For people who are "worried about the future of the series": It is not the way the series is going to be forever going forward. Final Fantasy has always changed either the setting, the visual art style, combat mechanics, party composition, etc. Look at how different FF IX is from FF VIII, or FFXII is from FFXI, or even at how FF 7 Rebirth is going to be from FF XVI.
Its a open world JRPG... Usually have a feel to them... Doubt it will revolutionise that much... I get people are excited but check your biasies as a fan. The hype mindset is what makes reviewers say Zeldas voice acting is spot on when only 5% is voiced... 😅
I love seeing you geek over FF16 knowing you both are longtime fans of the series (Rob has made sure we don't forget that over the years). Can't wait to play this next month!
I remember this hype that I wanted PS4 so bad because of FF15. And now I'm hyped up again because of FF16. So is this a sign to actually get a PS5?! So hyped up! Also love your hair, Rosie! Beautiful!
The design of the health and stagger bars for the enemies look amazing. I like the way it shows how much damage you're doing without big flashy effects. It lets you enjoy the big flashy moves instead : )
Having never played a final fantasy game, I've got to say this looks amazing! The love and hype you both have for these games is infectious! I genuinely cannot wait to pick it up and fall in love with a new franchise of games! I'll definitely be buying this one!
If you're coming from FF14, it may not be a huge surprise when it comes to the tone of FF16. FF14 had really dark and sad parts that it still resonates within the community even after years has passed. For those that skipped FF14, you're gonna be caught off guard.
Quite true, but it also consists of a myriad of lighthearted moments. I hope XVI has a lot of that too. Maybe it will be like the Yakuza series where the side content will have lots of humor and heart warming stories.
I've played FFXIV and FFXVI demo and I have to say FFXVI way exceeded FFXIV in a way I never thought possible. FFXIV is Game of Thrones. FFXVI is Attack on Titan level
@@evi6199 FFXIV is its own masterpiece and I doubt the scale and lore intricacies will ever be topped. FFXVI is more what would have happened to FFXIV if it wasn't hamstrung by the T rating. Especially during Shadowbringers. That mess was dark.
After playing that one quest from FFXIV Shadowbringers, the one they had to tone down to meet the rating, I heard FFXVI was going to be M and I was like "Yoshi P and team are going to blow that out of the water" I'm so excited ❤❤❤
Thank you both. Absolute delight hearing you talk about this; a Final Fantasy that sounds like my style of game and story. Rob is the reason I played and platinumed _FF15_ and so glad to see him so excited for this.
Watching this after completing the demo, and I can't remember being so excited for a new mainline FF game!! It's threatening to overthrow my excitement for Rebirth! It's an absolute joy to see how much work has been put into this game and I cannot wait to explore and discover everything! Your excitement is unbelievably contagious :D What a time to be a Final Fantasy fan! 🎉🎉
@@I_Am_The_Social_Reject ff has never really been turn based this, its mostly worked with an active battle system. But I agree on the sentiment It has gone from being a purely tactical game to a more action oriented one.
This has been my most anticipated game since it was announced in September 2020. I'm not much of an action gamer, but I played and enjoyed FF7 Remake and am more than ready for this. Also, Torgal is best boy 2023.
Granted I’m a huge sci fi fan I think this FF is going to be the one.. There’s just something about fantasy or medieval settings that go hand in hand with the genre..
@@warlorddk2070 hello! Sorry just seen your comment. I think it will be special because I am a big fan of the director and producer of this game, if you judge by reviews I am probably in a niche audience that actually enjoyed The Last Remnant haha! It’s also because of what they have shown and what they have said in interviews so far that for me everything looks great and they are saying the right things. For what I mean by special is more of a personal thing. XVI isn’t going to change the world of gaming or anything like that. Will most likely be nominated for GOTY but won’t win. I mean more that even though I love this series there is only about 5 main series single player titles that for me personally I really enjoy playing more than once (FFIV, FFVI, FFVII, FFIX and FFX) the last one originally came out over 2 decades ago. I’m hoping that this will finally be a more recent single player mainline game that I finish then immediately want to press new game (or new game+ if that’s an option) 🙂
The characters really feel alive, not like other games where it feels like it was made by a computer. It is still made with a computer, i know... But it just feels real. Cant wait, really cant wait
Similar here, although I've played FF14 and FF7 Remake. Both are fantastic. FF14 is an acquired taste at first, but the first expansion Heavenward was one of the best stories I've ever experienced in a video game. It's not that I've never had the chance to play other Final Fantasy games. I just am generally put off by anime games and over the top, exaggerated voice acting. So, one of the big selling points for FF16 for me is the fact that this is the first FF game where they wrote the script in English first and then translated it to Japanese. So it's less likely that there will be those awkward localization issues.
I know most people are looking forward to this game, but for me it's just not what I'm looking for in a final fantasy game :( I guess it's time for me to look for a different jrpg series
As someone whos never been a big fan of FF games im just not into turn based combat systems which was a staple of FF games, i've played a few FF games but only ever completed FFX which i did enjoy. I am very hyped for 16 though since it has the combat of a DMC game combined with a vast RPG story of a FF game is very exciting prospect.
I Never played a final fantasy game in life before today. I just finished the FF16 demo on ps5 and I’m HOOKED! I been watching so many RU-vid videos about this game 😍I’m so hyped for it
I promise if you keep at it you will get better. I hated DMC at first and I gave it another chance after a year and it became one of my favorite franchises. Playing fighting games like Tekken also helps with building muscle memory for strings of different button combos. I used to be strictly JRPGs but DMC and the like helped open me up to other genres.
I felt the same, having never played DMC, but after playing the demo - all my fears were erased. The combat is fun and not difficult to get used to. It became an instant buy for me!.
If Rob's excited then I'm excited! I've been waiting for a new FF title that has a mix of Tactics political intrigue/drama, FF7R's gameplay, actual immersive open world with good ol fashion FF elements (summons, enemies etc) 🤞🤞🤞
I can't wait for Final Fantasy XVI!!! I've got my deluxe edition preorder and I'm taking a few days off work on release so I can properly sink into this game. I love seeing younguys geek out ivwr the gane and it's so cool that you got to play a chunk of the game. I'm so excited! This is such an amazing year for gaming.
Yoshi.P doesn’t disappoint. I cannot wait for this it is going to be phenomenal. I have no doubt. So glad they decided to go full action. Being able to fully control and craft awesome looking combat with your own actions rather than just hitting skill names in a menu. Turned based is just archaic at this point nothing is exciting about watching a bunch of characters lined up across from each other taking turns attacking.
To each their own. Turn based games are more strategic. FXVI does look good. But the FF golden era was still FFVI-FFX before they departed from the turn based gameplay.
I'm hyped for the scale, aesthetic, setting, and next-gen wow factor. But, if I'm honest, FFXIII and XV both had those factors in their hype, but the gameplay and mechanics implemented in those games kind of landed as joyless and tedious for me. Very not-Final Fantasy when all was said and done. I can move on from old FF combat gripes and get on board with our new real-time hack n slash direction, but the lack of playing with a proper party and instead relying on AI NPCs in your team, the darker tone, plus the general pot-luck when it comes to how progression and customisation works from title to title.... I just don't know, this feels less and less like Final Fantasy and more like something else with some Final Fantasy elements peppered in. Which doesn't mean it's bad, but it makes managing fan expectations (and I know that depends on the age of the fan in question) very difficult. A wait and see for me.
Completely agree about the darker tone. I mean, why did they have to go over-the-top with it? I was hoping for the best, considering Yoshi-P said in a video interview, "We didn't go out of our way to make a violent game." But I guess Yoshi-P and I understand that expression very differently. According to Eurogamer's preview video, the game is extremely bloody, chocobos are butchered, there's swearing all over the place, and sex is thrown in also for added measure. Thanks Yoshi-P, Koji Fox, and Rodrigo Sanchez for ignoring feedback and kicking us older fans used to T ratings to the curb. It feels awesome.
I guess they’re starting to realize that the Final Fantasy fanbase has grown up and the new generations of kids-teens aren’t too interested in the series
I have it on pre order so job already done guys 😄 This will be my second FF game after the pixel remake. It’s basically the same thing right. …….RIGHT?
Huge FF fan and super excited for XVI. But no matter how hyped I already am, your videos never fell to exponentially increase my hype level. Let’s gooo!
One connection that had caught my eye with magic users. Was kinda like a throw back to six where Terra was under control of the empire. Where the mages ended up under the slave class. (The ones that can do magic without crystals.) Also a contrast with some of the media where magic users was nobels.
Thank you for this insight. The trailers were confusing and I didn't want the game, but this video made me want to buy it. PlayStation Access to the rescue!
I feel so conflicted. I was so ready for FF15 and was so utterly disappointed when it came out. It feels like the more hype I hear for FF16 the less I trust anything I hear.
I pre-ordered this a couple months back, I just played some of the demo today and god damn! This game is going to back epic! Cannot wait to get my hands on the full release in a couple days time!
Great vid guys! Have been a little apprehensive about this one (many reasons, esp that the colour palette seems incredibly brown from the PS3/360 of gritty realism, if that sounds stupid) . Liking more from what I see each new video and you’ve been the best ones on coverage today. Torgal is Best Boy and perhaps worthy of a pre order alone! 😉 Keep up the good work and see you Weds for the Showcase! ❤
Wondering if they are able to capture the essence of Final Fantasy while trying to emulate all that is GoT and DMC? I’m sure it will be split over the fan base but I bet newer players will really enjoy it. As a huge fan I’m hyped for it though I hope the “darker” tone is done well. Im all for a mature and great story, but not if it’s just cursing, violence and raunchy stuff. I haven’t played through all of XIV but if it has similar tones then I think it will be good.
I'm sure there's puzzles and general RPG set-ups. They aren't going to push that in the promo materials because it's not going to grab attention as much.
Dont get caught in the hype bud, these guys are 1 payed to promote playstation stuff and two they seem to love anything FF wait for a demo or some streams you can ask about the game.
@christophcookit6334 I'm just happy to find someone else who feels the same way and understands! Tried to share a Square feedback email with you, but RU-vid is crazy restrictive.
Couldn't be more excited for this game. But one thing in showings of it that bothers. He repeats the same voice lines over and over when dodging attacks. That's going to get so annoying so fast.
My worry is that the combat will completely elude me. I love an rpg, but the combat looks very action heavy. I will give it a fair chance, I'm just not most action style kind of gamer.
There accessories you can equip to make the game easier. It's like an easy mode but customizable (slow time dodge, one button combos, auto dodge, etc.) If you're willing to equip some, it won't be hard.
I just finished my Gow Ragnarok Platinum, I still got Hogwarts Legacy and Star Wars to play and now this gem is so much closer? I'll probably wait till next month for it instead of buying one of the other games. Honestly though thanks for the review guys, I just can't wait for it.
@@vergilops2439 Not even all RPG fans are JRPG fans. Final fantasy is still a JRPG. I mean personally i dont mind Final Fantasy gamed, but I dont love them either. Something about them feels odd/alien to me. I get why some people feel dissappointed when hardcore JRPG fans scream like Beatles fans whenever FF appear, learn they dont like the feel of it or the writing or the characters whatever they dont like. I'll give this game a look though.
#podsquad when I watch other videos I’m like how much time do I have? Do I need to pause this? But with you guys I just let it play all the way through 💯%
I need HARD MODE. I floated through the demo almost untouched on my first playthrough. I didnt cheat and use easy mode items either. I barely used potions. But the main game is going to be AMAZING
Now I finally understand why they went with a dark and gloomy color palette when compared to the colorful, bright and vivid color palette from past FF games. They are going for a more adult themed dark and gritty type of game.
I must admit, I havnt been hyped for this game really, but over the past few days I’ve looked alittle more into it and can fully say I’m unbelievably excited for this game!!
I'll wait for a few months until everybody and their mother has reviewed it before I decide whether to buy this or not. Square Enix is focusing on NFTs and hack n slash games now. How the mighty have fallen
@@aceplatini859 I do have one and have played God of War Ragnarok, Returnal and many other exclusives. I just don't like the way Square Enix is conducting business as a long time FF fan since FF6
Ive only ever played final fantasy seven back in the day so I'm I Going to enjoy this because I've never played any other final fantasy game I like the look of this one because it's not turn based combat which I've never liked so can't wait for this one looks amazing 😍🤩🎉❤
