From RPGSite: "As we await further news of Final Fantasy XVI, and with a PlayStation State of Play stream that could host an update on the way, my thoughts have been drifting back to what we might expect from the game. One question around how the game will play is also a sticking point for some fans: what about parties?
By which I mean: will FF16 have a traditional ‘party’ system, where players will take direct control of more than one character? Will Clive journey for an extended time with a bunch of allies? This has been a Final Fantasy franchise staple - but from the little we’ve seen of FF16, I increasingly believe this could be the game to break that tradition.
All of this is conjecture and supposition, of course. We’ll learn more soon. But why do I believe that? Well, let me explain what’s feeding these thoughts. "
Bobby writes, "Final Fantasy 16 — The Rising Tide is a great expansion but it's on the short side."
The Nerd Stash: "Final Fantasy 16's DLC is a worthy adventure that adds a lot of jaw-dropping moments and more Hollywood-style fights to an already great RPG."
I don't know about ''great'' rpg.
Most epic fight sequences and presentation? Yes
Worst side quests ever? Yes
Boring traversal? Yes
Empty worlds? Yes
Demo is infinitely more mature than the actual game? Yes
FF16=MMO side quests + Devil May Cry Lite
There is no Roleplaying/decision making in this game.
No crafting there isnt even character builds because just like Dante/Bayonetta Clive has all skills and loadouts available to him.
What do you mean there’s no role playing? Also, I’m fairly certain I made builds with Eikon abilities and I’ve gone to the blacksmiths to literally select craft weapons and gear. 🤷♂️
How many 'builds' can you make?
Weapons and gear only increase numbers. Tell me about elemental weaknesses and status.
@EternalTitan
Elemental weakness isn’t an RPG defining end-all-be all element.
What statuses are you asking about? F*cking status buffs and debuffs? You talking about stats that increase with gear crafting? Because all that’s present in the game.
The fact that you even admit there’s builds and RPG elements contradicts your claim. No matter how limited they may be, they exist in the game, therefore it is an RPG. I think the correct critique is instead of claiming it’s “not an RPG” you really mean to say it’s an RPG not as in-depth as it’s contemporaries. Regardless, it’s an RPG nonetheless even without “elemental weakness” playing in combat.
@CrimsonWing69
"Elemental weakness isn’t an RPG defining end-all-be all element"
Why not?
Where is your source for this?
@EternalTitan
So you’re telling me if a game has all the elements and mechanics of an RPG except elemental weakness exploits in combat that they’re not an RPG?
C’mon man, how about you show me where it says an RPG must have elemental weakness mechanics?
Let’s be honest, this isn’t a “great” RPG. I am in the camp that it IS an RPG, no DMC game I’ve played is designed like this… but in terms of being a great RPG… well, I much prefer the RE-Trilogy over this.
That being said, I do think the DLCs have probably the best boss battles I’ve played in a game. Omega was crazy and the battle theme just amplified that for me. In the other hand, I’m struggling to think of a game that has a boss battle as great as Leviathan. Like, I played it on FF mode and it was sooooo intense and just a gorgeous and fun experience. The music was also top notch!
However, I really disliked most of everything of FF16. The Benedikta arc was fantastic, but after that the game was boring and a slog to get through. I think the boss battles were the best parts, but also inconsistent for me. Bahamut was peak for the base game, but everything else didn’t surpass that experience until you play the DLC bosses.
The 2 DLC's were great. 2 new eikon ability sets (leviathan and...) and a survival/bloody palace mode with Rising Tide were great as well.
From the best abilities to their rotation in combat, learn everything that makes the best build to use in The Rising Tide DLC for FF16.
Not to me..FF, the main series is not was it was since many years already. There are great alternatives for fans like me who prefer the classic jrpg gameplay and story-telling forms. Like Edge of Eternity which is excellent.
To me yes.
Throughout Final Fantasy’s dark days in the 2010’s it was the only game I played you felt like you were an entire TEAM striving towards a goal. I love that feeling. Practically every other game I played is with one single character.
To me going on a journey with friends is one of the Final Fantasy franchise staples.
I’d be pretty bummed if it isn’t. Especially after FF7 Remake captured that friendship feeling so well.
Final Fantasy hasn't been traditional for a long time now. Most JRPG's have become just RPG's now. I miss the days of Squaresoft.
Yes it matters. For me at least, i want a FF with a party and different characters to control (with backgrounds/stories), better if they have unique abilities. If there are jobs or so, it's fine too.
Does it really matter if FF is an RPG anymore?
Does it really matter if FF is just turned into a card game?
Does it really matter if FF is just turned into a solely Blitzball franchise going forward?
Does it really matter if FF is even a game anymore?
Does it really matter if you even have any input in FF anymore?
Each of these questions sound equally hilarious to be asked, as the one in this headline.