VideoGame_Discussion

MrBean wrote:

Check your email, i got an email on the 13th at like 1am with it from BestBuyInfo@emailinfo.bestbuy.com

brian9824 wrote:

I've been looking, I have a ton of emails from them, do you have the subject of the email?

Thanks

MrBean wrote:

Yeah it was - Redeem your Nintendo digital product

When you view your order on best buy's site do you see the item Final Fantasy Crisis Core Digital Pre Order Bonus Offer - Nintendo Switch as part of your order?

Also i mean worst case its kinda a nothing DLC, just some materia you can get early that you can easily get later.

brian9824 wrote:


Dang, not finding that email.

No, i don't see that as part of the order. I pre-bought when they were offering steel books, but later added the DLC. Found some posts on the web talking about this and some have found success contacting BB. I just DM'd them, see if that goes anywhere before talking to someone on the phone.

Thanks

FFXII CE is 40% off (only Steam version available): https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/produ...

I have the PS4 version unopened, but I picked this up ... I'd like to have the stellbook and statues displayed, and having on Steam may be a push to get me to re-play it again as I still haven't finished Zodiac Age, only the original release - in which I feel like I didn't give it any justice. I barely touched the gambit system and opted to do it all manually. Thought at the time that it was lame and took away from the gameplay. I'd love to revisit it now and make it work properly.

MrBean wrote:

Yeah if its not showing in your order you'll have to ask them about it. I mean if you don't get it its literally just 3 materia that will break the early game that you can easily get later, so you aren't missing something. You can get infinite copies of them later, just get them earlier via the DLC

Ahh Crisis Core. Probably won't pick it up until it's $20 or less. I played the original on PSP.

Modulating...MODULATING...

The Pixel Remasters are getting a physical release, apparently exclusive to the SE store:

https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/produ...

Releasing in Spring.

Hm $75 for all 6 for standard edition is better then I was expecting TBH

Of course, first time in ages we get to sleep in on a Sunday... Missed the standard. The anniversary editions are still available, which actually looks pretty cool.

You can still join a waiting list for the standard edition. All of these will be available separately digitally, so I’ll probably just get FFVI when it drops. Then get the others later when they’re half off since SE games go on sale a lot.

BloodPuppetX wrote:

I don’t recommend buying this because if Square Enix is just as craptacular as Bandai Namco or NIS America, if anything goes wrong with your order, y’all are gonna get ripped off.

Also CEs are fudging stupid

DarkFact wrote:

Not as stupid as store exclusive standard editions

Well, okay, but one ick doesn't excuse the other. At least one's still standard price.

I don't buy collector's editions anymore, but I really can't stand pack-ins with partial soundtracks.

"Sure, we're perfectly capable of producing a soundtrack, but if you're willing to pay this much for a box of crap, you'll probably pay full price for a full soundtrack as well."

DarkFact wrote:

I don't care if Collector's Editions exist honestly. They are there for the people that want them and it's a great way for a company to make a little more money without adversely affecting my gaming experience with the Poor Schmuck Edition.

Thinkin of firing up Final Fantasy Tactics again. I never beat it, and the beginning of the game reminds of Christmas time for obvious snowy reasons.

theJaw wrote:

I've been holding out hope they'll remaster it like Tactics Ogre.

MrBean wrote:

Never played Tactics Ogre. Worth a go?

Yepppp

Pixel remasters are up again.

https://twitter.com/wario64/status/160526478175293...

Damn, too slow ... both gone again

So I picked up FFXII Zodiac Age CE on sale, Steam edition (largely to get the statues). Yet, now this is making me want to play it.

I played and finished FFXII on release a lifetime ago. Started the Zodiac Age when it was released on Switch, only got a few hours in.

Anyone play this on PC? Any mods worthwhile to look in to before I get underway?

Still not sure If I'll play this or Crisis Core first, but I've always looked forward to revisiting XII.

Also, random side note as I know nothing about Zodiac Age. I remember way back when, one of the best weapons (a spear?) was missed if you opened some early chest in the game (thank you guides back then!). Is that still a thing in this re-release?

Thanks!

Lots of QoL changes. I do recall there was a glitch with a weapon due to the chest mechanics- that’s fixed. One of the best changes is you get two boards / classes per toon (12 classes) now instead of only one shareable to all and only 6 classes. Also trial mode- if you get to the last level you fight all 12 judges at once.

Feeb wrote:

Please tell me they called this the "Supreme Court" fight.

I feel like I'm way out of the loop here. What's the deal with these Pixel remasters? Are they any good? What all did they update? Most importantly, which version of FFIV did they remaster?

Renaissance2K wrote:

Not sure why I said 12. There were 5 I think. I just had xii on the mind.

Scott wrote:

All the games are based on their original releases. They don't include any of the new mechanics, bonus dungeons, or other original content from the GBA, PSP, DS, or mobile ports. There's a theory that it'll be released as DLC at some point, but I would have expected that announcement by now.

It's all new 16-bit-ish sprite art, and the translations have been refreshed, but otherwise, the gameplay content remains virtually unchanged, except for some minor tweaks and bug fixes. The soundtracks have all gotten a major overhaul with a modern instrumentation, and what I've heard so far is pretty amazing. Digital Foundry has complained about an odd refresh rate and slowdown, which seems inexcusable, but I don't know how serious it is.

The biggest sin so far, other than the missing bonus content, seems to be the default font. Square used the same font for English text as for Japanese, so it's ridiculously narrow and wastes a ton of space. If you're on PC, you can easily swap it out.

The one change I appreciated most from the NES to GBA conversion of FF1 was that if your selected enemy target was dead when you attacked it, then you would attack another one instead of the dead one while "INEFFECTIVE" appeared on screen.

They left the option in to change it back but I don't know of anyone who did

I think that's considered a bug that was fixed.

There was also a peninsula in FF1 that was supercharged with powerful monsters, which people used for quick leveling. It's stayed that way through a bunch of re-releases, but because it was originally a bug, I think they removed it from this version.

Scott wrote:

These are remakes. They're identical to one another, these aren't remasters, the soundtracks, pixel artwork and UNFORTUNATELY THE FONTS are all new.

I never finished Crisis Core on PSP. I remember just not liking it. Finally starting Reunion and I'm not sure I'll stick with it. The acting is awful, the combat is repetitive... I dunno, is it worth it?

"Activating Combat Mode" God I wish I could shut that off.

I mean, the combat doesn't have any hidden latent progressions. If you're not down with it now you won't be for another X hours

I feel like I need to see the story, given the whole remake of the 7 series. Sure I could YT it... But at least it doesn't seem all that long. Maybe I'll try to avoid all the side stuff and try to focus on the story.

Kinda want to go play XII or be a complete idiot and goto XIV.

I haven’t tried the newest XIV expansion. Overwhelming amount of new content. Too much other new stuff to get stuck in that.

If I ever had spare cash month-to-month, I’d be all over FFXIV. Always wanted to get into that game.

6 hours in, Crisis Core is growing on me. Except for Zack... Man he reminds me of Tidus. Whiny and annoying. They clearly were influenced by Luke and Anakin.

Shame that the graphics didn't get as much love as FF7. Still good, but feels... I don't know, rushed/compressed in comparison.

The materia fusion system is awesome. Love all the dark spells. Just watched the Genesis and Sephiroth battle, that was fun.

MrBean wrote:

I really want to start this but I’m hooked on Ys VIII again and monster hunter incoming.

I know it’s not necessarily a Final Fantasy, but the remastered Legend of Mana is $15 on the eshop right now and I’m very much thinking if snagging it.

Anyone have it? Is it good stuff?