A trusted poster on GAF gave his non-spoiler (with some slight spoilers lol) of the game. On this page. Its very extensive and super hype worthy: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1316451&page=30
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In-depth impressions of the whole game from Verendus 
Part 1:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980608&postcount=1476
Part 2:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980680&postcount=1481
Balee dat.
Part 1:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980608&postcount=1476
Part 2:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980680&postcount=1481
Balee dat.
In-depth impressions of the whole game from Verendus
Part 1:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980608&postcount=1476
Part 2:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980680&postcount=1481
Balee dat.
Part 1:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980608&postcount=1476
Part 2:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980680&postcount=1481
Balee dat.
a bit, very minimal vague spoilers.
edit:
https://www.twitch.tv/siek/v/101972120?t=45m
holy shit at that dagger attack! (47:00)
edit:
https://www.twitch.tv/siek/v/101972120?t=45m
holy shit at that dagger attack! (47:00)
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In-depth impressions of the whole game from Verendus
Part 1:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980608&postcount=1476
Part 2:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980680&postcount=1481
Balee dat.
Part 1:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980608&postcount=1476
Part 2:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980680&postcount=1481
Balee dat.
How exciting! Great review and well written with plenty of points to back up what he was saying.
I do hope that this game will leave many players breathless and in awe once they're done with it.
In-depth impressions of the whole game from Verendus
Part 1:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980608&postcount=1476
Part 2:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980680&postcount=1481
Balee dat.
Part 1:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980608&postcount=1476
Part 2:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=224980680&postcount=1481
Balee dat.
Read the Verendus impressiones a bit earlier this morning. They're good, as in, they give you a wide view of what the game is and feels like without spoiling much.
Very exciting: during these months, I've had little doubt that the game would be nice enough, but I wasn't (still am not, considering it's up to my own impressions!) confident in it being good enough to be, at the very least, that positively compared to previous installments. Let's see if more people hold that view and, more importantly, if I do the same, but that prospect is quite exciting even though I might not feel the same when the time comes.
For those on the fence, they're not spoilery in a story sense (just broad strokes in that sense), but they give away some of the structural aspects of the game (aspects already covered by the Edge preview, iirc) that might give you too well of an idea of what the game is headed to in certain parts (well, it's far from being clear, but better safe than sorry). I'm gonna talk about his review in spoilers (I know this is the spoiler subforum, but considering it's just the beginning and that this is an inoffensive thread, I prefer to, just in case).
DON'T click them if you don't want to know how the game might be structured (after reading the impressions, some reviews and watching basically about every footage avaible -so, some of my "this is Chapter "x" and this is what happens after it" are completely correct already-). Also, my own speculation in that regard:
Very exciting: during these months, I've had little doubt that the game would be nice enough, but I wasn't (still am not, considering it's up to my own impressions!) confident in it being good enough to be, at the very least, that positively compared to previous installments. Let's see if more people hold that view and, more importantly, if I do the same, but that prospect is quite exciting even though I might not feel the same when the time comes.
For those on the fence, they're not spoilery in a story sense (just broad strokes in that sense), but they give away some of the structural aspects of the game (aspects already covered by the Edge preview, iirc) that might give you too well of an idea of what the game is headed to in certain parts (well, it's far from being clear, but better safe than sorry). I'm gonna talk about his review in spoilers (I know this is the spoiler subforum, but considering it's just the beginning and that this is an inoffensive thread, I prefer to, just in case).
DON'T click them if you don't want to know how the game might be structured (after reading the impressions, some reviews and watching basically about every footage avaible -so, some of my "this is Chapter "x" and this is what happens after it" are completely correct already-). Also, my own speculation in that regard:
So yeah, first half should be around chapter 5 or 6, while, maybe, the rest being the more linear approach. We know that Chapter 5 is Titan's Trial from watching the latest bunch of preview videos. I'm assuming you get to Altissia during Chapter 6 after going to Caem and then, after you explore the city a little bit in that Chapter o 7, everything goes to shit (Nifs invading and all that jazz?) and the linear part where you get on the train and travel to Niflheim's capital kicks off. I kinda regret knowing that much very well, but hey, not really: I like following a game I'm very interested in that way, so yeah. And there's apparently quite a bit that we still don't know about (I know this is about the last thing I'm reading about this game).
He also mentions that there are surprises during the end run even after the game shift. I hope he doesn't mean that the timeskip happens around that time, as I would like it to last a lot. I can see some interdimensional shit going on, what with the Plague of the Stars and all. After all, he talks about this being a very FF-esque plot, so it's not truly going to be that grounded (not surprising, but still).
He also mentions that there are surprises during the end run even after the game shift. I hope he doesn't mean that the timeskip happens around that time, as I would like it to last a lot. I can see some interdimensional shit going on, what with the Plague of the Stars and all. After all, he talks about this being a very FF-esque plot, so it's not truly going to be that grounded (not surprising, but still).
I would love for FFXV to win GOTY for many outlets.
I think it's mostly gonna go to Zelda though because Zelda wins everything.
And I'm saying this as a fan of both FF and Zelda.
Genuine question: what would you consider the game of the generation? Haven't picked up my Pro yet and want to look into more good PS4 titles down the line.
I think it's mostly gonna go to Zelda though because Zelda wins everything.
And I'm saying this as a fan of both FF and Zelda.
Genuine question: what would you consider the game of the generation? Haven't picked up my Pro yet and want to look into more good PS4 titles down the line.
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If you can answer with a yes/no for the follow I will be very much greatful:
-are the antagonist given enough screen time?
-is there much variety in your objectives(for example infiltration, breaking out of prison, sabotage airships, take part in a theatrical play etc)?
-is there any worthwhile reason to go back tracking/go back to places you have visited(for example new npc dialogue, new quests, new events
-do we get some screen time for King Regis(via flashback or other means)?
-outside the Noctis and Co do the other important NPCs get enough development via text, dialogue and/or screen time?
-are there collectable books/scrolls/articles we can collect and read?
-are all of the big summons boss battles?
-are most of the Nifleheim top dogs boss battles?
-are the antagonist given enough screen time?
-is there much variety in your objectives(for example infiltration, breaking out of prison, sabotage airships, take part in a theatrical play etc)?
-is there any worthwhile reason to go back tracking/go back to places you have visited(for example new npc dialogue, new quests, new events
-do we get some screen time for King Regis(via flashback or other means)?
-outside the Noctis and Co do the other important NPCs get enough development via text, dialogue and/or screen time?
-are there collectable books/scrolls/articles we can collect and read?
-are all of the big summons boss battles?
-are most of the Nifleheim top dogs boss battles?
Mmm, actually, most of them I can't really answer, as he doesn't really delve on those aspects 
. He says he's not the open-world type and that his exploring the world is different than usual (he would complete some side-quests, but he was mostly about sight-seeing), so he doesn't give much away about NPCs, apart from noting who the stronges outside of the four is and that supporting characters add flavour and colour to the world (and this is, first and foremost, a Noctis game). Nothing on Niflheim's bosses .
Actually, he doesn't talk much about plot at all, so we don't know about Regis, the antagonist and all that. Regarding the summons, again, nothing, but he does have a section in his review to talk about set pieces and how they're, for him, what FF is all about (like Sector 7 in VII, the Gardens' fight in VIII...) and how they're very well implemented within the combat system (whether that means more battles against Summons beyond the ones already seen, I don't know). Also, nothing on collectables.
Sorry, I realize that this was a very barren post, lol.
PS: I might be wrong, but, at least, this patch brings the Database menu section. Also, Noctis and the rest moving in their respective slots in the menu, too.
Don't know much, but I guess we could learn some things if an educated (in regards to this game) player that already has the game tells us something.
. He says he's not the open-world type and that his exploring the world is different than usual (he would complete some side-quests, but he was mostly about sight-seeing), so he doesn't give much away about NPCs, apart from noting who the stronges outside of the four is and that supporting characters add flavour and colour to the world (and this is, first and foremost, a Noctis game). Nothing on Niflheim's bosses .Actually, he doesn't talk much about plot at all, so we don't know about Regis, the antagonist and all that. Regarding the summons, again, nothing, but he does have a section in his review to talk about set pieces and how they're, for him, what FF is all about (like Sector 7 in VII, the Gardens' fight in VIII...) and how they're very well implemented within the combat system (whether that means more battles against Summons beyond the ones already seen, I don't know). Also, nothing on collectables.
Sorry, I realize that this was a very barren post, lol.
PS: I might be wrong, but, at least, this patch brings the Database menu section. Also, Noctis and the rest moving in their respective slots in the menu, too.
Don't know much, but I guess we could learn some things if an educated (in regards to this game) player that already has the game tells us something.
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Mmm, actually, most of them I can't really answer, as he doesn't really delve on those aspects . He says he's not the open-world type and that his exploring the world is different than usual (he would complete some side-quests, but he was mostly about sight-seeing), so he doesn't give much away about NPCs, apart from noting who the stronges outside of the four is and that supporting characters add flavour and colour to the world (and this is, first and foremost, a Noctis game). Nothing on Niflheim's bosses .
Actually, he doesn't talk much about plot at all, so we don't know about Regis, the antagonist and all that. Regarding the summons, again, nothing, but he does have a section in his review to talk about set pieces and how they're, for him, what FF is all about (like Sector 7 in VII, the Gardens' fight in VIII...) and how they're very well implemented within the combat system (whether that means more battles against Summons beyond the ones already seen, I don't know). Also, nothing on collectables.
Sorry, I realize that this was a very barren post, lol.
. He says he's not the open-world type and that his exploring the world is different than usual (he would complete some side-quests, but he was mostly about sight-seeing), so he doesn't give much away about NPCs, apart from noting who the stronges outside of the four is and that supporting characters add flavour and colour to the world (and this is, first and foremost, a Noctis game). Nothing on Niflheim's bosses .Actually, he doesn't talk much about plot at all, so we don't know about Regis, the antagonist and all that. Regarding the summons, again, nothing, but he does have a section in his review to talk about set pieces and how they're, for him, what FF is all about (like Sector 7 in VII, the Gardens' fight in VIII...) and how they're very well implemented within the combat system (whether that means more battles against Summons beyond the ones already seen, I don't know). Also, nothing on collectables.
Sorry, I realize that this was a very barren post, lol.
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