...the heck is with these "leaks" and their ridiculously high degree of forced edginess? It's like the people coming up with them are under the impression that Versus was the brainchild of Yoko Taro instead of Tetsuya Nomura.
Besides, everything Nomura's directed so far have had two signature elements --
It's very, very strange to me that no one who claims to be leaking information on the game realizes how much of Nomura's influence remains in the game as it presently exists or even attempts to craft a story that includes the recurring elements in Nomura's works. =P
Besides, everything Nomura's directed so far have had two signature elements --
villains who have a personal relationship with one or more of the main characters and enjoy making them uncomfortable and a favorable stance towards Christian iconography that results in it appearing in various ways throughout his works. Ardyn is a lot like (Advent Children) Sephiroth, who's a lot like Xehanort's Heartless, who's a lot like Marluxia, who's a lot like Maleficent, who's a lot like Xehanort. The Starscourge is a lot like a cross between Geostigma and the Heartless. Advent Children references baptism, Kingdom Hearts talks about sin and an individual who's actually three people, and FFXV ends with a close parallel to the Crucifixion.
It's very, very strange to me that no one who claims to be leaking information on the game realizes how much of Nomura's influence remains in the game as it presently exists or even attempts to craft a story that includes the recurring elements in Nomura's works. =P
I loved the old Versus concept but these leaks are so out there and nonsensical that I can't help but think that someone is intentionally toying with the fan base to rile stuff up for shits and giggles.
The only time I'll ever believe anything is via an official announcement.
Otherwise I'm not even going to bother to put my hopes into something to risk feeling disappointed over nothing.
It's interesting to note that both Noctis and Ardyn were "crucified" in a way.
Christian iconography indeed. Very different characters but they both got the short end of the stick and had to die and/or be self sacrificing for the betterment of the world.
Talk about sacrifice and tragedy..
Christian iconography indeed. Very different characters but they both got the short end of the stick and had to die and/or be self sacrificing for the betterment of the world.
Talk about sacrifice and tragedy..