Square-Enix On Final Fantasy: "No Singular Aim" For FFXV
Square-Enix has already warned us that their RPG flagship franchise, Final Fantasy, could go in a very different direction with the next installment. They said Final Fantasy XIII might be the last "traditional" FF; the last "recognizable" one to fans of the classics.
As much as many of the fans don't like this idea, they should know S-E is definitely considering just about anything for Final Fantasy XV. As reported by Connected Consoles citing the latest issue of Xbox world 360, FFXIII producer Yoshinori Kitase left everything entirely open-ended by saying:
"We’ve got a few ideas for Final Fantasy XV lined up, but there is no singular aim for where we want the series to go. Final Fantasy can go in all directions, each one is very different from the last. The one thing we set out to do is to make sure we tell a story that hasn’t been told before."
Okay, can we at least assume it'll still be an RPG? Or is even that too much to assume? Might they be taking a similar route as Konami with Metal Gear Solid, where Rising is supposed to be more of an action/adventure title without much in the way of stealth? Or could it be even more of a dramatic departure? We already know that FFXIII sports plenty of differences that have thrown avid followers of the series; that's clearly the start of a trend. I suppose it's too much to ask that we go back to turn-based...maybe S-E could work super hard to perfect that older mechanic and add all sorts of unique spice to it. But I know it's a pipe dream.
2/26/2010 9:09:40 PM Ben Dutka
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OtisFeelgood
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:36:23 AM
shadowscorpio
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:03:00 PM
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godsman
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:00:24 AM
Dancemachine55
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:03:09 PM
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The new direction SE are heading in might not be a bad thing. Look at what Capcom did with Resident Evil 4. It was completely different from traditional entries, but was their best work yet!!!
Unfortunately, I may have to give FF XIV a skip. Especially if it has additional online fees to play.
As for the traditional turn based system, I miss it and loved it all. FF VII and FF VIII are two of my favourite RPG's from yesteryear. Pokemon Silver was my handheld game of choice many years ago. My GB Color never left my side.
I am personally sad to see Asian developers try to change their gameplay to "appeal" to Western audiences. The difference between the two developer genres are what make each one unique. By all means, improve the quality, but don't change the gameplay and mechanics entirely.
Too many open-world, RPG FPS or TPS clones are making their way out. I'm honestly getting bored with them. A great story gets me everytime, this is why I love Uncharted 2 and Heavy Rain so much, it makes you WANT to keep playing and seeing what's next.
As for FF and its future, we can only hope that SE know what they're doing and pray that they hear the call of the fans, whether it's Eastern or Western fans.
NeoHumpty
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:58:02 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:10:22 PM
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For gods sake go back to the roots, make it turn based, do SOMETHING that the fans want. Screwing up the next FF will really be SE's ticket to death.
tes37
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:15:32 PM
shadowscorpio
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:15:12 PM
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shadowscorpio
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:17:53 PM
rell
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:43:34 AM
CHAOS THEORY X
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:31:41 PM
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main_event05
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:15:05 AM
Russell Burrows
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:54:40 PM
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Scarecrow
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:56:25 PM
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Metallica was like this (they haven't made a GREAT album since The Black Album)
WWF was like this (and since The Rock left it's been a joke)
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As history shows. Any series that was good, always goes south when they start "to make everything different then what they had established."
Poor Squeeeeeeeeeeeenix
How 'bout making a Smurf Fantasy XV?
Last edited by Scarecrow on 2/26/2010 10:56:58 PM
DIsmael85
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:52:18 AM
main_event05
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:16:52 AM
shadowscorpio
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:21:08 PM
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shadowscorpio
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:21:53 PM
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Scarecrow
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:30:41 AM
Qubex
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:30:37 PM
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I think sales for these two titles would have been incredible and there would have been no need to end the exclusivity of the franchise... they have dirtied it... nasty stuff really!
The end of this franchise may end up in a sad mess... who knows, but it sure looks like that...
Q!
"make.believe"
FullmetalX10
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:00:55 AM
BikerSaint
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:00:12 AM
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Something wicked this way comes....
Final Mutant Fantasy Turtles
Final Dragon Fantasy Z Ball 7
Fantasy Combat, Final Ace
Final Warfare, Modern Fantasy 3
Final Metal Twisted Fantasy
Fantasy Madden, Final In 2011
Final Area, Fantasy 51
Fantasy Eye Toy Finals
Fantasy Call Of Final Duty....or......
Final Call of Fantasy Duty
Final Road: Rash Fantasies
Fantasy Hill is Finally Silent
Resident's Final Evil Fantasy
Fantasy Quake, Equals Final Doom
Tiger's Fantasy 2010, Was Woods Final
Final Kill In Fantasy Zone
Fantasy War God Finals
Turismo Fantasy, Gran Final
Final Life's Half Fantasy
Midnight Finale At Fantasy Club
Fantasy NBA Live Finals
Fantasy Hits, Final Man Standing
Snaaaake
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:01:40 AM
Nlayer
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:17:41 AM
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I do hope they go back to turn based gameplay. That is really the only right direction they could go, even though it is a step backwards for them. Although I doubt they would go back, it seems like they stopped caring. I wish Square would have remained without Enix. Biggest let-down for me. :(
BikerSaint
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:16:26 PM
LittleBigMidget
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:20:50 AM
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piratedrunk
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:21:38 AM
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I would love to see a FFVII remake as a way to pay homage to the old style that made the name what it is while creating new games that push forward in the series.
LittleBigMidget
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:24:19 AM
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___________
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:51:33 AM
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Highlander
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:13:55 AM
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For Final Fantasy XV, I think it's time for a return to the golden era of RPGs. Time for a good old fashioned game where the focus was the party, not one character. Turn based combat, strategy, skill systems, magic systems, item creation/enhancement, everything, throw it all in, and have a story that is deliberately set in a time that is ambiguous as to it's period so we can have technology from many era without it seeming wrong.
Story and character, strong story with exploration along the way, towns, NPCs, side quests and the like. You know, a good old fashioned JRPG romp.
Oh, and this time, Sony should make no bones about buying exclusivity. Square Enix backtracked on exclusivity on FFXIII, Sony needs to hold them to it on FFXV whenever it happens.
main_event05
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:29:45 AM
shadowscorpio
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:43:44 PM
Highlander
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:17:12 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:48:29 AM
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natho86
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:50:39 AM
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Who here has played a game multipul times over and really enjoyed it each time for the story,gameplay etc, not just for trophies.
If i was Square Enix i would make a game just like that.
LittleBigMidget
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:42:59 AM
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chedison
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:10:24 PM
FullmetalX10
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:07:45 AM
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main_event05
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:22:02 AM
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T00MuchRazMataz
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:13:05 PM
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I didn't play it, but wasn't that what Dissidia: FF did? It's on PSP and it's a RPG Fighter? Heard they might make it for PS3 though.
Now, I'm not a die-hard veteran fan like many of you are, but I'm just going to throw this out there. One person mentioned it, sort of.
A company like Square Enix, who is known for rewriting what a game is (mostly FFVII, and possibly FFXIII), they are constantly looking for new innovative ways to create games through gameplay and story. My prediction is that, with the upcoming new gaming controls for the PS3, they will want to incorporate this technology into their games.
Of course they will keep some sort of RPG element (leveling up in any way is all it takes to have that title now-a-days), but to throw in motion controls for battles and such would throw a huge curveball to the genre. Can you imagine yourself going through the motions of casting spells, swinging swords, firing guns, and whatever else?
I think this would be amazing fun. Throw in a memorable story that FF is known for, and you might have the greatest game ever created.
This could easily work for both turn based and real time, but probably better for turn based. I can understand everyone wanting SE to go back to their roots because thats where their favorite games of all time are from, but SE's goal as a game developer isn't to go backwards in terms of game creation.
I'm looking forward to FFXIII and the changes they decided to make, and I hope they continue to change things up to keep us entertained (cause face it, there are tooonnnssss of turn-based RPGs out there that are similar to the FF gameplay, that if you love it that much, you could play those games - and I'm not saying that is a bad thing)
piratedrunk
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:36:46 PM
shadowscorpio
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:56:21 PM
I believe developers can keep the style and be creative to continue to make it exciting with new elements thrown in.
I don't know why Devs like square enix can't take feedback from fans, gamers etc. pre development like devs do post development or when the game is near completion...
bridgera
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:28:48 PM
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Tell you what we haven't heard before.
A story about the Earth, Fire, Water, Wind Crystals, or Energy from the planet. No Final Fantasy game has ever had a theme revolving around that topic before *cough* I, IV, V,VII, XI *cough*.
Maybe a story that revolves heavily around summoned monsters *cough* IV, VI, VIII, IX, X *cough*.
Oh wait, that was XII, and it sucked.
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:15:40 PM
Nynja
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:59:44 PM
T00MuchRazMataz
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:46:38 PM
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Gamer4Life
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:25:23 PM
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Someone please explain to me what's so great about turn-based without being a douche about it please. Ya know none of this 'nOOb' crap or the like. I mean i tried 6, 7, 8, and 10. I enjoyed everything about them EXCEPT the battle system and that alone was the single reason i didn't finish either one. Turn-based is just highly irritating to me. As i stated earlier i TOLERATE it in pokemon, doesn't mean i like in that either.
DeathOfChaos
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:52:42 PM
DeathOfChaos
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:52:51 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:25:26 AM
DeathOfChaos
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:47:32 PM
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main_event05
Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:13:15 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:26:07 AM
chedison
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:11:52 PM
Id00urmomma
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:12:13 PM
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piratedrunk
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:23:40 PM
kraygen
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:12:38 PM
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ff xv should bring back turn based gameplay.
Rpg's at its heart.
Gamer4Life
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:47:45 PM
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I can sort of see what you're saying about the strategy part, but i completely disagree about the epicness of battles. I have extremely epic battles in the likes of GOW, DMC, NG, etc. However to me there isn't much strategy besides finding out elemental weaknesses. And since I usally powerlevel through rpgs the bosses aren't usually tough for me because my weakest team member's level would be like 30 levels higher than the bosses and my strongest almost 15 higher than my weakest (yes i play favorites lol). This also ruins the game for me because it makes it too easy. That's one more reason y i like XIII. It seems they put a level cap on you at certain points in the story.
berserk
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 7:39:44 AM
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For the past 2-3 year i had more fun replaying ps2/ps1 rpg then rpg i never played on recent console .

Final Fantasy XIII









djbool
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Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:34:57 PM