mind too much about the graphic as long as they were on par with PS4's game out now.