The hype for Final Fantasy XV is unbelievably strong thanks to Square Enix’s monster hype machine. Their marketing teams love cranking on that handle, and they are setting the expectations for FFXV rather high. The last time Square Enix really did that with a new FF game was Final Fantasy XIII, and the community is extremely mixed in regards to that title. With everyone really frothing for the Final Fantasy VII Remake, the pressure is really on Square Enix to get this right and do it well. The last time I got my hands on FFXV was from the demo, Episode Duscae, and I came away from that feeling overwhelmed and puzzled at what Square Enix was trying to do with this new installment. At PAX West, I was able to sit down with the game for over an hour (when they finally kicked me out), and I was blown away with how much they have improved the gameplay since Episode Duscae. Get Me to the Church on Time
My play session appeared to start at the very beginning, or at least rather close to it. Prince Noctis is being sent away to the city of Altissia to marry childhood friend Lady Lunafreya. He hasn’t seen her since they were kids, but he has enough fond memories to be cool with the arranged marriage. His three best friends, Gladiolus, Prompto, and Ignis, are all escorting him to his final destination. It also just happens that these three best friends are members of the Crownsguard, and therefore, they’re suited to escort the crown prince. Not sure why his...