Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae |OT| Almost a decade and my heart still wont let go.

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Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Platform: Playstation 4 | Xbox One
Genre: Action RPG
Rating: RP


Release Date :
March 19 , 2015
March 17, 2015
March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015

Developers :
Producer Shinji Hashimoto
Director Hajime Tabata
Original Concept
Main Character Design
Base Story
Tetsuya Nomura
Image Artwork Yoshitaka Amano
Mechanical Concept Takayuki Takeya
Clothes Design Hiromu Takahara (Roen Creative Director)
Scenario Writer Kazushige Nojima
Music Yoko Shimomura
Theme Song Performer Aundréa L. Hopkins
Main Programmer Takeshi Aramaki
3D Graphic Director Akira Iwata
Art Director Yusuke Naora
Lead Art & Art Manager Yuki Matsuzawa
World Art Director Isamu Kamikokuryo
Monster Art Director Tomohiro Hasegawa
Sub-Character Design Roberto Ferrari
World Map Director Yasuyuki Matsunami
Event Director Hiroki Chiba
Game Design & Battle Director Takatsugu Nakazawa
Game System Director Masashi Takizawa
Lead Game Designer (Culture System) Wan Hazmer
Lead Game Designer (Buddy System) Prasert Prasertvithyakarn
Lead Battle Designer Kenichiro Yuji
Movie Director Takeshi Nozue
Team Development Manager Yasuaki Nasu


Overview:
Episode Duscae Takes place after the armed forces of Niflheim launch a devastating assault upon the Kingdom of Lucis. As Noctis as his friends are trying to reclaim the last crystal Niflheim stole their car breaks down and they must pay the mechanic Cidney to fix it. In order to pay her they must take on Sidequests or hunts on the region of Duscae to hunt down monsters leading up to the main hunt with the behemoth. The demo holds many surprises there will be a big surprise near the end. Also Included is a Summon which you can use.


Combat: Complete combat breakdown is here : http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=997082

More Info On characters and combat and much more:

http://www.mognetcentral.com/threads/everything-we-know-about-ffxv.336/
http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/final-fantasy-xv-recap.454377001/
http://www.mognetcentral.com/threads/ffxv-gameplay-recap.3584/#post-20837
http://www.mognetcentral.com/threads/speculation-about-the-chronology-of-xvs-events.3329/

Every single piece of footage:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtXk8BrqL1D75__4AfydnKZuaJNMfGPR4

FAQ: How do I get the demo?
You have to get the day 1 edition of Final Fantasy Type - 0 HD. It will have a Final Fantasy XV logo on the box showing it has the demo voucher inside. (The demo will not be on a disc but a voucher will be availble in the box which has a code you redeem for the demo.

Can i get the Demo with the digital version of type 0?
Yes

Do I need to pre-order to get the demo?
No you just need a day 1 edition of the game.

When will I be able to play the demo?
The demo will be available 1 hour after Type 0 HD launches in your territory.

Is the demo limited?
The demo will be available for two months to download After type 0 launches digitally. And one year for the physical release. You can play the demo as many times as you like. There is no time limit.

What does the demo have to do with the full game?
This demo is a section near the begging of the game and will be part of the full game upon release.

How big is the demo?
5gb

Whats the Resolution and Fps?
The demo doesn't run at 1080p and 30 frames per second, but full HD is planned for the final version.

Will data carry over to the main game?
No data will carry over to the main game.

Can you save in the demo?
Yes

How long is the demo?
According to Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata, players will get two hours of gameplay out of Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae; this can be increased to three or four hours if they really dive into it.

Whats in the Duscae Region?
The area includes at least a road, a gas station, and wilderness with wild animals, grassy plains, and forests, as well as mountainous areas overflowing with trees and caves that can be tricky to find.

Are chocobos/towns ariships in the demo
Chocobos will be in the demo but you can's ride them. There will be no towns in the demo but there will be a gas station and Chocobos ranch will people and a store. No airships in the demo. All is planned for the final game though

Will there be dungeons?
Yes there will be hidden caves that will serve as dungeons. Dungeons are optional.

How do you level up/Whats the max level?
The maximum level in the demo is 99. In order to level up you must find waypoint and camp there to gain your experience you earned from monsters.

What kind of quests are there?
The quests are hunts you can take them on and fight monsters in order to gain gil.The quests can be accepted by bulletin boards around the map.

Can I play as the other party members?
No the full game will have a system where you can controll them with Gambits. Such a feature will not be included in the demo.

Where can you rest?
The player can also rest at a caravan at Wiz Chocobo Post, or at the gas station.

Can you drive the car in the demo?
No it will be included in the final game though.

Will there be magic?
No magic is in the demo but will be included in the final game?

How long is a day?
45 minutes.

How does the map work?
When not in battle players can open the Travel Menu to check the map and determine their next location by changing the position of the marker on the map. The blue points indicate safe havens where the player can set up camp.

How does capming work?
Find a waypoint in the night and start camping. At camp, Ignis can cook and different dishes give different status buffs. In the demo Ignis chooses what to make, but in the final game the player will be able to choose the dish. If a player has a status effects it weakens as the number of days elapses, until expiring and the player must set up camp again if they want to regain the buffs. After camping the game will auto-save, and it will be morning. After camping at a location once, the player can return to it at any time from the Travel Menu.


What are phantom swords?
They are swords you can collect in the demo once you collect them you will be able to use them.

Can you share play in the demo?
No the demo will not allow share play

What if I missed out on the demo?
Worry not there is another demo planned for the future and it will be free to all users


Is the demo any good?
Critics are saying positive things about it. Check what they are saying here.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1006075

Enjoy the demo.
 
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