Final Fantasy XV Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"

[@Coyotebub]

ACG needs to hit at least 1 million subscribers. He's the best reviewer in the whole industry right now.

[@rawleyfear5749]

Blooey agreed. I think Angry Joe has the best reviews when he actually does them, but those are more like shows, and they're few and far between. ACG has been my absolute go-to for quite a while now. Should be the top gaming channel, period, IMO.

[@Arnell_Mediocrity_Long]

Rawley Fear ACG reminds me of Adam Sessler from the G4 TV shows (Extended Play/X-Play). Besides Adam Sessler and now ACG, Gametrailers was my go to review outlets.

[@-space5615]

+Rawley Fear Angry Joe isn't that good in my opinion. I find his videos entertaining but I don't find his reviews to be as well structured as many other reviewers and I don't like how a lot of his reviews revolve more around his opinion instead of giving a subjective run down like ACG does for example but that's mostly what makes him entertaining and I understand why people would prefer that.

[@Coyotebub]

Arnell Long Same here. Gametrailers shut down, but they go under the name Easy Allies now on KZbin. I was ecstatic when I heard they were still going to be making reviews and videos in general.

[@Arnell_Mediocrity_Long]

Blooey Yeah I was upset that a lot of the best reviewers were being shut down.

[@Nickisorochi]

Nice to see that you have slowed down in your speech, what a professional review. Applaud!

[@ACGreviews]

uhm...actually no sorry man. Its faster than many. Though still too slow for me.

[@Nickisorochi]

ACG Then keep up the pace..uhm..i mean excellent work. lol!

[@ACGreviews]

Sorry I just hate taking credit for something that isn't on purpiose lol. And didn't want you to be in here expecting NORMAL you know me man. I aint normal

[@Nickisorochi]

ACG me neither, i am a game freak.

[@Nickisorochi]

Deco Not at all

[@mattterrell4304]

You're the only review I watch. It's so unbiased, real, and in depth.

[@mattterrell4304]

Duelse this is true, but at least he isn't sponsored so it's a real opinion, and he goes into it enough that you can forge your own opinion

[@gabrielcarrasco8414]

He pretty much means, it's his opinion, it isn't bought by companies. Whereas IGN clearly is in the pockets of the Call of Duty devs.

[@viceanterra3]

Duelse This is true. However, the format for review make it a little easier to understand WHY he rates the game the way he does imo.

[@mattterrell4304]

Gabriel Carrasco if it isn't cod, it's not a 5 star game

[@gabrielcarrasco8414]

Jerry That's also true. Instead of rating it a 5 or a 9. It's more simple as a Buy, wait for sale, rent, or don't buy at all. Some people may enjoy a game as much as others. I also do like that he puts his personal enjoyment in the criteria too, since everyone is going to have a different feeling about it.

[@themightymonkeybable]

I was about to click on the GameSpot review buy I decided to reload my feed and this popped up lol. I'm sure this will informative as always.

[@ACGreviews]

enjoy

[@themightymonkeybable]

ACG sorry for my bad grammar lol

[@kingquan3826]

I wanna add on to what you said at the beginning about being a fan and such. At the beginning of the game , it literally said "Final Fantasy XV A game for new comers". This is my first final fantasy and I've been waiting for it for almost a year. Square did right with this game . They added a open world which new players shouldn't have a problem operating . They implemented a new combat system that's easy to adjust to and perfect . They added side quest and missions similar to those in Western RPGs. Square tried their hardest to implement Western RPG elements with JRPG without any drawbacks and they did perfectly with it . I think this is a must buy because this game is truly something amazing and I love it !

[@FreeportAaron]

I haven't played it, but after watching reviews what you're saying is how I'm expecting the game to be. I love Final Fantasy, and from what I've seen, it would be an incredible surprise if I didn't love it.

[@ChaPPie01]

Aaron King playing right now just beautiful game,combat and music fits perfectly..that action...I'm in love

[@allanpequet1007]

Been playing for 5 hours and I must say this game is amazing

[@TheHelloMega]

Played over 12 hours, haven't even finished chapter 3

[@michaelmiky11]

TheHelloMega lol same. completionist syndrome

[@ronen2741]

I am already 35 hours in, hardly touched the main quest as been busy side questing and site seeing and bloody loving every bit of it. As far as I am concerned it is highly recommended.

[@ChaPPie01]

Ronen amen!!

[@Patrovisch]

I wonder Why so many people say this game is about 40hours long, cause i'm in chapter 2 and 24hours into the game and there's still soooo much to do... I also do every side quest, races, fishing, pinball machines sometimes and exploring.. I bet most reviewers just rush true the story and dont do all the extra's. When you only do story quests in Witcher 3 you also could finish the game in about 40hours but with all side quests, treasure hunts and exploring the game was more then 140hours long! I bet FF15 will also reach about 100+ hours before finished when you do everything, people who dont do side questen and other stuff then only story arent true RPG players is my tought

[@ChaPPie01]

SmokeSum NL this when ppl play Rpg type games like Fps games..

[@novahdrox7780]

Ronen I have a bad habit of rushing through the story. too interested to see what happens etc. I beat it in roughly 20 hours :u

[@Frost3yte]

SmokeSum NL you realise reviewers tend to have to rush through to game just to make sure they get the review out on time right?

[@WorldsWorstBoy]

I really needed this video K. I come here for your reviews always when I want to get a game. I feel like you're the voice on my shoulder telling me to get a game or leave it behind.

[@Kohbruh]

I was waiting for this with as much excitement as I was the actual title!! thanks brother!!!

[@ACGreviews]

thanks

[@Kohbruh]

so I rate reviews on an epic, kinda dope, ign, or paid promo on back of a disc box and this is epic. u slayed bro, great video.

[@bloodbornepvp1443]

ko-b hop I knowwwww!!!!

[@timytimeerased]

Always a pleasure to hear a nuanced review, not bashing the game on one or two mechanics, but also not building it up as something it's not because of the hype factor (or fanboyism). Will see that for myself next weekend.

[@ACGreviews]

thanks sir

[@farmsalot1233]

I have ffxv and decided to watch your vid because it's the only thing I can do to contribute to your channel right now . Just wanna say this is another great review. thx

[@ACGreviews]

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[@diego7399]

Yes the best reviewer is back! Let's watch the review now! :)

[@andreimalinao1137]

Did...Promto just hum the victory theme? I'm definitely gonna love him as a character now

[@ACGreviews]

yep it was awesome the first time I heard it

[@SlippyMcDervish]

1:04 OKAY I legit thought that was a real fucking omelette MIND GENUINE BLOWN.

[@ZOBENGRAUZIS]

haha yea, i watched some walkthrough and most of the food was looking so real, i got hungry couple of times xD

[@Gee-xb7rt]

lol it says "Kenny's salmon" If you look at it closely it looks like a salmon steak with a plastic bag melted over it. I will pass.

[@BoogerLeader]

@gisforgary A plastic bag? I thought that was cheese on it.

[@Nexusthorn]

gisforgary A plastic bag? What the fuck do you eat?

[@Gee-xb7rt]

Nexus well i only eat plants, so there is that, but its obviously a salmon steak with hollandaise, not an omelette with cheese.

[@rupel190]

"and particles just showering off weapon attacks like someone just discovered the particle generator in the graphics engine and said: yeah, I bet more is better" Your humor doesn't go unnoticed!

[@hunterceroy]

Waited for this review. Might take a day or two longer but this is the best out there. Thanks for your content!

[@tylerblackstock6452]

You do get an offroad version of the Regalia a quarter way in doing the side quests. A boat, mostly for fishing, and the chocobos... just FUN. Picked this game up 2 years late but so far I'm loving it. Im so glad to see that they attempted a renovation of the game by innovating, whilst still adding in all kinds of fan fare . He is right that some things fall flat, but this goes for all games in this series. The live action is refreshing, though i think the magic system was too gutted as compared from previous titles. It is cool that you can mix and test out different spells however, adding items to change its type or powers to a degree. In any case if you like the series, your missing out if you don't play this game

[@Saechao629]

Just started watching your reviews and I love that I can understand what your talking about and how you put things in gameplay perspective story sound and visual. I have to agree with almost everything

[@ACGreviews]

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[@kingquan3826]

FINALLY ! Been waiting for you specifically. Hi bro 😁

[@ACGreviews]

sup

[@MrKaintgitrite]

same you're one of the reviews i count on for all my games coming out. giving us the truth about games no sugar coating bs. Just picked mine up after work today will get into it tomorrow.... Going to be a long work day tomorrow lol

[@dyelahn1392]

buy it. my first final fantasy. side note: this morning I played and heard prompto saying something to ignis about him as a kid and I legit started cracking up so hard unlike I've ever done before

[@ATmatter]

prompto is my favorite

[@lcc284]

Yea it was funny I walked into a certain area (don't want to spoil anything so being vague) and prompto mentions something in the area and Noctis say "here it comes" and promoto starts singing, Ignis tells him to focus and when prompto keeps singing Noctis just says "and he's gone" I mean it's silly to laugh at but it adds a nice touch to the characters and they just do random things like that. 19 hrs in and I'm loving this game so far. don't get me wrong there are some annoyances I have but I can nitpick at any games about something that annoys me even my all time favorites.

[@lcc284]

teppolundgren Oh that's right I'm so sorry we are all supposed to think, act, and like the same things as you right? Too bad. Look I don't know if you are just hating on it or trolling or whatever. Still if you don't like the game then wtf are you commenting for? Why are you wasting your time commenting on this video for a "piece of shit game?"

[@lcc284]

teppolundgren Yea ok then

[@Hijynx87]

Reminds me of Dragon Age Origins.

[@shawnblack8711]

Just wanted you to know (and I hardly ever comment on videos) this was one of the best, unbiased, most complete, and professional review I have ever watched that was done on a video game. Thank you for caring enough to deliver a quality review for those of us who are interested in the quality of a game.

[@ACGreviews]

thanks shawn

[@mateusz1578]

I bought the premium edition at a 60% sale yesterday and I must say I love it. Sure, it's kinda repetitive, but I don't really mind it here. I spent about 6 hours playing it and didn't even go to the second chapter yet. Exploring this world is so fun. Gotta love the monster design, and the World looks so stunning it really does let you sink into it. Battle system is super fun, too. It's not just holding one button. There's magic, awesome co-op moves from your teammates, parrying, evading and stuff. Also, this is my first FF game ever so I understand some fans from 90 years ago may be frustrated with the battle system and open world. But seriously, I really like the game and would recommend it to everyone with open-mind and a liking to open-world. On a side note, really good review from ACG, very insightful and helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@SaberisloveSaberislife]

*snaps fingers* "I've come up with a new recipe!"

[@brycedouglas620]

This game did something I've yet to see done before. It mixes all the things that makes a JRPG what it is with the formula of a WRPG and it freaking works and it works well. Been waiting 5 years to play this game and I gotta say I'm not disappointed yet.

[@abrokenheart18]

Bryce Douglas me2 bro

[@Top-Lip]

I picked this up yesterday, I'm not in the slightest bit disappointed and this is the first FF game I've been able to immerse myself into and really enjoy. Great review, very in depth as always.

[@bloodbornepvp1443]

holy shit!! The review we've all been waiting for ladies and gentlemen!!! Here we go!!!!

[@MrChrxtian]

lol Oh Samuel L.

[@ironsharkpa1026]

BLOODBORNE PVP watch your balls!

[@johndee7124]

Thank you. Great review as always. With my current list it will be on sale by the time i buy it in a month or 2 and hopefully them bugs will be fixed, looks fun tho

[@junkoenoshima4457]

for me: this game is worth the money, it's was a long time since i had THAT much fun with a Game. for others that are unsure about it: wait till christmas PSN Sales. Because we all know that the Price drops on christmas are huge everytime.

[@TheHipisterDeer]

I already ordered the ultimate collectors edition but its going to take until Friday to get here. Lucky redbox had a copy so I can at least get a head start. So far this is was indeed worth the 10 year wait.

[@Demorilyze]

Without a doubt you are the best reviewer on youtube. Ive watched them all and the way you break down everything instead of ramble on about dumb stuff. Love your review system and I hope im here when you hit one million. It will happen. Keep on keeping on brother.

[@ACGreviews]

thanks dem

[@kosetzusagatho2032]

Good review! I like the fact that you point a technical point of view, and a more casual too! thats important in these kind of videos because the market of games is not entirelly composed by hardcore gamers, or casual gamers. subscribed

[@dark_taco]

Never clicked a notification so damn fast 😂! Solid, in depth, QUALITY review as always ACG. Keep up the great content 👌

[@ACGreviews]

lol thanks

[@vinniecorleone62]

Ultra fantastic points & a solid breakdown of a fascinating RPG. I love the commentary, terrific man.

[@ACGreviews]

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[@tankconnors7323]

YESS..was waiting on this!!....

[@TheBoredEditor]

I love your no-bullshit approach to reviews. Subbed!

[@ItJustWorksPodcast]

I never thought the speed of your speech was an issue but I'm glad you slowed down a bit because those viewers who were having a tough time get to enjoy these amazing reviews! Keep it up good sir you never cease to amaze me with these reviews. Hell I don't even have any interest in most of the games you review, however your content and attention to detail is beautiful!

[@ACGreviews]

Sup Strangely More people dislike slower videos than dislike fast ones actually. By a massive number according to the watch metrics. But I didn't actually slow down. I just talk. there isn't any kind of beat per minute counter in the background or anything so if the next one is faster sorry:( And thanks man

[@GOODEUSMAXIMUS]

Think ill wait for a PC port. Just starting getting into PC gaming and built my first rig a few weeks ago, and I dont think i can go back to 30fps again

[@sadubros]

Same dude. Just imagine how good this game will look in ultra settings and 4k though!

[@JamesRoyceDawson]

Damion Lawson you'll be waiting a long time for a poorly optimised mess. Square aren't very good at PC ports and they haven't announced any plans to port XV

[@rodrigo_deway]

I think you better sit while waiting. There's no plan for a PC port.

[@rosarodriguez397]

how you watch 4k on 30 something monitors you pc gamers are weak ... 4k is made for visuals why play it on a small ass screen .. fast frame rate is not 4k

[@imafagit7048]

+Rosa Rodriguez you can play on a big tv as well.

[@marcarius6495]

"someone just discovered the particle effects generator in the graphics engine and said yeah.. more is better".. lmfao laughed a solid 5 mins...

[@snoochpounder]

Oh man I want to be the creepy old guy telling young chicks they look like my daughter when I grow up.

[@ACGreviews]

lol

[@jynirax]

Where have you been my whole life? Fast talking, articulate and descriptive? Consider me subscribed.

[@ACGreviews]

thanks Chris and welcome

[@samfrito]

excellently worded, my friend. you are delivering your reviews with familiarity, wisdom and always a pounding humor. that comment on voice timing killed me.

[@ACGreviews]

thanks sir

[@12SkippyRay]

Haven't played a FF game since 1-5. I may have to try this for one reason..... you said it hardens to Dragons Dogma. The most criminally underrated and fun as hell game. One that deserves a sequel or remaster at the min. I digress. Not sure if the story will grab me as these tend to be very Asian stilted no disrespect intended. But man the monsters look beastly. Thanks karak

[@Incrediblewash]

ShamelessPlace hell yeah

[@duncanbug]

ShamelessPlace Didn't dragons dogma get an enhanced steam port? Basically a remaster?

[@12SkippyRay]

yes it did but you really need to use Nexus Mod to get the most out of it. DD2 the MMO in Japan is not a real sequel, cash grab I think.. I would love a full remaster and a new one. I adored this game.

[@FreshIngredient]

Play 6 and/or 7, those two are my favorites

[@CountStoczkowski]

I haven't been a huge FF fan since 9 but this seems like a buy for me. Looks interesting enough to keep me engaged for the long haul.

[@derekt7206]

This is the review I was waiting for IGN and the other ones was quick and felt odd. Thank you!

[@redknightalex]

Don't normally leave comments but, as a somewhat long time viewer, I'll say great review and nice, as always, to hear you touch on the music. I have a sore spot for music in any medium and you are the only reviewer (that I know of) who reviews this every, single time. Also, this will be your last review I watch before becoming a Patron. I start on December 1st ☺️ Cheers!

[@ACGreviews]

my thanks sir you rock

[@majdhatem4808]

I love how this review is so not sponsored bullshit, so honest, love your reviews, thanks.

[@28OntheRise]

Haha, if it's a japanese game (or show for that matter) and I'm given the option I'll always take the Japanese voices but good to have that decision reconfirmed.

[@inuyasha989]

28OntheRise well you also know that japanese to english is purposely changes right? like youll notice that "hey thats not what they said at all" a lot but its changed because japan and western languages are completely different so to have the same impact on a person the words have to be changed to fit that areas dialect without changing the meaning or the impact so while they may have said something completely different it still strikes the same strings its just better tailed to where you grew up :P a little food for thought lol

[@talonpop]

28OntheRise I'm the same way. But this game with English subs is a bit weird. You'll lose alot of random battle dialouge and I swear to fuck alot of snippets of dialouge are missing in general. On top of someone who reads fast these subtitles go quick and I have played alot of subtitled content. Not breaking but enough for me to decide to muddle through this awkward English dialogue my first play through

[@28OntheRise]

nightshadow Yes I realize that lol.

[@noTAMALES]

28OntheRise

[@MrVolcomclassic]

Yeah sounds like some scrounging bumming assholes

[@caleb180]

How does it compare to 12? I loved that game when I was younger

[@thecaptainplus]

some say its better

[@Kanuk97]

sweet someone similar to me, ff12 was amazing fun for me as well

[@dpc4548]

caleb slagle 12 is an amazing game, but this is... not. I'm ten hours in and I'm not sure I want to go back to it.

[@JapanStep]

12 is my favorite of all time - and I played all Final Fantasy games available to date.

[@regular5571]

The strategic combat with over mighty bosses are gone, there's no bosses like Gilgamesh on history quests, nor it has any kind of hard/time consuming bosses like Yiazmat or Omega. Also I feel like the lore and the history itself isn't nearly as good as FFXII. Way too much cliches and shit.

[@anothaone4054]

yes my girl has it for me I canttt waitttt!!!

[@eldandnyis3572]

Came here after a recommendation on Angry Joes comment section on his video for FFXV. Did not regret it, awesome video.

[@ACGreviews]

glad you liked the review man

[@Chris_Faust]

Great review. I think your summed up the combat perfectly. Everyone else is like: 'it's simplistic. Next'. One thing I found about the game, sound-wise, was that sometimes all you hear is footsteps while travelling across a road or through a small town. Like, there wasn't any wind, music or any other sound at all. And that's okay sometimes, but when you're in an area where there would definitely be some general noise, it's very noticeable.

[@ACGreviews]

ya a bit lacking in enviroment

[@deceptionswrath3710]

To think I used to love Final Fantasy too. This just doesn't feel like a Final Fantasy to me. Good job with the review ACG, even if I don't entirely agree.

[@WildChildFromHell]

For better or worse, Final Fantasy is definitely a different beast these days.

[@dantevic]

Deceptions Wrath and that's a good thing. even ff changes things up.

[@deceptionswrath3710]

Dante Vic A game changing some stuff isnt bad, but this is just Final Fantasy by name. Where is the diverse party members I used to love picking up through out the story? Where is the class systems? Used to love having black mages and healers, now those are no more. Only thing in here that is still Final Fantasy is some of the enemies, chocobos and old sound tracks.

[@kyotheman69]

I hear you, I agree with you not going knock the game, but it doesn't seem like FF game, but again SE is trying something new, FF7 remake going have same combat system, but funny thing is FF7 remake just looks more engaging maybe its character design, set pieces, whatever it looks far more engaging.

[@eejdmrj3hw]

Deceptions Wrath most of those are in FF14

[@yajwells6153]

love the videos btw :)

[@ACGreviews]

thanks

[@DestanyZer0]

Im a massive ff fan but i beat the game in under 30 hours and i was taking my time doing side quests,the combat was pretty linear and the summons annoyed me.3 times i got to summon in the whole game all being ramuh i honestly wished they added the option to summon whatever 1 you choose but adding a cooldown to the summon,that and the short story upset me the most.I love this game dont get me wrong but theres so many things that could have made this game even more amazing,6 summons but constantly summoning 1 specific 1 ever rare occasion makes me question why they are in the game to begin with

[@dalmoe]

DestanyZer0 If you beat the story in 30 hours you probably only did a tiny fraction of the sidequests. i'm 11 hrs in and am still on chapter 3. The side content really is the best part of this game.

[@DestanyZer0]

Ive done alot of the side quests and hunts i was around leve 46 when i beat the game,also they said the story was 40hours long that didnt include the sides and such so they lied technically

[@DestanyZer0]

You must be going extreamly slow if your 11 hours in and you haven't done much

[@dalmoe]

DestanyZer0 Just doing all the side quests and some of the hunts. There are almost 40 side quests to do before you even get to the first summon.

[@wfcompton7848]

DestanyZer0 same here hope the dlc is better

[@ObeyJustified]

Been with you a while now still don't understand how you don't have more subscribers!? Only reviewer that I honestly trust

[@ACGreviews]

Thanks man

[@dylanwade3523]

Just have to say I'm super glad someone commented on the frame tear and blurriness of this title. I had to google if there was something wrong with my console several times.

[@codypin1240]

is this game ever coming to PC? This game would look much better with 60 fps

[@thecaptainplus]

Ps4 pro is getting a 60fps patch

[@BigBoss-gb4cx]

Cody Pin Most likely, as for the last few years every FF game got a PC port after a couple of years.

[@gflynn4424]

Cody Pin if it sells really well on console and they can get that ps pro 60fps patch out like promised, with all the positive reviews and gamer feedback, I could see it coming to PC maybe as a special edition at the end of the year (2017) it would make a lot of financial sense on squares part, but I suppose only if they were going to see a return profit on the time and effort it would take to make a really good and optimised version

[@jamesglox6238]

Cody Pin It will it just takes time I'd say look for within mid to late 2017 or early 2018 perhaps sooner if lucky

[@beyond-the-soul8651]

Cody Pin I'm sure it will sooner or later but consoles need something just for them

[@TheFerrarimangtb]

Does this man always deliver, or what. Awesome, detailed & coherent review as always. You break down games in such a way, that it truly leaves you with a clear unbiased subjective choice in purchasing. Thank you for your service my good man!

[@ACGreviews]

my thanks sir

[@gangatalishis]

why isnt this on pc, whyyyyyyyyy.

[@Bloodbane2099]

i assume in a year or two it will be,and it will blow the ps4 pros and xbones visuals out of the water

[@a.wesker7288]

gangatalishis how about you stop being cheap and buy an Xbox or PS4 instead of begging on your knees, pathetic.

[@Zabijaka87]

FF is crap. Consoles are crap. Japanese shitty games are crap.

[@thecaptainplus]

Consoles are the primary gaming platform in Japan, it's almost tradition. and Final Fantasy mostly has always been on consoles.

[@MB-Kajtech]

Because no gamer likes to play on a toaster? #pcmasterrace

[@OrionCallisto]

You are my favorite reviewer currently working, you always give me everything I need to know and are hilarious doing it. Seriously, the jab about The Hangover starring an Asian One Direction is pretty spot-on. lol I got this game day 1 and I absolutely love it. It kinda nails every weird thing I've wanted to see in a game, so for me, it's all rainbows and unicorn shit. Except the load times, scary-faced NPCs and a few particularly nasty CTDs. Anyway, kickass video man, keep it up.

[@ACGreviews]

ya had a good time! And thanks

[@shaynesmithcomedy]

This review was so good. You crushed every other review out there. Great job.

[@ACGreviews]

you bet

[@dixonfullaccess6503]

is it easy to jump into and understand if this is your first final fantasy game? and is the story complicated or pretty simple?

[@ACGreviews]

ys they don't really connect

[@dixonfullaccess6503]

ACG thanks

[@dixonfullaccess6503]

ACG btw are you gonna be doing a review for the ps4 pro?

[@ACGreviews]

the system itself?

[@dixonfullaccess6503]

ACG yeah

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

It's a great game not Final Fantasy VII, VIII, or IX but it's a 9/10 for me. Square outdid themselves with VII, VIII, and IX.

[@USMCKong0311]

Is this game worth the 10 year wait?

[@DragonDriveLover]

To be honest, in my personal opinion, there's simply no game that's worth waiting 10 years for.

[@BenyaminLorit]

Largely depends on the one who's waiting

[@ironsharkpa1026]

Killa-King Kong not quite. if I would be you , I would wait another 5 years. mighty be good then.

[@talonpop]

So as someone who followed this since 2006, who was skeptical as hell about it over the last year and who loves the living fuck out of this game now. I don't know man. You gotta look at the monstrous RPG franchises that opened and finished in that 10 year period. Fuck. But I hope SE gets their shit together logistically about modern Game development. This was a good step in the right direction and hopefully CyberConnect2's FF7 is good and SE pushes out quality games in a more expedient time frame. Worth 10 years? I don't know. Before it came out I thought anything short of a 97 on metacritic would be a flop consider the resources. Lol. But I'm loving it. I wasn't crying every night for it. So I think it was.

[@jahaseerferreira834]

did you waited for the whole 10 years? or just jumped in the hype train?

[@PrivasGuitar]

...The Hangover starring an Asian One Direction... is one reason why I continue to appreciate and follow your channel. Chalk one up for another excessively-detailed review. Thanks, ACG. Keep it up!

[@ACGreviews]

thanks patrick

[@RoyalBabble]

Nice, I was hoping you were going to be able to review this one. Probably the best review I've seen on the game so far.

[@ACGreviews]

thanks

[@Yeezy4Prezzy]

Should I start the series here ?

[@Yeezy4Prezzy]

Nvm

[@axelx666]

Hell no. Start from 1, or at least watch the movies covering the Cloud Strife era I mean yes the game ARENT tied and they all have different story lines and worlds But c'mon. Cloud strife era was amazing

[@kingquan3826]

Alexander Mullins start with this series . I started with it and don't regret anything . People say 7 was the best and I'll try that .

[@Hobojo153]

That was 7.

[@shutupstupid5630]

Alexander Mullins Final Fantasy games don't usually connect except for the few that have the same numbered title like ff13, ff13-2, and ff13 Lightnings Return (or something like that). So you can feasibly start wherever you want in the series.

[@baldswagg79]

Best game reviewer on KZbin hands down

[@ACGreviews]

thank sir

[@talonpop]

Playing this game I think this is one of the most amazing games to claw it's way out of development hell

[@shinkounova8485]

You just gained a subscriber. I love how you break down a review into various parts. Very informative and lengthy reviews :D

[@coreymckee4844]

I have not been able to put this game down. it is SO GOOD! 😀😀

[@FILNAT2011]

What the difficultly like? Been watching gameplay and walkthrough videos it looks a bit easy.

[@frankiebeans8055]

Corey Mckee I got this game today and put 5 1/2 hours in. I've never played a new game that long in the first day. It's good.

[@alonsom8977]

FILNAT2011 It aint easy but it aint hard

[@frankiebeans8055]

FILNAT2011 well if you suck at games like me easy is the way too go. I don't think you can die on easy. I accidentally went in a dungeon and found a enemies around fifty or so and got my ass handed to me and never died. I just ran away after I realized I will not win. Ha

[@coreymckee4844]

I hate You how did u not die? And what does the "help in a pinch part mean" in the difficulty description for easy mode?

[@rcsalmeida1]

I. Miss final fantasy VIII, IX e XII....

[@Mirinmaru]

Rodrigo Almeida Why? They still exist

[@dantevic]

Rodrigo Almeida ff12 remaster is coming early next year.

[@rcsalmeida1]

***** Actually what I meant was that I miss them because of the emotional impact these games have had on me back then.

[@Mirinmaru]

Rodrigo Almeida Replay them then :) I just replayed all the Star Ocean games. Still as good as before, and knocks the socks off of most new triple-A games

[@rcsalmeida1]

Star Ocean: The Second Story was epic

[@DragonFlopp]

Is it just me, or does it seem like a lot of big hyped up games like FFXV get little to no fanfare when they come out? I wasn't looking forward to this game, and I still don't plan on getting it, but it just feels like each "big" release elicits a half-assed sigh and then disappears from everyone's radar a week later. I'm not insulting FFXV by any means, but it just feels like apathy is a constant within the video game industry these days. Am I wrong in thinking this? Maybe I'm just WAY out of touch. Great review though, Karak. Sorry I didn't really comment on the video itself. Just expressing some thoughts.

[@ACGreviews]

sorta ya

[@DragonFlopp]

ACG It's just me, you're saying? Haha, I'm not afraid to admit it if it's just me.

[@ACGreviews]

no saying I sorta agree

[@DragonFlopp]

ACG Oh, alright. I wasn't sure. I often feel like a cranky old man about games lately, but the landscape really is different from when I was younger. Oh well, times change, right? At any rate, great work as always, Karak.

[@AshXXMayftw]

I'm nearly 3 hours in, just got to the first big plot point, and so far I'm enjoying it. Although, I really hope Noctis doesn't become this self loathing, kind of emo character I've been fearing since 2013.

[@stephengrayson6597]

We don't need another Cloud that's for sure.

[@firefistgaming117]

AshXXMayftw he gets a lil depressed here and their for good reason but no as the game progresses and noctis gets older he matures alot more and he starts takig responsibility and ect. ect. Honestly around half way through the game he really starts to change personality wise and more towards the end he is similar to his fathers persona. overall i like noctis character hes pretty realistic, when hes upset its for good reason most of the time, stays cool and relaxed, has conflictions with his role and position abit at first (who wouldnt realistically? imagine your family was killed and your kingdom destroyed and next thing you know your king and you gotta take back your kingdom all within a few days span? shit most people would be feeling thousands of different emotions) but towards the end he really starts to show that he wants to take his role and do whats right.

[@soraceant]

Stefen Graham I loved cloud.

[@matthewalbert8469]

and the I could mothknow that er and is any other way I see that the day others to brightmother effect is the and drug interactions ananothing

[@FlakeyCakes]

matthew albert what

[@immortalsun]

1:09 Those running animations are pretty good.

[@Crazyness2122]

This review is soo well thought out and precise. I love the sharp and quick delivery of your thoughts and your voice does not get annoying at all. 100% Quality. Thanks for your work.

[@daysofhalcyon]

The last FF game I remember really enjoying was IX. I don't know if I'd like this one.

[@Tenken89]

You probably wont tbh i loved IX and cant really get into this one.

[@inuyasha989]

loved x loved 12 liked 13-2 and love 15 if you honestly dont like this game based soly on the fact that its not atb or turn based then you have bigger issues to address

[@safer88]

As a long time FF fan i can tell you this is a good game, but a bad FF... if you come here expecting more IX you will be disappointed.

[@inuyasha989]

sauro battaglini lol bad ff this is not ff 13 not even close bud stop being stuck in the past and expecting another ff7 its not gonna happen

[@safer88]

The guy said the last FF he enjoyed is IX, and i think its fair to say that XV is nothing like it ^^

[@digitalproductions4758]

"Their masterworks all... can't go wrong" lmao hear that shit in my sleep XD

[@ACGreviews]

it kills me

[@deffloyd]

I'm going through 30 minutes of people talking and I can't hear their voice.Rpg with no dialogue and if there is I can't hear it.

[@kyrongreenidge5523]

unmute ur tv

[@rendox]

The only part of the game that wasn't voiced is the tutorials.

[@lcc284]

either somethings wrong with your tv or you ran into a bug in the game.

[@blakereardon1858]

Are you on Xbox if so that ha happened to me you just need to change some settings to do with your sound

[@K-Town_OW]

ACG, Just wanted to take a moment to give you a long overdue thank you. Always turn to your reviews which consistently come out promptly after the release of a game before buying, and like you state in each of them: they're not 5 minute long reviews filled with sponsored bull. You have the least amount of adds of any reviewer that I know of. So thanks bud, please keep it up!

[@ACGreviews]

you bet brother

[@Thedizzleman1979]

Very professional, unbiased, and over all just a quality review. Rare these days. Thanks ACG.

[@ACGreviews]

thanks

[@derbgood]

the car is the only thing that gives me the shits. other then that its the best game to be released since the witcher 3

[@talonpop]

Uncharted 4 is a movie. The gameplay has no depth. I literally played so many set piece sequences in hard mode with one hand while I was on my phone. I don't know. I loved Dark Souls 3 this year but the sheer enemy and world scale and combat might take my GOTY spot. Perhaps the best Game since TW3

[@jman2856]

There is depth to be had in the gameplay, it's just not as complex as other games. Naughty Dog have always been that way since Jak and Daxter.

[@talonpop]

So when I was totally bored and underwhelmed with Uncharted 4 as a GAME based on its mechanics it was actually the best experience ever. Gotcha For the record, Jak and Daxter >>>>> Uncharted 4. Last time I checked Jak and Daxter was a platforming action adventure game with legitimate gameplay. I would not compare that to that set piece filled casual creation.

[@marcosdheleno]

this has more to do with taste than actualy quality, you cant compare Jak and Daxter with uncharted 4, diferent genre, mechanics and even target audience. you can like one more than other, but not really state which is the better game.

[@talonpop]

Hey man. I get it. Most gamers are casual and want to see flashy shit on screen, but Uncharted 4's set pieces didn't do it for me, it kills the actual immersion when the mechanic have no depth and require 1-2 buttons while holding forward on a left analog stick. This year, imo. FFXV > Dark Souls 3 > Doom/Gears of War 4 > Ratchet and Clank >>>>>>>>>≥>>>>>>> Uncharted 4. Casual players like movies. I get it. But don't be surprised when not everybody feels the same way about Uncharted 4.

[@IroquoisPliskin]

4:22 Even in Final Fantasy XV Hillary is an evil character.

[@mfhchaudhary]

That woman governor was actually good

[@IroquoisPliskin]

Of course, every Hillary supporter thinks she's good. lol

[@mfhchaudhary]

Let's not bring politics here, Man, don't get me started on a sexist, misogynist, xenophobic Trump,

[@IroquoisPliskin]

Says "Let's not start politics here", then right away labels the dude all the things the democrats are. I couldn't expect less from socialists.

[@mfhchaudhary]

What-you-see-is-what-you-get.. well atleast Trump turned out to be exactly who he is. Unlike FFXV...

[@jeromechillin5515]

A great JRPG to have. Ive put in 10 hours of side missions alone. I can easily put FF15 up the with the Witcher 3.

[@Samsaraslug]

alright....im off to tweet at Square and beg for a pc version

[@Mesotheliomasettlements]

Michael Bell Uh idk about comparing this to the witcher 3 but it definetely looks great

[@Kanuk97]

dope nice to hear

[@JacaboBlanco]

Antonio Caballero aside from the witxhers undoubtedly better story (way way way better. and the side quest story's) I see the comparison .

[@Fingers998]

10 hours isnt really that huge if ur implying that you've just about done all the side quests.

[@AstralFrost]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed the game, Karak! I'm just beginning my playthrough now. I know this version of the game is about 5 years in development but the wait has been 10 years and I just can't believe it's finally here.

[@ACGreviews]

enjjoy

[@dakillabaer9470]

first time subscriber. You won me with all the small details gamers look for. Thank you.

[@ACGreviews]

thanks Killa

[@ew275x]

I have to wonder why people rag/joke about on the "Boy band" look so much. Will the Persona 5 reviews have the same thing but mentioning the cast looks like Cirque Du Solieil rejects?

[@ACGreviews]

not sure. Apparently a widely used comparison though so that is probably an explanation in and of itself

[@ew275x]

ACG I guess it's mostly that they're pretty boys and wear similar (but different) color coded clothes. I do think it has become overused and a cheap shot. I prefered it when for example Cr1tikal called Gladio a "Hipster Solid Snake." I'd say Ignis is a "Hipster Travis Touchdown" myself.

[@ACGreviews]

Cheap is simply another term for "works well enough to have been used many times" Then again who is counting? Might be someone using it the first time in their lives. I assuredly dont give a shit to judge them on word use or counting how many times they have done it.

[@ew275x]

ACG That is true. I guess cheap isn't a good word and uncreative/obvious might be a better term? It's like pointing out that the girls in Senran Kagura have big breasts. It's just something that jumped out because it was a common pattern in reviews. I do wonder if a similar obvious joke will happen with Persona 5 since it is the next big game in the genre.

[@ew275x]

Char Aznable Boy Bands are cool, if you're the specific demographic for it, or if you're a Gundam Wing fan :P.

[@HaveFunLosingBro]

Is it just me or do the graphics look down right awful at times? Wish this was on PC feelsbadman.

[@LLawliet04]

I agree on some ground and rock textures but overall it's good.

[@xAssassin24]

It would have looked alot better if it wasn't an open world but the character models are always spot on

[@Ligmamonkey]

i don't understand why console exclusive exist

[@pandaeyez]

It's just your PCmasterrace superiority complex speaking.

[@thatguynar]

This game made me feel like I have friends.

[@vanmaren962]

You reviews are phenomenal. I have needed a reviewer replacement since the shutdown of Game Trailers. You exceeded my expectations as to what I thought I would find!

[@ACGreviews]

thanks man

[@shadezee7510]

As someone that bought it on the xbox one the graphics were certainly noticeable at tunes but I never felt my game play was effected by it. Glad you actually pointed out the voice work for dungeons. From the other reviews I've seen I thought I was crazy. "Magic scooped in like a human Duracell" made me lose it lol Completely agree with the end verdict. Great review and way to get it out so quickly!

[@ACGreviews]

ya the xbox has the better framepacing anyway

[@_GuiltyGhost]

Do you think that they will eventually patch the framepacing on the PS4 and the blurriness on the X1?

[@ACGreviews]

framepacing...rare

[@_GuiltyGhost]

I see...likelihood of a PC port sometime soon or will that be a long while? If so, I'll probably just pick up a copy for my X1.

[@pylotlight]

Will take around a year they said, because they didn't want to release just a port.

[@MarceloDCAraujo101]

Sounds good but 30 fps? pc version pls

[@MoreImbaThanYou]

Honestly, I prefer the english voices. I just have a grudge against over-the-top japanese voice acting. I kinda miss that you left out the games biggest issue: That it's unfinished. The last third of the game feels incredibly rushed and basically reeks of cut content. It may be the best unfinished game i played so far, but it's still unfinished. Wich makes me mad, because it could have been a fantastic game, and not just an enjoyable one.

[@jhavynmorrison8756]

I live ff 15 a a game but I hate it as a ff game, It compleatly get rid of what make ff games grate which is making stratiges and having to change them up when a enemy or a boss compleatly screws with them.

[@WoIfRaiser]

It'S perfectly finished. It's okay if you don't understand it, we can't understand everything.

[@AjayKumar-ch9em]

Sephyr ArtCore Iw ould take vesus XIII any day to this bullcrap. It is far from finished.

[@ghostgate82]

I just can't get used to the combat. I loved the FF10 and FF12 combat, but this just isn't cutting it. Maybe it's because Dark Souls has ruined combat for me in games. It's the best real time combat. Period.

[@mAcroFaze]

Thanks for the review, Karak! I've got my copy on its way, and I'll be opting for the original Japanese dubs.

[@talonpop]

mAcroFaze Fair warning, those subtitles go quick and almost everything that isn't an actual cutscene from battle dialouge to random people talking won't be subbed. Sometimes the subs go FAST too. Saying that as someone whose played alot of Japanese dub games.

[@talonpop]

Jonny B​​ Yeeeaah. It's great for any cutscene or direct dialouge for the most part. You'll miss snippets that you'd have to write off as random Japanese audio. It's not breaking it's just them yelling in battle or walking by hearing an NPC conversation you'll miss. Enough for me to do my first play through on English. That's just me though, Japanese dub was fantastic. I highly recommend this game regardless

[@AimingAtYou]

I love your review! Have shown parts to my pupils when discussing run on sentences and why to avoid them. Makes it easy for them to grasp the concept!

[@robertbrown1923]

I'll wait for the PC release

[@robertbrown1923]

Actually there is a PC port of every FF from 3 to 14 (12 is on the way). I'll gave it about a year for a PC release.

[@shichitenhakkihd]

Same here, I'll get it for the PC as soon as it comes out. If it doesn't ... well ... there are enough other games I can enjoy until used PS4s drop to 50 EUR, at which point I'll reconsider.

[@lapsedilationdrive3943]

Ultra-Phoenix yeah good luck playing another square's low optimized game like the other previous titles. they dont even give a damn about releasing a patch to fix the framerate for nier automata on PC lmao

[@hellknightf1]

Ahh peasants, first they say there wont be a PC release and when it is confirmed they saay its gonna be bad and when isnt bad they just rage quit LMAO

[@neoqwerty]

I'm an FF fan, and by that I mean I hate 13, love 12 and the two MMOs, and even Tactics Advance became fun once I broke it. But I don't like 15. I don't want to play Dragon's Dogma in FF Land with a GTA-Fallout 4 architechture and a boy band cast of heroes... I just want my ATB and my Black Mage and White Mage and random encounters and monsters that don't all look the same in the first two hours of the game (it's all boney grey dogs and extra boney grey mesmerizes and the most variety I got was that there were goblins and a level 54 OP demon ronin dude in a mine).

[@ACDCRocks780]

Then play 1-13 and let people enjoy the game.

[@chief_boy8470]

fuck you. stick to the old games then.

[@daraghmaclachlan8906]

Okay. That's your opinion. I think this style of game isn't for everyone, but the series needed to change after the damage 13 did to it's reputation.

[@colemcgrath644]

Neo Qwerty play in wait mode then dumbass. Get used to it, want turn based go to persona, no one will miss you

[@LLawliet04]

Neo Qwerty I've played FFIV-FFXIII and so far I'm enjoying this game, Dragon's Dogma in FF land works plus other FF games gives enemies that looks the same in the first few hours too.

[@vaav55]

rent!!! okay got it. thanks pal. I like your videos.

[@FlakeyCakes]

Vic M You saying you should rent it? Id recommend buying it but if its not your kind of game maybe a wait for sale. He said it himself, if you're a fan its a must buy while if youre not look into it and see if you want to buy.

[@lapsedilationdrive3943]

how ironic it is cuz most of the hardcore final fantasy fans absolutely hate this game while the newcomers who had never played a FF game before really love this game lmao

[@ethdsththwethr7220]

Been watching your reviews for awhile and I gatta say very very consistent. Always hits on the important points and even touches on subjects like frame pacing etc... that most outlets won't dare touch for fear of community backlash. Sub'd

[@ACGreviews]

my thanks man

[@HustleHabit]

Another great detailed review ACG.