re: FF16 game thread non spoiler

Ok so if you just got titan you will be on your way to the free cities where, I know you made a joke of it, but the honest truth is the true scope of all the shite that is happening so far largely going unnoticed by you or anyone begins to take shape with Barnabus.

Good you should do every single quest in the game. Not one is pointless filler even if it feels that way at the time. Every single one builds to something that will have a climax. Some are better than others but the rule applies to all. As far as the hunts I did them all but if you don’t want to do that check what mats you need for the best weapon and two armor pieces and look at what hunt monsters drop them then just do those if you wish. However the rep lady her final two items are some of the best things in the game and hunts give rep like quest. I did every quest and every hunt and I had about 150+ rep over what was needed to get the last rep vendor item so you can do the math if you want and do with all of it what you will.

I will say that yes the best part of the game begins and continues till the you encounter the final boss following defeating titan and heading to the free cities. However if you don’t like it by now maybe it’s just not for you.

I’m just gonna have to disagree with your assertions about shoddy looks. The game overall looks about as fine as any game the ps5 has made.

One point we are in agreement is that the ensemble of characters, their interactions and interpersonal dynamics, etc is the best part of the game and imo top tier in video game history.

Also some cool little tid bits to think about for you new game plus in “hard mode” or FF difficulty.

1) all of the cinematic QTEs have the button prompts removed and you must react in half the time based solely off intuition and color

2) The smith gets a new tab under reforged for accessories. The basic premise is you have 2 of any accessory and you can for a better version that does 2x whatever the initial did. So If it was raises attack power by 12 now it’s 24. Never sell anything except loot marked as made for selling

So when it come to parrying which is by far the most obscure and hard to pull of mechanic in this game, I have been doing some experimentation in the training area and bosses in stage mode.

I wouldnt have guessed this but almost every single melee attack in this game no matter if it comes from a goblin, an iron giant, Barnabus, whoever can actually be parried but the windows are extremely tight. Most of this likely wont be relevant for many players who have no interest in doing ultimaniac stages or the eikon trials just found it interesting you can parry any boss or enemy when they use a melee attack

Actually I specifically hoped for one thing and that was to bait my best friend out from hiding. thanks for not disappointing. If I order us heart bracelets with a half each will you wear it?

The developers missed an opportunity to make the two knights Clive travels with to Stillwind (Tyler and Wade) Biggs and Wedge instead.

I personally don’t seem to have the graphical gripes I see some people have. I think I see what they mean though. There are certain parts of this game that absolutely look cutting edge.
Probably the best graphics ever put in any video game ever. It seems to achieve this though they really had to sacrifice in certain areas. The first thing that comes to mind for this is anytime characters are having conversations outside of one of the very rare non in game pre rendered cutscenes.

If you’re playing in graphics mode it might be another reason I don’t feel it as bad because oddly enough given it’s name I’ve seen most consensus say that’s where the real problem areas are the worst without adding much to the ones that already shine

If motion blue is an issue for you in performance mode turn the sensitivity up to like 5. It won’t solve it outright but it helps

Do you even play ANYTHING i actually provide serious analysis and critique for? I mean I am just asking for clarity, I wouldnt give a shite if you dont because you provide your purpose by making me (and presumably others) laugh.

I am an adjunct professor at a 4 year major state university and accept research grants too. I was on here all the time during summer but class started around Aug 10 I just can’t get around and pounce with waiting anticipation to reply when I choose dude