Kitase: FFXV could be an action RPG

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The next mainline Final Fantasy could move away from the series’ turn-based roots in favor for a more action-oriented battle system, according to Final Fantasy XIII-2 producer Yoshinori Kitase.

Speaking to EDGE, Kitase said the rising popularity of action RPGs are becoming “a trend”—one “you ignore at your peril.”

“I think the nature of the franchise is to present something new each time,” Kitase said. “In the global market we see many players moving away from games that used turn-based systems toward what you might term an action RPG.

Final Fantasy XIII‘s battle system moved towards action in its display, but remained turn-based at heart. The next Final Fantasy may see even bigger change.

“Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2‘s battle systems have those elements of speed and action that are the key words for us, though that doesn’t necessarily mean we’re going to stick to the same route in our next game,” he added.

“That’s something only time can tell.”
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Alex

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Maybe they will be able to retool Versus XIII's battle system for it.

/scoff
 
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I don't give a shit. Make the game fun and with a good story and world.
 
Elisa Maza

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You guys in SE... get an idea for the story and the characters first, and go to the battle system later! Writing has been one of your biggest problems these years, you know?????

And FFS, if the thing doesn't fit in one BD, don't be afraid to have TWO!
 
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Guys, don't be surprised if Versus winds up being FFXV
 
Prince Roxas

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I wouldn't be suprised if Versus became the new FFXV but Noruma will probably stick up for it being a stand alone game. Personally I wish XI and XIV weren't part of the main series they would of been better off as just "Final Fantasy Online".

I loved XIII's battle system so it could be interesting if XV was designed with this sort of image in their mind.
 
Tifabelle

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However much joking is in it, I don't think versus would be made to XV. The reason being - it's already designed to be a part of the XIII mythos. Not that it couldn't be overhauled, I just don't see that happening.

Prince Roxas said:
Personally I wish XI and XIV weren't part of the main series they would of been better off as just "Final Fantasy Online".
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Agree. I've said this for a long time. They should have been spin-offs under an "Online" title. They still get the Final Fanasy in their name, but don't interrupt the main series.


I also loved XIII's battle system; it's one of the best things about the game. And XIII-2 seems to have improved on it, which is exciting. I wouldn't mind if they used something similar in XV, but I also wouldn't mind if they made a leaping change to a more action-based battle system. I'm sort of open in that regard, but whenever SE decides to venture into something new, I get nervous. Not because I'm adverse to change, but because SE tends to change the wrong things and screw up when trying something new.
 
Kikki

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FFXV could be many things. But shouldn't they focus on the games already in progress? :P
 
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Prince Roxas said:
I wouldn't be suprised if Versus became the new FFXV but Noruma will probably stick up for it being a stand alone game. Personally I wish XI and XIV weren't part of the main series they would of been better off as just "Final Fantasy Online".

I loved XIII's battle system so it could be interesting if XV was designed with this sort of image in their mind.
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I was under the impression that all the games under the XIII title that weren't XIII (or XIII-2) were basically already unrelated in terms of universe and lore, :monster:


Also I have to say I also loved XIII's battle system. The only problem with it was that it took too long to master it and they tried solving that by introducing the thing piecemeal over the course of 10-20 hours. =/

I've always imagined an open-world/city sandbox RPG with Assassins Creed undertones, being written and visually designed as a Final Fantasy :awesome: I don't know if an action RPG is the right decision to make, but it certainly is a decision.
 
Ghost X

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As long as the game is more like FFVII, FFIX, and FFXII (I guess FFVIII wasn't too bad either), and less like FFX and FFXIII, I'll be happy. Slight change in genre doesn't concern me, its the general direction of FF of late that does.
 
Ite

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Goddamnit, if you're going to do away with the entire fucking game mechanic, make a new bloody series. Put moogles and chocobos away and let the name go. If you're worried it won't sell copies because it doesn't have FF in the title, maybe it's because your games are shit and can't sell themselves.
 
Alex

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Handing the name and all its chocobos and moogles over to a different studio in order to continue with the franchise might actually be one of the best things that could happen to the series at this point, tbh.
 
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Stop talking about the future and make the games you already have worth it.
 
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"We may be using buttons to play with this."

Honestly, what the shit. He has practically no concept of what constitutes a surprise. Oh wow, now he's finally catching up and realizing the decline in turn based around five years a bit too late.
 
ForceStealer

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Within reason, I don't much care what they do with the battle system as long as it's fun. I just hope they don't get caught in the EVERYTHING MUST BE TWITCH GAMING trap.

Innovate with turn-based, by all means, but this American-action-junkie only-play-shooters; turn based is boring becuase I have to fucking think crap pisses me off. They could mke it an action game if they want as long as it's still an RPG and not dynasty warriors.
 
AvecAloes

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I don't play FF games as mindless time wasters, so I'd really hate to see the franchise move in a direction that makes it so that I could do that. I like thinking about what I need to do, being forced to be strategical rather than just button mashing with no direction (that is what games like Dynasty Warriors are for, and while I have played games in that series [no making fun!], I definitely haven't put the time or the effort or had as much fun playing them as I have had playing FF games.).
 
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Vash the Stampede said:
Innovate with turn-based, by all means, but this American-action-junkie only-play-shooters; turn based is boring becuase I have to fucking think crap pisses me off. They could mke it an action game if they want as long as it's still an RPG and not dynasty warriors.
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Yeah because it's only an american sentiment that gamers want more involved combat right.

Not like there's long running action rpgs in japan.

I also love how the common reaction to this shit is "HURR DURR BUTTON MASHING" there is a happy medium, and more direct control over combat does not necessitate the exclusion of turn based mechanics.
 
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