Okay my fellow RPGers, here is everything I know about Final Fantasy XV's gameplay based on what was revealed. Please add something if it is missing.
(note: the English translation is
Ability -> Technique
Guard -> Defending
Assault -> Attacking
Shift -> Warp
Shift Break -> Warp Strike
Break -> Crush
Rush -> Ravage
Slash -> Vanquish
Raid -> Descend
Phantom Sword -> Armiger)
MP Burst -> Stasis
HUD
White HP bar: Default HP.
Red HP bar: Amount of HP that recovers spontaneously (note: when revitalizing, the HP comes back white).
Black HP bar: Amount of unrecoverable HP (note: only potions can restore it back to default HP).
A zero red HP character does not imply dead character. Instead they enter an incapacitated state, allowing players one last opportunity to turn the battle around, at the obvious risk of game over should he or she continue to take hits; therefore, idling and drinking potions are the only available actions (note: enemies can hit you out of potion animation). Death ensues when there is zero black HP. Noc’s death triggers game over.
The loss of MP makes the prince’s mobility sluggish as if he is about to faint. He's more vulnerable and susceptible to damage despite how much HP there is. MP can go all the way into the negative zone, which implies it's jammed. Sorry will not work. Think twice before using MP. Be an idiot and suffer.
At the end of a battle, everyone’s HP returns back to default.
Defend
Attack
The weaker an enemy appears the stronger the party’s strikes become; Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, Prompto, and Cor all deal extra damage.
Larger and stronger enemies tend to have more HP, so toppling them is key to winning. The longer fights drag on the more likely other critters join the fray, especially during night.
If enemies attack from all directions, up, down, forward, back, left, right, vertical, diagonal, horizontal, and etc… then players must position Noctis in spots that allow easy access to blindside attacks. I guess crowd control.
Some enemies can cancel out player’s attacks, so choose which one to fight wisely.
Co-op Attack
Right after a parry, perform one or more specific actions if a party members is nearby to trigger their own attack. Honestly if co-op attacks are someone’s thing then they should set the AI on support Nocctis or attack his target. It should come out naturally. Parry, co-op attack, parry, co-op attack. Bam, bam, bam! It’s also worth noting co-ops attacks can be chained into combos.
Warp
To use these abilities press the ability button. They cost quit bit of MP.
If a player wants a whole new playing style then change the type of weapon and the order it comes in.
Characters
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Things Not In The Demo
Controls
(note: Bimpy only cares about the Duel Shock 4 scheme because he isn’t buying an Xbox One anytime soon).
(note: Bimpy only cares about the Duel Shock 4 scheme because he isn’t buying an Xbox One anytime soon).
1: Full body movement (note: the slower it’s pressed, the slower Noctis moves).
2: Dash (note: Noctis automatically bypasses obstacles like an experienced free runner during dash. It takes about thirty seconds before his stamina runs out).
3: Choose the direction Noctis will move and look towards.
4: Not confirmed yet.
5: Jump.
6: Warp.
7: Attack (note: hold or press multiple times to commence a rapid flow of strikes).
8: Technique or hold to summon when the condition is right.
9: Select left, right, up, or down for different weapon abilities.
10: Defend (note: hold to continuously guard. When beside certain objects, press defend to cover behind them).
11: Not confirmed.
12: Focus, aka lock on (note: both enemies, objects, and mission points are lock onable).
13: Not confirmed yet.
14: Not confirmed yet.
15: 10 + 12 = Armiger.
16: 12 + 10 = Warp Strike
17: 10 + 5 = Shift Avoid.
18: 5 + 7 = Aerial attack.
19: 10 + 7 (note: press 7 once) = Parry.
20: 10 + 7 + input button + nearby party members who are within proximity of the parry = Co-Op technique (note: the order after parry may change depending on the context. Sometimes there might not even be another button needed).
2: Dash (note: Noctis automatically bypasses obstacles like an experienced free runner during dash. It takes about thirty seconds before his stamina runs out).
3: Choose the direction Noctis will move and look towards.
4: Not confirmed yet.
5: Jump.
6: Warp.
7: Attack (note: hold or press multiple times to commence a rapid flow of strikes).
8: Technique or hold to summon when the condition is right.
9: Select left, right, up, or down for different weapon abilities.
10: Defend (note: hold to continuously guard. When beside certain objects, press defend to cover behind them).
11: Not confirmed.
12: Focus, aka lock on (note: both enemies, objects, and mission points are lock onable).
13: Not confirmed yet.
14: Not confirmed yet.
15: 10 + 12 = Armiger.
16: 12 + 10 = Warp Strike
17: 10 + 5 = Shift Avoid.
18: 5 + 7 = Aerial attack.
19: 10 + 7 (note: press 7 once) = Parry.
20: 10 + 7 + input button + nearby party members who are within proximity of the parry = Co-Op technique (note: the order after parry may change depending on the context. Sometimes there might not even be another button needed).
(note: the English translation is
Ability -> Technique
Guard -> Defending
Assault -> Attacking
Shift -> Warp
Shift Break -> Warp Strike
Break -> Crush
Rush -> Ravage
Slash -> Vanquish
Raid -> Descend
Phantom Sword -> Armiger)
MP Burst -> Stasis
HUD
On the right there are character names, HP bars, MP bars, buffs, ailments, and critical condition warnings.
On the left there are players’ current action, name of weapon ability, its MP cost, and total MP available at the time.
On the left there are players’ current action, name of weapon ability, its MP cost, and total MP available at the time.
White HP bar: Default HP.
Red HP bar: Amount of HP that recovers spontaneously (note: when revitalizing, the HP comes back white).
Black HP bar: Amount of unrecoverable HP (note: only potions can restore it back to default HP).
A zero red HP character does not imply dead character. Instead they enter an incapacitated state, allowing players one last opportunity to turn the battle around, at the obvious risk of game over should he or she continue to take hits; therefore, idling and drinking potions are the only available actions (note: enemies can hit you out of potion animation). Death ensues when there is zero black HP. Noc’s death triggers game over.
The loss of MP makes the prince’s mobility sluggish as if he is about to faint. He's more vulnerable and susceptible to damage despite how much HP there is. MP can go all the way into the negative zone, which implies it's jammed. Sorry will not work. Think twice before using MP. Be an idiot and suffer.
At the end of a battle, everyone’s HP returns back to default.
Idling
Default HP grows back just by standing still, normal movement, dash, or guard.
Cover
Objects spread here and there act as benevolent architecture. Covering speeds up default HP the fattest without magic or items. The most important aspect about cover is the stealth it brings. For example, at night Niflheimians fly their ships around, but will not drop down if you are hidden from their line of sight. Remember Luminous Studio is able to have AI that understands the level editor. It leads to chase scenes. Tabata should utilize this fact.
Battle Menu
Players can open the battle menu at any given time. I think this is self-explanatory.
Defend
MP depletes upon defending, so spamming its button will punish players. Not all attacks are avoidable though technical moves do exist to help cancel out damage from them; depending on the right context, envision animations occur and those require precise timing.
The entire point of an automated guard is to give players enough time to think what their next action will be while enemies gang bang. There’s more leniency for gamers who aren't experienced with or dislike the nitty–gritty of timing split second blocks, especially when so many other things are going on at the same time. Also take into account the entire 3D environment. A guarding player can circle around enemies. They should look out for openings. Then there’s objects players can use for cover. It’s smart to guard towards them if surrounded because normal movement or dash has no invincibility.
The entire point of an automated guard is to give players enough time to think what their next action will be while enemies gang bang. There’s more leniency for gamers who aren't experienced with or dislike the nitty–gritty of timing split second blocks, especially when so many other things are going on at the same time. Also take into account the entire 3D environment. A guarding player can circle around enemies. They should look out for openings. Then there’s objects players can use for cover. It’s smart to guard towards them if surrounded because normal movement or dash has no invincibility.
Attack
Press attack once commences a single strike. Press attack twice commences two strikes. Press attack many times from there on commences whatever amount of strikes; the quantity of pressing it results in a basic combo. Remember players can substitute press with hold. The latter seems easier. Neither has risk.
The weaker an enemy appears the stronger the party’s strikes become; Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, Prompto, and Cor all deal extra damage.
Larger and stronger enemies tend to have more HP, so toppling them is key to winning. The longer fights drag on the more likely other critters join the fray, especially during night.
If enemies attack from all directions, up, down, forward, back, left, right, vertical, diagonal, horizontal, and etc… then players must position Noctis in spots that allow easy access to blindside attacks. I guess crowd control.
Some enemies can cancel out player’s attacks, so choose which one to fight wisely.
Parry
Three pointy lines shaped like a toothpicks sometimes hovers above stronger advisories, flashing. This indicates the incoming attack is parryable and if not parried then players loose an opportunity for a Co-op attack and receive damage that could have been prevented. Flashy parkour parries occur on larger enemies.
Co-op Attack
Warp
Lock onto objects or an enemy to warp (note: lock on isn't required, but it helps). The terrain is your playground. Warping away to safety speeds up MP rejuvenation. It cost 25 MP to warp. Think of warp as a flash step.
Weapons
Weapons are set up from the weapon menu. Weapons come in their own category, some with unique abilities. The setup is always on default unless players manually change it how they see fit. In the demo’s context, it goes Avenger, Blood Sword, Partisan, Wyvern Spear, and then Zweihander. The weapons come out in this order. By setup I also mean Crush, Ravage, Vanquish, Counter, and Descend.
Crush: The first strike to break an enemy’s stance. It happens the second players begin their combo. Although Avenger is set as Break, it offers nothing ability wise.
Crush: The first strike to break an enemy’s stance. It happens the second players begin their combo. Although Avenger is set as Break, it offers nothing ability wise.
Ravage: A flurry of strikes during a combo. By holding down the attack button, players can hit indefinitely until the foe reaches low enough health to receive a finishing blow. Blood Sword drains HP.
Vanquish: The finishing blow. Once the enemy is severely wounded, whatever weapon set on slash comes out to kill them (note: a kill isn't always guaranteed). Heavy weapons set on slash can topple and stagger lager enemies. Partizan has heavy thrust.
Counter: Another name for parry. Wyvern has jump.
Descend: A weapon used for aerial strikes. In other words, jumping and attacking, Zweihander has tempest.
To use these abilities press the ability button. They cost quit bit of MP.
If a player wants a whole new playing style then change the type of weapon and the order it comes in.
Armiger
Noc’s limit breaker. After activating it, MP becomes cost free. If not attacking, the swords form a barrier to deflect damage. When attacking, the barrier disappears as swords start slashing their target one by one at a lighting fast rate. The damage from phantom swords combines with the damage from whatever else Noctis is doing. Another powered up state that Noctis can enter beyond Armiger exist.
Ex Ability
The two ex abilities so far are warp strike and shift avoid. There isn't much word on the latter, while the former allows short distance hits.Summons
There is an context behind summoning, for example Ramuh requires the player to give up Noc's base HP. Summons are strong enough to one shot even behemoths. The impact of their attack can also decimate the enviroment.
Characters
Gladiolus has the highest HP and a move called brave slash.
Ignis has cure and a move called venom strike, which causes poison.
Prompto has a move called bullet bind, which causes binding.
(note: players can switch Noctis's position with one of chis friends and instruct their AI behavior. The more players level up, the entire party gains tons of new techniques)
Ignis has cure and a move called venom strike, which causes poison.
Prompto has a move called bullet bind, which causes binding.
(note: players can switch Noctis's position with one of chis friends and instruct their AI behavior. The more players level up, the entire party gains tons of new techniques)
Environmental Conditions
1: Weather effect both the terrain and the characters placed on it. For example, an arctic storm would make the ground icy, which in return causes Noctis to slip as he traverses. Another example is for magic. Intense sunlight strengthens the power of fira, therefore using this spell on a grassland would do more harm than good because the grass itself burns. Instead choose to fight during a not so clear day.
2: Final Fantasy XV has entire ecosystems.
2: Final Fantasy XV has entire ecosystems.
Different creatures respond to their own environment and that makes them a bit more self-aware.
Camping
Level up. Eat. Converse. Rest.
The food in the demo provides
Fresh – Slightly increases attack, defense, and EXP gained.
Prime – Greatly increases attack, defense, and EXP gained.
Sharp – Increases critical hit rate.
Immune – Negates status ailments.
The food in the demo provides
Fresh – Slightly increases attack, defense, and EXP gained.
Prime – Greatly increases attack, defense, and EXP gained.
Sharp – Increases critical hit rate.
Immune – Negates status ailments.
Exploration
Just watch different clips. They should speak for themselves. (note: It is confirmed side missions are not mandatory. For example, players do not have to fight Behemoth in order to continue onto the next event. This leaves what, how, and where up to the player).
Geographical features and ecology for seemingly self-aware creatures result in a bidimensional world; one side contains fantastical elements, while the other emulates the experience of venturing through
Geographical features and ecology for seemingly self-aware creatures result in a bidimensional world; one side contains fantastical elements, while the other emulates the experience of venturing through
Things Not In The Demo
Cor
Magic
Weather
Equipment
RHS-113
Puzzles
Chocobos
Bosses
Magitek Armor
Mini games
Story related details
Character arcs
AI menu
New skills
Weapon customization
Different recipes
Different maps
Different towns
Different shops
Different summons
Different dungeons
Tons of loot
Tons of destoryable objects
Zelda-esque mazes
Huge variety of enemies
A full submerged lake
The entire Ducasse region
Difficulty settings
etc...
Magic
Weather
Equipment
RHS-113
Puzzles
Chocobos
Bosses
Magitek Armor
Mini games
Story related details
Character arcs
AI menu
New skills
Weapon customization
Different recipes
Different maps
Different towns
Different shops
Different summons
Different dungeons
Tons of loot
Tons of destoryable objects
Zelda-esque mazes
Huge variety of enemies
A full submerged lake
The entire Ducasse region
Difficulty settings
etc...
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