I think it is pretty clear when you look at the way FF14 has turned out, since it is the same team - but I think it is definitely a more westernized take of the franchise in a lot of ways. And I think another big part of it is just that Yoshi P likes that type of stuff and was into a lot of western RPGs and MMOs as well throughout his life, picked up from interviews and stuff over the years.
All that being said, the trailers show a lot of classic Final Fantasy stuff that doesn't take away from the FF identity, imo at least - the summons in particular I think look potentially the best they ever have, although we will have to see once it is actually out.
I sound like I'm shilling and I apologize for that as I'm really not, I'm just trying to be open minded about the game, cause like I mentioned it is at least a bit less pozzed than other big franchises/titles we see these days. It may just be some generic half assed action RPG with some FF plated coating, just hoping that isn't the case.
Funny, I wasn't even really referring to gameplay.
Just read that description. It sounds like it could be any western RPG of the last decade. There's nothing in there makes me think 'Final Fantasy'.
Trolls and Orcs? Sex scenes? Gore and dismemberment?
None of these things bother me, but do any of them specifically make you think 'Final Fantasy?'
What do they stand to gain from further westernizing the west's favourite JRPG? Why water down the identity of an iconic franchise?
I think it is pretty clear when you look at the way FF14 has turned out, since it is the same team - but I think it is definitely a more westernized take of the franchise in a lot of ways. And I think another big part of it is just that Yoshi P likes that type of stuff and was into a lot of western RPGs and MMOs as well throughout his life, picked up from interviews and stuff over the years.
All that being said, the trailers show a lot of classic Final Fantasy stuff that doesn't take away from the FF identity, imo at least - the summons in particular I think look potentially the best they ever have, although we will have to see once it is actually out.
I sound like I'm shilling and I apologize for that as I'm really not, I'm just trying to be open minded about the game, cause like I mentioned it is at least a bit less pozzed than other big franchises/titles we see these days. It may just be some generic half assed action RPG with some FF plated coating, just hoping that isn't the case.