Decide whether to purchase or not.
Decide whether to purchase or not.
I understand. I made sure to follow all the important episodes for your characters, as they provide a clearer view of the story. I plan to do another run after Episodes Lunafreya, Noctis, Aranea and Ardyn. I’ll also watch Kingsglaive before starting, as it offers useful background details.
the story feels incomplete. There are scenes happening off-screen, like important moments, but you’re left with very little understanding. I don’t mind big events happening outside your experience, and the creator says they wanted you to see things from Noctis’s point of view. That doesn’t quite add up, though, because the details are vague—no explanation about what’s happening, why it matters, or the consequences. There are also cutscenes that aren’t focused on Noctis, which weakens the “single perspective” approach. The events from the previous movie and anime are important for context and enjoyment, yet they’re never integrated into the game. The combat feels straightforward—just press the attack button and fight. Whether you like it or not, that’s the style. Most side missions are just generic fetch quests, which feels repetitive. You end up searching for special swords and weapons, only to find one stolen. It’s hidden in a lab beneath a cave, accessed via elevator, guarded by a dragon or wyvern. It’s not unique, and there’s no explanation for why it has the magical weapon. The wyvern looks like a standard pre-made asset, likely from a Chinese developer. Apparently, some fans pointed out the “Episodes.” These are just missing details from the main game. At some point, your three back-up dancers from a boy band seem to vanish for no clear reason, and when they return, nothing changes. It feels random and unexplained. This should be a character development moment, but it’s never discussed outside the post-release DLC that was created in response to fan complaints. The graphics are decent, which is a plus. I’ve only played one Final Fantasy on Game Boy, didn’t finish it, and even then I don’t remember the title. So saying it’s not as good as the others doesn’t really bother me.
You don't need to watch the movie to understand or enjoy the game. My friend played through this game twice before knowing that the movie existed and she loved it. The movie is added lore about specifics of what happens in the beginning of the game in a different location from where you're at. You get the gist of it from the game. It's a decent movie, but it definitely doesn't take away from the game if you don't see it. I've played about 25 hours of it myself and I have mixed feeling about the game, mostly due to the annoying combat system. I feel like they balanced the game around you taking a beating and sucking back hundreds of health potions. I still get slammed by creatures half my level and I feel like I"m either lagging or creatures can damage me while I'm invisible during his dodge/teleport skill. However, I enjoy most other aspects of the game. For 25 dollars, I'd say it's worth it. I would suggest downloading the demo and trying it out first. You still have some time before the sale ends.
This claim is pretty misleading. The detailed analysis in the video highlights numerous issues with the game. While it offers some entertainment, it feels like a careless hack n slash with FF vibes, lacking a solid story and cohesive design.
I believe the confusion comes from misunderstanding how context works. Just because someone dislikes a review doesn’t mean I’m being dishonest. You can have different perspectives, but that doesn’t imply deception. Watching the movie and playing the game helped me grasp what’s happening, and others who didn’t see the film still understood it. Knowing every detail isn’t always necessary—sometimes what matters is the overall experience.
From what I could gather (without playing it, though I did watch the first part) the story begins with Noctis leading his band on a journey. Later, you meet Lunafreya and learn she needs to be married for some reason. There seem to be multiple kingdoms at war. You stay in a hotel and discover a kingdom was attacked, which might explain Noctis’s origins. Who is Noctis really? Is he a prince of some realm? What does his "kingdom" look like? Why is he taking a road trip instead of flying? Is it just for fun with his friends? What kind of danger lurks if the antagonistic empire is out there, especially with him cruising in an open-top car? The video, movie, and anime lay out the essentials of the plot, not just random details. Even after watching the start and reading the newspaper, I still didn’t understand why Noctis was supposed to meet Freya or why they had no money. The reason behind his quest feels unclear. How could a story start with a prince heading off on a trip and then suddenly learn about war, destruction, and mysterious goals? And what’s the point of Freya in all this? The combat scenes show him learning about the game’s depth by defeating a boss at a low difficulty setting. I’m still open to enjoying the game, but it feels quite incomplete right now.
You're questioning whether I'm genuinely agreeing with your perspective or if I'm intentionally making a misleading claim. It seems you're challenging my reasoning and expecting a clear justification for my statements.