Gaming Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth (PS5)
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My god. That trailer is unbelievable. Should be a nailed on GOTY.
It seems much ‘bigger’ than remake doesn’t it?
Yep which is on par for Final Fantasy. The middle acts of games are where most content is and we start to truly flesh out the story. Wouldn't be shocked if there is enough content for an 80-100 hour game.
Told myself I wasn't going to watch this. I failed. This looks absurd. I can't remember the last game I've bought at launch price but I might have to make an exception here.
Still haven't played the Yuffie DLC though.
Still haven't played the Yuffie DLC though.
Well worth it I’d say, was a lot of fun and some great music to boot. Not too long either.
Going to start the demo after work.
Play it, it's really good. I am not a fan of how they've gone with the story completely from the original but I can't deny they're making very very good games.
2 discs.. i really need to upgrade my PS5's memory then ><
150gb install size.
I probably won’t play this until next year but can anyone suggest a way / some great games to play to get better at turn based combat. It’s never been my thing but even when I was enjoying it in Yakuza Like a Dragon I was simply terrible at it.
This game + the remake isn't turn based if that's putting you off it.
No I’ll definitely play this given I liked Remake. I remember that wasn’t really turn based but a hybrid between real time and turn based so it’s still got a lot of those strategic elements. And my not liking turn based growing up has resulted in just being hopelessly bad at it. Feels like I haven’t really figured out the nuances given I was getting twatted about in Like a Dragon which didn’t seem to be a hardcore turn based expeience either.
Maybe you’re just crap at video games.
In terms of turn based stuff I'd recommend Dragon Quest and Ni No Kuni,.
All turn-based combat systems are different, there's not really a way to get "good" at them in general. The only tip I'd say that goes for almost all turn-based games, is that it's more about preparation than about skill. Equipment, skills, jobs, synergy, protection agains elemental damage and status effects, etc. Most of your work is done before the battle.
Having said that, FFVII remake isn't a great example as there are enough real-time elements for skill to make a big impact as well.
I’m not great at them but I’ve finished many Souls games so can’t be all that bad
@amolbhatia50k at the risk of stating the obvious game that you've likely already considered, Baldur's Gate 3.
Demo has me hyped.
Lots of fun - only around 90 minutes or so. Material Keeper was a good boss battle (the music ).
Loved the Sephiroth backstory in the original and loved it here too. Glad it’s straight into it from the off.
Did however read you can’t play as Cid or Vincent in this game which would be disappointing.
).Loved the Sephiroth backstory in the original and loved it here too. Glad it’s straight into it from the off.
Did however read you can’t play as Cid or Vincent in this game which would be disappointing.
@Damien can you add a spoiler note cos if this game gets spoiled I’ll be really quite annoyed.
The thing above the reply box? Sure but most people don't pay attention to it
Demo was good. Some slightly low-res moments which were a bit of an eye sore.
those people standing around Sephiroth pointing their guns at him 
You can shoot any moment now guys,...no? ok then.
You can shoot any moment now guys,...no? ok then.Its kinda hard to call what it is, its bascially atb but you have to press square to charge the ATB. Its fun in general but some kinda weird cross.
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I'd say if you are looking for a way to ease in to classic turn based combat you could do a lot worse than Dragonquest 11 S edition, its on the ps+ catalogue in the middle tier and its as classic jrpg turnbased as turn based can be. It's also a fun game despite being bloated to about 20 hours too long by filler. But its a nice introduction to the genre particulary in terms of difficulty and playing simple menus. Pus its like free at that tier so you can't go wrong. Whereas FF in a series that jumps around and doesn't really know where its at home, Dragon Quest/Warrior have been making essentially the same classic jrpg for 40 years just with a different skin.
If you want something a little more interactive I highly recommend Sea of Stars, its a fun game the story is its weakest part but the lock system in SoS is quite fun although probably more preperation for a game like Chrono Trigger than FF and the combat is a little more interactive. Tis also a prequel to the Ninja Gaiden/kinda Metroidvania rip off The Messenger (also a wonderful game) so the story can feel a bit weird in the final 3rd, dare I say even unfinished.
If you've got that second tier both are free and worth a blast.
Not sure I want to play the demo's as going in completely blind feels better. Though it being the flashback, meh, I really want to see it.
Just do it you could die tomorrow.
Been quite a while since I paid full price for a game at launch since the new pricing tier but this will probably be one.
Started it up. Man, it's awesome.
Though I still feel voice acting makes jrpgs worse instead of better at times.
Nah it's one of my favourite things about jrpgs.
Fecking piano minigane. I had 134 greats and 1 good and it's not enough.
It's easier to play that dumb song on an actual piano.
Edit: yes, I did it, feck off piano.
It's easier to play that dumb song on an actual piano.
Edit: yes, I did it, feck off piano.
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Demo has me hyped.
Lots of fun - only around 90 minutes or so. Material Keeper was a good boss battle (the music
Loved the Sephiroth backstory in the original and loved it here too. Glad it’s straight into it from the off.
Did however read you can’t play as Cid or Vincent in this game which would be disappointing.
Yeah, Cid and Vincent will only be playable in Part 3 unfortunately.
The person who came up with the forced slow walking scenes should be shot.
Ok, bit too extreme, maybe just gently told that forced slow walking scenes are annoying and stop doing them.
Ok, bit too extreme, maybe just gently told that forced slow walking scenes are annoying and stop doing them.
Demo update out now. I can't wait. I'm really scared that it won't come day 1 when I've booked off work though.
Well I’ve beaten both FF7 demo missions. I didn’t like it as much as I’d hoped but it was still pretty fun. The frame rate in the first demo wasn’t particularly great but it seemed to be better on the 2nd go around. I tried it in performance mode but the graphics went blurry.
I found the boss battle on the 2nd demo was really stressful. I hope it’s not that bad on the main game because I don’t want to go through that again.
I found the boss battle on the 2nd demo was really stressful. I hope it’s not that bad on the main game because I don’t want to go through that again.
What's the best place to order from to ensure you get the game on the release day (or the day before!)? The game is cheaper on Argos than the Amazon version but the delivery date is 29 Feb - 1 March. Oh and I don't give a shit about the Amazon exclusive belt or w/e it is.
Why don't people buy stuff digitally? Guaranteed to arrive on day one every time...
I really liked the second demo. The comvat is great. The dumb VR girl hunt explainer sucks though. Rather immersion breaking.
I really liked the second demo. The comvat is great. The dumb VR girl hunt explainer sucks though. Rather immersion breaking.
I've been playing the first one recently, really liked Final Fantasy 16 last year but have found 7 remake far too slow to get going. The cut scenes and dialogue are cringe, does it get better?
Ff16 was considerably better than the ff7 remake p1 but I think p2 of the remake will be incredible.
Good to know, cheers. I do love the FF series but maybe ruined it for myself playing 16 before 7 remake. I agree, rebirth looks brilliant and a bit closer to 16.
FF16 sucked balls. Remake is so much better (imo)
10 is still the best, obviously.