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This has basically nothing in common with previous games besides the sharing of some names.

I mentioned twice the various aspects of FF15 which are a radical departure from the series norms. If you played some of the traditional FF games you would know why it is a completely different game.

Have you played at least 2 or 3 FF games before FF10? Oldschool FF games are extremely formulaic, almost pokemon level. FF10 and 12 also retain the same core DNA even if they feel modernised. But yes, I would agree that 13, 14 and 15 are not "real FF games". I mean I think 13 and 15 are underrated but no they aren't real FF games. In fact, tales of series games are arguably closer to traditional FF than those two FF games are.

Much much closer to the typical FF format than 15. It is turn based even if it gives off the illusion of being action based. It is semi open world, the setting and lore couldn't be any more FF. Weapon system is a lot like the NES era games. And so is the progression system. It is the most "FF" game after FF9.

I already mentioned several aspects in which is completely different from previous games. Seamless open world without screen transitions for battles, action based combat which is focused around teleporting a very rare or in some cases non-existant magic in previous FF games, magic being reduced to a bomb, summons taking a back seat. The setting being based on reality, QTE set pieces, etc. Like if FF15 is a faithful FF game then what isn't a faithful sequal? It is as far away form it's predecessors as a sequel can get. Just because it shares names from previous games like "Chocobos" or "Ifrit" or "Phoenix Down" doesn't mean it isn't a radical departure of pretty much all of the series core tenets. I'm not saying it's bad, in fact it is one of my top 4 FF games but it might as well be a different IP. It's like if the next pokemon game was a photorealistic open world game with beat em up action gameplay.

FF1-9 aren't the same but are relatively similar. 10 was a huge step up technologically and made some big changes but still retained the series core DNA. 12 feels like a return to form, the lore and setting feels very final fantasy for one. Now FF13? 13's battle system is much more complex and unique for a FF game(like being focused around the stagger mechanic for one) and so is it's cyberpunk setting and it's lore revolving around l'cies, falcies, cocoon, the purge, etc. It doesn't recycle much of the shared lore but between FF games it's almost like an entirely different IP. FF15 is self explanatory. Literally everything about it. I don't need to go into this, just everything. The seamless open world, KH like combat, save system, "fantasy based on reality" setting, magic being an item, etc etc etc. Like I said, It is an FF game in name alone. Then again, this shouldn't be a surprise since it was originally intended to be FF Versus XIII, a spinoff game.

FFXV is basically a mainline FF game in name alone(well there's also that it was originally going to be a spin off). Like it shares some terms with prev ff games like names of items and chocobos and stuff but that's about it, the gameplay, setting and exploration couldn't be any more different. Not that it makes it worse of course.

I occasionally play PS2 and PS3 games

What games do you think feel completely different from previous games in the series or like it's another series? Spin offs and reboots/remakes don't count. My list: - Aragami 2(they did a complete 180 from AG 1. Pretty much a sequel in name alone) - Final Fantasy XIII(Feels like a different type of RPG but still not as changeful as XV) - Final Fantasy XV(Probably the most different feeling game on this list. An FF game in name alone) - Devil May Cry 5(probably the least changeful compared to the other games on this list but still very different than prev games with influence from the reboot) - Metal Gear Solid V(Completely changes the formula with open world mission based structure) - Darksiders 3(went the soulsy route)

I've done that lie every month for this past year.

I spend way too much time at night, probably more time than I do at daytime.

I prefer to watch movies and play games at night. To the point where I try to refrain from playing narrative focused games in the daytime. It's much more atmospheric at night and some games which are set in dark locations or dark tonally I will completely refuse to play in the daytime.

> It’s all based off of a mix of timing and, to an extent, technology. Then what generation do you think it is

yeah, that's more productive as well

Better than 8th gen which was full of slow walking cinematic games and too many open world games all at 30fps.

Haven't played many. Ghostrunner, Splitgate and Aragami 2 are great though. Especially Ghostrunner if that counts as an indie.

games easily. i dont watch movies too often because i have adhd

Im going with 1996-2001. You had FF7 come out in 1997(not 1996 but close enough and it is neccessary for the comparison) and FF10 come out in 2001 which looks like we jumped several generations graphically in the course of 5 years. MGS2 also released in 2001 which holds up incredibly well. https://ibb.co/7Y13t5c https://imgbb.com/Yc93jm3 https://ibb.co/SnYT8LH https://ibb.co/k3HbP3c https://imgbb.com/gSxt3Hn

Dunno about launch. Right now it's free, there might be some microtransactions for a few skins and other extras you have to pay for though. But all the essentials such as weapons, stages and modes are free.

I can find games instantly on ranked(no bots) almost any time of day besides like 5AM - 9AM in US time.

Ranked takedown can get very sweaty. Which is why I love it.

PS5 for haptics

If I was a woman then i'd have kids at 18 for health reasons

Yeah, it's worth a try since it's free(it's in beta).

I'd highly reccomend it if you're into competitive arena shooters. It's free to play. It's like halo but you can also shoot portals. Very fun and frantic and the portals make it feel strategic as well. It may be niche but the matchmaking is very fast. Partially because it has crossplay enabled across 8th gen 9th gen consoles and PC.