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[Final Fantasy] VII 100% legitimate and happening remake. Yes, really.
silence1186
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This is the thread for talking about Square Enix's flagship series, Final Fantasy, originally released in 1987. For a while they decided they didn't like releasing new games, and kept porting old games to new platforms, but things are looking up. But before we get to that,
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
MAIN SERIES
They've made FOURTEEN main series games and over fifty spin off titles. Here's what the fans says about them.
SPIN OFFS
Every time profits are down SE makes some more FF games. There are a lot of them, too many to list them all so I'll just continue the theme with the more popular ones.
WHICH VERSION IS BEST?
There's a version of almost everything for almost everything these days. However, avoid the PSX version of FF5 unless it's your only option.
THE PRESENT
Square Enix has managed to get their shit together long enough that they've started releasing new content
FF Type-0: Was Final Fantasy 13 Agito, changed to Final Fantasy Type-0, and came out on the PSP in Japan only. Fans clamored for this one for a long time, and finally the West is getting a localization... as an HD version for consoles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bedq4m8a_8U
Update: They also fixed the nausea inducing camera blur, so if that was holding you back, give it another shot!
It came out, and it's pretty sweet. I highly recommend picking it up. It's an Action-RPG with a new and interesting story (and direction) for the Final Fantasy series. Also, day 1 copies of the game come with a demo for...
FF 13 Versus: Wait, no, some things happened, and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3xKbPooKAo
It's now FF XV. It still doesn't exist, but we got a playble trailer, and by metrics it kicks ass. It's reinvigorated interest in this game, which is impressive since it was announced at the end of the Ps2 life cycle. So it MAY actually come out at this point. Look for more info at E3, hopefully.
Update: The FF XV demo was patched with additional content, so if you've played it, give it another go!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g9c1ZyYSok
Final Fantasy Record Keeper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzZBi8YvOpc
Is actually a pretty fun moblie free-to-play game for iOS and Android. It's not perfect by any means, but it's a HUGE improvement over such duds as All The Bravest. It's a walk down memory lane with a simple ATB style combat system with a surprising amount of depth and strategy. It IS free to try, so give it a shot if you have some time to spare. Just don't give them any of your money.
Strategy site for FFRK
FFRK subreddit (tons of good info)
Update: They recently added a friend summon system. PM me your code if you want to be added to the OP list
THE FUTURE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK-3vmgXyok
There is a new Dissidia coming out. It will be available in Japan in arcades for about a year, and then they're planning on porting it to console to tap other markets (such as the West). Expect it maybe in 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kznek1uNVsg
THEY ARE REMAKING FINAL FANTASY VII. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT EITHER BUT IT'S HAPPENING. It is now okay to be excited.
KINGDOM HEARTS
Is vaguely related to Final Fantasy, but has its own thread here.
BRAVELY DEFAULT
Is everything you might want in a Final Fantasy, and you can talk about it here.
FF5 FOUR JOB FIESTA
Credit to @xenogears of bore for cannibalizing most of his OPs.
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
MAIN SERIES
They've made FOURTEEN main series games and over fifty spin off titles. Here's what the fans says about them.
I love Final Fantasy because you have to start somewhere.
I love Final Fantasy II because I like hitting myself for stat ups.
I love Final Fantasy III because it allowed me to stop being a hippy and get a job for the first time.
I love Final Fantasy IV because I don't have enough versions of it yet.
I love Final Fantasy V because I can play it for charity.
I hate Final Fantasy VI because I'm a soulless monster without any redeeming qualities.
I love Final Fantasy VII because it's getting remade, naturally.
I love Final Fantasy VIII because I'm a Triple Triad cardshark. There was a fun minigame about saving the world included too.
I love Final Fantasy IX because it's a nostalgia trip.
I love Final Fantasy X because the HD version is out.
I love Final Fantasy XI because it keeps Square Enix in business.
I love Final Fantasy XII because I'm Captain Basch fon Ronsenburg of Dalmascaa.
I love Final Fantasy XIII because I can't get enough Lightning.
I love Final Fantasy XIV because YoshiP cares.
SPIN OFFS
Every time profits are down SE makes some more FF games. There are a lot of them, too many to list them all so I'll just continue the theme with the more popular ones.
I love Final Fantasy Tactics because I love grid based movement.
I hate Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles because I have no friends.
I hate Final Fantasy Mystic Quest because it's too easy and I don't like having fun.
I love Final Fantasy X-2 because it really is the ultimate expression of both ATB and the Job system. Also I understand math so Sphere Breaker ain't shit.
I love Dissidia because it's included in its entirety in its sequel.
I love FF XIII-2 because monsters are great at parties.
I love Crisis Core because I need to get practice for Type-0 in.
I love Theatrhythm because Square Enix has the best music.
I love Final Fantasy Tactics Advance because just one more turn.
I love Dissidia Duodecim 012 Final Fantasy because you can settle which Final Fantasy is best for all time with your fists.
I love Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2 because more of the same is exactly what you need when the same is fantastic.
I love Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Returns because it was either this or no new games at all.
I love Final Fantasy Dimensions because I love Final Fantasy V.
I love Final Fantasy Record Keepers because I can play it in quick enjoyable bursts and then put it down. (Just in case)
WHICH VERSION IS BEST?
There's a version of almost everything for almost everything these days. However, avoid the PSX version of FF5 unless it's your only option.
THE PRESENT
Square Enix has managed to get their shit together long enough that they've started releasing new content
FF Type-0: Was Final Fantasy 13 Agito, changed to Final Fantasy Type-0, and came out on the PSP in Japan only. Fans clamored for this one for a long time, and finally the West is getting a localization... as an HD version for consoles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bedq4m8a_8UUpdate: They also fixed the nausea inducing camera blur, so if that was holding you back, give it another shot!
It came out, and it's pretty sweet. I highly recommend picking it up. It's an Action-RPG with a new and interesting story (and direction) for the Final Fantasy series. Also, day 1 copies of the game come with a demo for...
FF 13 Versus: Wait, no, some things happened, and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3xKbPooKAoIt's now FF XV. It still doesn't exist, but we got a playble trailer, and by metrics it kicks ass. It's reinvigorated interest in this game, which is impressive since it was announced at the end of the Ps2 life cycle. So it MAY actually come out at this point. Look for more info at E3, hopefully.
Update: The FF XV demo was patched with additional content, so if you've played it, give it another go!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g9c1ZyYSokFinal Fantasy Record Keeper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzZBi8YvOpcIs actually a pretty fun moblie free-to-play game for iOS and Android. It's not perfect by any means, but it's a HUGE improvement over such duds as All The Bravest. It's a walk down memory lane with a simple ATB style combat system with a surprising amount of depth and strategy. It IS free to try, so give it a shot if you have some time to spare. Just don't give them any of your money.
Strategy site for FFRK
FFRK subreddit (tons of good info)
Update: They recently added a friend summon system. PM me your code if you want to be added to the OP list
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THE FUTURE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK-3vmgXyokThere is a new Dissidia coming out. It will be available in Japan in arcades for about a year, and then they're planning on porting it to console to tap other markets (such as the West). Expect it maybe in 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kznek1uNVsgTHEY ARE REMAKING FINAL FANTASY VII. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT EITHER BUT IT'S HAPPENING. It is now okay to be excited.
KINGDOM HEARTS
Is vaguely related to Final Fantasy, but has its own thread here.
BRAVELY DEFAULT
Is everything you might want in a Final Fantasy, and you can talk about it here.
FF5 FOUR JOB FIESTA
xenogears of bore wrote:Do you have what it takes to play what is quite simply the most fun and addicting alternate game mode of any RPG ever? Do you want to help out sick children by raising money for the greatest charity in the world? Do you want to watch RK sleepily make his way through Neo-Exdeath with quite a sub standard party? If this sounds even remotely interesting well then, do I have a website for you.
The deal is you get four jobs from the normal set of 20+ and you can only use skills from those four. As you gain new job sets one job is randomly assigned to you and each assigned job must be equipped at all times on at least one party member. You get the wind job, you get four of those, you get the water job, your party must be made up at least one from your water job and one from your wind job and so on. There are variations
http://fourjobfiesta.com/
What do you need to start playing?
1. A copy of FF5. PSN version is cheapest and worst. SFC version is pretty cheap but in Japanese, GBA version is best but expensive, iOS version is a lot cheaper than that but has the issues standard with playing a game on iOS (easy screencaps though!)
2. A twitter account. Yeah I hate twitter too but I made some dummy accounts just for this.
3.Then all you do is sign up at the website (with any of the optional run ideas) and you can play from whenever RK beats the game until the end of August!
Where does the charity come in you say? Well, you can either pledge money to change whatever jobs RK is assigned for his inaugural run (1 dollar=1 extra vote for a job!) or you can pledge money for doing various deeds. If you can't donate money you'll notice that you can still earn money from other people's pledges by completing their goals (usually beating the game with a certain class, beating the two optional bosses,etc.) It's just like getting sponsors for a 10k back in school! You play, everyone wins.
Credit to @xenogears of bore for cannibalizing most of his OPs.
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Too many announcements! What's going on?
They're getting there, but they still have a ways to go.
Also, the next time someone asks "Why do people still want an FFVII Remake?", just show them this: http://giant.gfycat.com/EmotionalWiltedBarebirdbat.gif
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Huh, that looks kinda cool.
I wonder when/if we can expect a localization.
// Switch: SW-5306-0651-6424 //
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High resolution sprites without including the greater level of detail that high resolution sprites need to not look silly?
聖剣伝説 is the Japanese name for the series. It translates into "legend of the sacred sword." The rest of the title as follows:
聖剣伝説：Rise of Mana遂にPlaystation Vitaに登場！ "At long last, Secret of Mana: Rise of Mana's Playstation Vita appearance!"
人界に落ちた、天使と悪魔 "Into the realm of man, an angel and demon fell." (I think? the subject isn't marked)
マナの樹のもとで新しい物語がはじまる "At the origin [alt: under] of the Tree of Mana, a new tale begins."
天使と悪魔を転身して戦え "Swap between angel and demon during battle" (the grammar is different but I think this translation makes more sense)
リアルタイムライドバトルに仲間とともに挑め "Real-time raid battle challenges with friends and companions" the fact that they used both companion and friend together makes me wonder if companion refers to an NPC character? I don't know the usage well enough... edit: this has been bothering me all day. I confused the gerund with the imperative. It should be "Challenge friends and companions to real-time raid battles."
Playstation Vitaではじまる冒険 "An adventure that begins on Playstation Vita"
At least, that's what I think it says.
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That's a reference to this dungeon, by the way.
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And you can always trust fairies.
We got the dps for this.
Tell that to the tonberrys in wanderer's palace HM.
Always get to a 3x bonus, and then drop as many of whatever tech component you need to upgrade as high as you want.
You can get the 3x bonus in as many steps as you want, even one item at a time. All organic components will raise the multiplier, and you can mix and match if you don't have enough walrus assholes or whatever. The tech components are give lots of exp, but they tank the multiplier; it will only take a few to bring it back to 1x, which is why you have to do them all in one go.
The first tier weapons need around 50k exp to level to max. The game will tell you how much exp you're adding, which helps.
The first place where you can really start to upgrade is chapter 11. There is a hunt/mark/whatever that gives access to a store as it's reward. The store sells particle accelerators and... ultracompact reactors? They give something like 10k and 40k respectively, pre multiplier.
Grinding out the cash is faster. The best way to do it early is just run around with your chocobo in chapter 11 (also unlocked with a hunt/mark/whatever) and collect gold nuggets and dust and dolls and stuff to sell. Late game there's better ways, but that's what worked best for me.
Grinding out the components is stupid slow. Most of the 'high' exp ones are rare drops, and those don't even come close to the exp of particle accelerators or reactors.
Snow, Hope, Vanille - aren't you too old to be reading shounen manga?
Sazh, Fang, Vanille - I'm too old for this shit!
Lightning, Hope, Snow - Animosity.
Snow, Sazh, Hope - Anyone have a clue where we're going?
That is honestly what keeps from revisiting VII even though it is my third favourite installment of the series... I can always appreciate good pixel sprites, but those poly-models. :?
FFRK: 9rRG
Somebody said it last thread but I'll repeat it:
Whoever designed the magicite turn-in system is history's greatest monster
I played through it last summer on Steam. Dunno, the nostalgia kicked in, the graphics didn't bother me.
I highly doubt they're backpedling to add more features and polish and/or reacting to the largely negative reception.
But stranger things have happened. If they at least retranslated the script I would gladly buy it.
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There isn't that much stamina available to grind everyone up right away. Maybe focus on a good FF7 team to farm the event?