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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
This is the megathread for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth release. Any discussion for the game should be in here for the next 4 weeks while we have a post embargo on the game (other games are still ok), after EOD 28th March you will be free to create threads for the game and this one will be unpinned.
Spoilers are permitted in this megathread, so if you do not wish to be caught out by them, I recommend not reading any further.
As always, please be respectful of others.
Other Threads
- More about the community embargo: https://lemmy.world/post/11642072
- [email protected] Review thread: https://lemmy.world/post/12269460
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo
Demo new available on the PS Store: https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0082-PPSA08668_00-0886721485938168
Final Fantasy XIV - game discussion #3
First of all, this has turned into more than a bi-weekly post as I've been busy and not had as much time as I thought to compile the games. So for that I apologise, but promise that the frequency will improve.
The game... this months sees the 10th anniversary of one of Square Enix's most prolific entries in the franchise - Final Fantasy XIV. On 27th August, 10 years ago, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn was launched after a disastrous initial release of Final Fantasy XIV: Online three years prior on 10th September 30th, 2010. We all know how that story goes - disaster that almost sank Square Enix to arguably one of the most successful MMOs and a beacon in the franchise history. If you want to know more about that, NoClip created an excellent documentary that covers much of it.
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!Final Fantasy XIV logo and logotype
Synopsis — A Realm Reborn and onwards
Upon arriving in their chosen city, the player character joins the Adventurer's Guild and are marked by a power known as the Echo, designating them as a chosen representative of Hydaelyn, the world's Mothercrystal. Over time as masked attackers appear, a secretive society led by Lahabrea is revealed, the adventurer battles primals, faces the Calamity's resurgence through the Ultima Weapon, and forms alliances to aid various factions against external threats.
Continuing the journey, the adventurer assists in battles against Leviathan, confronts political intrigue in Ul'dah, aids Ishgard against a dragon attack, and endures both Ascian manipulation and internal strife. Amidst a banquet's chaos, the sultana is poisoned, leading to turmoil. The Crystal Braves are exposed as traitors, Raubahn is imprisoned, and only the Warrior of Light and Alphinaud escape. Throughout these trials, the adventurer's path intertwines with primals, Ascians, political power plays, and the ongoing struggle to fulfill their role as Hydaelyn's chosen champion.
Beyond this the world opens up furthers with each expansion seeing the Warrior of Light attempt to bring further peace and grapple freedom from not only the Ascians, but also Zodiark and Hydaelyn herself. Continents are visited, worlds are explored, time is travelled and the universe is traversed.
!Crop of art for the Heavensward expansion, patch 3.1 As Goes Light, So Goes Darkness
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Key Releases
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Final Fantasy XIV 1.0
- Windows
- September 30, 2010
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
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PlayStation 3, Windows
- August 27, 2013
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PlayStation 4
- April 14, 2014
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macOS
- June 23, 2015
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PlayStation 5
- May 25, 2021
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Xbox Series X/S
- Q2 2024
Review Scores
--- | Source | ARR | HW | SB | SHB | EW | |:--|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:| | Metacritic [PC] | 83 | 86 | 87 | 90 | 92 | | OpenCritic | 86 | 85 | 88 | 90 | 93 |
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Post Prompts
- Did you play the original game?
- Does being an online-only Final Fantasy game put you off playing it?
- Is there a piece of music that stands out for you?
- If there is one thing you would change, what is it?
- How many hours do you think you’ve sunk into this game?
Final Fantasy X - Bi-weekly game discussion - #2
Welcome to our second bi-weekly mega thread aimed at discussing a particular game in the Final Fantasy franchise. Our last megathread was all about Final Fantasy VI, you can still view and contribute to that here. This time we’re skipping a console generation and opening up discussion on Final Fantasy X!
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!Final Fantasy 10 logo and logotype
Synopsis
The story revolves around Tidus, a Blitzball player in Zanarkand. During a tournament honoring his father, a legendary player who went missing ten years ago, their city is attacked by a massive monster, and Tidus finds himself transported to the unfamiliar world of Spira. He joins forces with new friends, including the summoner Yuna, who is on a quest to defeat the monster known as Sin. Tidus becomes one of Yuna's guardians and learns that his about more about himself and his past along the way.
!A scene from Final Fantasy 10
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Review Scores
--- | Site | PS2 | PC | PS4 | Xbox | Switch | |:--|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:| | Metacritic | 92% | 83% | 84% |85% | 85% | | Opencritic | — | 83% ||||
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Post Prompts
- Do you think the game still stands the test of time?
- Where do you rate this game among others in the franchise?
- Is there a piece of music that stands out for you?
- If there is one thing you would change, what is it?
- Do you think they should have left it as a single game? Or should they even make a third?
Bi-weekly game discussion - #1 - Final Fantasy VI
Welcome to the first in what will hopefully be a long running series of bi-weekly megathreads about a specific game in the Final Fantasy franchise. While you’re free to discuss any of the games outside of this thread, please consider taking part in what could be a group conversation here. I’ve created some basic prompts for people to answer and use, so feel free to use them, or not use them at all.
So, without further ado, our first game…
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!Final Fantasy 6 logo and logotype
Synopsis
Beings of pure magic once ruled the world with power and command. But power rarely leads to contentment… A dispute amongst these beings turned into an all-out war. Beasts of doom, known as Espers, were created and unleashed to do the bidding of their masters. This "War of the Magi" reduced the world to smoldering rubble. When it ended, the Espers were gone, as were most of the citizens of the world.
Many centuries have passed since the war. Civilizations have been rebuilt with iron, machines and technology. For years the Espers have existed only in ancient legends. Now, an Esper has been discovered and the forces of magic are beginning to return. The risk of another, more devastating war is growing. The future…
!Key art by Yoshitaka Amano for Final Fantasy 6 of Terra in her Magitek armour
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Key Releases
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- Nintendo SNES
- JP: April 2, 1994
- NA: October 11, 1994
- PlayStation
- JP: March 11, 1999
- NA: October 5, 1999
- PAL: March 1, 2002
- Game Boy Advance
- JP: November 30, 2006
- NA: February 5, 2007
- EU: July 6, 2007
- Pixel Remaster
- Android, iOS, Windows
- February 23, 2022
- Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
- April 19, 2023
- Android, iOS, Windows
Review Scores
--- | Site | SNES | PSX | GBA | Mobile | |:--|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:| | Metacritic | — | — | 92% |91% |
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Post Prompts
- Which character do you identify most with?
- Where do you rate this game among others in the franchise?
- Is there a piece of music that stands out for you?
- If there is one thing you would change, what is it?
- How many times do you think you’ve played this game?