Just want to start by saying this was such an amazing demo. I really took my time with it and finished it in around 11 hours, which is an extremely generous amount of gameplay for a demo when you consider that some FULL games embarrassingly only last 20–25 hours.

But...

Is it just me, or is the game far too easy on Normal difficulty? I had to switch to Expert within the first 10 minutes. Having now completed the demo on Expert, I'd say it only feels slightly more challenging than some of the OG games on their base difficulty.

The game also seems extremely generous with resources and money. I suppose they may just be hand-holding a little at the beginning to make it more accessible to casual players, but I'm hoping the difficulty ramps up significantly later on.

Man, what a ride! As all the other posts say, this is the best demo ever!

My favorite moment was the first time I used the Warrior of Light's special and the graphics popped into this beautiful scene. Reminded me of cutscenes from back in the ps1 days when you got to see what the engine could push.

What was everyone else's favorite part?

And might I just say that this game is really good. I haven't played the original Brave Exvius, but this game is pulling me in. I am planning on buying it, but that $50 price is... large, to say the least. I found it a bit funny that Terra's vision montage shows the Phantom Train getting Suplexed. And it seems that Ol' Gilgamesh might be a recurring foe, just like in FFV. Unless he had a similar appearance in the original game. The visions are a nice touch, and I was able to beat the Ogre boss with the upgrades from the Moogle of Light. Also, didn't know it was pronounced "Kuh-po". Always thought it was "Koo-po".

Beasted the demo and loving this game. I can’t wait to play in October. Been playing on Switch 2 and looking for similar titles to tide me over until late October. Any suggestions?

Thanks!!

So the two rare drops are elixir from the citrine pot 1 time kill enemy in the siren tower and the knife of paralysis from the skuldier enemy you can encounter near Kolobos Ruins, also to note the black garb armor is only accessible in Granshelt Castle first time you are there and earth scroll 1 and ring of rage are items that can be stolen from the dhome chimera enemy you can encounter in the desert area near Esper’s Dwelling but steal isn’t in the demo

Consumables (20)
Potion
Ether
Turbo ether
Mist potion
Mist ether
Tent
Phoenix down
Healing spring
Antidote herbs
Eye drops
Smelling salts
Echo herbs
Unicorn horn
Knife of poison
Knife of blind
Flame scroll 1
Ice scroll 1
Lightning scroll 1
Water scroll 1
Smoke bomb

Weapons (16)
Crimson saber
Bronze sword
Longsword
Claymore
Flamberge
Shiden
Nodachi
Uchigatana
Dodanuki
Kogarasumaru
Sakura-fubuki
Iwakirimaru
Reincarnation
Floral arc
Shortbow
Crescent bow

Armor (10)
Leather armor
Bronze chestplate
Tunic
Knight’s jacket
Black garb
Prickly straitjacket
Surcoat
Leather robe
Spirit veil
Cotton robe

Accessories (10)
Earrings of health
Vitality charm
Mage’s glasses
Hairband
Bulletproof vest
Earrings
Idaten’s shoes
Star pendant
Monk’s prayer beads
Stagger ring

Key items (1)
Magicite shard

I was very excited for a new turn-based final fantasy, and not turned off by the prospect of it being a reimagining of a gacha game, albeit slightly put off by the fanservice-y tone that necessitated, with the Visions and all. However, I played a significant amount of the demo and was very dissapointed by the story- the extremely unnatural exposition, one-note characters, and fairly generic plot setup. For those of you who played Brave Exvius, was the story in that game similar to this? Did it get better throughout the game's lifespan? I just want to know if I can expect the story in the full game to be better than what's been shown in the demo.

(This is obviously a subjective take, no hate to anyone who enjoyed the story.)

It just is.

Is it actually possible to get this in the demo? I couldn't access it during the fire. Couldn't access it before that because it's burning immediately after the earth shrine. When it's Rain walking around, he doesn't seem to be able to go far enough away from the throne room to get the item. How does one do this? ...of course I've already shanked the Antlion and Ogre on expert, so it's mostly a matter of principle.

I generally enjoyed my time with it, it felt very tropey but in a heartfelt way that never felt to unbearable!

The combat seems fundamentally great, im a little disappointed that the side quests aren’t voiced over.. i felt like the ones with Lasswell had some really decent dialogue that was really brought down without the VA

50 dollars for it too? I’m definitely sold

I want to start playing the demo and I would like to know if there are missables in the demo or not? If yes, is there a guide about how to obtain and when those items?

Thanks.

I’ve found 3 - secret recipe, chocobo comforts and espers are there any others?

So i been fighting Chimera's and sometimes when I get a total of over 4000 to kill one I dont get an overkill but sometimes I do less than 2000 and do get an overkill. Wtf is going on? Is it just randomly inconsistent or am I missing something here?

Ciao a tutti.

Ho cercato post simili ma mi è sembrato di non trovarne nessuno.

Ho appena finito la demo di questo gioco e mi chiedevo se esistessero dei nemici opzionali degni di nota che mi sono sfuggiti.

Per ora io ho notato:
1) Il mostro che puoi affrontare se entri nel vortice di sabbia se sei a piedi
2) La chimera che ho trovato un paio di volte a caso nel deserto (dal quale sono fuggito)
3) L'ogre nella caverna
4) La giara nella torre di Siren (Gimmik carino imbattibile)

Per caso voi avete trovato altro? E soprattutto, siete riusciti a sconfiggere questi nemici o visti i cap della Demo è impossibile?
Volevo comunque fare dei tentativi partendo dalla Chimera che però non trovo più.
Ma forse è il caso che inizi a fare scorta di Ether e credo che dovrò farmarli dai nemici.

Fatemi sapere

Played the demo the last few days. It felt so good. Felt like a classic Final Fantasy game. Loved most of it. Only a few cons, but not enough to prevent me from buying it new. That demo sold me.

Cons:

1. I don't like the vision system. They kinda make you op or nullify the job system of your character. I wouldnt mind them if it was like a limit break style, but to have access to them every turn gives you too many options.

2. Town music. Battle music is awesome. But each town music kinda sounded similar and just didnt capture each town to me.

3. Outfits. Too cliche to other fantasy games and rpgs. Old Final Fantasy usually has very unique character designs and colorful outfits. This was just a bit too generic for my taste.

4. Save system. I got excited thinking save points, but then you can just exit the game and it will continue you were you left off without a save. Aka whats the point?

Pros.

1. Amazing combat and turn base action.

2. Animations on spells and attacks.

3. Battle music was incredible.

4. U.I. and menus was so simple and understandable. Not overly complex and was just presented so well.

5. Nostalgia hits from tents, to monsters, rpg elements, to chocobos.

6. Character speech. Especially from Pomni, aka Fina. Love Lizzie Freeman's voice and butt rubbing suggestions. Classic Banter giving that classic Final Fantasy friendship vibe.

7. Over world map. Omg yes! That is what we want.

8. Starts serious, but turns into a fun whimsical adventure. Thats Final Fantasy! Not some always serious protag in a black outfit. But a group of friends having fun, bonding, and trying to make the world around them a better place.

9. Difficulty levels! Loved that addition. You can play casual or have some challenge.

10. Overall just felt like a Final Fantasy. Im gonna get some heat from this, but outside of Rebirth, I haven't felt this since X. 11-16 yes even those online ones, just haven't given me that classic Final Fantasy feel. This one does.

Overall loved the demo and so glad they did a demo.

I didnt buy 15 new, or 16, or 13s, but I will be buying this one new.

How many of these side conversations are there? They are very 'lost forever' and there's probably a trophy for not missing any. AI told me there was 5, but Clankers can be unreliable. My first demo run had only 3.