Bjorn Posted December 23, 2014 http://youtu.be/GQ6TcgcYpPs goddamit Squeenix. You make Cid a woman, and then you dress her like that? Ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Video Games Posted December 23, 2014 I dunno what your problem is. All the mechanics I've ever gone to dress just like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted December 23, 2014 esp the dudes Yeah that bothered me because up until this point I was so into everything about this game UNAPOLOGETICALLY I MIGHT ADD have i mentioned that hair - no not just that one the other ones too all of the hairs Those goggles remind me that I once wore Bright Orange Swimming Goggles on my forehead when we (the marching band) marched out onto the field for a high school football game halftime. This is not relevant to the thread, but that's beside the point. I guess I was a nerd in high school, eh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undeadpool Posted December 25, 2014 goddamit Squeenix. You make Cid a woman, and then you dress her like that? Ugh. cid.JPG I mean...not to over-generalize, but...yeah, that seems about right in terms of a lot of Japanese games. I mean...it's pretty much a trope for these AND ESPECIALLY for fighting games. Not saying that makes it RIGHT, I guess I'm saying I'd have actually been more shocked if they HADN'T had a character design like that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bjorn Posted December 25, 2014 I mean...not to over-generalize, but...yeah, that seems about right in terms of a lot of Japanese games. I mean...it's pretty much a trope for these AND ESPECIALLY for fighting games. Not saying that makes it RIGHT, I guess I'm saying I'd have actually been more shocked if they HADN'T had a character design like that... Yeah, but this makes XIII look straight up reserved and demure by comparison. I was hoping for another baby step of progress, not a Nestea plunge back into pandering sexist design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperBiasedMan Posted December 25, 2014 It's particularly egregious since it seems like the main party is a group of lads on a road trip. So if you're going to have a limited representation of women then you really ought to be more careful about it. (ideally just don't limit your representation of women) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemariano Posted December 25, 2014 Has Cid ever been young? Let's check the wikia! "Cid is usually older than the main cast, sometimes by several decades, and they are thus portrayed as fatherly figures, sometimes as the biological, adoptive, or surrogate father of one of the main characters." I guess she could still be fatherly...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undeadpool Posted December 25, 2014 Yeah, but this makes XIII look straight up reserved and demure by comparison. I was hoping for another baby step of progress, not a Nestea plunge back into pandering sexist design. One step forward, two steps back. Cultural differences aside, that's Video game social progress in a nutshell, really... Has Cid ever been young? Let's check the wikia! "Cid is usually older than the main cast, sometimes by several decades, and they are thus portrayed as fatherly figures, sometimes as the biological, adoptive, or surrogate father of one of the main characters." I guess she could still be fatherly...? I mean...sure...that's...a certain kind of father figure, certainly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reyturner Posted December 25, 2014 ~She's actually 200 years old :V Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperBiasedMan Posted December 25, 2014 Sounds like another contender for a Baby Got Backstory... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melmer Posted March 31, 2016 So there's a new trailer and demo out I heard you get an exclusive summon in the final game by playing the demo. Downloading it now on PS4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwardinen Posted March 31, 2016 On the one hand, I'd quite like to play the demo. On the other, I don't really want to get hyped for a game that's not out for another six months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brannigan Posted March 31, 2016 Don't worry, the demo is crap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaizokubanou Posted April 1, 2016 I'm hearing that FFXV needs to sell 10 million copies to break even? RIP Square or FF franchise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhiggy Posted April 1, 2016 I liked the Platinum Demo. I didn't play Episode Duscae and I've heard this demo is a step backwards from that, so maybe that's why I like it. The combat was super simple but I think it helped me get a good feel for how combat basically works. What I've seen in trailers looks much cooler, so I'm still looking forward to it! Is there anything special you have to do to unlock the summon in the full game? Or just complete the demo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brannigan Posted April 1, 2016 In many ways I felt like I was playing a third person action game from 10 years ago, random collect-a-thon junk and fairly loose targeting. For a demo it felt pretty weak because there's just barely anything going on in the game, it's mostly a tutorial. Kind of amused that carbuncle was texting you though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwardinen Posted April 1, 2016 Yeah what was that about? That was actually somehow more obnoxious than the usual tiny stupid JRPG character. I definitely didn't enjoy the demo either, though it was funny that they put in weather and time of day changes to show off the engine. In principle, I don't have a problem with that, but the game honestly didn't particularly impress me visually. The bizarre flat-photo-looking environments in particular were terrible. In a weird way, I'm actually relieved. If I was instantly in love with the game it would have made the next six months really annoying! I'm not necessarily writing the entire game off right now, but that demo sure as hell didn't do it any favours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brannigan Posted April 1, 2016 They needed to at least show off one real battle. The big bad at the end pretty much melted to fire effortlessly. Even when meleeing him I never felt any danger or need for strategy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis Posted April 8, 2016 They needed to at least show off one real battle. The big bad at the end pretty much melted to fire effortlessly. Even when meleeing him I never felt any danger or need for strategy Did you fight him again before leaving? You can step on a pressure plate to make him reappear and he's a lot tougher. Made me realize the real game will probably take actual thought and skill... I'm still pretty mixed on the demo, but that tougher fight reminded me of the boss in XIII where you had to really start understanding the combat to proceed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Video Games Posted April 8, 2016 I found the combat kinda clunky. Like, the timing for blocking and attacking had some strange delay to it and I couldn't tell how far away I needed to be for him to actually move in to attack or just stand there. Maybe it's just something you get a feel for over time? I haven't played any of the more recent FF games for what it's worth. I'm not really sure what they were thinking with this demo...the setting from the trailers had me kinda interested, but the maps in this thing are so boring and lifeless. That one in the house was like a shitty old Unreal Tournament map. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis Posted April 9, 2016 That one in the house was like a shitty old Unreal Tournament map. Ha! I knew it felt familiar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N1njaSquirrel Posted April 11, 2016 I'm not really sure what they were thinking with this demo...the setting from the trailers had me kinda interested, but the maps in this thing are so boring and lifeless. That one in the house was like a shitty old Unreal Tournament map. Yeah, I'm in the same boat. It does look very pretty, which is one thing. I should say, the episode duskae or w/e it's called is probably a better representative of the game than this one. In that, the combat was a lot more fluid and fun, and didn't have a stupid hammer that was the same attack and took like 5 secs to do. This was way more of a tech demo. Also, there is a short official anime series on youtube that more accurately shows what I'm excited for - A bunch of guys on a road trip, chatting shit and fighting stuff. Also the animation is beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melmer Posted April 11, 2016 Is there a reason/explanation as to why noctus can summon weapons and teleport. Or is it just 'hey, it's final fantasy there's magic and shit ' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Video Games Posted April 11, 2016 Also, there is a short official anime series on youtube that more accurately shows what I'm excited for - A bunch of guys on a road trip, chatting shit and fighting stuff. Yeah, something about a Final Fantasy Bro Roadtrip just has me totally intrigued. I can't explain it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N1njaSquirrel Posted April 11, 2016 Yeah, same here. The cast is really well developed, and they nicely fit into their respective tropes without feeling out of place. Idk. Check out the anime if you have 10 mins to spare, it's really nice. Is there a reason/explanation as to why noctus can summon weapons and teleport. Or is it just 'hey, it's final fantasy there's magic and shit ' If the anime is anything to go by, it looks like it's inherited, and maybe some proof that he's a prince? But still boils down to magic n shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
