I actually didn't think FF15 was that bad. It definitely had a lot of issues, but the bones were great. It had arguably the greatest, most sympathetic villain in any Final Fantasy ever. As opposed to FF13 which was, and still is to this day a god awful, terrible final fantasy game.
Ff13 will always be the worst. Followed closely by FF12. Honestly FF has been nothing but downhill since their merger and since Tetsuya Nomura took the reins.
I actually agree with you. Sephiroth is still the COOLEST villain, but Ardyn is in my opinion, despite the problems with the main FF15 game, the greatest FF villain of all time. He was actually the good guy, but because he was a good guy and made good decisions, he was cursed and made into the villain. He was a slave to his fate and was powerless over his destiny. Betrayed by his own brother and made into the bad guy, and yet forced to play the part all so Noctis could ascend the throne and give his life.up too for a better future. And he had to play that role just so.he could pass on. Ardyn was so great, one could even argue that he was the true hero of FF15 because it was his plan, and his role, that set Noctis up to become King. Bahamut, was the true villain in my eyes. Then again, that's really the entire message and story of FF15. Are we powerless over our fates? Is destiny real? Do we have control over our futures? And FF15 says no, not in this world. Which is an interesting concept to explore - living in a world where there really is no free will. Where the gods that play mortals lives are the true villains. I'd be pretty interested in fact, to play a sequel where you confront those gods. Like I said, a lot of problems with FF15, but it had good bones.
All I'll say is that the final night of camping made me shed a few tears. For all its flaws, this game hit me in a specific place. Any time the game focused on the theme of brotherhood, it hit the ball out of the park.
If 15 made you a little teary eyed then 7, 9, and 10 might kill you via dehydration they're gonna make you cry so much. 100/10 experineces, gave me temporary crippling depression and many exestential crisies lmao. Play them, they (might) actually change your life.
That is indeed heartbreaking but I'm wondering a little bit. Was that happened after noctis sacrificed himself or before going to insomia? Because I believe that it happened after the sacrifice/peace
@@aa-tx7th I agree those three games are massive emotional journeys. Even more so now days because those games are such a nostalgia trip for me, they take me back to much simpler times in my teenage years. I want to play ff ten again but it's almost too much because I know I'll cry my eyes out and my 38 year old heart will be broken all over again.
Yeah, this game absolutely nailed the characters. From Ignis' frustration over his loss of sight to Prompto's revelation that he is truly a great friend despite his origins to that goddamn ending. OH
@@ML-yn9yu Sure. But that’s kind of how opinions work. They’re like butts - divided, and everyone’s got them. That said, I would hardly call this comment section an echo chamber. It’s a bunch of people expressing their love for something, while for the most part, seeming perfectly aware of its flaws.
after buying this game back in 2019 of December & getting all achievements in game. I can say its worth revisiting/playing in 2022. I'll never forget the amount of hours I spent fishing, gambling, taking photos, leveling up to beat a certain part of a chapter & enemies cause I was so bad. At first I was just gonna play for the story but when I completed it, It made me wanna go back in time and just experience ff15 for the first time.
I plan on going back to it these days. I did all the fishing quests haha... I had so much fun doing the side quests. I did all of them before the last chapter. Also these special quests for better weapons and flying Regalia omg I loved it haha... I crashed that car many times until I learned how to fly that thing haha...
This was the first final fantasy game I’ve ever played and I played it last year. I felt so connected with all the characters that I actually had so many moments that I broke into tears. Now I’m playing 7 which is great so far, but 15 it’s such a fun and comforting game to me!
As one of these first timers for final fantasy series, I came into this game completely fresh last year (it was in a steam sale) so I the windows edition with all the updates and, more importantly, I had no hype or expectation to what this might be. To be honest, it blew me away. It was one of my escapes during lockdown. Despite some minor gameplay flaws, I still found it an enjoyable, emotional rollercoaster of a game where I didn't expect to enjoy the company of these characters as much as I did and it's fair to say that the ending broke me a little (as did some of the DLCs). And even now, I drop back in to play of the post story game, just for a laugh. It’s turned this person into a final fantasy fan, so I’ve started going back through the other games now. In order to get the best out the story, I’d recommend; - 1. Play Chapter one. 2. Watch Kingsglave 3. Play chapter 2 and 3 4. Watch brotherhood 5. Play the Gladiolus and Prompto DLCs at the appropriate place (you’ll know when). 6. Play till the end and then play Ignis and Ardyn’s 7. Ready the book and wish they’d finished those DLCs. 8. Be surprised that Comrades is quite good. Is it worth playing in 2021? I’d say Yes.
@@SuperSaiyan3985 Well, I heard it was horrible which is why I never even considered it until it was in a steam sale and had a unexpected positive rating, so I gave it a try and I'm so glad I did. Now I'm working my way back. Tried XIII didn't like it but I am getting into XII and I so want the VII remake to come out for PC.
@@noticemesenpie69 @SuperSaiyan3985 At least they put all the story into the Dawn of the Future Book, so at least there's some closure that way. Would have loved to have seen that DLC play out like in the book, it would have fleshed out Luna and Aranea characters more.
The game is definitely underrated. Only because they did such a poor job on release. Chapter 14 was completely empty on the original as the last chapter. Plus there was no DLC. Royal edition fixed so many issues and I have enjoyed my self replaying the game
It is far too short but it is amazing and I love it so much. And this has become one of my favorite games, even if it’s just for chilling in and grinding out fights
@@goromigoreng2 yeah they put so much time into the party members unlike most games. They have so many cross chains, link strike, techniques, and more I love it because the party feels very useful and connected unlike most games who have bots that do nothing
@@kregadeth5562 i don’t have many complaints. Two things I wish they fixed were 1. Giving Luna a chapter as a party member with Noctis 2. They turned the king who killed Noctis’s dad/Broke the peace treaty into a mini boss and glossed over his entire story way too fast. I think he’s actually in the DLC and Gladio (not Noctis, defeats him. Wtf?) Out of everything those were two of the biggest things I never understood why they ignored. Really big parts of the story just gone.
That's the problem. Imagine paying for a full price on the first release only to have another release that fixes some of the game and you have to pay again. It's a no go for me after the first playthrough. Disappointment is all I can say.
You are soooo underrated all your final fantasy videos are so good and you genuinely help when wanting to buy one of the games. Final fantasy 15 is a beautiful game such a shame it got the hate it did.
i mean, you can't say the criticism wasn't well deserved just because you say it's beautiful, maybe this game is your guilty pleasure but not mine since its full of plot holes and the combat was reduced to just holding B or Circle and warping, the way the handled the magic was abysmal it got downgraded to throwing magic balls and not actual elemental effects coming out of your hands, Prompto, oh god prompto, i just wanted to kick him out of the Regalia and continue without him, he's so cringe and i just don't like him, the game is open world but becomes linear after the first time you meet Ardyn, among other things this game it's a travesty at least FF 13 trilogy still felt like final fantasy and had soul, which XV does not
@@blakbear6528 agreed except can we boot Gladio too, I kept thinking "your the meatshield, just be the meatshield, stop trying to think like the brains, we all know that's Ignis's job"
I'm thinking these guys never figured out you can get out of the car any time you feel like it. The world is only empty when you're walking. Once you have the Regalia, it all depends on where you park it. Once you do the car quests and get the BIG upgrade, this is the funnest FF ever made. Prompto can be pip-squeakish at times, but there's some crucial scenes that give you a ton of insight to why he is that way. Once you understand, he's not so bad. Gladio is only an ass because it's his job to guard the King, and he wants you to take your responsibilities seriously, which Noctis seldom ever does. Basically, my whole advice is to NOT do the main plot until you've juiced every ounce out you can. Once you go to Altissia, it's a straightforward story pretty much the rest of the way and you will lose the "sandbox" feeling that makes this so great in the beginning.
I never was a Final Fantasy person myself until I played FFVll remake and then FFXV, I enjoyed the characters so much, the world, the combat system and more than anything the story. The soundtrack is always top quality and thanks to these two games I'm now a FF fan and I'm playing through all the games. I can't wait for FFXVl and I hope it's even better than FFXV.
Me too. Some people complain that combat system was flawed. That maybe is true but for the noob like me it was a perfection haha.... I could finally play a game without dying like 1000 times :D :D :D.
Welcome to Final Fantasy! FFIX lover here and excited for FFXVI taking that route again, I hope you get to try the ps1 era FFs, nearly all gonna be remastered at this rate, have fun!
Reading the comments so many people shit on this game for its story alone and kept telling other people to go play older games for the amazing plots and whatnot. Personally coming off from years of playing Monster Hunter, Souls games, multiplayer fencing games (WoTR, Chivalry, Mordhau) I really like FFXV's unique take on the combat, it's what my focus is on for videogames and if I wanted a better story I'd go read a book.
Seeing this comment made me smile :) Welcome to the fandom and remember to ingore the purists who think only the SNES or PS1 FF games are the best. (We are having the same issues the Pokemon fandom is having, that is, purists crying for the old days.) I highly recommend FFX as it is my favourite next to VII and FFVIIR :) Also, play the original VII. You get used to the graphics after 10mins, and compared to other FF games, it has an unmatched amount of lore, memorable characters, and content. (After that, play VIII and IX and get ready to cry like a baby.)
I'm not a FF enthusiast, but this has got to be my favorite in the franchise. From the jaw dropping summons like ramah and bahamut vs ifreet to the badass surreal ending ”KINGS OF LUCIS COME TO ME!”, loved it!
I believe you when you say you are not a Final Fantasy "enthusiast". (Enthusiast is an incredibly weird and unweildy term for fan btw) Instead of mocking or making fun of you (which you would 100000000% deserve) im gonna ask you to please for the love of f!cking god play 6, 7(possibly the single greatest piece of fiction humanity has ever made except for LoTR and Star Wars and im not gonna lie it's really f!cking close), Crisis Core (dont bother with this one if you dont wanna play 7, its a prequel to it) Tactics (if you have even a passing interest in TRPGs please god play Tactics holy f!ck), 8, 9 (the second best Final Fantasy story IMO and probably the best all around game in the franchise), 10 International (extra content), 10-2 (obviously a sequel to 10 only play it if you already played 10 to get the most out of it) 12 Zodiac Age (extra content), or 14. 15 easily pales in comparison to all of those games. And dont be too impressed/put off by graphics, they dont matter. At all. For example the remake of 7 looks gorgeous but f!ck me is it a VASTLY inferior all around experience than the original and absolutely hideous 7. But the original 7 is so good that even its, by comparison dogsh!t, remake still kicks the piss outta almost every other game i've played for the past 30 years. Another example of the utter worthlessness of expensive graphics is that almost all of the best games ive ever played include games like Terraria, Stardew Valley, and two games I can literally play for eternity, Minecraft and Rimworld. In fact the better a game looks the more suspicious I become of it. Also Bravely Default 1 and 2. They're both great as well. 15 is NOT a bad game it's just a TERRIBLE game when compared to its greater franchise. But if graphics is something you really like 12 and 14 are downright gorgeous and make it really really easy to get absorbed into their insanely well crafted and deep worlds. But 12's story is literally a slightly more nuanced Star Wars and 14 is an MMO that is both paid for content AND requires a monthly $10 subscribtion fee. Its easily worth it (ive bought all the retainers and a sh!tton of cosmetics and dyes) but it does get expensive. It has a free trial, sure but it gets even better during Heavensward which i believe is in the trial BUT it takes a while to get there. 14's base game is good but it's a tedious grind if you're not living in the world or just taking your time to enjoy it. Final Fantasy is easily the greatest video game francise. Even Final Fantasy's stinkier titles are still AMAZING epxeriences cause frankly the developers actually give a sh!t about what they're doing. Sure some single games are better than most Final Fantasies (Like GTA5, Witcher 3, Pokemon HGSS and B2 and W2, and BoTW) but IMO Final Fantasy's best are the best games ever made. 7 and 9 are still almost perfect masterpieces and will likely never be equaled for either a long long long time or ever. In fact, this medium has been slowly declining. There are some really high spikes (BoTW is the best example) but gaming overall (especially AAA titles) is far worse than it used to be. Which is fine. There are still many new amazing games and I have no doubt that there will be enough great games to keep every human that has access to them very happy.
Honestly, I really loved the game. This game has the type of immersion that a lot of other games these days do not have. There are so many little things you can do like fishing, camping. It’s actually just 4 bros going on an adventure and it feels like I’m actually part of it. And the satisfaction you get when one of the astrals helps you take down enemies is impeccable.
@@ZeranZeran there is a lot of walking around, but there are chocobo’s to ride on, the car to drive and fast travel, so it’s not as bad. It is definitely worth playing, don’t be deterred by the walking around, because you will really be missing out on an amazing experience. But I wouldn’t say for hours.
exactly this. thank you so much for writing this because this is exactly how i feel. i actually debated a lot if i wanna get the game because i enjoyed the demo but have seen all the bad reviews. now that i'm playing, i feel immersed and i love it! as disappointing as people say it is, i'm just here to have fun, enjoy the combat and the story and i am! this game has a special place in my heart, no matter how much it lacks. i hope you treasure it too!
Amen. I played this (in 2023) without having heard any of the criticism. I get a ways into it and am thinking...this is one of my favorite games ever. And I'm old as shit, been playing since the NES. So I look up online assuming there's this huge following and people being excited about the experience they got...but almost everything is just about what they wished it was. Makes no sense to me but doesn't affect my enjoyment either way, now I'm gonna go and hit the road with the boys again
15 is close to my heart, and I totally agree that the relationships you make with the bros is probably one of the best parts of it. More games really should add in features like taking unique photos of your journey and having characters by your side the whole way through (even while doing things where normally no new dialogue would be found such as the mentioned cheering on during fishing) It probably was the main thing that made my experience with the game so great, and what made the characters feel real.
I am halfway through my second playthrough after I finished the day 1 version. Couldn't agree more on all these points made. There is something despite all the 'what could've been' that really captures you about this game and for me I think it's just the bittersweet ending to the beautiful tale told between the 4 friends. That feeling has just stuck with me and made me revisit this game now
I am a FF fan and have played FF6-FF10 then had a break from FF went I started working full time ... but then came back to FF after a few years to give FF15 Royal Edition a go! And I am glad I did! It is definitely a bro road trip but why not? FFX-2 was an all-girl affair! I was amazed at that freedom they gave you in the world of FF15 and the dynamics of the day/night cycle. The magic system was a bit different and limited but the physical combat was fantastic .... I played the FF7 remake after this and I have to say I preferred FF15 phase attacks of Noctis to Cloud ... they were visually stunning and made you feel really powerful at times. I could see where Square Enix was going to try to expand the IP with the DLC and tieing in other media but I did not think that works well - especially the exposition of the characters coming well after the original game in the form of DLC. FF7 and FF10 were both masterful in the fact they let you get into other characters backgrounds if you wanted to explore that route. in FF15 this came in the form of DLC which not everyone played. Also, the freedom offered here and the hotel EXP bonuses almost make many enemies a one-hit kill joke after half the game in my playthrough you can earn a lot of exp then go to a certain hotel to get a 2 or 3x exp bonus ... after this you are pretty much a walking God.
And the thibg is there are timed quests to do everyday! I made this soooo many days and finally found the behemoth kibg at lvl 140 u musz be really lucky
I played this for about 5 hours or so in 2018, and I really liked it at the time, but life got in the way and I never seemed to have enough spare time to devote to completing it. Now that I do have the time again, this video helped convince me to jump back in and continue with my experience, so thanks!
You stating the difference between a disappointing game and a bad game is wonderfully put, thank you for that. FF15 is absolutely a disappointing game, but it's also in my personal top 3. The fragmented way its story is told is frustrating, the combat isn't the most stellar, the moment-to-moment gameplay is nothing to write home about. But oh my god, the wonderful character writing between the main four is such a huge carry for this game and I love it so much. I've been revisiting it lately and I love it as much now as I did back when I first played it.
Well it took many years to be made...and there is nothing lost on wishful thinking and complaining for what it could have been if written well and has crazy ass unique out of this world gameplay aspect . Most Modern FF games with Kingdom Hearts plots are stupidly trying hard to be cool but very convoluted... . I wished it is much simplier but memorable.. . I played Type-0 once on Japanese and I feel like it has better plot than this..(can't understand Japanese)..you control many ass characters there but everyone is memorable, ..and you can fu**ing control Summons what Final Fantasy let's you do that???
@@reliableprezI mean I'm very confident in saying without any idealization of what I wanted XV to be its still a very poor game. The structure of it is all over the place where I feel like the game design was what a bunch of undergrads would come up with. The map is very boring with little to do and is empty space and thematically there is only 3 environments, One desert, one is a tiny corner of the map which is a swamp, and the rest is a giant field with some tiny forests scattered around it. Even with the complete package and all DLC when playing XV I think of two things "Why does it feel like im playing a developer demo for an engine" (thats because XV is essentially a tech demo for the engine packaged as a game) and "why am I not playing a better action/open world/ story driven game?".
Idk, i loved every bit of FF15. It has that "road trip" atmosphere with your friends and i liked that. Played it on release and then after patches and DLC's. Also saw anime (forgot how it was called) and the animated movie about FF15 and it answered some questions about story and character development. Locations in FF15 are just stunning, i took soooo much screenshots.
i started playing FFXV during quarantine/lockdown and man, if there is one thing tha FFXV absolutuely nails it really makes you feel like your hanging out with friends and seeing the beatiful sights of the world. in a time where i found myself at my loneliest, i found some kind of solace in this game and hanigng out with virtual bros. it has shortcomings and no one ever argues that its flawless, but what it does great it does great. I also just really enjoyed the combat and quests and once again, learning more about the world around me.
ikr! I loved the day/night cycle ... sometimes those long evenings I would just stop playing and my jaw would drop... some places were just so serene ... the nighttime glow of that crater, the evening sun setting behind that volcano.... the sense of the scale of FF15 is just top-notch!!!
I loved this game flaws and all. From the movie to the animes and the DLC it wasn't my ideal way to consume a story but I appreciated that they tried even after that development hell they went through. Thanks for posting this. Also, I had to pause the video and take a moment to laugh at your "TWO specific reasons" @ 6:03
This was an incredibly well made video and I could see that a lot of effort and love was put into it. You summarised it perfectly at the end. To me, Final Fantasy XV was my entry and I got it way back on its release. The only way I knew any FF characters was through Kingdom Hearts. I thought I would take the jump as the game wasn't turn based, but action based, which is exactly my style. But as you said, the game had received updates over and over, changing what it was from the beginning. And to be completely honest, my first try was...more lackluster than I expected from what I had seen previously. Nothing 13, but other footage. The story pacing got me the most as well as the inability to switch the characters. Weapon switching also felt a tad slow, but that is just because I am used to play Devil may Cry and Bayonetta a lot, which have a vastly different pacing. I played through the game again two years ago when all three dlcs were out and... I liked it. While some of the glaring flaws you mentioned were still there, the inclusion of the stories fleshed out the characters a lot more for me. Since it was my second playthrough, I played them at the corresponding time the event took place in the main game. And, no exception, I bonded with the cast a lot more thanks to them. Now that there is the royal edition, I might just give the game a third try. Not to mention, I still never finished comrades, thanks to me never finding any. Wonderful video. And a belated happy new year to you.
I saw this video on my recommended page and clicked on it. I have been replaying all the final fantasy games I ever played and finished 9 this weekend, which also was the game that introduced me to JRPG's when I was just 6 years old. I know it is an unpopular opinion but did I love final fantasy 15! It is one of the very first games I ever bought at full price after saving up, I never as a kid had money to buy new games and always borrowed from friends or saved up after a birthday and bought a game that went on sale. I absolutely loved this game and to this day I have happy memories of this game. It might have had flaws as you point out as well, but god did I love the main cast. I was thinking of revisiting 15 as well somewhere this summer and your video has me itching to play. Thank you so much for the work you put into this video and thank you even more for me reliving those happy moments of me as a 20 year old dude buying this game with his very first serious job check.
Perfect timing for this to show up in my recommended! FF15 has been sitting on my shelf and I've never actually played through it despite loving other entries in the FF series, and have been thinking about doing so lately. Great video btw :)
I first got the game a year ago, the royal edition was on an amazing sale on PlayStation plus and that caught my eye. I looked into the gameplay and decided I wanted to try it out. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and I enjoyed the story. And I’m also someone that likes the ending because it hits so hard in emotions. It’s so sad yet sweet. And the relationship between the guys is just amazing. The boss fight in Altiscia (don’t know how to spell it) is the MOST EPIC fight I’ve ever experienced in a game cinematic wise. Nothing was really perfect, but when I learned the fact that this game’s development was very rocky I was very forgiving to its short comings and really appreciated what it came to be. I may be in the minority but I don’t mind. I enjoy the game a whole lot and it’s pretty much introduced me to the final fantasy series. After learning everything about the development, I wish that FF15 and Versus 13 could somehow coexist. I really like both concepts wish they were both fully fleshed out.
I love FFXV!! I didn't know about the bad reviews the game had. I just bought it randomly & played it. I got pulled into the world & had a really fun time playing as Noctis & the boys. I tried to completing everything the game could offer & at the end of the story I was shedding tears. The world is beautiful IMO & the setting is great. I couldn't get enough of it. I wished they made a pre destroyed Insomnia so for us to explore. By the end of it I only wanted more. Even tho this is an unpopular opinion, FFXV my favourite FF out of the ones I've played. also Great Video My Man. FFXV doesn't have alot of fans but the few fans including me really & truly love this game to bits.
One of the best games in the series and I love them all. Playing tactics and three right now. FF has always been an innovative series, I mean each one takes place in its own unique universe. Tactics is still one of the best games ever created. It is the modern version of chess. The complaints about the story are mostly bs, either they are too young to remember the older ones or are so wrapped up in nostalgia that they’re blinded to the fact that a lot of the story lines are hit or miss. I mean whoever talks about 8? They remind me of the hipsters who would turn on their favorite band because they became popular. RPG’s were dying. Unless you grew up playing them, there can be a steep learning curve. What 15 really did was open up FF to the wider culture, which often causes a backlash from the niche fans who feel they have lost the ability to think they are better than others. FF does a lot of innovation that is crazy and industry altering but if you have played the games you realize that they have always been hit or miss in their innovation, some of it works and some of it doesn’t. Could it been better? Definitely. Could have anyone else mainstream RPG’s to a modern culture that doesn’t prioritize math. Definitely not. I love RPG’s with a passion but I also understand that unless they innovate then they will are a dead genre. Before 7 came out they had stopped releasing the new FF games in the west. It took ten years to get this one released for the same reason. Video games are today’s biggest art form and are some of the only universal artistic expression left. The ones claiming to be the most ardent fans are also the ones causing RPG’s not to be released. Good job guys, thanks for all the games that you have been complaining about not getting released, not getting released, because you care more about being popular with your community than being appreciative that your favorite hobby now has normies playing it.
I played this game at launch and despite its flaws, I loved it! Something about the characters and the freedom (up until the games gets linear) resonated with me. I’ve been missing this game for a while and was debating if it was worth another playthrough with the Royal edition, and this video convinced me to go for it! Excited to jump back into this world~🤗
I really, REALLY lucked out when I played this: picked up the Royal Edition on a Steam Sale back around 2018-2019. Heard from some people playing the base game on PS4 in 2016 that were really turned off from it. With all the DLC and additions that I was lucky to have all at once on my first impression, I had a great experience, but so hate the cut DLC that would have given so much closure to certain characters. Music was incredible. 4/5 for me.
Finally finished the game: I'm not a FF fan so I had no expectations. With that said, I absolutely love this game, I connected so well with the 4 friends and I felt so sorry Noctis and Ardyn. I don't know if other past FF games have done it, but I loved how you literally saw Noctis grow up. At the end, he was older, wiser, composed and more thoughtful. The overall story had a Shakespearean/Greek gods vibe to it. Being punished for the sins of your fathers and God's forcing you to clean up the mess they made. You were right about the criticisms. The 3 female characters were under utilized and to fully appreciate the story is to seek out the DLC and movies/episodes. The love story with Luna was so undercooked. If they fixed all of these, would've been a 10/10 for me.
That's exactly why this game can be better for non fans because you just experience what's there rather than what people wanted it to be, glad to hear you had a good time and managed to appreciate the story
That's what every ff fan realizes upon undertaking that original ff. They are all amazing stories worth the time. It's just a bit tougher to get into them out of their release.
was so annoyed about luna freya!! really wanted to see much more of her! wasted character. this game certainly has its disappointments but its far from a terrible game!! i got the platinum trophy for it after a few playthroughs but thinking maybe a run through just to relive the events is on the cards.
I don’t think she was a wasted character. The few scenes she was in did utilize her to the fullest, and I think they did an amazing job of showing what kind of person she was. That said, I certainly wouldn’t have minded to see more of her either. I really liked her a lot. >.
@@Gladissims Yeah she was wasted cause it was just a few scenes. I did keep forgetting she was part of the story at some points, she seemed more noticeable in the movie. In comparison to the other FF girls, Luna Aranae and Blind Dog were for sure wasted
@@JeidelacruzUK Agreed. I didn't even feel it when she died to be honest. There was no chance for her to build up her story with the players and for somebody who's supposed to be 'The Oracle', this says a lot. She was mostly a background character that supported Noctis with plot armor against Leviathan. That was her only purpose.
as a FF fan who have played all FF series since a kid, i love this a lot... it has pretty graphics, great brotherhood relationship, great gameplay... and the story, the ending, i cried and feel gloomy for days bcs of the ending, it's really great... that stand by me song makes my heart breaks everytime...
Did you have a hard time understanding it because I did I hadn’t seen the movie anime or anything at the time so I was completely clueless as to what was going on. I only finished it because it was fun and beautiful visuals and music but I have no idea what happened. Just my opinion.
My only FF game I played to completion was FF7 remake. I'm at the dreaded chapter 13, but I've been having alot of fun with it and I love the dynamics between the 4 characters. Great video my man!
@@petermcconnell9925 less is more, at first I was enjoying. Then it went too long for me. I actually like the ring powers. I often use it to parry the big group of enemies.
@@MARIABANDMUSIC that's a hard one. 7R had such good combat. The ATB system was integrated perfected, but if you separate the original FF7 story and look at 7R story separately, then FFXV story was much better. XV had a better villain, even though Cloud is a better protagonist, I liked Noctis growth more. So in the end, I barely give XV the edge.
I loved FFXV, the story, setting, and characters had me emotionally invested from the beginning until the end. Often the road trip section where you see how the four characters interacted with each other just reminded me of the good times I have with my own friends. While the combat wasn't something deep, it was possible to get sort of a half 'n half of a mixture between action and turn-based, although the turn based was just the game going into slow motion (a thing you can see they put into FFVII Remake combat system) but it was just pure fun constantly. The exploration, oh man did I often find myself lose track of time just exploring the world, either in the car, on a chocobo or even on foot. Plus, FFXV had the best fishing mini-game I have seen in any game 'til date and still haven't found anything that rivals it. Which even got its own little spin-off for the VR headset and that was pretty cool. Now I haven't played it since I beat the game, but I have heard people enjoyed the multiplayer aspect of the game as well. Really enjoyed your perspective and video on this. Was very enjoyable to watch.
Currently replaying FF7R on my PS5, was looking to see how this game played on PS5. I think I’m going to give it another shot and see how I get on with it, great video btw.
Very well done. I absolutely loved my time with this game. It’s completely different from other FF games and while the story is lacking, I always have an amazing time playing it. Gorgeous, engaging, stress-free gaming with characters I grew to adore.
I think this video is great and appreciate how it talks about a game that was unfairly bashed. I almost didn’t play FFXV because of all the bad reviews I read when it initially came out, only to end up playing earlier this year and finding it’s actually really well done.
@@reliableprez your video conflicts me. What is a bad game? I think the reason you did not get affected by thinking it is a bad game is because you played royal edition. On release. This game was a slap to the face to everyone who supported it. It was unfinished. It was a mess. And you payed full price for it. Everything we were told about it was marketing bullshit. And the story changes from versus where just worse and much less interesting than the original concepts that got leaked much later. But you know what? I can ignore all of that. What I can never forgive, is how we payed 60$ for garbage. Then they made the royal edition with changes and all the dlc. . . Inside of it for 60$ again. Originally we had to pay for those dlc’s. I’ve said it before. I will say it again. This game is a complete mess hidden by the beautiful graphics and music. “What it could have been” was a one of a kind generation defining classic much like chrono trigger. And much like what nier automata became 2 years later. Is it a bad game? If you’re ignorant. No. If you have any knowledge of other final fantasy games. Yes. If you knew its history when it released and the following years? Yes.
@@hectrmen23ify that's understandable but just because the people who love the game after Royal Edition is saying it's not a bad gane, that doesn't mean they're ignorant. I myself played on release and yes, it was a disappointment in terms of story but the core values were present in every other part of the game. The devs did not give up on it and I respected them for that. Now that it's out in a complete state (not counting the cut DLC because those were meant just additional anyway), people can judge on it, new players or returning players. That's why this game has a distinction with vanilla version and Royal Edition. Royal Edition FFXV can be regarded as a good game without people pulling it down by saying vanilla this, vanilla that
@@VirtualLoyalist06 ??? The cut dlc were not meant as add on... the cut dlc was them trying to finish the story they had started and sold unfinished. Even today that game is not out in a “complete state” like you claim.
@@hectrmen23ify aranea, iris and even ravus are not that important to Noctis' story. Luna's is a lost but it's meant as an alternate ending with them alive. The original plan for this is definitely the bros DLC and Ardyn story.
I haven’t played the DLC or the full version but I played the release version and like the video says, it’s not perfect but it is a journey. When I finished the game, I felt empty because I felt like I was part of their brotherly crew and I missed the environment and the 4 of them. Ffxv whilst not perfect, it is still Brilliant. I wish I could play all over again for the first time
I am a FF fan and have played FF6-FF10 then had a break from FF went I started working full time ... but then came back to FF after a few years to give FF15 Royal Edition a go! And I am glad I did! It is definitely a bro road trip but why not? FFX-2 was an all-girl affair! I was amazed at that freedom they gave you in the world of FF15 and the dynamics of the day/night cycle. The magic system was a bit different and limited but the physical combat was fantastic .... I played the FF7 remake after this and I have to say I preferred FF15 phase attacks of Noctis to Cloud ... they were visually stunning and made you feel really powerful at times. I could see where Square Enix was going to try to expand the IP with the DLC and tieing in other media but I did not think that works well - especially the exposition of the characters coming well after the original game in the form of DLC. FF7 and FF10 were both masterful in the fact they let you get into other characters backgrounds if you wanted to explore that route. in FF15 this came in the form of DLC which not everyone played. Also, the freedom offered here and the hotel EXP bonuses almost make many enemies a one-hit kill joke after half the game in my playthrough you can earn a lot of exp then go to a certain hotel to get a 2 or 3x exp bonus ... after this you are pretty much a walking God.
Loved it ! Most people think of a game as what it could have been, instead of assessing what it is and this game is really enjoyable. The game is awesome, the world is awesome, the characters are awesome giving an overall nice experience. I did feel like the last 2 chapters were really rushed and sudden but the rest of the game is really good.
Royal Edition + Episode Ardyn is easily one of my favorite single player experiences EVER. I'm glad I have jumped into it when Royal Edition came out, even though I owned it since release. I was a first timer to the franchise and I'm so glad I started with this entry! Amazing video, I feel like so many games deserve such type of re-review after all the update and DLC and this one is easily one of them! :)
@@americasteam2112 He's probably my favorite villain since Sephiroth, and I honestly like him better character wise because he's actually a really sad character with a backstory that is just devastating. The voice actor is also absolutely legit.
@@Galandwood32 it’s crazy how much emotion the actor can convey but sound monotone at the same time. That is one the reasons Gara is one of the best Naruto characters since they have the same voice actor.
great video man, this was my first final fantasy and it's the game that made me fall in love with this franchise and it's so sad the amount of hate this game gets, I really hope people will start to see this game in a new light and see the beauty of it.
16:00 they were actually going to have a DLC chapter for Luna, but it got cancelled so the team could work on Forspoken... :( That will never not be a tragedy. I was legit angry at the game over how her character arc went.
Honestly its so nice to see someone explain why ffxv is good in some ways, and bad in others. I feel like I had unique perspective going into the game. I'd never been able to play any of the previous games myself, but had watched my brother play them for years. he was super hyped when versus 13 was announced and although he stopped playing them, I always looked forward to being able to play it myself. I enjoyed the differences it had with previous games, although all the points made in this video did ring true with my own personal opinions about it, this game ended up meaning so much to me. while I was disappointed by some aspects, there was a saving grace to it in some areas of the fandom. I ended up making friends with a lot of wonderful people, and considering when I was first able to play (2017, pocket money was tight) I was in a really bad place, this game and the friend's I made through it literally saved my life. I was recently able to start playing it again (old computer died in 2018) and it's every bit one of my fave games. I'm excited to check out your other videos as I want to play some of the other games in the series so will definitely be subscribing!
When you said that FF15 was the most disappointing FF game from a fan's view, I was shook. I'm playing it now in 2022 and it's everything I ever wanted in a JRPG. I'm still exploring Galdin Quay in Chapter 1 as a level 16 lol
"FF15 was the most disappointing FF game from a fan's view" Well that's just wrong. There are plenty of other games in the franchise that let everyone down more. This game did so much right but the "fans" don't want to accept it because of some made up prejudices against it.
@@KillerCornMuffin well they did technically releasing unfinished game in the first place, and make DLC after DLC just to make you pay more so they can finish the game which at the end still unfinished anyway and they cancel the next part of it perhaps for players who bought straight to the latest edition at the moment wont feel it but for players who been buying it from the start and keep paying them money for DLC after DLC and still need to pay extra for royal edition anyway and they just cancel it mid way. that just betrayal imo
I just hated the combat so much, not because it was real time action combat, i actually prefer more active combat like in the tales of series. But in 15 it was just so incompetent and boring that i couldn't keep playing.
You're doing it right, THAT is how it was meant to be played, I'm pretty sure!! I'm level 120 and at over 600 hours am still obsessing over this game and finding new stuff to do and sceneries to take in.
I actually just started another playthrough this month. My 2 year old LOVES cars so he likes watching Ignis drive me everywhere. LOL. But anyway, this FF game hit me different. The friendship and the bonds between the 4 characters is top notch. They were MY friends when I was going through a rough time in my life. I always tell people to just give it a chance. I've sunk 200+ hours into this with DLCs and exxtra content that was added over the years. Assassins' Festival anyone?? I honestly loved getting lost in this beautiful world, with all its extras.
The only issue I had with this game was that they didn't support it long enough for the rest of the DLC to be released. I believe they had Aranea, Luna Freya and Ravus DLC planned but stopped @ Episode Ardyn, just felt incomplete.
Love seeing the sincerity in you and a very good answer to the topic question. I watched the whole thing and gave the video a like. I hope that helps you out.
I AM a FF enthusiast. I didn't play the game right after release and got the complete version of the game on PC later so my view might be different. But with the movie and anime combined this is one of the best and most fun pieces of Final Fantasy. And it's weird because Final Fantasy is so amazing for the story and world it draws you in. But it's a bit different here. It really feels like a fieldtrip with your bros, and it delivers that in a fantastic way. The gameplay is fun, it's simple but makes you feel like a total badass. I absolutely loved the world and the characters. The whole idea of being Sasuke smakking everything in this massive world chilling at campfires eating cup noodles. One of my best gaming experiences in a long time.
I'm not a hardcore FF fan but this was my GOTY for the year it came out. I remember when the morale lowered in one section, it really felt like your friends were having a bad time. Absolutely love the road trip feeling with your best buds this gave has
I’m currently getting into the Final Fantasy series of games and am not too far into it yet, but I have played FFXV to completion twice now and, although I haven’t played many of the other games yet, feel it’s extremely underrated. Who knows though, maybe my opinion will change after I’ve completed the other games.
@@SuperSaiyan3985 Didn't wanna be that guy, but I gotta recommend the old FF games. They are a much different experience than the new titles, for better or for worse, depends on the person.
@@justincider8892 it is all subjective . Even something as simple as ffxv being real time action can affect someones opinion a lot. And despite its flaws FFXV has a lot going for it. So its not that suprising.Its one of my fave games of all time too even with some of its more annoying shortcomings.
I really enjoyed this video. Admittedly, I walked into it a little weary - I just finished my first playthrough of the game after pouring 80 hours on it, doing every little thing I could and crying through most of the last main story chapter and the final credits - but the video is very reasonable and full of valid criticisms that I also made on my own. Still, I loved the game, and couldn't understand why so many people I know were into the FF series as a whole didn't like it, until this video made me realize... I never liked traditional FF games, so the lack of those traditional elements I didn't like was a plus, while to the old time fans, it was a massive setback. It all makes sense. Thank you so much for that.
For a newcomer to the saga, this game was great. It's one of my favorite games, and made me excited for the franchise as a whole. The ending almost made me cry (which never happens) and the easy to get into gameplay didn't scare me away, as most JRPGS do. Overall, I would definitely recommend it.
That's the thing though, in many cases, it was the long-time fans who were unimpressed by the game. It's good that you were able to enjoy it, which is important that they are able to reach out and bring in new fans. That said it still doesn't mean that long-time FF fans who didn't enjoy it due to their past experience with the series doesn't have some sort of merit.
This was my first final fantasy, a year after finishing it I still find myself wanting more! It's so fun and I love the main cast so much!! I also recommend playing this with a friend, it adds to it
Iris was probably my favorite character in this game. Also when she joins your party is close to the end of the open world part of the game, so it's generally one of the best time to knock out a lot of the side quests, her chocobo has a unique color, also her outfit is amazing, like I would wear clothes like that. They nailed it with the outfit.
I loved how even temporary party members joined the main quartet on the menu screen with their own animated pose. First Cor, then Iris, and Iris's cute "What's that over there... What, we're on? How's my hair? And... Pose!" Pose suited her.😂
I'm playing it right now. Luckily I got the royal edition at good price. I like the bro vibe of the game. The music is completely outstanding, and on par of that of FFXIII (another underrated FF installment). The cinematics also look awesome as you would expect from SE.
@@SuperSaiyan3985 is it important to. I’m playing the game for my first time and loving the story. Should I watch the anime and movie after I finish the game?
One of the best games I ever played. The sound track is awesome with the piano and violin and other instruments. The friendship aspect is great as well. Played it 2 times on PS4.
I’ve wanted to play this game since it first came out but I was broke as hell, finally was able to get it for ten dollars a week ago and bought all the dlc since it was on sale. Only ended up spending around twenty dollars on the game total which was a great price imo. I’m honestly super happy with it, I had heard a lot of complaints about it and yeah it has it’s flaws but I genuinely adore the storyline and character interactions far more than the other Final Fantasy games I’ve tried to play, I’m going to be giving the Final Fantasy 7 remake game a chance soon and hope I enjoy it just as much if not more so but I doubt I will. Noctis and the boys just have such a special place in my heart it really felt like they had a whole personality to the point it stuck with me. Some games really just feel like the characters are lacking in personality or the dialogue just isn’t something natural, idk how to really explain it but this game when it comes to character interaction and storytelling is just amazing to me. I absolutely adored playing Prompto’s episode as well it was just amazing! There are so many aspects of this game that I love that I can personally easily overlook the flaws but I can also understand why it may not be some people’s favorites. As I always say to each their own if you like it good if you don’t fine but don’t go berating someone for this being their favorite everyone has their own opinions.
I was a kid who grew up solely on Nintendo and had never played an RPG until around 2016 when I had gotten a ps4 for Christmas and played this. I remember heading to Walmart with my parents when I was around 12 and seeing FFXV in the Redbox machine outside and thinking the cover was so damn cool so I just had to rent it. FFXV was the first RPG and open world game I had played and I was absolutely astonished. I'm now 18 and can really see the flaws this game has quite clearly, but that doesn't stop me from looking back fondly on my time with the game and this video really puts my feelings into words for the most part and I will always think that although it isn't perfect, its still a good edition to the series that I grew to love starting here.
Everything said in this video made me wanna honestly replay it, I have never finished FF15 due to dropping gaming for a bit because of life and now I wanna give it another go around. Secondly how you feel about FF15 is how I feel about KH3.
I absolutely loved this game and was so sad when I exhausted everything you could do in the game. There were even times I would just doing the fishing part and listen to my own music because it was relaxing. I'd definitely recommend this game to people.
At tge timed quests there can show a behemoth king at lvl 140 if u didnt beat him jet u still have somethibg to do just go everyday in the game to check up
Actually when it comes to combat you have different moves and combos depending on where you lean the joystick and double tapping the attack button mid combo, and it does involve more depth since it can help with dodging, positioning or even quicken a finisher. It sucks the game doesn't teach you that since the combat really opens up when you figure it out. I adore this game dispite the flaws, its just too charming and fun. But it won't lie I hate how they handled the DLCs. It should've been in the base game as they are great and are important to the plot. But this is a really underrated installment, the story is fantastic when knowing the full thing (which sucks since most people may miss it due to how it's presented so I understand if people found it lacking), and the music is godly.
Good video! I haven't played this game yet and I am considering getting it in the Steam summer sale. I skipped from the end of the intro to the conclusion as per your instructions(I didn't want to risk any spoilers in case I do play it in the immediate future). Nice summary of the pros and cons with a clear useful conclusion, thank you for the video chucked it a like! Having listened carefully to what you said, weighing it up I feel pretty confident that I'll enjoy the game so will pick it up in this sale. :)
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FFXV will never be loved like any other FF game because the expectations were just too high. But if FF16 does well, i hope FFXV should gets some credit for setting up 16's success
@@calwinlol Setting up XVI's success? What? XVI either delivers as FF advances further into the realm of action in the mainline, or it doesn't. It has nothing to do with XV.
I just finished ff13 and I found that just as good as I did when it was released. Even that looks so good at times on Xbox X enhanced. I Never done the dlc on FF15 as I put 200 hours in, in 2weeks of the release and burnt out and I just never went back, so this is convincing me to give it a try on the series x
hmm, you didn't even mention Final Fantasy XV Comrades (that's the multiplayer extension for anyone who doesn't know). sure you have to pay for it, but it's rather cheap (plus it was integrated for free at first if i remember correctly, then it got redesigned). maybe it's not available on PS5? idk, would have liked your opinion on that. you can even cast shell and protect in comrades. i know, crazy right? ^_^°
I've actually been wanting to revisit this as I have over 300 hours of playing this when the game first came out. I played the Gladio DLC and I thought it was breathtaking and so fun. This has definitely motivated me to revisit this beautiful game considering how much they have added to it. Thank you for this reminder haha I actually just finished playing FF 7 Remake when commenting this and god damn I am so excited
Thank you for the hard work! I played FFXV for the first time earlier this year, a few months after I finished FFVII R. I completely disliked the combat system, but that's about it, I liked everything else. I might give it another chance
Despite the obvious flaws, i just cant hate this game. The road trip is full of beautiful memory. The relationship between the main characters feels authentic. They talk and comment each other, no matter how mundane the topic is. It feels like going on a trip with my high school besties.
I liked your review/critique whatever. No bs, no major spoilers and honest opinions, while keeping the video fun to watch. FFXV is so underrated tho I really enjoyed it but ppl hate it so much.
Played upon release, gave me a wonderful full month of December magic. Spent every day adventuring with the boys, completing every side quest. I stopped at Altissia before a game-changing event and haven’t gone back since 😂 I almost can’t believe I’ve put it off for FIVE WHOLE YEARS-where does the time go....
its funny i just happened to be experiencing the royal edition now after playing the day 1 edition too. and i found this vid mid playthrough xD But i really want to say, yes this game is easier than it should be, but only because of the item and danger system. if you play the game knowing how the combat works (dont just unga bunga and hold the attack button), utilizing the character swap mechanic added in, the tech system, warp striking appropriately, actually using the roll intentionally, and intentionally using directional inputs for attacks, and weapons for optimal situations, the combat is pretty fun, especially if you limit yourself on items. often i just try my damnest to avoid item usage. i thought my first playthrough was alright, but im having a lot more fun revisiting the game, knowing how most things works and experiencing the royal edition.
I just unga bungad whole game with Teleport strikes with 10x dmg on them sword , combos were just cherry on top for style + royal weapons stance upgraded one
well I did play through it once and I was stunned. every year I get a need to play it again but always stop myself due to time limitations but the game is HUGE. I actually loved combat a LOT. it was fluid, it required some skill (PC version at least) and if you wanted you could do pretty nice combos, tricks and it all looked stunning. I disliked the part when my bros split up but i still remember soundtrack from that part. amazing. Also "she" is hot as F :X
My favourite thing about this game is how they think of player input, it feels like every moment is planned and alive, the "photo select scene" had a unique dialogue for nearly every character i photographed, even the bad guys. I go into the trailer for the first time - Cutscene. Every area has atleast a little unique flavour dialogue - dungeons ,open areas, some of the towns. Even the fact that after most quests JUST QUESTS, the gang will say a couple of lines it makes the entire game feel alive, aswell as the characters. This isnt the best game ive played but its my favourite
I honestly really enjoyed 15. Was it perfect? No. I don’t think the story stuck with me the same way some of the better known FF games did. But I spent many hours exploring the world and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thanks for the video! I’m glad RUclips randomly suggested it and I will check out the other ones on your channel for sure. :)
Small Factoid: The Japanese voice actor for Ardyn was a very popular voice actor in Japan. For those who watch Anime or play games in Japanese dub. He was the Japanese voice of Reno the red haired turk in just about every appearance of FF7, even in Advent Children and FF7 Remake. He was also the Japanese voice of Iron Man in all the marvel movies. Maes Hughes in Full Metal Alchemist, and many more roles. He passed away in April of 2020, but he made the villain of FF15 much more enjoyable to me.
This was the video I needed. It was thorough, comprehensive, and unbiased. I started FF15 on launch and played for a few hours before putting it down. I've very much want to dive back in but have put it off for one reason or another. I didn't know where or how to pick the game back up now with all its added and expanded content and patches; or if it would even be worth the time investment. After this video, I now have the confidence and better still, the desire to re-try FF15. Thank you so much for this.
There actually are combos when you use the greatswords, if you press the attack button at the right time, you get attacks that do extra damage. Also, there's a charge attack if you do the right input. Add in jump attacks, warp strikes, switching weapons and air attacks, the combat system is actually pretty cool
This was my first FF game. My first playthrough was pretty rough, but I decided to give it another run a few days and, thanks to a better understanding of the combat mechanics, I’m already having a much better time
It pains me to hear so many people saying this is the first game they've played in the series. This is one of the worst in the series I've played. For reference I've played 1-10, 12, 13, 15, Tactics, Tactics Advance, and Chrystal Chronicles.
it always blows my mind how little the pause mode for combat gets talked about, imo it adds a lot of depth to the combat and actually allows you to do strategic planning instead of just button mashing. like I don't think I've seen it talked about in a single review of the game I've read or watched. The FF7 remake combat is still better but still.
@@theactionbasterd No, it was not intended. It got put in further in development upon community request. The game was never intended to be played with pause mode. That aside, dying is literally impossible in the game so there was never a need to use it. I played with it because it was the most fun I could have with the game but removing it would have changed nothing about the game.
Nope. I played it in it's entirety recently. It's just a mediocre game. They used pre-built assets. A ton of side quests which all amount to fetch quests. The main story isn't very interesting. They didn't do themselves any favors by splitting the store into other games/movies. They really phoned this one in.
@@justincider8892 thats.....the point. It is a mediocre game for many hence why the 10-year wait equaled to a massive dissapointment for many. No one is saying the game is perfect but many are saying after waiting 10 years for this, it wasnt worth it.
Again, brilliant video. I am in awe of your insight and professionalism. That said, I’m a Final Fantasy fanboy, and while XV isn’t my #1, I still enjoy it.
I was one of the fans who eagerly awaited Versus XIII. I would check discussion threads for leaks, I would watch theories on YT, I had every trailer downloaded in HD so I could watch them frame by frame, then played XV day 1. I was heartbroken by this game. But then I played in last year again (2021). I purchased the royal edition and played the game through, every bit of it. And I can honestly say it was my expectations and excitement for the game that held the majority of my heartbreak. Looking at XV through a fresh light again, I ended up loving the game. It has many many flaws... but it's a great game. I just won't get over that the last DLCs got cancelled. FFXV is truly the definition of bittersweet in every way. Great video, thank you.
If you enjoyed this video check out the recent one on Kingdom Hearts 2
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I actually didn't think FF15 was that bad. It definitely had a lot of issues, but the bones were great. It had arguably the greatest, most sympathetic villain in any Final Fantasy ever.
As opposed to FF13 which was, and still is to this day a god awful, terrible final fantasy game.
Ff13 will always be the worst. Followed closely by FF12. Honestly FF has been nothing but downhill since their merger and since Tetsuya Nomura took the reins.
I actually agree with you. Sephiroth is still the COOLEST villain, but Ardyn is in my opinion, despite the problems with the main FF15 game, the greatest FF villain of all time. He was actually the good guy, but because he was a good guy and made good decisions, he was cursed and made into the villain. He was a slave to his fate and was powerless over his destiny. Betrayed by his own brother and made into the bad guy, and yet forced to play the part all so Noctis could ascend the throne and give his life.up too for a better future. And he had to play that role just so.he could pass on.
Ardyn was so great, one could even argue that he was the true hero of FF15 because it was his plan, and his role, that set Noctis up to become King. Bahamut, was the true villain in my eyes.
Then again, that's really the entire message and story of FF15. Are we powerless over our fates? Is destiny real? Do we have control over our futures? And FF15 says no, not in this world. Which is an interesting concept to explore - living in a world where there really is no free will. Where the gods that play mortals lives are the true villains. I'd be pretty interested in fact, to play a sequel where you confront those gods.
Like I said, a lot of problems with FF15, but it had good bones.
All I'll say is that the final night of camping made me shed a few tears. For all its flaws, this game hit me in a specific place. Any time the game focused on the theme of brotherhood, it hit the ball out of the park.
If 15 made you a little teary eyed then 7, 9, and 10 might kill you via dehydration they're gonna make you cry so much.
100/10 experineces, gave me temporary crippling depression and many exestential crisies lmao.
Play them, they (might) actually change your life.
“You guys are the best.” Hits right in the feels! Made me cry!
That is indeed heartbreaking but I'm wondering a little bit. Was that happened after noctis sacrificed himself or before going to insomia? Because I believe that it happened after the sacrifice/peace
@@aa-tx7th I agree those three games are massive emotional journeys. Even more so now days because those games are such a nostalgia trip for me, they take me back to much simpler times in my teenage years. I want to play ff ten again but it's almost too much because I know I'll cry my eyes out and my 38 year old heart will be broken all over again.
Yeah, this game absolutely nailed the characters. From Ignis' frustration over his loss of sight to Prompto's revelation that he is truly a great friend despite his origins to that goddamn ending. OH
"People must know the difference between a disappointment and a bad game."
For this alone, I'm subscribing.
lmao but it was both..
@@ML-yn9yu clearly a lot of people disagree with you
@@Gladissims Once you get past the echo chamber in the comments alot of people agree with me. lmao!
@@ML-yn9yu Sure. But that’s kind of how opinions work. They’re like butts - divided, and everyone’s got them.
That said, I would hardly call this comment section an echo chamber. It’s a bunch of people expressing their love for something, while for the most part, seeming perfectly aware of its flaws.
@@ML-yn9yu yes XV is good game
after buying this game back in 2019 of December & getting all achievements in game. I can say its worth revisiting/playing in 2022. I'll never forget the amount of hours I spent fishing, gambling, taking photos, leveling up to beat a certain part of a chapter & enemies cause I was so bad. At first I was just gonna play for the story but when I completed it, It made me wanna go back in time and just experience ff15 for the first time.
I plan on going back to it these days. I did all the fishing quests haha... I had so much fun doing the side quests. I did all of them before the last chapter. Also these special quests for better weapons and flying Regalia omg I loved it haha... I crashed that car many times until I learned how to fly that thing haha...
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Easily top few fishing mechanics in gaming 👌 loved it
One of the greatest fishing games of all time. And it came with rpg with good story.
When XV is a life simulator with neat unreachable DLC with action RPG elements
This was the first final fantasy game I’ve ever played and I played it last year. I felt so connected with all the characters that I actually had so many moments that I broke into tears. Now I’m playing 7 which is great so far, but 15 it’s such a fun and comforting game to me!
As one of these first timers for final fantasy series, I came into this game completely fresh last year (it was in a steam sale) so I the windows edition with all the updates and, more importantly, I had no hype or expectation to what this might be.
To be honest, it blew me away. It was one of my escapes during lockdown. Despite some minor gameplay flaws, I still found it an enjoyable, emotional rollercoaster of a game where I didn't expect to enjoy the company of these characters as much as I did and it's fair to say that the ending broke me a little (as did some of the DLCs). And even now, I drop back in to play of the post story game, just for a laugh. It’s turned this person into a final fantasy fan, so I’ve started going back through the other games now.
In order to get the best out the story, I’d recommend; -
1. Play Chapter one.
2. Watch Kingsglave
3. Play chapter 2 and 3
4. Watch brotherhood
5. Play the Gladiolus and Prompto DLCs at the appropriate place (you’ll know when).
6. Play till the end and then play Ignis and Ardyn’s
7. Ready the book and wish they’d finished those DLCs.
8. Be surprised that Comrades is quite good.
Is it worth playing in 2021? I’d say Yes.
@@SuperSaiyan3985 Well, I heard it was horrible which is why I never even considered it until it was in a steam sale and had a unexpected positive rating, so I gave it a try and I'm so glad I did. Now I'm working my way back. Tried XIII didn't like it but I am getting into XII and I so want the VII remake to come out for PC.
tbh this was suppose to get a DLC of alternate timeline where noctis and luna is alive + story of Aranea but it was cancelled and im saddened
@@SuperSaiyan3985 im sorry, but i had to so that i'm not the only one will suffer T_T
@@noticemesenpie69 @SuperSaiyan3985 At least they put all the story into the Dawn of the Future Book, so at least there's some closure that way. Would have loved to have seen that DLC play out like in the book, it would have fleshed out Luna and Aranea characters more.
Thats a first FF for you.
The game is definitely underrated. Only because they did such a poor job on release. Chapter 14 was completely empty on the original as the last chapter. Plus there was no DLC. Royal edition fixed so many issues and I have enjoyed my self replaying the game
It is far too short but it is amazing and I love it so much. And this has become one of my favorite games, even if it’s just for chilling in and grinding out fights
i have the same feeling when I watched dunkey's review. the story was poorly delivered but it was fun with the boys
@@goromigoreng2 yeah they put so much time into the party members unlike most games. They have so many cross chains, link strike, techniques, and more I love it because the party feels very useful and connected unlike most games who have bots that do nothing
@@kregadeth5562 i don’t have many complaints. Two things I wish they fixed were 1. Giving Luna a chapter as a party member with Noctis
2. They turned the king who killed Noctis’s dad/Broke the peace treaty into a mini boss and glossed over his entire story way too fast. I think he’s actually in the DLC and Gladio (not Noctis, defeats him. Wtf?)
Out of everything those were two of the biggest things I never understood why they ignored. Really big parts of the story just gone.
That's the problem. Imagine paying for a full price on the first release only to have another release that fixes some of the game and you have to pay again. It's a no go for me after the first playthrough. Disappointment is all I can say.
You are soooo underrated all your final fantasy videos are so good and you genuinely help when wanting to buy one of the games. Final fantasy 15 is a beautiful game such a shame it got the hate it did.
Comments like these really make it worth it, appreciate the support hopefully you’ll stick around for more!
❤️👏🏾👏🏾
i mean, you can't say the criticism wasn't well deserved just because you say it's beautiful, maybe this game is your guilty pleasure but not mine since its full of plot holes and the combat was reduced to just holding B or Circle and warping, the way the handled the magic was abysmal it got downgraded to throwing magic balls and not actual elemental effects coming out of your hands, Prompto, oh god prompto, i just wanted to kick him out of the Regalia and continue without him, he's so cringe and i just don't like him, the game is open world but becomes linear after the first time you meet Ardyn, among other things this game it's a travesty at least FF 13 trilogy still felt like final fantasy and had soul, which XV does not
@@blakbear6528 agreed except can we boot Gladio too, I kept thinking "your the meatshield, just be the meatshield, stop trying to think like the brains, we all know that's Ignis's job"
I'm thinking these guys never figured out you can get out of the car any time you feel like it. The world is only empty when you're walking. Once you have the Regalia, it all depends on where you park it. Once you do the car quests and get the BIG upgrade, this is the funnest FF ever made. Prompto can be pip-squeakish at times, but there's some crucial scenes that give you a ton of insight to why he is that way. Once you understand, he's not so bad. Gladio is only an ass because it's his job to guard the King, and he wants you to take your responsibilities seriously, which Noctis seldom ever does.
Basically, my whole advice is to NOT do the main plot until you've juiced every ounce out you can. Once you go to Altissia, it's a straightforward story pretty much the rest of the way and you will lose the "sandbox" feeling that makes this so great in the beginning.
I never was a Final Fantasy person myself until I played FFVll remake and then FFXV, I enjoyed the characters so much, the world, the combat system and more than anything the story. The soundtrack is always top quality and thanks to these two games I'm now a FF fan and I'm playing through all the games. I can't wait for FFXVl and I hope it's even better than FFXV.
Me too. Some people complain that combat system was flawed. That maybe is true but for the noob like me it was a perfection haha.... I could finally play a game without dying like 1000 times :D :D :D.
Please play the ff7 original, it’s old but something sooo amazing
Welcome to Final Fantasy! FFIX lover here and excited for FFXVI taking that route again, I hope you get to try the ps1 era FFs, nearly all gonna be remastered at this rate, have fun!
Reading the comments so many people shit on this game for its story alone and kept telling other people to go play older games for the amazing plots and whatnot. Personally coming off from years of playing Monster Hunter, Souls games, multiplayer fencing games (WoTR, Chivalry, Mordhau) I really like FFXV's unique take on the combat, it's what my focus is on for videogames and if I wanted a better story I'd go read a book.
Seeing this comment made me smile :) Welcome to the fandom and remember to ingore the purists who think only the SNES or PS1 FF games are the best. (We are having the same issues the Pokemon fandom is having, that is, purists crying for the old days.)
I highly recommend FFX as it is my favourite next to VII and FFVIIR :) Also, play the original VII. You get used to the graphics after 10mins, and compared to other FF games, it has an unmatched amount of lore, memorable characters, and content. (After that, play VIII and IX and get ready to cry like a baby.)
I'm not a FF enthusiast, but this has got to be my favorite in the franchise. From the jaw dropping summons like ramah and bahamut vs ifreet to the badass surreal ending ”KINGS OF LUCIS COME TO ME!”, loved it!
You have awful taste.
@@pygmalioninvenus6057 agreed
I believe you when you say you are not a Final Fantasy "enthusiast".
(Enthusiast is an incredibly weird and unweildy term for fan btw)
Instead of mocking or making fun of you (which you would 100000000% deserve) im gonna ask you to please for the love of f!cking god play 6, 7(possibly the single greatest piece of fiction humanity has ever made except for LoTR and Star Wars and im not gonna lie it's really f!cking close), Crisis Core (dont bother with this one if you dont wanna play 7, its a prequel to it) Tactics (if you have even a passing interest in TRPGs please god play Tactics holy f!ck), 8, 9 (the second best Final Fantasy story IMO and probably the best all around game in the franchise), 10 International (extra content), 10-2 (obviously a sequel to 10 only play it if you already played 10 to get the most out of it) 12 Zodiac Age (extra content), or 14. 15 easily pales in comparison to all of those games.
And dont be too impressed/put off by graphics, they dont matter. At all. For example the remake of 7 looks gorgeous but f!ck me is it a VASTLY inferior all around experience than the original and absolutely hideous 7. But the original 7 is so good that even its, by comparison dogsh!t, remake still kicks the piss outta almost every other game i've played for the past 30 years.
Another example of the utter worthlessness of expensive graphics is that almost all of the best games ive ever played include games like Terraria, Stardew Valley, and two games I can literally play for eternity, Minecraft and Rimworld.
In fact the better a game looks the more suspicious I become of it.
Also Bravely Default 1 and 2. They're both great as well.
15 is NOT a bad game it's just a TERRIBLE game when compared to its greater franchise.
But if graphics is something you really like 12 and 14 are downright gorgeous and make it really really easy to get absorbed into their insanely well crafted and deep worlds. But 12's story is literally a slightly more nuanced Star Wars and 14 is an MMO that is both paid for content AND requires a monthly $10 subscribtion fee. Its easily worth it (ive bought all the retainers and a sh!tton of cosmetics and dyes) but it does get expensive. It has a free trial, sure but it gets even better during Heavensward which i believe is in the trial BUT it takes a while to get there. 14's base game is good but it's a tedious grind if you're not living in the world or just taking your time to enjoy it.
Final Fantasy is easily the greatest video game francise. Even Final Fantasy's stinkier titles are still AMAZING epxeriences cause frankly the developers actually give a sh!t about what they're doing. Sure some single games are better than most Final Fantasies (Like GTA5, Witcher 3, Pokemon HGSS and B2 and W2, and BoTW) but IMO Final Fantasy's best are the best games ever made. 7 and 9 are still almost perfect masterpieces and will likely never be equaled for either a long long long time or ever. In fact, this medium has been slowly declining. There are some really high spikes (BoTW is the best example) but gaming overall (especially AAA titles) is far worse than it used to be. Which is fine. There are still many new amazing games and I have no doubt that there will be enough great games to keep every human that has access to them very happy.
@@aa-tx7th I already know 7 and I also like it, I even watched the original movie a decade ago
It’s because you’re not an FF enthusiast that this is your favorite in the franchise.
Honestly, I really loved the game. This game has the type of immersion that a lot of other games these days do not have. There are so many little things you can do like fishing, camping. It’s actually just 4 bros going on an adventure and it feels like I’m actually part of it. And the satisfaction you get when one of the astrals helps you take down enemies is impeccable.
I really want to play it for all of these reasons but it seems like there's so much walking around for hours. Is it not like that really?
@@ZeranZeran there is a lot of walking around, but there are chocobo’s to ride on, the car to drive and fast travel, so it’s not as bad. It is definitely worth playing, don’t be deterred by the walking around, because you will really be missing out on an amazing experience. But I wouldn’t say for hours.
@@HateIsPowerWithAPricetag Thank you! I appreciate this a lot. I'm gonna give it a try! It looks gorgeous
exactly this. thank you so much for writing this because this is exactly how i feel. i actually debated a lot if i wanna get the game because i enjoyed the demo but have seen all the bad reviews. now that i'm playing, i feel immersed and i love it! as disappointing as people say it is, i'm just here to have fun, enjoy the combat and the story and i am! this game has a special place in my heart, no matter how much it lacks. i hope you treasure it too!
Amen. I played this (in 2023) without having heard any of the criticism. I get a ways into it and am thinking...this is one of my favorite games ever. And I'm old as shit, been playing since the NES.
So I look up online assuming there's this huge following and people being excited about the experience they got...but almost everything is just about what they wished it was.
Makes no sense to me but doesn't affect my enjoyment either way, now I'm gonna go and hit the road with the boys again
15 is close to my heart, and I totally agree that the relationships you make with the bros is probably one of the best parts of it. More games really should add in features like taking unique photos of your journey and having characters by your side the whole way through (even while doing things where normally no new dialogue would be found such as the mentioned cheering on during fishing) It probably was the main thing that made my experience with the game so great, and what made the characters feel real.
I am halfway through my second playthrough after I finished the day 1 version. Couldn't agree more on all these points made. There is something despite all the 'what could've been' that really captures you about this game and for me I think it's just the bittersweet ending to the beautiful tale told between the 4 friends. That feeling has just stuck with me and made me revisit this game now
I am a FF fan and have played FF6-FF10 then had a break from FF went I started working full time ... but then came back to FF after a few years to give FF15 Royal Edition a go! And I am glad I did! It is definitely a bro road trip but why not? FFX-2 was an all-girl affair! I was amazed at that freedom they gave you in the world of FF15 and the dynamics of the day/night cycle. The magic system was a bit different and limited but the physical combat was fantastic .... I played the FF7 remake after this and I have to say I preferred FF15 phase attacks of Noctis to Cloud ... they were visually stunning and made you feel really powerful at times.
I could see where Square Enix was going to try to expand the IP with the DLC and tieing in other media but I did not think that works well - especially the exposition of the characters coming well after the original game in the form of DLC. FF7 and FF10 were both masterful in the fact they let you get into other characters backgrounds if you wanted to explore that route. in FF15 this came in the form of DLC which not everyone played.
Also, the freedom offered here and the hotel EXP bonuses almost make many enemies a one-hit kill joke after half the game in my playthrough you can earn a lot of exp then go to a certain hotel to get a 2 or 3x exp bonus ... after this you are pretty much a walking God.
Honestly I don’t care what anyone says about XV it’s my favorite game ever despite its issues
There's just a lot to love about it
agreed the game was awesome! I still play it to this day
@@azae00Vids wow nice i have 300 h on it
Same best game ever the thing is u must like everything the fishing the driving tge fighting if u see it as a adventure and a chilling game
And the thibg is there are timed quests to do everyday! I made this soooo many days and finally found the behemoth kibg at lvl 140 u musz be really lucky
I played this for about 5 hours or so in 2018, and I really liked it at the time, but life got in the way and I never seemed to have enough spare time to devote to completing it. Now that I do have the time again, this video helped convince me to jump back in and continue with my experience, so thanks!
You stating the difference between a disappointing game and a bad game is wonderfully put, thank you for that.
FF15 is absolutely a disappointing game, but it's also in my personal top 3. The fragmented way its story is told is frustrating, the combat isn't the most stellar, the moment-to-moment gameplay is nothing to write home about. But oh my god, the wonderful character writing between the main four is such a huge carry for this game and I love it so much. I've been revisiting it lately and I love it as much now as I did back when I first played it.
I've always loved a lot of games mostly because I take the game itself for what it is, not what I want it to be.
As it should be but unfortunately isn't for many
@@reliableprez sadly
Same
Well it took many years to be made...and there is nothing lost on wishful thinking and complaining for what it could have been if written well and has crazy ass unique out of this world gameplay aspect
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Most Modern FF games with Kingdom Hearts plots are stupidly trying hard to be cool but very convoluted...
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I wished it is much simplier but memorable..
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I played Type-0 once on Japanese and I feel like it has better plot than this..(can't understand Japanese)..you control many ass characters there but everyone is memorable, ..and you can fu**ing control Summons what Final Fantasy let's you do that???
@@reliableprezI mean I'm very confident in saying without any idealization of what I wanted XV to be its still a very poor game.
The structure of it is all over the place where I feel like the game design was what a bunch of undergrads would come up with. The map is very boring with little to do and is empty space and thematically there is only 3 environments, One desert, one is a tiny corner of the map which is a swamp, and the rest is a giant field with some tiny forests scattered around it. Even with the complete package and all DLC when playing XV I think of two things "Why does it feel like im playing a developer demo for an engine" (thats because XV is essentially a tech demo for the engine packaged as a game) and "why am I not playing a better action/open world/ story driven game?".
Idk, i loved every bit of FF15. It has that "road trip" atmosphere with your friends and i liked that. Played it on release and then after patches and DLC's. Also saw anime (forgot how it was called) and the animated movie about FF15 and it answered some questions about story and character development. Locations in FF15 are just stunning, i took soooo much screenshots.
anime was brotherhood fff15
@@fabiofonseca4560 ffffff
i started playing FFXV during quarantine/lockdown and man, if there is one thing tha FFXV absolutuely nails it really makes you feel like your hanging out with friends and seeing the beatiful sights of the world. in a time where i found myself at my loneliest, i found some kind of solace in this game and hanigng out with virtual bros. it has shortcomings and no one ever argues that its flawless, but what it does great it does great. I also just really enjoyed the combat and quests and once again, learning more about the world around me.
ikr! I loved the day/night cycle ... sometimes those long evenings I would just stop playing and my jaw would drop... some places were just so serene ... the nighttime glow of that crater, the evening sun setting behind that volcano.... the sense of the scale of FF15 is just top-notch!!!
This game is legendary still playing it ive 300h on it and u guys?
I loved this game flaws and all. From the movie to the animes and the DLC it wasn't my ideal way to consume a story but I appreciated that they tried even after that development hell they went through. Thanks for posting this. Also, I had to pause the video and take a moment to laugh at your "TWO specific reasons" @ 6:03
This was an incredibly well made video and I could see that a lot of effort and love was put into it.
You summarised it perfectly at the end. To me, Final Fantasy XV was my entry and I got it way back on its release. The only way I knew any FF characters was through Kingdom Hearts. I thought I would take the jump as the game wasn't turn based, but action based, which is exactly my style. But as you said, the game had received updates over and over, changing what it was from the beginning. And to be completely honest, my first try was...more lackluster than I expected from what I had seen previously. Nothing 13, but other footage. The story pacing got me the most as well as the inability to switch the characters. Weapon switching also felt a tad slow, but that is just because I am used to play Devil may Cry and Bayonetta a lot, which have a vastly different pacing. I played through the game again two years ago when all three dlcs were out and...
I liked it.
While some of the glaring flaws you mentioned were still there, the inclusion of the stories fleshed out the characters a lot more for me. Since it was my second playthrough, I played them at the corresponding time the event took place in the main game. And, no exception, I bonded with the cast a lot more thanks to them.
Now that there is the royal edition, I might just give the game a third try. Not to mention, I still never finished comrades, thanks to me never finding any.
Wonderful video. And a belated happy new year to you.
I saw this video on my recommended page and clicked on it. I have been replaying all the final fantasy games I ever played and finished 9 this weekend, which also was the game that introduced me to JRPG's when I was just 6 years old. I know it is an unpopular opinion but did I love final fantasy 15! It is one of the very first games I ever bought at full price after saving up, I never as a kid had money to buy new games and always borrowed from friends or saved up after a birthday and bought a game that went on sale. I absolutely loved this game and to this day I have happy memories of this game. It might have had flaws as you point out as well, but god did I love the main cast. I was thinking of revisiting 15 as well somewhere this summer and your video has me itching to play. Thank you so much for the work you put into this video and thank you even more for me reliving those happy moments of me as a 20 year old dude buying this game with his very first serious job check.
Loved how genuine this comment felt, appreciate the support!
Perfect timing for this to show up in my recommended! FF15 has been sitting on my shelf and I've never actually played through it despite loving other entries in the FF series, and have been thinking about doing so lately. Great video btw :)
I first got the game a year ago, the royal edition was on an amazing sale on PlayStation plus and that caught my eye. I looked into the gameplay and decided I wanted to try it out. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and I enjoyed the story. And I’m also someone that likes the ending because it hits so hard in emotions. It’s so sad yet sweet. And the relationship between the guys is just amazing. The boss fight in Altiscia (don’t know how to spell it) is the MOST EPIC fight I’ve ever experienced in a game cinematic wise. Nothing was really perfect, but when I learned the fact that this game’s development was very rocky I was very forgiving to its short comings and really appreciated what it came to be. I may be in the minority but I don’t mind. I enjoy the game a whole lot and it’s pretty much introduced me to the final fantasy series.
After learning everything about the development, I wish that FF15 and Versus 13 could somehow coexist. I really like both concepts wish they were both fully fleshed out.
I love FFXV!! I didn't know about the bad reviews the game had. I just bought it randomly & played it. I got pulled into the world & had a really fun time playing as Noctis & the boys. I tried to completing everything the game could offer & at the end of the story I was shedding tears. The world is beautiful IMO & the setting is great. I couldn't get enough of it. I wished they made a pre destroyed Insomnia so for us to explore. By the end of it I only wanted more. Even tho this is an unpopular opinion, FFXV my favourite FF out of the ones I've played. also Great Video My Man. FFXV doesn't have alot of fans but the few fans including me really & truly love this game to bits.
One of the best games in the series and I love them all. Playing tactics and three right now. FF has always been an innovative series, I mean each one takes place in its own unique universe. Tactics is still one of the best games ever created. It is the modern version of chess. The complaints about the story are mostly bs, either they are too young to remember the older ones or are so wrapped up in nostalgia that they’re blinded to the fact that a lot of the story lines are hit or miss. I mean whoever talks about 8? They remind me of the hipsters who would turn on their favorite band because they became popular. RPG’s were dying. Unless you grew up playing them, there can be a steep learning curve. What 15 really did was open up FF to the wider culture, which often causes a backlash from the niche fans who feel they have lost the ability to think they are better than others. FF does a lot of innovation that is crazy and industry altering but if you have played the games you realize that they have always been hit or miss in their innovation, some of it works and some of it doesn’t. Could it been better? Definitely. Could have anyone else mainstream RPG’s to a modern culture that doesn’t prioritize math. Definitely not. I love RPG’s with a passion but I also understand that unless they innovate then they will are a dead genre. Before 7 came out they had stopped releasing the new FF games in the west. It took ten years to get this one released for the same reason. Video games are today’s biggest art form and are some of the only universal artistic expression left. The ones claiming to be the most ardent fans are also the ones causing RPG’s not to be released. Good job guys, thanks for all the games that you have been complaining about not getting released, not getting released, because you care more about being popular with your community than being appreciative that your favorite hobby now has normies playing it.
I played this game at launch and despite its flaws, I loved it! Something about the characters and the freedom (up until the games gets linear) resonated with me. I’ve been missing this game for a while and was debating if it was worth another playthrough with the Royal edition, and this video convinced me to go for it! Excited to jump back into this world~🤗
I really, REALLY lucked out when I played this: picked up the Royal Edition on a Steam Sale back around 2018-2019. Heard from some people playing the base game on PS4 in 2016 that were really turned off from it. With all the DLC and additions that I was lucky to have all at once on my first impression, I had a great experience, but so hate the cut DLC that would have given so much closure to certain characters. Music was incredible. 4/5 for me.
Seeking the peace of reason sheep in a peace-less season reason to keep believing waken the best who's sleeping
Where is the Royal Edition? i can't find it on Steam!
@@danuarta5075 It's the Windows Edition, it has all DLC apart from Ardyn’s
@@baumbartos1541 Is Episode Ardyn worth it? should i buy it? I bought the game yesterday, and it was fun.
Finally finished the game: I'm not a FF fan so I had no expectations. With that said, I absolutely love this game, I connected so well with the 4 friends and I felt so sorry Noctis and Ardyn.
I don't know if other past FF games have done it, but I loved how you literally saw Noctis grow up. At the end, he was older, wiser, composed and more thoughtful. The overall story had a Shakespearean/Greek gods vibe to it. Being punished for the sins of your fathers and God's forcing you to clean up the mess they made.
You were right about the criticisms. The 3 female characters were under utilized and to fully appreciate the story is to seek out the DLC and movies/episodes. The love story with Luna was so undercooked. If they fixed all of these, would've been a 10/10 for me.
That's exactly why this game can be better for non fans because you just experience what's there rather than what people wanted it to be, glad to hear you had a good time and managed to appreciate the story
That's what every ff fan realizes upon undertaking that original ff. They are all amazing stories worth the time. It's just a bit tougher to get into them out of their release.
@@reliableprez same thing for me i didnt ecpect anyrhing and i loved it
The country hick-like setting would have still pissed me off even if everything else was perfect, so it would still only get a 9/10 from me
@@Not-Andy-Here lol fair enough
was so annoyed about luna freya!! really wanted to see much more of her! wasted character. this game certainly has its disappointments but its far from a terrible game!! i got the platinum trophy for it after a few playthroughs but thinking maybe a run through just to relive the events is on the cards.
I don’t think she was a wasted character. The few scenes she was in did utilize her to the fullest, and I think they did an amazing job of showing what kind of person she was. That said, I certainly wouldn’t have minded to see more of her either. I really liked her a lot. >.
This game was made so u watch the anime and movie first.
@@Gladissims Yeah she was wasted cause it was just a few scenes. I did keep forgetting she was part of the story at some points, she seemed more noticeable in the movie. In comparison to the other FF girls, Luna Aranae and Blind Dog were for sure wasted
@@JeidelacruzUK Agreed. I didn't even feel it when she died to be honest. There was no chance for her to build up her story with the players and for somebody who's supposed to be 'The Oracle', this says a lot. She was mostly a background character that supported Noctis with plot armor against Leviathan. That was her only purpose.
The slice of life aspect of this game was underrated af . Gameplay was also fun too
as a FF fan who have played all FF series since a kid, i love this a lot... it has pretty graphics, great brotherhood relationship, great gameplay... and the story, the ending, i cried and feel gloomy for days bcs of the ending, it's really great... that stand by me song makes my heart breaks everytime...
Did you have a hard time understanding it because I did I hadn’t seen the movie anime or anything at the time so I was completely clueless as to what was going on. I only finished it because it was fun and beautiful visuals and music but I have no idea what happened. Just my opinion.
This is surprisingly one of my favorite games I have ever played. I am currently replaying it now so I enjoyed this video and your commentary.
My only FF game I played to completion was FF7 remake. I'm at the dreaded chapter 13, but I've been having alot of fun with it and I love the dynamics between the 4 characters. Great video my man!
I don't think 13 is a bad chapter, it definitely is a bit of a left turn compared to rest of the game, but I enjoyed it.
Which u like more?
@@petermcconnell9925 less is more, at first I was enjoying. Then it went too long for me. I actually like the ring powers. I often use it to parry the big group of enemies.
@@MARIABANDMUSIC that's a hard one. 7R had such good combat. The ATB system was integrated perfected, but if you separate the original FF7 story and look at 7R story separately, then FFXV story was much better. XV had a better villain, even though Cloud is a better protagonist, I liked Noctis growth more. So in the end, I barely give XV the edge.
I loved FFXV, the story, setting, and characters had me emotionally invested from the beginning until the end. Often the road trip section where you see how the four characters interacted with each other just reminded me of the good times I have with my own friends.
While the combat wasn't something deep, it was possible to get sort of a half 'n half of a mixture between action and turn-based, although the turn based was just the game going into slow motion (a thing you can see they put into FFVII Remake combat system) but it was just pure fun constantly. The exploration, oh man did I often find myself lose track of time just exploring the world, either in the car, on a chocobo or even on foot.
Plus, FFXV had the best fishing mini-game I have seen in any game 'til date and still haven't found anything that rivals it. Which even got its own little spin-off for the VR headset and that was pretty cool.
Now I haven't played it since I beat the game, but I have heard people enjoyed the multiplayer aspect of the game as well.
Really enjoyed your perspective and video on this. Was very enjoyable to watch.
Currently replaying FF7R on my PS5, was looking to see how this game played on PS5. I think I’m going to give it another shot and see how I get on with it, great video btw.
Very well done. I absolutely loved my time with this game. It’s completely different from other FF games and while the story is lacking, I always have an amazing time playing it. Gorgeous, engaging, stress-free gaming with characters I grew to adore.
RUclips had this video on my home page. So I gotta give them props for suggesting a good video. Great job mate.
I think this video is great and appreciate how it talks about a game that was unfairly bashed. I almost didn’t play FFXV because of all the bad reviews I read when it initially came out, only to end up playing earlier this year and finding it’s actually really well done.
Sometimes you just got to wait for all the outrage to calm down before playing lol (appreciate the support)
@@reliableprez your video conflicts me. What is a bad game? I think the reason you did not get affected by thinking it is a bad game is because you played royal edition. On release. This game was a slap to the face to everyone who supported it. It was unfinished. It was a mess. And you payed full price for it. Everything we were told about it was marketing bullshit. And the story changes from versus where just worse and much less interesting than the original concepts that got leaked much later. But you know what? I can ignore all of that. What I can never forgive, is how we payed 60$ for garbage. Then they made the royal edition with changes and all the dlc. . . Inside of it for 60$ again. Originally we had to pay for those dlc’s. I’ve said it before. I will say it again. This game is a complete mess hidden by the beautiful graphics and music.
“What it could have been” was a one of a kind generation defining classic much like chrono trigger. And much like what nier automata became 2 years later. Is it a bad game? If you’re ignorant. No. If you have any knowledge of other final fantasy games. Yes. If you knew its history when it released and the following years? Yes.
@@hectrmen23ify that's understandable but just because the people who love the game after Royal Edition is saying it's not a bad gane, that doesn't mean they're ignorant. I myself played on release and yes, it was a disappointment in terms of story but the core values were present in every other part of the game.
The devs did not give up on it and I respected them for that. Now that it's out in a complete state (not counting the cut DLC because those were meant just additional anyway), people can judge on it, new players or returning players.
That's why this game has a distinction with vanilla version and Royal Edition. Royal Edition FFXV can be regarded as a good game without people pulling it down by saying vanilla this, vanilla that
@@VirtualLoyalist06 ??? The cut dlc were not meant as add on... the cut dlc was them trying to finish the story they had started and sold unfinished. Even today that game is not out in a “complete state” like you claim.
@@hectrmen23ify aranea, iris and even ravus are not that important to Noctis' story. Luna's is a lost but it's meant as an alternate ending with them alive.
The original plan for this is definitely the bros DLC and Ardyn story.
I absolutely love 15
700 HOURS!? DAMN SON
how many fetch quests can a person accomplish in 700 hours?
@@SuperSaiyan3985 I don't know, I just started playing in january and suddenly - boom! I have 700 hours on the timer XD
@@kevinbonin6173 each one of them XD three times in a row :P And every dungeon, hunt and everything else there was to do :P
@@reliableprez I'm a girl. You don't want to know how many hours i have in The Witcher 3 XD
I haven’t played the DLC or the full version but I played the release version and like the video says, it’s not perfect but it is a journey. When I finished the game, I felt empty because I felt like I was part of their brotherly crew and I missed the environment and the 4 of them.
Ffxv whilst not perfect, it is still Brilliant. I wish I could play all over again for the first time
I am a FF fan and have played FF6-FF10 then had a break from FF went I started working full time ... but then came back to FF after a few years to give FF15 Royal Edition a go! And I am glad I did! It is definitely a bro road trip but why not? FFX-2 was an all-girl affair! I was amazed at that freedom they gave you in the world of FF15 and the dynamics of the day/night cycle. The magic system was a bit different and limited but the physical combat was fantastic .... I played the FF7 remake after this and I have to say I preferred FF15 phase attacks of Noctis to Cloud ... they were visually stunning and made you feel really powerful at times.
I could see where Square Enix was going to try to expand the IP with the DLC and tieing in other media but I did not think that works well - especially the exposition of the characters coming well after the original game in the form of DLC. FF7 and FF10 were both masterful in the fact they let you get into other characters backgrounds if you wanted to explore that route. in FF15 this came in the form of DLC which not everyone played.
Also, the freedom offered here and the hotel EXP bonuses almost make many enemies a one-hit kill joke after half the game in my playthrough you can earn a lot of exp then go to a certain hotel to get a 2 or 3x exp bonus ... after this you are pretty much a walking God.
Loved it ! Most people think of a game as what it could have been, instead of assessing what it is and this game is really enjoyable. The game is awesome, the world is awesome, the characters are awesome giving an overall nice experience. I did feel like the last 2 chapters were really rushed and sudden but the rest of the game is really good.
Royal Edition + Episode Ardyn is easily one of my favorite single player experiences EVER. I'm glad I have jumped into it when Royal Edition came out, even though I owned it since release. I was a first timer to the franchise and I'm so glad I started with this entry! Amazing video, I feel like so many games deserve such type of re-review after all the update and DLC and this one is easily one of them! :)
It should be 13-2 next, because Caius Ballad needs to be appreciated for the great villain he is.
13-2 will defo be one of the options to consider
@@reliableprez Absolutely
Bro that dude is great. I love his over the top look with his monotone yet sad voice.
@@americasteam2112 He's probably my favorite villain since Sephiroth, and I honestly like him better character wise because he's actually a really sad character with a backstory that is just devastating. The voice actor is also absolutely legit.
@@Galandwood32 it’s crazy how much emotion the actor can convey but sound monotone at the same time. That is one the reasons Gara is one of the best Naruto characters since they have the same voice actor.
great video man, this was my first final fantasy and it's the game that made me fall in love with this franchise and it's so sad the amount of hate this game gets, I really hope people will start to see this game in a new light and see the beauty of it.
Hammerhead one of the most iconic location in 15 for 2 specific reasons….. that kill me 🤣it was hilarious hahaha you won a sub 👍🏻
😂😂😂😂
16:00 they were actually going to have a DLC chapter for Luna, but it got cancelled so the team could work on Forspoken... :( That will never not be a tragedy. I was legit angry at the game over how her character arc went.
Honestly its so nice to see someone explain why ffxv is good in some ways, and bad in others. I feel like I had unique perspective going into the game. I'd never been able to play any of the previous games myself, but had watched my brother play them for years. he was super hyped when versus 13 was announced and although he stopped playing them, I always looked forward to being able to play it myself. I enjoyed the differences it had with previous games, although all the points made in this video did ring true with my own personal opinions about it, this game ended up meaning so much to me. while I was disappointed by some aspects, there was a saving grace to it in some areas of the fandom. I ended up making friends with a lot of wonderful people, and considering when I was first able to play (2017, pocket money was tight) I was in a really bad place, this game and the friend's I made through it literally saved my life. I was recently able to start playing it again (old computer died in 2018) and it's every bit one of my fave games. I'm excited to check out your other videos as I want to play some of the other games in the series so will definitely be subscribing!
I'm currently on my third play though of FF15! I've played every installment of Final Fantasy since 7, and 15 is one of most favorites
Guess it's worth trying out some of the games from the 8 bit era, if you haven't.
my main problem with this game was that as soon as i learned that i wasn't in any real danger in a bad fight, i lost every sense of difficulty.
When you said that FF15 was the most disappointing FF game from a fan's view, I was shook. I'm playing it now in 2022 and it's everything I ever wanted in a JRPG. I'm still exploring Galdin Quay in Chapter 1 as a level 16 lol
Enjoy the Ride.
I Love ff15 and revisit the Game regurarly
"FF15 was the most disappointing FF game from a fan's view"
Well that's just wrong. There are plenty of other games in the franchise that let everyone down more. This game did so much right but the "fans" don't want to accept it because of some made up prejudices against it.
@@KillerCornMuffin well they did technically releasing unfinished game in the first place, and make DLC after DLC just to make you pay more so they can finish the game which at the end still unfinished anyway and they cancel the next part of it
perhaps for players who bought straight to the latest edition at the moment wont feel it
but for players who been buying it from the start and keep paying them money for DLC after DLC and still need to pay extra for royal edition anyway and they just cancel it mid way. that just betrayal imo
I just hated the combat so much, not because it was real time action combat, i actually prefer more active combat like in the tales of series. But in 15 it was just so incompetent and boring that i couldn't keep playing.
You're doing it right, THAT is how it was meant to be played, I'm pretty sure!! I'm level 120 and at over 600 hours am still obsessing over this game and finding new stuff to do and sceneries to take in.
I actually just started another playthrough this month. My 2 year old LOVES cars so he likes watching Ignis drive me everywhere. LOL. But anyway, this FF game hit me different. The friendship and the bonds between the 4 characters is top notch. They were MY friends when I was going through a rough time in my life. I always tell people to just give it a chance. I've sunk 200+ hours into this with DLCs and exxtra content that was added over the years. Assassins' Festival anyone?? I honestly loved getting lost in this beautiful world, with all its extras.
I've found your final fantasy videos and have greatly enjoyed them, thank you!
Happy to hear it!
Took me 92 hrs to Platinun on the game, and I wish I could do it again. One of my most cherish accomplishments
The only issue I had with this game was that they didn't support it long enough for the rest of the DLC to be released. I believe they had Aranea, Luna Freya and Ravus DLC planned but stopped @ Episode Ardyn, just felt incomplete.
Correct me if im wrong, iirc they also planned to have a Noctis DLC which has Luna Aranea and Ardyn as your party members taking on bahamut.
if my memory was correct what actually happened was that there was a community poll ingame for the final dlc and episode ardyn was chosen
Love seeing the sincerity in you and a very good answer to the topic question. I watched the whole thing and gave the video a like. I hope that helps you out.
It really does, appreciate it
I AM a FF enthusiast. I didn't play the game right after release and got the complete version of the game on PC later so my view might be different. But with the movie and anime combined this is one of the best and most fun pieces of Final Fantasy. And it's weird because Final Fantasy is so amazing for the story and world it draws you in. But it's a bit different here. It really feels like a fieldtrip with your bros, and it delivers that in a fantastic way. The gameplay is fun, it's simple but makes you feel like a total badass. I absolutely loved the world and the characters. The whole idea of being Sasuke smakking everything in this massive world chilling at campfires eating cup noodles. One of my best gaming experiences in a long time.
I'm not a hardcore FF fan but this was my GOTY for the year it came out. I remember when the morale lowered in one section, it really felt like your friends were having a bad time. Absolutely love the road trip feeling with your best buds this gave has
I'm one of those first time FF players and personally enjoyed 15. Got 200 hours on it. The music was spot on.
"this is one of the most iconic areas in the game for two reasons" *camera pans to cindy's chest*
I’m currently getting into the Final Fantasy series of games and am not too far into it yet, but I have played FFXV to completion twice now and, although I haven’t played many of the other games yet, feel it’s extremely underrated. Who knows though, maybe my opinion will change after I’ve completed the other games.
@@SuperSaiyan3985 Didn't wanna be that guy, but I gotta recommend the old FF games. They are a much different experience than the new titles, for better or for worse, depends on the person.
I've been on the edge lately about replaying it after beating it when it first came out. I definitely will give it another go. thanks!
FFXV is my fave game of all time, its a game that after all these years I still hold close to my heart
I do not understand this opinion at all. There are far better games in the series alone that this being your favorite of all time baffles me.
@@justincider8892 it is all subjective . Even something as simple as ffxv being real time action can affect someones opinion a lot. And despite its flaws FFXV has a lot going for it. So its not that suprising.Its one of my fave games of all time too even with some of its more annoying shortcomings.
I really enjoyed this video. Admittedly, I walked into it a little weary - I just finished my first playthrough of the game after pouring 80 hours on it, doing every little thing I could and crying through most of the last main story chapter and the final credits - but the video is very reasonable and full of valid criticisms that I also made on my own. Still, I loved the game, and couldn't understand why so many people I know were into the FF series as a whole didn't like it, until this video made me realize... I never liked traditional FF games, so the lack of those traditional elements I didn't like was a plus, while to the old time fans, it was a massive setback. It all makes sense. Thank you so much for that.
For a newcomer to the saga, this game was great. It's one of my favorite games, and made me excited for the franchise as a whole. The ending almost made me cry (which never happens) and the easy to get into gameplay didn't scare me away, as most JRPGS do. Overall, I would definitely recommend it.
That's the thing though, in many cases, it was the long-time fans who were unimpressed by the game. It's good that you were able to enjoy it, which is important that they are able to reach out and bring in new fans. That said it still doesn't mean that long-time FF fans who didn't enjoy it due to their past experience with the series doesn't have some sort of merit.
Same.
This was my first final fantasy, a year after finishing it I still find myself wanting more! It's so fun and I love the main cast so much!! I also recommend playing this with a friend, it adds to it
Iris was probably my favorite character in this game. Also when she joins your party is close to the end of the open world part of the game, so it's generally one of the best time to knock out a lot of the side quests, her chocobo has a unique color, also her outfit is amazing, like I would wear clothes like that. They nailed it with the outfit.
I loved how even temporary party members joined the main quartet on the menu screen with their own animated pose. First Cor, then Iris, and Iris's cute "What's that over there... What, we're on? How's my hair? And... Pose!" Pose suited her.😂
thanking you for this video in 2023 as 16 now has a release date (june 23) I really was thinking of getting 15. This video helped. Cheers man.
I'm playing it right now. Luckily I got the royal edition at good price. I like the bro vibe of the game.
The music is completely outstanding, and on par of that of FFXIII (another underrated FF installment).
The cinematics also look awesome as you would expect from SE.
@@SuperSaiyan3985 is it important to. I’m playing the game for my first time and loving the story. Should I watch the anime and movie after I finish the game?
@@Monkeydonkey555 It helps with the story holes in the main game.
What an absolute gem of a analysis - I think you might've finally made me buy the game, even more so now during the winter sale.
did u enjoy it?
One of the best games I ever played. The sound track is awesome with the piano and violin and other instruments. The friendship aspect is great as well. Played it 2 times on PS4.
I’ve wanted to play this game since it first came out but I was broke as hell, finally was able to get it for ten dollars a week ago and bought all the dlc since it was on sale. Only ended up spending around twenty dollars on the game total which was a great price imo. I’m honestly super happy with it, I had heard a lot of complaints about it and yeah it has it’s flaws but I genuinely adore the storyline and character interactions far more than the other Final Fantasy games I’ve tried to play, I’m going to be giving the Final Fantasy 7 remake game a chance soon and hope I enjoy it just as much if not more so but I doubt I will. Noctis and the boys just have such a special place in my heart it really felt like they had a whole personality to the point it stuck with me. Some games really just feel like the characters are lacking in personality or the dialogue just isn’t something natural, idk how to really explain it but this game when it comes to character interaction and storytelling is just amazing to me. I absolutely adored playing Prompto’s episode as well it was just amazing! There are so many aspects of this game that I love that I can personally easily overlook the flaws but I can also understand why it may not be some people’s favorites. As I always say to each their own if you like it good if you don’t fine but don’t go berating someone for this being their favorite everyone has their own opinions.
I was a kid who grew up solely on Nintendo and had never played an RPG until around 2016 when I had gotten a ps4 for Christmas and played this. I remember heading to Walmart with my parents when I was around 12 and seeing FFXV in the Redbox machine outside and thinking the cover was so damn cool so I just had to rent it. FFXV was the first RPG and open world game I had played and I was absolutely astonished. I'm now 18 and can really see the flaws this game has quite clearly, but that doesn't stop me from looking back fondly on my time with the game and this video really puts my feelings into words for the most part and I will always think that although it isn't perfect, its still a good edition to the series that I grew to love starting here.
Everything said in this video made me wanna honestly replay it, I have never finished FF15 due to dropping gaming for a bit because of life and now I wanna give it another go around.
Secondly how you feel about FF15 is how I feel about KH3.
I absolutely loved this game and was so sad when I exhausted everything you could do in the game. There were even times I would just doing the fishing part and listen to my own music because it was relaxing. I'd definitely recommend this game to people.
Yeah exactly but i dont think anyone will have a trip like me😂😅 ive 300h plus on it
At tge timed quests there can show a behemoth king at lvl 140 if u didnt beat him jet u still have somethibg to do just go everyday in the game to check up
Actually when it comes to combat you have different moves and combos depending on where you lean the joystick and double tapping the attack button mid combo, and it does involve more depth since it can help with dodging, positioning or even quicken a finisher. It sucks the game doesn't teach you that since the combat really opens up when you figure it out.
I adore this game dispite the flaws, its just too charming and fun. But it won't lie I hate how they handled the DLCs. It should've been in the base game as they are great and are important to the plot. But this is a really underrated installment, the story is fantastic when knowing the full thing (which sucks since most people may miss it due to how it's presented so I understand if people found it lacking), and the music is godly.
From the intro I've liked and commented just start talking about it already lmaoo
Good video! I haven't played this game yet and I am considering getting it in the Steam summer sale. I skipped from the end of the intro to the conclusion as per your instructions(I didn't want to risk any spoilers in case I do play it in the immediate future). Nice summary of the pros and cons with a clear useful conclusion, thank you for the video chucked it a like! Having listened carefully to what you said, weighing it up I feel pretty confident that I'll enjoy the game so will pick it up in this sale. :)
This video has been MONTHS in the making so if you enjoyed it a like would mean a lot! Let me know how you found it and what you think of 15 as a whole.
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FFXV will never be loved like any other FF game because the expectations were just too high. But if FF16 does well, i hope FFXV should gets some credit for setting up 16's success
Please try the ff13 sequels !!!!
@@calwinlol Setting up XVI's success? What? XVI either delivers as FF advances further into the realm of action in the mainline, or it doesn't. It has nothing to do with XV.
I just finished ff13 and I found that just as good as I did when it was released. Even that looks so good at times on Xbox X enhanced. I Never done the dlc on FF15 as I put 200 hours in, in 2weeks of the release and burnt out and I just never went back, so this is convincing me to give it a try on the series x
hmm, you didn't even mention Final Fantasy XV Comrades (that's the multiplayer extension for anyone who doesn't know). sure you have to pay for it, but it's rather cheap (plus it was integrated for free at first if i remember correctly, then it got redesigned). maybe it's not available on PS5? idk, would have liked your opinion on that. you can even cast shell and protect in comrades. i know, crazy right? ^_^°
I've actually been wanting to revisit this as I have over 300 hours of playing this when the game first came out. I played the Gladio DLC and I thought it was breathtaking and so fun. This has definitely motivated me to revisit this beautiful game considering how much they have added to it. Thank you for this reminder haha I actually just finished playing FF 7 Remake when commenting this and god damn I am so excited
This is one of those games that in maybe 10 years or so, would be a great idea to remake for the PS6 and next Xbox.
Oh, I sure hope so. It would be fantastic if the remake included Lunafreya's story and Aranea's.
@@lookatthiscutekittyc2903 just wanted to say that these dlcs might never be released cuz the creator left the company
Excellent video man!
This video came out of nowhere on my recommendations and upon looking at some of your other videos this is the exact content I love! Subscribed!
Thank you for the hard work! I played FFXV for the first time earlier this year, a few months after I finished FFVII R. I completely disliked the combat system, but that's about it, I liked everything else. I might give it another chance
I find that if square can save 15 they will need to finish the last dlcs, make the anime episodes playable & expand on kid noctis
@@SuperSaiyan3985 tbh but they can for ps5 but obv that’s up to them 😭
Despite the obvious flaws, i just cant hate this game. The road trip is full of beautiful memory. The relationship between the main characters feels authentic. They talk and comment each other, no matter how mundane the topic is. It feels like going on a trip with my high school besties.
I liked your review/critique whatever. No bs, no major spoilers and honest opinions, while keeping the video fun to watch. FFXV is so underrated tho I really enjoyed it but ppl hate it so much.
Played upon release, gave me a wonderful full month of December magic. Spent every day adventuring with the boys, completing every side quest. I stopped at Altissia before a game-changing event and haven’t gone back since 😂 I almost can’t believe I’ve put it off for FIVE WHOLE YEARS-where does the time go....
its funny i just happened to be experiencing the royal edition now after playing the day 1 edition too. and i found this vid mid playthrough xD
But i really want to say, yes this game is easier than it should be, but only because of the item and danger system. if you play the game knowing how the combat works (dont just unga bunga and hold the attack button), utilizing the character swap mechanic added in, the tech system, warp striking appropriately, actually using the roll intentionally, and intentionally using directional inputs for attacks, and weapons for optimal situations, the combat is pretty fun, especially if you limit yourself on items. often i just try my damnest to avoid item usage.
i thought my first playthrough was alright, but im having a lot more fun revisiting the game, knowing how most things works and experiencing the royal edition.
I just unga bungad whole game with Teleport strikes with 10x dmg on them sword , combos were just cherry on top for style + royal weapons stance upgraded one
well I did play through it once and I was stunned. every year I get a need to play it again but always stop myself due to time limitations but the game is HUGE.
I actually loved combat a LOT. it was fluid, it required some skill (PC version at least) and if you wanted you could do pretty nice combos, tricks and it all looked stunning.
I disliked the part when my bros split up but i still remember soundtrack from that part. amazing.
Also "she" is hot as F :X
Your channel is underrated
was planning on buying this game but doing some research beforehand! this video was such a huge help, thank you!!
My favourite thing about this game is how they think of player input, it feels like every moment is planned and alive, the "photo select scene" had a unique dialogue for nearly every character i photographed, even the bad guys. I go into the trailer for the first time - Cutscene. Every area has atleast a little unique flavour dialogue - dungeons ,open areas, some of the towns. Even the fact that after most quests JUST QUESTS, the gang will say a couple of lines it makes the entire game feel alive, aswell as the characters.
This isnt the best game ive played but its my favourite
I honestly really enjoyed 15. Was it perfect? No. I don’t think the story stuck with me the same way some of the better known FF games did. But I spent many hours exploring the world and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Thanks for the video! I’m glad RUclips randomly suggested it and I will check out the other ones on your channel for sure. :)
Small Factoid:
The Japanese voice actor for Ardyn was a very popular voice actor in Japan. For those who watch Anime or play games in Japanese dub.
He was the Japanese voice of Reno the red haired turk in just about every appearance of FF7, even in Advent Children and FF7 Remake.
He was also the Japanese voice of Iron Man in all the marvel movies. Maes Hughes in Full Metal Alchemist, and many more roles.
He passed away in April of 2020, but he made the villain of FF15 much more enjoyable to me.
This was the video I needed. It was thorough, comprehensive, and unbiased. I started FF15 on launch and played for a few hours before putting it down. I've very much want to dive back in but have put it off for one reason or another. I didn't know where or how to pick the game back up now with all its added and expanded content and patches; or if it would even be worth the time investment. After this video, I now have the confidence and better still, the desire to re-try FF15. Thank you so much for this.
There actually are combos when you use the greatswords, if you press the attack button at the right time, you get attacks that do extra damage. Also, there's a charge attack if you do the right input. Add in jump attacks, warp strikes, switching weapons and air attacks, the combat system is actually pretty cool
This was my first FF game. My first playthrough was pretty rough, but I decided to give it another run a few days and, thanks to a better understanding of the combat mechanics, I’m already having a much better time
It pains me to hear so many people saying this is the first game they've played in the series. This is one of the worst in the series I've played. For reference I've played 1-10, 12, 13, 15, Tactics, Tactics Advance, and Chrystal Chronicles.
it always blows my mind how little the pause mode for combat gets talked about, imo it adds a lot of depth to the combat and actually allows you to do strategic planning instead of just button mashing. like I don't think I've seen it talked about in a single review of the game I've read or watched. The FF7 remake combat is still better but still.
What’s the point of adding the feature if it was never needed it the first place? No reason to really talk about it.
@@NotCharAznable it's how the developers intended to have the combat played though?
@@theactionbasterd They intended an ARPG to be played stop and go? Then it was a bad feature, poorly implemented, and poorly designed.
@@theactionbasterd No, it was not intended. It got put in further in development upon community request. The game was never intended to be played with pause mode. That aside, dying is literally impossible in the game so there was never a need to use it. I played with it because it was the most fun I could have with the game but removing it would have changed nothing about the game.
I think the game is really good I think people thought it was bad because they waited for it for 10 years and it wasn’t what they expected it to be
Nope. I played it in it's entirety recently. It's just a mediocre game. They used pre-built assets. A ton of side quests which all amount to fetch quests. The main story isn't very interesting. They didn't do themselves any favors by splitting the store into other games/movies. They really phoned this one in.
@@justincider8892 thats.....the point. It is a mediocre game for many hence why the 10-year wait equaled to a massive dissapointment for many. No one is saying the game is perfect but many are saying after waiting 10 years for this, it wasnt worth it.
Again, brilliant video. I am in awe of your insight and professionalism.
That said, I’m a Final Fantasy fanboy, and while XV isn’t my #1, I still enjoy it.
Appreciate it, glad you enjoyed🤙🏼
I was one of the fans who eagerly awaited Versus XIII. I would check discussion threads for leaks, I would watch theories on YT, I had every trailer downloaded in HD so I could watch them frame by frame, then played XV day 1. I was heartbroken by this game.
But then I played in last year again (2021). I purchased the royal edition and played the game through, every bit of it. And I can honestly say it was my expectations and excitement for the game that held the majority of my heartbreak. Looking at XV through a fresh light again, I ended up loving the game. It has many many flaws... but it's a great game. I just won't get over that the last DLCs got cancelled. FFXV is truly the definition of bittersweet in every way.
Great video, thank you.