BasilZero said:
sergiodaly said:
i did not read the OP (sorry)
but i'm on the fence about buying this on the PSN black Friday sale for 20 euro... the deal is this... i've never played a FF game before and i'm not really knowledgeable in JRPGs only play action RPG but since this is somewhat a action RPG too i'm really inclined into buying it, but i fear that this is a little complex and it looks like lots of skill is needed to finish this game... without spoilers, can you address my concerns to confirm my fears or to put my mind to ease??? |
To be honest, FFXV is actually one of the easiest final fantasies imo. The game literally shows you where you need to go so you cant get lost.
I finished the game at 40 hours which is relatively short for a modern era FF game. The only reason why I even clocked that many hours is because I did some sidequests and hunts - if I did not, it would have been literally around 25-30 hours which is quite short especially comparing it to previous FF games I played - FFXIII (55 hours), FFXIII-2 (55 hours), FFXII (50 hours), and FFX (50 hours).
When I got to Chapter 8 - the game's difficulty did get higher but at the point I was at from all the sidequests and hunts - even my own basic attacks were too much for the main story enemies. I crushed the final boss and the previous to final boss with little to no effort - compared to videos I've seen other people playing the game (rushing through without doing sidequests and hunts).
Game isnt really complex especially since you dont really focus on building up different classes (like in FF1, FF3, FF5) or focus on leveling up certain aspects that take time and planning (Such as the materia system in FF7, the Junction system in FF8 or the Equipment Crystal system in FF9).
If you want a simple experience that doesnt require a lot of grinding or preparation, I would recommend something like FF4 (SNES, GBA, PS1/PSN versions specifically cause the remakes on NDS, iOS, android and PC are a bit more complex and difficult) and FFX (PS2, PS3, PS4 and PC).
FF4 Original is pretty much you equip weapons and armor which increase stats and you level up by killing monsters - which lead you to getting stronger and learning spells from leveling up.
FF10's sphere grid system for me at my age when I first played the game was complex but its quite simple, you gain points from defeating enemies called Ability points (AP), and you use sphere points to level up attributes (like Str+5) or learn single skills on a grid type system kinda like how you would use blood orbs in God of War to level up Kratos' weapons and magic.
Other FF games notably (FF2, FF3, FF5, FF6, FF7, FF8, FF9, FF12 and FF15) have much more things you can do and need to do to improve your chances against enemies and requires a bit more prepration. Its not hard but it can be time consuming.
FF15 is actually quite easy on its own, the level up system is kinda similar to FFX's structure where you get points you can use to increase attributes/skills but imo its not as simple as X's because X's growth system is solely focused on AP while FFXV you level up by cashing in EXP you get from completing quests or killing enemies.
You'll like FFXV especially at the price point it is at right now. I bought my copy for $40 and dont regret it. Also even though its a action RPG, you are limited in a lot of stuff (i.e. Stamina when running unless you consume a food item, can only control one character unlike Tales series for an example, its not a combo system like a action game - you can literally press and hold the attack button and Noctis will attack).
Bear in mind, there's a lot of things you can do which are optional in the game (i.e. hunts and sidequests) - I finished the game at around 40 hours but I'm currently clocked 65+ hours into the game cause I'm doing all the sidequests and hunts and trying to get a platinum :P.
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