Square Enix is known for making games that use their platforms to the highest possible graphical potential, often redefining what gaming hardware is visually capable of. In this fairly low-quality YouTube clip, Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy looks ... well, it it has Moogles, and that ain't nothing.
Square Enix is known for making games that use their platforms to the highest possible graphical potential, often redefining what gaming hardware is visually capable of. In this fairly low-quality YouTube clip, Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy looks ... well, it it has Moogles, and that ain't nothing.
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Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:24PM Behonkiss said
I dunno, it looks pretty good for a 3DS game to me. Plus, Ultros and FF6 boss theme confirmed!
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 3:21PM Naru now in 3D said
@Behonkiss lolwhat?
It looks good for a $0.99-$4 smartphone game, but it doesn't come close to what a quality $40 3DS game should look like...
I mean, if it was some kind of amazing game, meh graphics would be totally forgivable, but the gameplay also looks like what you'd expect from a smartphone app.
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It looks good for a $0.99-$4 smartphone game, but it doesn't come close to what a quality $40 3DS game should look like...
I mean, if it was some kind of amazing game, meh graphics would be totally forgivable, but the gameplay also looks like what you'd expect from a smartphone app.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 4:32PM Kade Storm said
@Naru now in 3D Dude. . . please.
Looks 'good' for a 3DS title? Yeah, sure. Meanwhile, the SNES is laughing from the early 90s.
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Looks 'good' for a 3DS title? Yeah, sure. Meanwhile, the SNES is laughing from the early 90s.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:25PM Gibbeynator said
Possible development title; Elite Beat Warriors of Cosmos.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:25PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
Yay Guitar Fantasy.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:27PM Dopple Boppler said
Gameplay wise this actually looks pretty awesome, especially since EBA is one of my favorite DS games, and I'm digging on the artstyle. So this pretty much just skyrocketed up my interest meter
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:29PM ZexionArmando said
At first, I thought this was a bleh idea...
But hearing them fight Ultros to the VI boss song convinced me this will be good, lol.
But hearing them fight Ultros to the VI boss song convinced me this will be good, lol.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:30PM FuzzyPierce said
Let's judge the visuals on a low-ass res youtube video. THAT'S professional!
At least you're being more professional than Kotaku, who had nothing to say but "This game looks like it's CRAP"
Joystiq, why do you fall closer and closer to the pit of shit that is Kotaku each day? You used to be cool.
At least you're being more professional than Kotaku, who had nothing to say but "This game looks like it's CRAP"
Joystiq, why do you fall closer and closer to the pit of shit that is Kotaku each day? You used to be cool.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 2:56PM mrantimatter said
@FuzzyPierce
The graphics do look, a bit underwhelming. Not a fan of the SD design ether.
Actual game looks EBA like though, which is cool.
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The graphics do look, a bit underwhelming. Not a fan of the SD design ether.
Actual game looks EBA like though, which is cool.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:34PM Brained said
It's great to see people who had no part in the creation of these classic games whatsoever repeatedly ramming the characters the death. Am I the only person that remembers the days when you jizzed yourself when you saw an FF7 character in a game like ehrgeiz or a model of cloud in a comic shop. Now they're in every game square produces and I dont even wanna start talking about the amount of merchandise avaliable! Just stop!!! Here's an idea, make a game that can stand up on its story and mechanics alone without using well known characters to sell it. NERD RAGE!!!
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:35PM FuzzyPierce said
@Brained You mean like FF8, FF9, FFX, FFXII, and FFXIII?
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Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:51PM ZexionArmando said
@Brained Problem with that is, then nerds whine cause they want their favorite characters to be in other games, and rage when a new game isn't like the amazing old game.
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Posted: Sep 12th 2011 2:57PM mrantimatter said
@Snowblind
It looked pretty, and the music was fairly good (though not epic like earlier titles). I was a fan of the world and character designs as well.
Gameplay was underwhelming though, due to the linear nature and refusal to give full control in battle under very later in the game.
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It looked pretty, and the music was fairly good (though not epic like earlier titles). I was a fan of the world and character designs as well.
Gameplay was underwhelming though, due to the linear nature and refusal to give full control in battle under very later in the game.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 6:54PM LucasTizma said
@Snowblind One or two songs from the game. That's it...
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Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:36PM Jerk Face said
I'm not trying to steep my morning in Haterade or anything, but... I mean... A rhythm game you play on a handheld, with tangentally related, mediocre-looking Final Fantasy action going on in the background? I literally can not think of a game that appeals to me, less. This is what they spent all the cash the fans have shelled out for re-release after re-release on? Yeah, I'm good, guys. Thanks.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:51PM CaptainProtonX said
@Jerk Face
Quite on the contrary. I have a suspicion very little money was spent on this, and the many pieces of gold were spent on the "Game's Title Department".
They are hard at work on the next Kindgom Hearts name. I suspect something like "Sleeping in the Code of Time ReMix - Type Mickey". It would be browser game for Android tablets only....for Tibet probably.
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Quite on the contrary. I have a suspicion very little money was spent on this, and the many pieces of gold were spent on the "Game's Title Department".
They are hard at work on the next Kindgom Hearts name. I suspect something like "Sleeping in the Code of Time ReMix - Type Mickey". It would be browser game for Android tablets only....for Tibet probably.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 2:45PM AlexMeloche said
@Jerk Face It's a Final Fantasy themed EBA game. How can you hate that? ;P
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Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:37PM CaptainProtonX said
Ultros is too damn cute. I still have no Effing idea what this is though.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 1:41PM LucasTizma said
They should just rename the franchise Gimmick Fantasy.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 2:22PM Ryan P said
Looks like a shameless cash-in, but it also looks like a lot of fun.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 2:24PM ColorblindMonk said
This game needs more than a trailer composed of random clips from the game. I'd like to hear more info about this game, especially a purpse as to why I would play this game. Looks to me like Elite Beat Agents/Ouendan with a Final Fantasy twist, obviously.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 2:27PM TwEE said
I love Elite Beat Agents so this looks promising. I wouldn't mind an old school Final Fantasy in that weird graphic style.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 2:39PM Trogdorwhore said
@Meganinja
What is the cutest thing then? Jigglypuff?
What is the cutest thing then? Jigglypuff?
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 2:40PM Punkrawk Bbob said
I'm not entirely sure what I just watched... but the art style looks fun and love me some FF music, as well as looking for more 3DS titles ATM so this will do fine.
If it gets a US release.
If it gets a US release.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 2:44PM Nergy said
WAAAAA WHY ARE DOING THIS
MY AREN'T THEY REMAKE MY FAVOURITE FF GAME
Well, this has no impact on any other projects SE is doing as it's being made by a different company...
BUT I WANT TO BITCH AND MOAN ON THE INTERNET WAAAAAAAA
MY AREN'T THEY REMAKE MY FAVOURITE FF GAME
Well, this has no impact on any other projects SE is doing as it's being made by a different company...
BUT I WANT TO BITCH AND MOAN ON THE INTERNET WAAAAAAAA
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 3:00PM Boomaga said
I see nothing wrong with this trailer. This shit looks fun. Take my money, Squeenix.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 6:55PM LucasTizma said
@Boomaga Aaaaand, it's people like you who continue to fund SE's idiocy. Good job!
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Posted: Sep 12th 2011 3:09PM Shoyz said
Totally bought my 3DS for this game.
You can't really compare a console Final Fantasy, nor Type-0 which has been in development for years to this. It's not a numbered Final Fantasy game, it's..a rhythm game. The end. As as a rhythm game, it looks fantastic.
As one of the only original 3DS games being released for the system rather than a port? Gotta love it.
Don't love 3DS region locking. Day 1 purchase if it gets localized, please? (:
You can't really compare a console Final Fantasy, nor Type-0 which has been in development for years to this. It's not a numbered Final Fantasy game, it's..a rhythm game. The end. As as a rhythm game, it looks fantastic.
As one of the only original 3DS games being released for the system rather than a port? Gotta love it.
Don't love 3DS region locking. Day 1 purchase if it gets localized, please? (:
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 3:26PM Basevi said
I love rhythm games. I love final fantasy. Ergo, I want this!
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 3:50PM blacksad said
I like spin-off's like Worms Blast or Final Fantasy Crystal Defenders, but I'm afraid I would rather focus on sound and key combinations than simple, nice graphic - and that is bad. :|
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 5:14PM Helghast102 said
Do want
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 5:38PM Lerkero said
If this is a $40 game then they are highly mistaken.
It does look like it could be enjoyable, but seems more appropriate as a download title than a retail title.
The part that disappoints me is when doing the rhythm part while the character is walking. They couldn't add some animations to at least make it seem like they were doing something unique while traveling?
It does look like it could be enjoyable, but seems more appropriate as a download title than a retail title.
The part that disappoints me is when doing the rhythm part while the character is walking. They couldn't add some animations to at least make it seem like they were doing something unique while traveling?
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 5:52PM ProfessorBonkle said
I want this. Plain and simple. I still don't have a 3DS at this point but it seems like more and more games are creeping up that will warrant a purchase soon :)
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 6:16PM pluupy said
URGH! Final Fantasy music!
MY ...ONE...TRUE...WEAKNESS....
MY ...ONE...TRUE...WEAKNESS....
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 6:20PM pluupy said
@pluupy
That aside, I think this game's development must've been pretty crappy if they're going to reuse old footage of people playing Final Fantasy games. It's like: "These are better games you could be playing!" Way to go.
And you know what Square-Enix? MAYBE I WILL. *buys FFXIII*
...wait.
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That aside, I think this game's development must've been pretty crappy if they're going to reuse old footage of people playing Final Fantasy games. It's like: "These are better games you could be playing!" Way to go.
And you know what Square-Enix? MAYBE I WILL. *buys FFXIII*
...wait.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 6:26PM pluupy said
@Trogdorwhore
Half a mini Lightning! ...er...ew.
Half a mini Lightning! ...er...ew.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 6:45PM blahblah55 said
Three responses I keep seeing...
1) "THIS IS SO STUPID?! WHAT A HORRIBLE GAME/IDEA!!!"
2) "...but.... why?"
3) "OMG ITS SO CUTE I WANT IT AMNUMNUM"
...I'm actually a part of #3...
1) "THIS IS SO STUPID?! WHAT A HORRIBLE GAME/IDEA!!!"
2) "...but.... why?"
3) "OMG ITS SO CUTE I WANT IT AMNUMNUM"
...I'm actually a part of #3...
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 8:33PM spacemanroo said
The fact it look remotely like a Final Fantasy-ized version Ouendan/EBA means I'll be getting it day 1. If iNiS isn't going to make it, due to only making crappy Lips titles now, let Square make it.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 9:39PM Muskie said
Holy crap, a Final Fantasy Themed Ouendan clone? FOR THE 3DS?!
PREORDERING THIS NOW THANKS.
PREORDERING THIS NOW THANKS.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 9:50PM Zolbrod said
Screw the haters, I want a FF6 remake that looks like this!
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 10:10PM MuneBeam said
FF8 only needs Fithos Lusec Wecos Venosec and Premonition. DNW silly dance scene song of Squall and his beard.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 10:12PM KenobiEagle said
I really don't know what to think of this. I mean, I didn't play EBA but my brother loved it. This could be cool, but it's too early to tell.
Posted: Sep 12th 2011 11:10PM Vuvuzelas said
Elite Beat Fantasy?
Do want
Do want
