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I hope they release a demo like Tales of Arise did. I'm alittle worried about so many characters, but hopefully they can balance it out story and gameplay-wise. I REALLY hope FF7 Rebirth doesnt come out close to this.

More Octopath Traveler 2 while I give XVI a break before starting Fin Fantasy mode.

@Skywalker1080p Tales of Arise was personal GOTY in 2021 it's really great. Enjoy! 😃

Welp Final Fantasy XVI is finished after 85 hrs. What a ride!! So I'm going back to Octopath Traveler 2. Got a long weekend so I'll get some movies and shows in aswell, want to watch Gotham By Gaslight with the Misses. Happy Gaming everybody!🙌🏾

@rjejr LOL, I'm sure once I eventually play it on Final Fantasy mode for the platinum I'll go far past 100hr. That might not be this year though. Time trials in particular usually put me off platinuming games, I just do not like them, but will give these a shot one day.

@rjejr Wow! Hope it was an enjoyable run!
I'm about to start the Final stretch myself tonight after 84hrs. I've completed everything except the Trials. I've never enjoyed time trials in any game. I'll probably go back and complete them for a platinum run later in the year. I'm going to play Octopath Traveler 2 untill Spiderman comes.

Cheers!

@AdamNovice oh I didnt realise HE was the writer. That makes more sense now.

If I had a preorder I would cancel it out of spite 😂

I'm 80 hrs into Final Fantasy XVI but I'm so busy this weekend I may not get to finish it. I'm at the final mission though so in close, just a few more Sidequests Nd trophies to clean up.

@Grumblevolcano Good point! They cant announce it yet so annouce the PS4 version. That's really the only way down-porting would make sense.

This is the correct result. Cloud is Iconic and Clive is Eikonic.

Hmm... Scepticism intensifies. Aniuve a game that looks phenomenal. Then promise a demo in the nebulous "2024" then announce another, smaller game that's slated for this year without showing gameplay.

All that aside I really do hope that game looks and plays like the Reveal trailer cause that was amazing!

I'm 74 hrs into the incredible ride that is Final Fantasy XVI and I still have alot to do. But I think I'm at the final mission. After XVI I'll probably go back to Octopath Traveler 2 or maybe try Alan Wake Remastered. Keep on Gaming!

Hello everyone! I'm still playing Final Fantasy XVI about 60hrs in and 75%. I'll will be immediately starting a 2nd playthrough on Final Fantasy mode, might go for the platinum.

@rjejr making nice progress, fro.here the sidequests become a little more involved.

@rjejr As you mention Versus XIII I guess XVI is really delivering on what Verus promised gameplay wise and narratively. A spiritual successor if you will. I wouldnt mind is Square alternated between mainline numbered FF and a "Versus" version of that same mainline entry. Could be interesting 🤔

@rjejr Agressive indeed! Theres lots of story still to come though. I hope they're enjoying it 😀

@OneWingedAngel Let's not forget that Ragnorok is on PS4 and PS5.

@rjejr ooohhhh ok, yeah I'd say you're not even at the halfway mark yet.

@ErrantRob @KilloWertz I'm right there with you. In XVI the sidequests serve the narrative, to flesh the plight of bearers and give alittle more insight into the characters. Plus there is your standard stuff. But it's clear the goal wasnt to create sweeping side stories to rival the main quest but rather to enhance it. And I find it to be enjoyable.

@HonestHick Octopath Traveler 2 is actually really great! You should try the demo PS5/4 😀

@HonestHick I have a question: have you played Octopath Traveler 2? Its turned based HD 2D pixel art JRPG from Square. I usually ask this of everyone who says FF should go back to turned based combat.

@rjejr 20 hours and 60% done???? How? I'm 50 hrs in and about 68% (according to my PS5 anyway) granted I have been doing almost all the side quests.
I appreciate that not everyone enjoys the game. For me the side quests are fine, not spectacular. But the rest of the game for me is fantastic! I also really enjoyed FF XIII so...🤷🏾‍♂️

Anytime I get hear more Benedicta Harman I'm game! She shaping up to me one of Mt fav characters from the game just behind Clive. Also I would pick Oppenheimer too 😊

Playing Final Fantasy XVI if I get any time to play.

@Americansamurai1 I agree, perhaps that's why it's a separate project. That way they dont have to compromise the fidelity of Horizon 3 to accommodate Co op.

Hearing that its 2 player Co-OP is interesting. I had 4 player Monster Hunter x Fornite in mind after seeing the leaked gameplay footage from a few yrs ago but 2 player co op is great too. I'm very excited to see this!

More Final Fantasy XVI in any form please ! 😋 I'm only about halfway through but I want more.

I'm hoping to get some quality time with Final Fantasy XVI but life keeps getting ij the way 😪

@MattBoothDev There's a free 3hr demo on PS4/PS5 and its worth playing! I'd recommend Starting as Osvwald or Hikari or Temenos but you can choose anyone. I hope you like it!

@MattBoothDev I have a question: Have you played Octopath Traveler 2? Given the amount people online saying XVI should have been turned based I'm shocked at the actual sales numbers for a Multiplatform turn based JRPG like OT2 from Square Enix. I played 32 hrs of it and its great!

It's funny how when FF 13 was releasing the clamouring was that Turned based games were of the past. Now an Action game FF is "too far removed from the Final Fantasy of the past" Meanwhile Octopath Traveler 2 could barely sell 1 Million in 4 months on 4 platforms!

@Shepherd_Tallon Yeah its probably not all Doom and gloom. And it seems he was ready for a life change which I can totally understand. I honestly hope he's able to live the life he wants.

This Mobile initiative seems to be one false start after another. Starting to wonder if they should even bother.

Been looking forward to this one fore a long time! They're being really coy about that release date but I have high Hope's.

Still playing and enjoying the fabulous Final Fantasy XVI. My personal GoTY so far. Hope everyone is playing and enjoying themselves this weekend!

For me it's a high 9. I only JUST acquired the Titan powers but I'm continually impressed by the set oeices and storytelling. And I love the music!

Well I've been playing in Performance mode since day 1 so I guess I'm in the clear.

I LEGIT thought the game wasnt out yet 😲

You already know 😉 Final Fantasy XVI is amazing! I just finished Eastpool. GOTY contender hands down. Hope everyone is enjoying gaming this weekend.

I'm playing it and its great so far, lots more depth to characters than I thought!

Epic foreshadowing....

@TheCollector316 Awesome! If I ever become a father I hope to receive such thoughtful gifts 😀

@andy24king I'm thinking 8.5s to 9s. There will be reviewers who will complain about " too much character banter" or " shallow RPG elements" but I think overall the experience will be very good and the score will reflect "very good".

Its fully downloaded and waiting 😋

I wasnt expecting a demo. Square Enix have been on a roll with demos of all their games which I really appreciate. But it's not need here.

While the novelty/ marketing point of "No day one patch" was cool there was realistically no chance the wouldnt NEVER get a patch of some sort, so in the grand scheme of things this is actually good news.

@kyleforrester87 happened to me with Horizon Forbidden West with a recommended video that had a thumbnail of the last few minutes of the game and even with a spoiler Name in thumbnail.

@Northern_munkey Thanks!!

@Wazeddie22 Thank you!!