FINAL FANTASY 30TH ANNIVERSARY – Timeless Legacy Trailer

I usually have something quirky to say about how Final Fantasy is technically only on "13", but this time, let's just take a moment to just say congratulations, Final Fantasy. Through the good games and the bad, I am glad you are forever. 

Some Thoughts on: Final Fantasy XV

So on this day, my journey in FFXV ended--well, at least the main story of it. There are still things to do. I know I'm a bit late compared to everyone who are fortunate enough to have the time, but you know, I went through the game on my own pace. So what do I have to say? Maybe I might make my own "My Words On"; been a while but I think this game deserves one. Truth to be told, I liked this game; a lot.

Not as much as FFX or FFVI, but definitely one of my favorite Final Fantasies. Among the true Final Fantasy, it marched to the beat of its own drum for sure. The feel was different, and not just because it was a different gameplay, but because it had less Fantasy; after all, a long time ago when it was Versus XIII, they said: "a fantasy based on reality". With that ambiance 'missing', it was hard to put it next to a game like VI or X,  two games from different eras, but two games that still bound itself to the idea of Fantasy.

There were a lot of things to like; the fact that it's a bold new take on a franchise 30 years old, a game that kept to the roots while planting a new seed altogether... I have to say they did an awesome job.

For sure there were a lot of errors, but it had a lot of heart. The characters were something I really enjoyed; some more than others of course. And I have to say, some characters kept the recklessness to a minimum.

There were some characters I wish had more spotlight... and there were so many areas that were just vague that it left us to our own imagination and spin on things. Oh and here's a funny thing on my NoctisxIris shipping:

My own gameplay moment

For sure it had its moments. 

Most of all I want to say that this game takes a turn in my alley and... I like it a lot. This direction shows testicular fortitude, it shows bravery, and it shows that Final Fantasy is willing to step away from their debacles like MMO endeavors or muddled vocabularies like FFXIII. 

A game without its flaws, but a game I'll explore some more. All in all, thank you, FFXV. You have reclaimed your throne for sure. 

Seriously, FFXV?!

Are you serious right now, FFXV?! Seriously? Okay, maybe I need to take it back a notch or two here but this is my main qualms with Final Fantasy XV right now: ONLY FOUR CHARACTERS. Sure, sure, there are guests, but overall it's only Noctis, Ignis, Gladious, and Prompto and everyone else are just guests. As you all know, I am a huge fan of the "Rikku" type of gals so when I heard there are only four characters and all males, I was slightly taken back, but I will accept any changes as long as it is a TRUE Final Fantasy game.

I had the same reaction when I found out, Rikku.

So only a good 20 hrs in the game(okay, I'm totally not a true Final Fantasy fan as of late! I have RL keeping me away from playing Noctis' role, okay?), I get enamored with FFXV's gameplay, world, I'm so-so with the characters; liking Noctis, but I don't have that 'background' with the four yet. They're close friends but I don't feel the weight other than 'we're bros'. The story is unfolding and I don't have a good grasp of the world yet but I am side swiped when I get introduced to:

Iris! The cute, scantily clad, hyper-go-spunk sister of Gladious! She is this:

((Shame there is no real this character type in FFVI. I also intentionally didn't mention a few FFs for a reason)). She's literally the reincarnation of these character types! I mean COME ON!

From where I'm at, there seems to be some implication that there is something between Noct and this gal. I'd totally pair her up with Noct over Luna. From what I've seen of Luna in Kingsglaive, she is useless even for a damsel in distress category! Speaking of, there might be a chance that Iris will be joining as a guest with Noctis and the crew. Surely hoping so though! I'm smitten, yes!

So with that said, what the hell is up with that, Final Fantasy XV? Your main flaw so far is taking away the joy of "PHS"! And these adorable characters that fill the roster! But she is always a good attention for fanfics and.... DiD attention!

I mean how can she NOT be when....

She's standing like that in the menu screen OBVIOUSLY wanting to BE tied up.