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- Can Final Fantasy XV bring Game Dave back to the JRPG video game series he once loved?
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Retro, old school, import, and modern video games? I love them all and sharing my experiences with video games is what this channel is all about. Why get wrapped up in all the controversy and politics of the gaming industry when we can just hang out and enjoy the coolest/nerdiest hobby out there... gaming! Make sure you check back often for weekly reviews, retrospectives, gaming stories, and other weird stuff all about video games.
Great job Dave!
HappyConsoleGamer and Gamer Dave have to be two of my favorite subs.
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In all honesty I feel that FFXV was not that great.
They put too many clashing elements together combined with the lacking story to drive you forward.
I never felt like the game really went anywhere, even after playing about 20 hours, (unsure of how much time I actually spent playing).
There was just way too much to do during the game, instead of at the end to keep me interested, and what little I did play felt bland and boring.
Open worlds all have this problem where they are nice to look at, untill you realize that it's all padding, and detracts from the overall value, save for games like Minecraft or Terraria where you can shape the entire world how you see fit.
I also felt like the random 1960's stuff was way out of place when compared to stuff like the Crown City or the Empire.
The music, (minus the FF CDs that can be bought), is pretty lack luster, and really bogs down the experience.
Chocobo theme and the random Empire encounter theme are nice, but towns and the world at large have bland uninteresting themes...
The combat also didn't do it for me.
It's not very practical and often just boils down to right weapon for the right job, AKA daggers!
OP AF. Nuff said.
In closing, I did not enjoy my time with FFXV, it was bland with too much to do before even hitting the end of the game.
Needing to watch a movie to understand a game's story is unacceptable; it needs to stand on its own.
John F you can play the game and understand everything just fine without watching the movie.
Jesse, that's not what Dave said!! :P
Evil Romulus doesn't matter what dave said. Me and many other people understood the game just fine without seeing kingsglaive.
understand =/= character development the fuck? U could give me texts to read instead of cutscenes and I'd understand the story.
thats the biggest lie I had ever heard. I guarantee you at least 80% of players (including myself) understood nothing of the story, I even watched the movie and the plot still hardly made sense to me. the game throws you into the middle of the story, its nearly impossible to understand anything while playing.
Thanks for featuring me in your video at 18:08. You rock Game Dave!
The combat is so in depth that you hold circle and occasionally press square when it tells you to. And i love not being able to use support or defensive spells. I also love the side quests that only serve the purpose of a check list rather than fleshing out any characters or world at all. yeah its a GREAT game.
I'm really hoping that old school Job classes aren't just relegated to the MMOs like FFXI FFXIV moving forward, because I would love to have an old school FF.
You perfectly described my experience with this game. It slowly grew on me just the same and by the time my journey was over, I had just over 90 hours invested into the game. I agree though, let's get back to the roots of the franchise.
for such a big open world it lacked something nobody noticed, cities and towns. theres only one 1 town to explore in this game (2 if you count the time-skip) and the biggest city everyone wanted to explore (which is notic's home) cannot be explored due to the plot. but at least these guys didn't hesitate to give us as many restaurants and gas stations as possible :/
14:36 Ignis' ability to make the CPU glitch out is unrivaled.
I learned english through FF7 back in the days :P Played FF7 with dictionary next to and by the time, those words were beaten into my head. And the funny thing is my school grade rise from bottom to above average within some weeks after playing the game. Even my teacher found that mysterious xD. My 3rd language
Never played FF XII? So many people look past that one but it's great. Xenoblade Chronicles reminded me of it a lot. I really need to get this one soon. Was really put off by the demos but the final game seems to be just such a mixture of randomness that i feel like I should give it a shot.
Nice increased resolution in the intro animation!
Bet you didn't think anyone would notice.
Completely agree with your closing sentiments, but I did not have such a good time with XV. I really disliked the combat, getting stuck in walls and not knowing what I was doing as I just held down a button and then eventually won.
I felt no real connection to any of the main characters because I hadn't watched the anime and film, and I felt like I was being punished for just wanting to play the game and expecting things like character development and little backstories to be told within it instead of outside of it.
Summons only coming in at random, and magic being basically pointless also hurt things, and the fact that there were only a few sidequests that were repeated over and over and over got a little boring.
I'm really glad you enjoyed it Dave, but it's just not for me. And the fact that upcoming patches are going to make the story better is just a slap in the face when I got and played the game on release.
I wish I wasn't, but I'm worried about the direction the franchise is heading rather than optimistic.
BEST.. REVIEW.. EVER!!! I made myself some popcorn and popped opened the recliner for this epic adventure of an episode.
Yeah, I feel the same way. I was a big fan of the series until after FFX, then I started getting burned out of it. The characters look like JPop rejects, lol.
Final Fantasy VI is my favorite of the series in general.
The JPop, host-club-looking guys are what made me initially uninterested in the 3D Final Fantasys in the first place. I wasn't aware that "Japanese teen girl" was their target audience. I miss characters like those in FFVI who had designs that made sense in a fantasy world and looked fairly like normal people.
Every single video you upload is amazing, so glad I got to know this channel, THANKS JOHNNY!!!! And AMAZING work, Dave!!!!!
This was really nicely done man! As someone who also didn't really follow the series after X and X-2, this has piqued my interest. Too bad I have so many Final Fantasy games to get through before I'll get to XV.
My impression of FF XV is that this game is just half of the game. If only the Kingsglaive story is included and playable in the game, or as Dave said it, if only there's a part of the game showing us the Insomnia and the relationship between Noctis and his father the whole game can be much better. And also there's the problem with the load time.
But seriously, Dave. You didn't play FF XII? I know the story is a bit meh, but the gameplay dude. The Gambits system saves Final Fantasy that day.
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holy crap... a 30 minute long review....it was incredible. great job dave. you deserve so many more subscribers. so glad i discovered you early in your youtube journey!!
the ten years without sun was the most absurd thing i've ever seen in a game.
the world should have become a cold desert because the animals and plants would have died.
unless the people in the cities had being eating artificial food, they would die as well.
but instead of this apocalyptic scenario, the world stood basicaly the same like it had being passed only two days.
Good job dude! Really enjoyed the touch on the impact for fans. I'm deff excited for a new old school FF at some point! Hell I'd be fine if they finetune and reuse the engine for something ridiculous.
I'm just happy the last main FF isn't 13 anymore.
- Austin
Love all your videos Dave This one was another great one!
You're like a young, nerdy Ed Helms. And in no way is that a bad thing.
Lucas Williams He reminds me of an awesome comedic Ben Gleib...reminds of him big time
This seems like a fair review , you have a personality that I do indeed enjoy. You made me chuckle a couple of times and you made me end up subscribing, but here's the thing. I can't agree with you that this is a good Final Fantasy game. You make many excuses for it. Final Fantasy has always been about the story, the world, the characters etc... So the fact that you have to watch content to understand XV's story is just bad for a " game". You even said it " why isn't this stuff in the game"? Not only that but the game is incomplete. They definitely cut content from the game, which is why they're coming out with these DLC story packs trying to fix the story. Luna's story is a joke. The game play requires no strategy at all, you can even hold one of the buttons down and dodge everything. The side quests are nothing but fetch quests. All this makes sense when Tabata himself came out and said that he intended to treat this game as a service and that's what's he's doing. This isn't clearly the quality of games I was used to seeing Square dish out back in the day. They definitely lost their touch and it does make me worried for the future, because even though I enjoyed XII, The entire XIII trilogy was garbage and this game wasn't any better.
I honestly don't know why you don't have more subscribers Dave! Awesomeness as always and I've never even played an FF game!
Why does everyone say stuff like this? "a broken masteriece". Why? Theres nothing glorious about how this game was released. Its literally just a MESS. We were ripped off and given a half finished and bland product in every aspect. Even the gameplay. People are giving a half finished product credit where it isnt even due. This game doesnt deserve it.
Vanilla Sanchez Go say that to the multiple awards it won.
The problem is the fear that if they reject this game and the business practices that come from Square Enix that they won't get their "fix" when in fact you are telling them that they can do better and create a change. But if SE didn't have brand recognition they would have gotten torn to shreads after doing what they did with XV. And now we as gamers just told them its okay to get an unfinished product and then pay for the rest. Saldy this is how gaming has become anytime you hear words like new audience and accessibility expect your game to be taken apart to get those gamers non informed to buy dlc and other things. Final Fantasy since 12 has taken a nose dive with the long dev cycles as a away to drum up hype to sell while new players don't notice older players do. But as long as they keep getting money they know not to change but continue " Games as a Service". Also reviewers like this one don't want to hurt their bottom-line and are on a the hive-mindset. If others don't like it then they won't like it. When they use terms like Glorious mess and unfinished then toss that aside and continue to praise it. Let EA or Activision do this pitch forks and torches.
Great video. Cool to see your video and point of views. Seeing your video and Lambhoot's video are really cool.
10, 12, and 8 are my favorites so far in the series. Haven't played 13 at all or the sequels because I never owned a PS3. I have 15 on the PS4 because I got it for wicked cheap, but haven't even opened it yet...
This literally made my day, I actually spit at my screen from laughing. Thanks for this! :)
I appreciate your attention to detail. You mentioned a lot of things that other reviews neglect to mention. Great video and I agree with you about wanting to see a modern take on a medieval Final Fantasy with turn-based combat. Being physically disabled and having difficulty using my hands, turn-based combat is kind of necessary for me these days! At least I have games like X-COM and civilization!
it may not be the best but FF 4 is my favorite in the series
the cid one is explained as: "the best mechanic is always called cid. like a title to achieve" - source is final fantasy brave exvius
Awesome review! I just finished at 65 hours a few days ago. I loved it. I don't know that I loved the few final chapters as much as the first 10 though. Especially Chapter 13... Blahh. The end boss fights were pretty awesome though. I have 5 trophies left to platinum. Taking a break for now though.
X-2 was actually really good. One of the best job systems in the series.
That was awesome! Another well structured video. Many of my thoughts on this game aligned with yours.
Always fun GameDave! Keep it up!
if the camera locks in dungeons, just have a party member use an item. worked for me.
Good vid Dave, agreed when will they release a main stream numbered FF with turn based combat again? One day I hope..
"Sustenance that will solidify it"... Damn, it must be lunch time. Game Dave is getting my hungry with all this FF talk. Also, great review. I stopped at 10 myself in the main series... But I think it peaked for me with Tactics A2 on the DS, haha. I want more Tactics damn it.
And talking about magic job classes, whatever happened to the Calculator / Mathematician job? That was the cream of the magic-wielder crop.
Something wrong with the story. He is a prince. Why is he bounty hunting for cash strap Royal butt? Most be a poor prince that his Majesty doesn't give a crap about him by not giving him any money at all.
If you are looking for a good turn based Final Fantasy, World of Final Fantasy is turn based.. I have been playing it and it has been quite fun. It is on the cute side but don't let that stand in your way. It has been a blast. I may even say I have been enjoying it more than Final Fantasy XV
Very good Dave, telling the game's story without spoiling too much and giving your opinion over it!... Nice review!...
Magic is actually pretty darn OP in this game. There are certain item combinations which give insane damage! Plus, there's a lv99 dungeon where you cannot use items (So no healing and phoenix downs). But if you make healing magic (with maximum strength healing) then you pretty much made an elixir that deals damage
This is a top notch quality video, Dave. Keep that up!
You are doing a good job with these presentations. They are highly entertaining.
You should make far more videos. I know it takes a lot of time. However, this should be the way you get by.
It is truly amazing content.
D
Yeah, Dave should quit his job and become pro youtuber!
Yes my friend, this is Final Fantasy for the new generation. I stopped at IX and I'm good.
I'm beginning to think that in this Final Fantasy world, men's clothes don't come in any other colors besides black.
The side quests are more like Easter egg hunts,go to said area and look through the grass,bushes and around rocks,sometimes you walk passed the item then it appears,the people who send you on side quest tend to be bland and one dimensional,you will also kill the same beasts hundreds of times then be sent to kill them again but this time for bounty.Great review.
Loved this, one of the best reviews out there. :) I completely agree about the story, it was pretty much impossible to understand what was going on unless you watched the movie first. It feels like they took out all the good cutscenes from the game and made a movie out of it.
The only thing I disagree about is the music, it felt really bland at times compared to the iconic and epic music of past titles.
Your review is better than the game you are reviewing.
Nice review Dave, love your videos, wish i could see some new videos more often. anyway keep up the good work!
In regards to the name rant for Prince Noctis, it would have been so EASY with this game especially. Name him whatever you want and everyone can call him Prince, or Prince (last name) or some nickname they gave him growing up or something. I mean FF10 had a completely voiced MC whose official name was Tidus but you could name him whatever you wanted since no one calls him by name. Noctis would have been so easy
nice episode Dave.
my issue with turn based RPGs is that from last gen and this gen they have been way too easy. its almost like devs dont know how to make a good difficulty balanced turn base RPG so these days i just prefer action RPGs.
Man, great video and review as usual, spot on on the aspects that needed review
What a great review. Still not sure I want to play this, since I also haven't played a FF game in a long time, but I may give it a go.
I was the 663rd like.....
So close....so very close
I do like the review, Dave, but if I may have one counter argument. As much as I understand your point about naming the main character, usually I feel the main character doesn't have much to do with the story because characters don't interact with them directly.I think BioShock is the one occasion where it actually worked. But it bothered me so much in X when characters talk to Tidus and never mention him by name. Personally, I'd rather have the character be fully fleshed than me "becoming" a character and my immersion compromised.
Dave, what do you use to edit your videos and where do you get your animation?
you hit the nail on the head, you put into words what I've been trying to say for years. Xenoblade is the only sorta real time combat I've enjoyed in the last 10 years. You kick ass Dave, keep doing what you do
Great review, Dave. I genuinely love your videos. Please keep up the good work :)
great video. unfortunately, I'll never have time to play this game all the way through, so this video will have to do ^=^
You know that you can just turn on Wait Mode right? That essentially turns the battle system into turn based :3
still not really turn based tho..
just entering your commands
It's all too easy to get distracted in open world games. Final Fantasy XV is just another example of that.
From a another gamer named Dave, I tip my hat to you sir. Excellent review!
Almost on the 30.000 mark... Here is to many many more!
I have played this game for over 80 houers and i have never gotten to summon titan even once for some reason, i find it really weird because he is the first summon we get in the game
TheEarthquake1001 i got him in a summon soon after i got him
Currently replaying FF VII. Cloud renamed Capn, after one of my cats. Same in Suikoden 1 and 2 that I just recently finished up.
FF12 is the greatest game of all time. You need to get on that soon sir!
Basch Lives --It's truly a great one, but some ff fanatics (I am one as well, btw) don't like the non turn-based battle system. I don't mind it. It reminds me of Tales of...type games or Star Ocean. It's a great game.
Totally agree, never cared for the big ones like 7 or 10, 12 is my all time favorite
Solid review Dave! I want AAAAALLL the items and weapons, also!
So how are the chances for another Suikoden retrospective finally? BR
I had my gripes with the game similar to yours Dave and I think the let downs of the 13 series and waiting for 10 years (I was 14 when this game was announced) help build up my hype. But replaying FF7 right now on the PS4 made me appreciate this game even more I hated I had to watch Brotherhood and Kingsglaive to get major plot points and Chapter 13 I dont need to say more . I think at the end the game reminded me a lot of FF7 and FF12 mixed with The Last Story and Im excited to play Episode Gladiolus on the 28th
I truly love XV, but there is a part of me really that desires Versus XIII. Versus XIII looked really good. I liked the darker tone. Plus, I'd rather have Stella than Lunafreya.
Great review, buddy!
Dave if you want legit Final Fantasy vibe play Treasure of the Rudras. I just finished it and it reeks of FF nostalgia and deja-vu. Forget about FF15!
no! I played and finished it about a year ago. It is good, but not as epic as you want it to be!
Couldnt get into it. Small thing but it drove me crazy there where no character portraits.
Great review Davy m'boy.
Haven't finished 15 yet, about 10 - 20 hours in. Waaaaaaay better than the 13 trilogy and does a lot to point the series back in the right direction...doesn't live up to the likes of FF6 or FF9, but Square's heart is in the right place.
For me the only MAJOR gripe I have is the combat system which I'm juuust not gelling with. It's too automatic, chaotic and I miss the micromanagement and mentally stimulating depth of the old turn-based engines!
did you play the game on a regular PlayStation 4 or Pro?
Absolutely loved this video Dave! I really need to get into the FF series...
3-6-7-Tactics,-8-9-avoid 10-12-13 doesnt exist, and this one, have fun!
12 was good you missed out
Thanks for a quality video good sir.
That Stand by Me music makes me think about Stand By Me movie ( And the game being about friends, I think it was actually intentional )
The only reason I have given this FF a try is because it is not turn based , I used to like turn based Jrpgs but I have grown tired of it.
I like the combat a lot, and this is my first FF game since FFIX
I haven't been sucked so much into the world of a FF game since 6
Hey Dave! I REALLY appreciate your honest review. FF9 was the end for me. I tried playing FF15, but not my thing. Here's looking to FF16..
Completely agree that all that story should have been in the game. The fact that everything you say from 8.28 isn't explained in the game properly is ridiculous! We just get that cutscene that is more confusing than anything (if you've not watched the movie).
I am waiting on FF15 for PC, but to your comment at the end, I love FF14 and before that FF11. Yes they are online subscription based games but brings you back to that medevil style gameplay with FF6 elements(FF14 has Magitek mount).
The best video I've seen on FFXV!
Thanks for changing my opinion of this game from hate to neutral. It actually does have a lot of interesting elements.
Thanks for your honest opinion on this game. And I hated the Draw system in FF8 lol
Subscribed, liked, notified. Excellent presentation. I also am in agreement with your opinion of ffxv. Thanks for your content.
Thank you Dave. This has been an extensive and entertaining review. I am very interested in this game now.
First time watcher, now subscriber, loved this review!
Awesome review man!
XV was made by the creators of VII. :) I adored XV. I miss those guys.
Penny Peach Hmmm no it wasn't. Sakaguchi and the rest of the gang aren't even with the company anymore, only Nomura and he's the one ruining these games taking decades to actually finish them.
i know im late to this but for once i found a review youtuber i like since from what i saw he does it based off his opinion witch i like i hate when ppl do reviews saying its the truth and shit good video man :D
Great review! I gotta say I had no interest in 15 despite being a lifelong FF fan. You definitely conveyed that there are things to love about 15. Maybe it's worth a try.
Great review, i think all the positive and negative points of the game are shown in it. I think, that Square-Enix wont do a turnbased main FF game anymore. Just because it doesnt attract the main source of people like it did 10-15 years ago anymore (see in the low sales of World of FF). I think they will stick to turnbased rpg on the handheld market with good games like the Bravely series.
Man your videos are great
My favorit line from this video was "i didn't want to cut out the eyes... for obvious reasons"
It's funny and sad
Im not big on how the characters look. The main characters I mean.
I am also a video game hoarder. I can't handle systems that make me constantly consume shit just for a basic feature like magic, or ranged weapons.
Wait, before I continue watching. Should I be worried about *spoilers*?
Love it, Dave!! But I need Suikoden 2 please 😄😄