Granblue Fantasy: Relink PS5 Review - The Final Verdict
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- It's hard to believe that Granblue Fantasy: Relink was first announced in 2016, with development handled by another developer before shifting to Cygames Osaka. As an action RPG spin-off to Cygames' successful free-to-play title, it feels like a slam-dunk concept, especially with its setting of boundless skies and floating isles.
Instead of retelling the base game's setting, it offers an original campaign with Gran/Djeeta and friends dealing with new threats. Other characters join you for the ride, whether it's missions with suitably world-threatening stakes or garnering precious materials for the many upgrades.
However, despite the fast-paced and fluid nature of combat, clean visuals, solid voice-acting and plentiful content (with an endgame that frequently recycled content), Granblue Fantasy: Relink leaves something to be desired. - เกม
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Why are people expecting an epic on final fantasy standards from a AA Studio without much experience in this field?
It doesnt look like a cash grab it looks like they put a lot of love and tried to stick to the elements they felt were its strongest.
Agreed
It is still actually pretty great tho especially the true endgame boss
Fr bro went off for 8 straight minutes about this not being a narrative masterpiece lmfao
Because Gen z is miserable and enjoys nothing unless they are told it’s cool to do so.
@@SticksAandstonesBozoI've noticed that. It's unfortunate.
Is the resolution in Performance 1080p even was in the demo..so blurry ,or is the quality mode sharper yet with 60fps.!.!.!.!.
You can toggle blur off, as far as performance, yes 1080p at 60fps.
@@21joncarlos thx but no way for me 1080p is a joke for this game 👎🏻
@@whitewolf1054
Your entitlement is a joke. This being a game also releasing on PS4 is the cause for that limitation.
@@SignumCruxis0 the story is also to short 12-15hours ..noway 👍🏻
@@whitewolf1054nope perfect size for the story length lots of end game content too
This game is incredible.
Just got done playing the Demo and it has one of the best ARPG combat systems I’ve ever played. Graphics are solid and the voice acting is excellent as well.
I'm really tempted to get it so gonna download the demo now
@@maxjaz09 if you’ve ever played any of the Tales games or Y’s you’ll love it.
If the story in it is solid, I think it’d be one of the best ARPGs.
Where is this demo?
I tried it till I got to the first town. Seems a bit boring. Tales of Arise is better IMO.
is this better then the fighting game or different. this seems to have tons of dlc or updates will it. the graphics look incredible maybe better then ff7 rebirth
Seeing some other comments here is pretty confusing. The game either gets shit on because its not exactly like Monster Hunter or it gets shit on because its not the "usual JRPG" in the case of a crazy big story with amazing plot points and all. Its as if people don't want to understand that every game is different and doesn't have to be exactly like other titles to be fun.
Like with a map as an example. People say there are small maps especially on the "hunt style" sidequests and that is supposedly a negative. For me that is actually positive. I hated the fact you had to "search" for a monster in Monster Hunter for example. But if others like it then that's fine. Doesn't mean I say that its shit or waste of time, it's just not mine.
In my case I love grinding and I really love min-maxing so I think this should be up my alley.
I think its fine if some here don't like a certain type of game but I think its really disrespectful to say a game is shit just cause you don't like it.
To be fair I watched fextralife review and they did a much better job at explaining the strengths and weaknesses of the game. Allowing you to deem it worthy of your purchase or not.
I thought this video was weird due to how much he references the story of the game, when it apparently makes up about 20% of the game.
@@nathanscott2871 I was actually a little confused by that aswell. He went into the story a lot wich is fine if ppl want to buy it for the story, though it isnt the strong suit of it.
Also he went over it very superficial and didnt get into the details.
But didn't want to seem ill willed towards him and respect his opinion giving it a 7/10.
Just doesnt give the ppl watching a ton of insight.
Took the words right out of my mouth, I agree with what you said
What if we told people that the story is just a tutorial?@@nathanscott2871 Which it pretty much is
I 100% agree, I've been waiting for a game EXACTLY like this one for at least a decade now - nothing anybody says can change the fact that this is practically my perfect game. But it seems like there are quite a few people who take issue with it, and while it's unfortunate, that's not gonna stop me from loving it to death
This is the sleeper hit of 2024
Agreed, I just finished the main campaign yesterday. I progressed through some of the post campaign content last night and the gameplay loop is addictive.
doubt it. it doesnt look anything special. it cannot attract any new players. a game donest break player ground cannot be a sleeper hit.
That award will be given to Pacific Drive.
@@dahaixing2376 the game is getting a lot of new people to the franchise, I'm new to the franchise for example. . .
You're a bot. I see you spamming this on every video. Bot begone.
I love this game so much. Can't put it down. Honestly deserves even more coverage. Kind of weird that the bigger publications havent reviewed it
no review copies handed out is why and the game hasnt been officially out
@@Frozpls yeah I'm dumb the reviews literally came out a few hours after the comment lol I got my time zones mixed up.
The amount of color and detail in this game is insane!!
The action is so fun I’ve been waiting for this game for like 6 years.
Can't wait to play this eventually
Physical standard will be in my hands in a few hours
Cant wait!
same
How is it? ;-)
3-4 hours in so far im having plenty fun mainly clearing the main story and learning to build my core team
More elements of the game gets introduced as the game progresses
@@taybetatik sucks that you cant switch characters mid battle
@@last-yakuza-8363 yeah not like Tales of Arise but we just go with the flow yeah
This will hold me over till ff7 Rebirth
persona 3 tho
Granblue fantasy relink is NOT a gacha game
Obviously he has no clue what that means 🙄. Gacha mechanics are only really bad in free to play games. Granblue fantasy relink is no free to play gacha game. You get any Charakter through the story and not trough any kind of gacha system 😅.
@@tobitroyer9429 Yeah it's not that type of gacha is what I mean, much like xenoblade chronicles 2 with it';s gacha elements though not a gacha game and was really really fun at hardly any cost after buying the game.
Yeah, pretty confusing when you want to see a review before buying a game. I will never buy a gacha game. Glad to know it's not.
@@Malaluna_ granblue fantasy relink is no gacha game. No Charakters are locked away behind a payment. You buy the game and have all Charakters.
Yes but they also never claimed that in the video. They just said that some systems are similar.
Loving GBFR and am at end game. I love grinding, improving my teams and seeing how fast my efforts allow me to kill bosses that used to kick my butt. I also love the combat and lore, the animated series sure is good, too.
Been waiting soooo damn long for this game. Can't wait
it is delightful. just reached endgame at 2am, waiting for work to be over so I can jump back in.
I want this arrive finally at home!!!!
Finally it's out.. been so long I forgot about it.. like 7 years man.. when it was announced..
I was worried about the other characters fitting in with the story with way there unlocked.
Sure it wouldn’t be easy but maybe there could have been a better way.
GrandBlue Fantasy Relink gets a 7 for a lack of story length and content.
But gave the original Street Fighter 5 an 8...wut?
GamingBolt:...Oh THAT was different.
Can the cooldowns be removed by endgame?
Link Time, along with masteries, removes cool downs during Link Time. Not sure if one can fully remove cooldowns for any abilities.
@@Zzues I hope so, its such an unengaging mechanic to have in an action game
I’ll wait for a big sale
It’s pretty good. I don’t even like anime style games or jrpg’s and I’m hooked
@@wendigodeadpatterson2514 yeah I don’t doubt it’s good, I enjoyed the demo. I’m not gonna do much endgame stuff I was more in it for the story but it seems it’s a rather light package in that respect
Got early access on PS5 knowing nothing about the franchise, if you like jrpgs, monster hunter or grind games with solid combat definitely pick this up
The whole time I’m waiting for this game thinking it’s the updated fighting game. I legit thought they added a full 3D RPG story mode.
It shows up and I’m thinking WTF is this only to do research and see the fighting game is digital only and dropped in December. And this was a whole stand alone game.
This is absolute BANGER!!!!
Already loving it
I drifted off past the halfway point with all the information lol.
I'm interested in the game, but the only thing I'm worried about is that I want to play as multiple characters, but I feel like I have to spend a lot of time grinding to the point I'm going to get bored of the game.The game looks fun, but I can kind of see how it gets repetitive.
The game is great overall and I’m glad that it isn’t that long as I want to play Persona 3 Reload right afterwards. Only complaint is that the game is fairly easy at first so I recommend playing it in Hard mode for a more challenging experience.
This is crazy for JRPG fans. Persona 3 R, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth and now this????? Which is Monster Hunter but anime? Wth. There is not enough time 😭
@@KevinGonzalez-hs7so Seriously!!! But in honesty it’s a first world problem that we have lol deff decided to play this first as I’ll get a good 20-35 hours of play time in this game until I move on to Persona 3 reload. You forgot to mention that FF 7 Rebirth is at the end of next month! 😅
@@echos9396 fr. Def a first world problem. And an adulting problem as well 🤣🤣 omg i forgot that game is coming out within a month too!!! Jeezzzzzzz
Fairly poor critisms here, some that dont seem quite balanced. Fair enough that you had expectations for a long expansive indepth character heavy narrative experience, but the game isnt trying to do that. It also had no prior record of that and has a lower pricepoint, and is a AA studio. So as a reviewer you should definitely make people aware that that isnt this game, then proceed to review the game based on what its focus lies in. Example saying that the lack of emotional development of the NFL players may leave you wanting more doesnt work cause its not the focus of the game. (Obviously an extreme example)
You spent the majority of the video talking about what is essentially 20% of the game (main story) saying that you wanted the 20+ characters to be fully fleshed out and involved in all cutscenes.
You expected this from a studios first attempt at a big budget jrpg in this universe. Also the game is £10-£20 cheaper than AAA titles are released at.
You are fully entitled to your opinions and feelings, i just dont think you did the best job expressing them with this video.
I couldnt agree more. Big L Gamingbolt
Bro granblue is a fighting game I don’t think they get that ! This was never gonna be anything other than a fighting game ! I got the game been playing it’s good I like it a lot
@Praisestothemosthigh369 that's what I mean they didn't really judge it for what it is, they judged compared to what they wanted it to be, which is a really weird way to do a review.
Wym lower price point? The game is still 60 dollars I don't see how that's lower than regular triple A games unless you're comparing it to 70 dollar games then I guess?
Critics are hating on it because of the short campaign. Normal players are raving about the entire game beyond the campaign.
free to play in PS4 and ps5? or not
Demo should be
It’s a paid game dude
This game is absolutely brilliant... if you've played a fair number of JRPGs, as a fan of the genre, you'll probably spot the countless quality of life and well-thought-out design decisions....I would be SO pleased if Final Fantasy took some cues from it. The combat feels great and it is actually chuckle-funny (not as much as Rebirth, but that might be a good thing for some people). If you're into JRPG games, it's absolutely worth trying the demo at least.
I'm fine with it not being open world or having characters without much development in the campaign, to me the shame is the stages are too short. I love the beauty of the world, so being the fighting a secondary element to me, with the campaign finished the fun is over. I hope they expand the areas or add new locations in future dlc.
This game is amazing and I’m not phased by any disagreement
So it is good or not? Because i want years for this one
The score is a seven. So that is basically good , not great or excellent or a masterpiece
@@makefoxhoundgreatagain842 well they delay it for years, its far better tham a piece of garbage
Watch fextralife review, will give you a much better understanding of the game and whether or not its for you.
This review is very poorly executed
For me is great.
I beat the main story and that’s a fraction of the game. The main selling point is the endgame content.
Looks beautiful but combat seems chaotic. According to the 15 minute footage there was about 95% of combat, are there any calmer moments like exploring without fighting? Those waves after waves of enemies might become tedious after a while.
7 hrs in, it’s incredible. Graphics, story, rpg elements, unique characters gameplay. Yes there are plenty of calm moments for you to enjoy the scenery
This review is very poor, watch fextralife review, is broken down with much more clarity and gives you a much better idea of what the game is.
@@nathanscott2871 Will do, thanks 👍
@nayouthanscott2871 you have to watch the anime 1st for context
@ryam11 majority of other people are saying because the story is just a fun romp, it's not necessary to consume any previous media. If you already know the universe this apparently adds to it, if you don't know the universe its not the main focus so don't worry about it unless you want to.
We have Tales of Arise at home.
Please be great please be great …
This game is just great. It reminds me a lot of tales of arise and the Y's series.
I'm in Love with this game 🔥🔥🔥
This game is AMAZING dont skip it people
I knew nothing about this anime.. and the demo convinced me to preorder and I’m over here happy asf with my $80 game laughing at everyone who decided to go with suicide squad, even after research. 😂 👽💚
people, it's a short AA game, not another Xenoblade FFS! just relax!
I wish it was Xenoblade
I don't like Monster Hunter and never got into any MMOs. And yet I love this game. So, the devs are getting a whole new audience on board and that's pretty awesome.
Now that's an honest review. Appreciate it
How is it "honest"? Every review is based on personal preferences and experiences. It's not "honest" just because they said something YOU wanted to hear, mate. Get higher education.
@@Super_DeathIt can be honest if the person who is making the review is honest with himself about the subject of review, is not that easy to tell if a review is biased.
Stop being a jerk and try to respect that not everyone share your opinion. "Get a higher education" 😅
Watch fextralife review, that is much more concise, does a much better job of explaining what is "good" and what is "bad".
I personally thought this review was very tainted and bias. Just to clarify I have played nothing of granblue, but this reviewer seemed a little butthurt by the game. Fextralife seemed way more objective (apart from when they specifically say what they personally liked and disliked).
@@Super_Death A higher education like what?😂 Someone can be biased and honest at the same time.
Go cry in your echo chamber of high education but zero comprehension.
Honest my ass this guy is the biggest clown
Just found out about this game. Instant buy.
How different is this from Tales of Arise?
Alot
Imagine if tales had a proper online and emphasived on partying with other people with your character of choice as your main.
The bosses are actually fun to fight
i haven't destroyed my tv over a normal boss fight in granblue
Well, for a first try in this kind of game from a studio mostly known for gacha games, I'd say they did pretty great.
Only 20 hour game...? In a JRPG. Is that even possible?
I don’t care what anyone says I’m obsessed
Same! 😂 🛸💨
Yeah the story is a fraction of the actual game. It was never meant to be story focused. If you like platinum games titles you’ll appreciate this game.
platinum games has amazing stories😅
The game is great,story,combat and graphics just an amazing game! Gave me Final Fantasy 16 vibes
RPG Games with members and groups need turn based, cos the real time action make the combat a hell of a mess
7 is a harsh score tho 😬
I've never heard of this series somehow but it's rated a 4.7/5 out of 10,000 PS5 reviews and almost nothing reviews that well with picky, angry gamers, so it must be doing something very right.
This game looks so cool. I don't really play JRPG's; let alone the games in this franchise. Would love to hear more opinions from ppl that have experience w/ JRPG's and this game in particular
This review is basically the equivelant of spending 8 straight minutes critiqueing monster hunters story.
Your complaints are so minor that i bought the game 4 minutes into this video
Ayo is that Hu Tao
I chose this over Suicide Squad. I hope it's as good as people are saying.
The repeated bosses bothers me greatly.
lil bro review the game like its made by AAA company with 20 years of console games history under their belt
After watching the video seems like Tales of Arise is 10/10, but it got 8,,
Gamingbolt is really starting to lose their edge on some of these reviews.
The problem with comparing things is that it can lead to a stigmatized way of thinking when overdone. Comparing things is fine, but in the end people should always judge a game on its own strengths.
8/10
I Disagree more characters the better hope they add a bunch from the web browser even rise
If you're playing this game for the story/campaign you're missing the point.
It’s a jrpg campaign should be. Sun fixed who cares about the same boss 10 times with different colours….
It aint a jrpg, its closer to a monster hunter game@@TheRoleplayer40k
Nah not really. Cygames have a track record of having decent or even great stories in their other games. Expecting a good story or campaign from this game is not a stretch.
yeah, it's a pass for me. kind of a shame since i had a bit of fun with the demo, but i cant justify paying that much for so little content, especially considering the endgame is just the repetitive MH loop.
It's like a decent first attempt. Not something I'd "waste" my time on because there's so many good games to play.
But I'll be looking closely at their next one.
Ao this is Genshin without the bs gacha? Nice.
Dose anyone wanna be co op buddy’s
Is this review payed for just like starfield was
Bro spent 5 minutes talking about how the characters have no depth. We get it, move on 🗣
i dunno how anybody can play this shit, u cant fuckin see whats happening with all the excessive particle effects. u can't see shit but a bunch of seizure inducing colorful flashes. jrps need to scale that shit waaay back.
Ugh game is gas so dsmn fun absoutle incredible
Final fantasy 7 rebirth killer.
You keep assuming your audience knows the history of this game. This review is useless.
They censored most female characters in the game. Don't support censorship.
Granblue Relink: The CoD of JRPGs
So basically its a short story and the main appeal is the endgame- the grind after it? So it is definitely not for me:(
looks like a generic anime mobile game. huge pass.
I should have waited for a deep sale
Why? Generally people are saying there is a solid 50hrs min of enjoyable content, with a fast paced epic story which unfortunately is short.
Apparently it's bosses combat and world are really good fun.
Are you enjoying the game?
@@Shamyrl exactly he already has it purchased just play and see if you have a good time
@@ShamyrlI'm enjoying the gameplay but the story is weaker than a newborn with brittle bone disease and characters are blander than cardboard. I could've waited and been fine with missing out on this one til it was $20
The UI is worse than ubisoft games
Wait on sale 👍🏼
What's the likelihood of Kingdom Hearts 4 being PlayStation exclusive
Its square enix so 99%
Why
Wrong game bro.
Kingdom Hearts 3 was trash
@@cartoonvideos5 That's only your opinion. But it sold well and got great reviews
Honestly looks like a mediocre game.
Looks weebie
2 sec
Im getting xenoblade vibes
First
Only 12 hours, no map, spongy and repetitive enemies and no character development! I'll wait for a sale😌
Bruh. Have you ever played Monster Hunter? Because you could say the exact nonsense about it. Missing out on a super fun experience. Also thank god this isn't yet more artificially extended, filler filled, cringeworthy story with zero rpg elements like FF16. Couldn't take another JRPG like that.
@inodium327 FF 16 is garbage and it's not a Final Fantasy game😄
@@inodium327seems like it’s not worth full price, I hate arena battles
To each their own, mate. It obviously won't be for everyone. But I love it.@@TheRoleplayer40k
@@inodium327Very different game tbh.. Heck this game lacks the depth the weapons/armor and Endgame in MH has...
Baldr's gate 3 has changed the game. Laugh out loud
Gameplay is very addictive like monster hunter etc. But story? Story is garbage. But the boss fights, level design you can tell they put effort into it at the story stages. It was really cool, good moments. But storytelling is just bad dude, it doesn’t make any sense at all, it was more focused on teenager audience. The characters were cringe….Especially the captain and the dragon thing…Ugh…..When they’re going to make a game with dark story anime that people dies and never return etc. I hate happy ending it’s F boring and cliche….And fighting those villains doesn’t make any sense at all and they become allies I mean wtf…PS: If anyone know a good anime game that has dark storytelling about sorrow, pain, sadness, grief. Let me know. Thanks….
Ok emo