How Granblue Fantasy: Relink's Gameplay Improved (2016 - 2023)

[@ZephyrK_]

With Relink and Versus: Rising slated to release this year, we truly are in a new era for Granblue. Praying Cygames delivers in every aspect, it's been far too long.

[@ZephyrK_]

It'll breathe much needed new life onto the original title, feel like Cygames have been wating for Relink to release so they can coincide it with a massive update.

[@captainmega6310]

​@@ZephyrK_ yea prob

[@flashergoldpower15]

@skankhunt4215rest in peace that game

[@Steven9567]

although they are having woke monuments

[@solomaxlevelplayer5582]

@@Steven9567 i JUST WOKE UP NOT TOO LONG AGO

[@antgc8893]

Insane video. The info you bring was very detailed. Keep up the good work!!

[@skyvanisher1639]

Never lost hope in this game. Always knew Cygames will eventually pull through and that they really do put a lot of effort in their products. Fantastic video and really does a justice to explain the road the game's development went through as well as the different aspects of Granblue as a whole with the upcoming game.

[@happilyisolated]

Same! I'm still stupidly hype for this thing. It's going to consume my soul!

[@Vandy--]

And in 2024 they delivered it. Im kinda new to the series and just bought the game this february 2024 and totally worth it, the game is so fun to play with many characters to play. I hope they make a DLC story for this one, overall one of my favorite video game so far in 2024 after Dragon's Dogma 2 and Palworld

[@MistralNorthwind]

Years not loosing hope, not trashtalking about development and staying there every passing minute. The hype I built couldn't be bigger. Been playing the gacha since 2016, and still to this day; GBVersus made me love the franchise even more and the RPG looks so amazing I'm gonna bet it's gonna be a hit in 2023 by far. Nice coverage overall Havian ♥ The fact that you either played the gacha or at least made enough research in order to explain people who doesn't know about Renown Pendants or the system in the game makes this an awesome video, really. Good job.

[@Rationalific]

I've never played the gacha game, but I can understand playing a game over a long period of time, as I've been playing World of Warships since 2017. Some games just keep giving and never get old. Granblue Fantasy Versus became my favorite fighting game (and will get a new version with improvements hopefully this year as well!). Versus got me into this (although I still don't know the lore outside of that game). I'm really looking forward to Relink! It's my most anticipated game of 2023, edging out Resident Evil 4 Remake. I'm kind of glad I got into Granblue late (2021), as I guess I haven't had to wait as long as others...

[@MistralNorthwind]

@@Rationalific The new GBFVS with the rollback netcode is OOFFFFF

[@Rationalific]

@@MistralNorthwind I'm not into the lingo of these days, but I'll take that as a good thing... 😁

[@MistralNorthwind]

@@Rationalific My b =w= I'll keep it as simple as possible: Basically the reason the current version of Granblue Versus failed was because it's "delay netcode" based, which in terms of connection is pretty bad the further the opponent is, making the games sometimes look slow-mo even because the game is trying to "catch up" to the info from both opponents. Rollback Netcode is a system that kinda "predicts" movements instead of continuously sending data every frame, making it way, WAY more smooth and pretty much any fighting game without Rollback is destined to fail at some point; the fact that Granblue Versus is relaunching with Rollback Netcode is a huge W.

[@randyrodriguez1889]

What do you think about it?

[@MrDarksol]

It's really funny that this game was announced in 2016 and despite the change in development hands, it does feel like Cygames knows what they are doing. They are definitely taking what worked from platinum games when they were in charge and are expanding upon it and building on it with their own engine. Fingers still crossing about the release date and that it will be worth this really really really really long wait because I still want to play this one. Great analysis on this very long journey!

[@JolyJambo]

after the game released, can say with confidence the game is beautifully a masterpiece.

[@miguerys9503]

Having fewer updates and events is, contrary to what many would think, such good news. The burnout is real, I'm glad they're taking a more relaxed approach with this one.

[@happilyisolated]

Damn sir, you got the voice for narration.

[@coniejuu3732]

I’ve been riding with this game since it was shown and will continue to do so until it’s released. I think people need to realize all of the factors that impacted Cygames. On top of that, it’s their first console developed title. I think people have been too rough on them. I’m so glad that you came with the facts. So many people spread misinformation about this game.

[@GarlicAvenger]

GOD the ART of Granblue Fantasy is second to none. It's honestly always been the best of that Japanese interpretation of anime/manga-fantasy-European-medieval/renaissance era, for character & world design. And the epic fantasy painting style of environment and the airships like the Grancypher... Hands down I think Granblue Fantasy is the single best anime/manga art style I've ever seen (specifically for a fantasy series). Cygame's artists that worked on Granblue Fantasy are so incredible. Io and Lyria are my favourite characters, but I like Rose and a few of the animal eared & horned girls as well. Also, Eugen is a CHAD.

[@sebo3e]

dear freind i feel bothered when the G name is used because i am christian i ask you please to refrain from it we are called to worship him in truth because he s our father in heave you are his child what do you think to give glory to him he loves you alot and waits for you to that he can make your life better he can but first we need to realise we are sinners we sinned againts him and we have to repent and follow 10 commandments then our life will be blessed because with him things will be better but that doesnt mean we wont have tough times no we need to pass trough alot trials just as we do trough life because he teach us trough it i hope you will realise that how much he love you and waits for you to return back to him if you already belive he will wait for you with open arms may he bless you and your family Amen

[@zenxmizuki]

@@sebo3e this is one of the reasons why christians are ridiculed on the internet

[@nekotorin]

My go to KZbinr for relink stuff. You know he's dedicated when he played the browser game just to get more context to Relink.

[@Jucca39]

thanks for your hard work about these details, these changes in detail really prove that they are trying to make this game better. And I didn't even realize that it's been almost 7 years since the game was announced, and that's enough years to turn it into a completely different game, just like FF15 lol.

[@stormeagle]

i wish more games adopt this kind of artstyle, it is so gorgeous !

[@eloisecole3579]

Tales of Arise

[@LegendarySkypenis]

@@eloisecole3579 Ys game in general, Atelier , Dragon Quest, Ni no kuni, Some of the ps2 era games like Rouge Galaxy, Wild arms, Dragon quest. Its basically Cell Shading art style.

[@ChristianKessler4185]

this is definetely for me the RPG/Game of the Year 2023.. it has absolutely the most stunning combat system I've ever seen in my whole life as RPG player with by now 33 years of experience since the SNES until today

[@mickaelb3382]

Yeah for me too, but i've afraid of element system. I hate this system. But i gonna buy it day one anyway. I'm hyped more than FF about it xD.

[@abba9881]

Thank you for this well-structured account. I'm happy that i discovered you through some old genshin video. Now I really want to check out this granblue game even if I have not played anything related to this franchise even once.

[@Nekomania]

even if you haven't played you can always look up the soundtrack it's got some absolute bangers.

[@Rationalific]

Excellent overview, that brings us up to speed! I'm really looking forward to this!

[@VagranT999]

I've been waiting for so long for a video like this from this Game. Top quality. Thanks man !

[@Lil_CarCrash]

This guy did a lot of research and work on this video thumbs up

[@Gintokioddjobscorp]

Sup Havian I'm glad you're going into detail about the development of the game and changes of gthe years as well the combat looks amazing the customizing with button layouts is a plus I;m really glad this game didn't get cancelled and improving through each reveal.

[@leftymu]

Nicely done, very informative and detailed, and close-ups and highlights of certain details on the screen was helpful

[@krasussien]

i was not really interessed in this game because i was not really informed about all that, but the info you give us and detail make me want this game so badly now :O thank you for your video you really do a great job !

[@KairuFreestar91]

id honestly forgotten about this game if im being honest lol seems like its gaining traction though and should release soon! it looks super fun cant wait to play it!

[@Cr0wnlessD.King619]

Are you being honest? 😋

[@sarges1712]

that 2017 video looking like 2022's Valkyrie Elysium. Funny how memory works, I mean it doesn't look bad but I remember it looking so much better. Anyway, great video. Was interesting to see how the game has been improved both mechanically and visually over the years. This game is going be phenomenal, an instant classic imo. Can't wait to finally get my hands on it and play through it.

[@hitosyura]

Good i've been waiting for this game since 2017. The game looks amazing in its current state and finally looks like they're close to release. Amazinh video BTW, you summarized the content really well, and showed how deep the battle system is now.

[@StormPT.88]

Great video! Thank you for all the information :) Cant wait to play it! ^^

[@43pages55]

I have been waiting for this game since 2017. This video just made me so excited!! Hope it’s this year.

[@first-law-fantasyabercromb7308]

the first place to go for Granblue Fantasy Relink news, thx very much!

[@AlastorHaw]

Every video of yours on the topic makes me more hyped and excited for the game. I cant wait for its release!

[@Flamelance_Accendo]

I never knew Relink was in development since 2016. People have been waiting for this game alot longer than I thought.

[@serenity3157]

Uma Musume *cough cough*

[@Flamelance_Accendo]

@@serenity3157 Huh? What about it?

[@serenity3157]

@@Flamelance_Accendo Its one of their game that also delay in a long time

[@serenity3157]

So its not surprising that this game has been delay in long run since this is also their first AAA

[@Flamelance_Accendo]

@@serenity3157 Oh I see. I didn't expect anyone to bring up that game given I was only talking about relink. But I never knew it was something people were waiting on as well.

[@dark2sonic]

Thanks for all the details. Great video!

[@skywardsword7367]

Alot has changed and I've been hyped since 2017 i can say I'm satisfied with the final product just hope they continue to give it love with updates and or dlc.

[@IAMCha0tik]

Another one from the Great Haveezy

[@orga8211]

Great video, very well put together. Thank you

[@alexsensei_hi]

Seeing this game continue to evolve is making me very excited to play it. With FFXVI, Octopath II, and all Relink coming out this year, it's a great year for JRPGs!

[@serenity3157]

I always love the detail of your breakdown bro. Btw they just release a short gameplay of Io today.

[@KlassiusK]

Great video bro, as usual!

[@ErosMorelli]

He's back! 🙌🙌

[@kukukachu]

Only you can give us this information in ABSOLUTE detail. I have been excited for this game for 3-4 years now and am excited it comes out this year. If it's to really gain attention, it needs to be released in a stable form, meaning no bugs, no glitches, no FPS drop, nothing. It needs to come out without any need of a day one patch. Gamers are getting tired of these companies and their terrible business practices. The other part of this and that this game can't have loot boxes or micro-transactions or it's DOA. Luckily it doesn't look like there's any of that. They said they wanted to make a Granblue Fantasy for people that are hesitant to play the mobile version, I just hope they understand why people don't want to touch the mobile version and keep everything that people dislike about mobile games, out of it. This is the only AAA game I have cared about for years now. This is the only AAA game I will be paying full price for when it releases...I pray it's everything I hope for and more. I've also been thinking about how nobody is talking about this game, but that could actually be a good thing. There's no mainstream hype which means, there's no ridiculous expectations. The game can be judged at a base level, which in turn will increase appreciation.

[@ZephyrK_]

They've been working on the game for almost 7 years, with that much dev time, performance issues are the least of my concerns. Additionally, Relink is a classic narrative driven Action JRPG (with a multiplayer mode) not a live service, it obviously won't feature any kind of monetisation since that goes against the genre and the fact it's a full priced packaged release and not F2P exclusively digital title adds further credence to that.

[@poopoogigolo]

I don't know why, but I am a little worried. I can't help but think that mobile elements will make its way into this game. I want something adventurous, non-mindless, and Tales-y, but I don't know if I will get the kind of game I'm hoping for. And I've always wondered why Platinum was only involved for so long...

[@Norgatron]

great video seems strange its been pretty much all playable for over 2 years and still no release date hopefully they do a special edition :O

[@tubereanding]

Amazing research and video man.

[@johandymartinez733]

the first time i saw the first trailer back in 2017, i was praying it was going to be for the N Switch. I'm one of the main game player, being honest I preferred the previous version on which special attacks got charged by attacking, not by themselves, by the way amazing job done‼

[@Sunnymustache]

GREAT VIDEO dud, super complete, i only say tank you.

[@tsukuyomi8994]

I'm so hype! Had to comment just because.

[@Stinkyremy]

Great video man

[@MrValgard]

nice vid, from perspective of time is clear they wasn't ryly in dev hell re-making flaw aspect, more like refine and add more chaseing perfection. Also at time of cygames take over though build is nearly done and they would focus on adding content/story/quest etc. Nice to see they continue refinement, even they don't have experiance in AAA games

[@theoryofeverything3647]

my god, game info aside your voice is really good mate, great video

[@houtenhen6779]

Since highschool and now working in Lab i am waiting this game, hope they deliver, especially in 9th Anniversary stream wish they reveal release date for relink. BTW Thank you so much for covering GBF relink and how was the state of development before 2023, many poeple confused why this game have many delays and with this video i hope those poeple understand.

[@Horos101]

Very informative!

[@lonefirion]

I remember being too hyped for this game. Talking about it nonstop with my friends and all that Then all those delays happened. I’ve been rewatching the trailers and gameplays to get that excitement again, but the magic is just not there anymore 😢 Who knows, maybe i’d find that spark again someday when they release the game. IF they do release it.

[@mellowvalentine9354]

2 months left :)

[@cirmothe9]

There is so much pressure on this game to be the best jrpg of 2023. I really hope it fulfills all the expectations.

[@Rokoi518]

I know I’m late but dang dude, you have an amazing voice lol

[@petrus9067]

Its crazy i didn't realize how soon they showed this game as a thing that they were planning. Gbf was only 2 years old in 2016.. i joined the gacha in 2017 briefly and just heard about gbf relink in 2018 or 2019 i think

[@SgtDahaka]

For those who play both games, and purchased a physical copy or a digital one for a PS5 of Relink, there is a bonus code for the original game that you can get extra items, its a limited event.

[@volfknowsnobounds]

tbh, I really wanna do multiplayer/co-op with friends. God that would be amazing. Hopefully we've learned to have cross-play at this point.

[@PhantomBlackStar]

I hope , whenever this game is released , don't have major bugs at release , similar to CyberPunk 2077 , i heard and seen the horror stories.

[@Dull_Doll]

it's refreshing to watch this again after finally playing it.

[@colonelsouffle3042]

It surprised me to hear they remade the engine just to suit the aesthetics they wanted for the game, and even moreso that by 2019-2020 the game was already in a mostly playable state. That would explain why the launch was so smooth. Props to Cygames for picking up where Platinum left off.

[@inkmage4084]

This is how I want my RPG to look/play.. It would be a remake of the game my brother and I created way back in high school, based on the comic we created as kids. The first game was inspired by Chrono Trigger and Xenogears gameplay-wise.. No massive mechs to pilot, or time travel though. Just travel to different planets (3 at the time), 2 different space cities, and 4 derelict starships.. I can not wait to see this, and I hope Cygames also gives new info on Project Awakening too.

[@christophersanders7877]

Come to this video with my hype for the games release, the one things I noticed from the early combat system to now is the lack of enemy juggle states. Now it seems most enemies stay grounded and just stagger rather then juggle air combat, which I would kind of prefer.

[@flashergoldpower15]

From 2016 to now, I can say waiting for this game is truly a long time coming. I’m guessing the reason why platinum games couldn’t finish and dropped out was probably because of Bayonetta 3. Thank god for Cyagames kept the combo systems that platinum built on. Also a big one, they the og cast from both the dub and the sub too. That’s a win win in my book

[@ark5074]

This is looking like an RPG that might scratch the sao game itch for me. Pushing that itch aside this game looks more interesting the more I see it. Definitely picking this game up when it comes out.

[@Nekomania]

I would imagine some of the post game content updates we'll get will be skins and perhaps time attack trials much like they did with versus. As for the 6th star being added to the weapon uncaps that was a feature that has been added to a handful of characters (juuten/eternals) and two important summons and if it works like it does in game it will let us transcend the normal weapon lv cap but be very expensive in terms of materials. Great video though def helps explain the game's influence from the mobile version and it's long journey to almost being playable by everyone.

[@DemonicRobots]

It looks like there will be a lot of characters, I'm willing to bet that will be the main post-launch content

[@flikkie72]

This game is looking so crisp

[@blackstar-genX]

I feel like they should have platinum still help out a bit. But what I'm guessing is that they feel like they could complete the remaining work themselves and decide to do so.

[@Timotarius_]

i can't believe i have been hyped for this game for 7 years.

[@chuaivan123]

Great video

[@RPG.RandomPeasantGaming]

Bruv thank you so much for this video, I'm someone who's been a fan of this series for bloody years and I've kinda got exhausted waiting for this game (I think because I thought it was gonna come out around the same time as GB:Versus) and once platinum dropped out I felt it wasn't going to EVER released, so I decided not to keep following the game hanging of every little tease, and because of that I missed out on a load of info you shared, so yeah seeing it all in one comprehensive video is great. So again, thanks 👍

[@JohnOceanShark]

Thank you!

[@NonsenseNick]

ah yes I totally forgot about Ferry, they didn't show Ferry again till latest trailer, and no more information about her.

[@DozenMarks]

The only thing I hope for the full release at this point is that I can go with just a single character and not a full party if I want at all times. Everything else is looking fantastic thus far.

[@faqiharyanto3700]

We don't know if the main story would have a fixed party member or not, but atleast from the showcase we might be go solo for quests. The problem with no party member might be harder access to link time and lower chain burst. Well, it is player preference and perfect dodge and block would support solo character gameplay I guess.

[@judgezee9371]

Man, looking at this wait time for this game, seems to be worth it. the game just seems to be undergoing improvements

[@silvertaken]

Good thing is that they didn't bent the knee to the hype and released a half-baked product back in 2016-2017, but commited to deliver a good game. Some people in the comments still feel dissapointed that Cygames didn't release the game when the hype was high, but are we going to pretend now that they should have released an unfinished game? Relink is looking better than before imo, let's see how it plays when it releases, but it's looking good so far.

[@faqiharyanto3700]

the funny thing is i've seen some poeple think that current graphic and artstyle is worse or downgrade compared to gameplay reveal.

[@petrus9067]

I can't imagine them possibly having released it in like 2017-2018... GBF had less characters (tho tbf most of the relink playables already existed) and story back then, the arstyle was also on its earlier version. And gbf was a gacha game barely 3 years old so it would have been pretty risky (or not paid off of half baked) so it made sense that they did the fighting game first, which also made granblue a more well known franchise

[@azureblueotaku]

I'm still excited for this game! I hope Rosetta will be in it~ she's one of my faves from the anime

[@Satori_kun]

I hope they will add G.Naru to this game. I wanna melt bosses with Onee-san while doing crazy wombo combos

[@firulais6735]

This will be the second game that I pre-order

[@iconic4609]

Not gonna lie. The combat animations looked better back then. It was clean while getting the point across. It wasn’t convoluted with flashes on the screen to block what you’re seeing. Less is more. Not vice versa. Especially in a game where pin point accuracy with dodging a reflexes are necessary. Can’t see shit, can’t dodge or block it. But… maybe they wanted it this way. So you play more of a boss to learn moves instead of being able to see it right away on the first go around.

[@SoloWan_XIII]

Thanks for the breakdown, the game is very promising :).

[@UnitedWeStandFreedom]

This game needs a beautiful collectors edition !!

[@unskillfullymasterful]

i like that cygames took their property back inhouse because now the 3d models actually look like walking minaba art

[@rakanshow5053]

Amazing work when do you think it's going to be released this year??

[@copingflower1909]

Out of any game I've played this is one of the few times I've played an action RPG where there are over 20 different characters that are all almost equally fun and interesting to play every time, its literally the reverse of a gacha game where they force you to buy these characters that are more often then not copied and pasted, instead the game has fun gameplay and is overall just fun in general to experience and ensentiveiszes that even more by throwing a ticket to play as 1 new character in the roster of your choosing, *minus 1 though since he's locked behind the story to get him*

[@Nihil847]

I can’t help but giggle whenever I see Charlotta striking at huge enemies

[@zombiefriend]

I remember seeing that trailer of the lady walking through the town and I was already so hooked. I can't believe we're finally getting this soon.

[@petrus9067]

My first contat with this game was the showcase with the 4 dragon knights. Makes sense since Vane is my husband9

[@SaiyanFantasyX]

Really enjoyed the demo, though the lack of character switch mid combat to set up some cool shit and being unable to use skills in the air felt oddly restrictive.

[@KyosukeShido]

because it wont work with Switch Mechanics , the controls already packed ..there's no way to implement character switch

[@Banana-cc5rx]

the game is designed to be like Monster Hunter, which you play online. Hence creating a character switch in solo game isn't worth the time. This isn't Tales or star ocean

[@Bruh-bi6yi]

Great video! Would you happen to remember where the footage from 3:39 is from??

[@HavianCritDmg]

It's from a two-part internal interview with the development team. Here's the link: magazine.cygames.co.jp/en/archives/3379

[@Bruh-bi6yi]

@@HavianCritDmg Thank you!!

[@Noushauga]

ngl i kinda dig their old ui for some reason.

[@tapsofosiris3110]

Praying for a new game set in the Rage of Bahamut universe.

[@MaisieSqueak]

Thank you for doing this thorough research! A great video 👍

[@GleeChan]

I figure one day they'll actually release it. That might be cool.

[@devilovesdevil]

they need to better advertise this game i swear it felt like there was no news but im glad i check back every once in a while to see new stuff being talked about.

[@blixentejada1671]

Hoping for DLC where they bring Zeta as a playable character

[@ekosubandie2094]

I'm fairly certain that the Society characters like Zeta, Eustace, Beatrix and Vaseraga will be part of the base game rosters though since the Dragon Knights are already in this

[@thetruestar6348]

She is the game playable

[@immy3508]

the combat kinda reminds me of SAO Alicization, but more streamlined and complex... i like this

[@Aurun30]

Really hope they make a port for Nintendo switch. Would be a great game for it. Might be hard bring to the system so the next gen switch thats been heavily rumoured probably be a better fit.

[@nameinvalid69]

man... it's be THAT LONG a wait... 😭😭

[@xonicallstar9951]

This game is been in the for 8 years!?! A new Record.

[@thefreeburningspirit]

Duke Nukem Forever took 14 years so no, not a new record lmao

[@velvenwinterhaven]

honestly didn't know that this project was announced on 2016, I remember barely getting into the series but got distracted by fgo. by the end of 2018, I got into the series again and heard bout the action RPG and then the fighting game come 2020. Didn't care much for the RPG since I like fighting games more but I couldn't be more excited in my life for this game. I want Cygames to succeed with this game more then anything. I'll be there day 1 to play it, and I almost always avoid buying games on day 1. This'll be game of the century.

[@bobjones4469]

The problem I have with these party-based action games, is that on higher difficulty the AI controlled characters are absolutely useless cuz the AI is terrible and they just immediately die after taking a few hits.

[@MagicalGirlContractor]

If this is like a grindy game... this is the only thing I'll ever play.

[@dendobilgo2532]

Day 1 buy!