FFXVI's Combat Not Taking Cues from FFVII Remake Could be a Missed Opportunity

Each new game in the series has a slightly different combat system, but Final Fantasy XVI may miss out by not replicating Cloud's proficiency.

[shinoff2183]

Ff16 nevmind to easy

[Flawlessmic]

Ahhhhh i think the dev who made dmc5 combat system knows what he is doing, combat looks frickin sickkkk.

The whole game looks amazing, ff16 is gonna absolutely slayyy 🔥🔥

[LordoftheCritics]

It does look sick.

[LordoftheCritics]

I feel like we've seen this article every week in 2023.

[anast]

I think they are getting the combat right. It's been over 2 decades since I really thought about FF, but this one will probably change that.

[repsahj]

I don't mind. I love ff7 remakes combat, but I think I will also love this new FF16 combat. For me the spirit of FF games is not with the combat gameplay but from the games lore, characters, and world.

[Pedantic91]

Let XVI be its own thing. It's a mainline title, not a remake. Having it taking cues from FF7RE could end up harming it more than helping, especially with Part 2 most likely being the next thing they'll focus on right afterwards.

FF7RE gameplay was always going to be stuck between pleasing newcomers as well as the older fans and they seem to have found success, luckily. That however does not mean XVI can't be equal parts skill-based and strategy-focused.

And as for the DQ11 and Persona 5 not going the action route hampering it's experience and making it feel outdated, you don't seem to understand the fanbases to these are more hardcore in their choice of brand, especially with DQ. If you understand your fanbase you also understand not to muck around with established mechanics. FF has been far more experimental with its mechanics and gameplay, something that many don't seem to be against.

You also like to bring up XV, which is interesting to me, because one of the things they set out to do was making sure they had the right people in place for designing and developing the combat system for XVI. XV heading the action route and leaving a sour taste in your mouth doesn't mean they don't learn.

[H9]

At least there's iframe, 7 remake combat felt too off

[Pepsi_Man3000]

lolsmh. If you want a game that uses 7Remakes combat system then wait for its sequel and its sequel after that.

[gold_drake]

i think both games are good the way they are without someone taking notes on them.

[jznrpg]

Man these stupid could be a missed opportunity articles drive me nuts. Go make a game since you know best!

We are getting that game it’s called FF7 Remake.
Let’s make another game just like it but call it FF16 ?
Let’s make all games the same so you don’t miss an opportunity to be like other games !

Makes so much sense…..