• Final Fantasy XV is an All Male Road Trip

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    Freya
    Published on 09-22-2014 08:16 PM
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    Final Fantasy XV recently had another trailer released to show off the in progress demo. As we join our party to glimpse their adventure, many fans noticed and felt that the game had a road trip like feel. 4gamer (as relayed by siliconera) asked Hajime Tabata, the new director, just that.

    "Exactly. We’re designing it to be a road movie that you can experience as an RPG. You’ll feel the romance of going on a trip, and such," Tabata says.

    While that's all well in good, they went on to mention that it is all male characters on this adventure, of what we've seen that is. They commented on howthe only women we've seen so far have been in cutscenes. Will there be any playable women? "The party will only have male characters," replies Tabata, "and that hasn't changed since its previous form of [Final Fantasy Versus XIII]."

    Guys night out! Road tripping, grilling burgers and fighting adamantoise. Unlike the previous numbered single player console only Final fantasy that focused on a female MC, Final Fantasy XV will not have any playable female characters.

    Thoughts about the road trip of brotime?
    This article was originally published in forum thread: XV is an All Male Road Trip started by Freya View original post
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    1. Jinx's Avatar
      Jinx - 09-23-2014, 06:27 PM
      If there isn't a male bonding moment a la Vivi and Zidane in Conde Petie in this game, I will be sadly disappointed.
    1. Fynn's Avatar
      Fynn - 09-23-2014, 06:29 PM
      Prompto: "No, Gladio! You need to hold it like this!
    1. Big Ogre Umaro's Avatar
      Big Ogre Umaro - 09-23-2014, 06:31 PM
      This is pretty bad.
    1. FFFFsephychibi's Avatar
      FFFFsephychibi - 09-23-2014, 06:36 PM
      It's really not that bad if it was always supposed to be that way.

      Kairi wasn't playable in KH, but she was a huge part of the story, just like stella/luna is supposed to be.
    1. Jinx's Avatar
      Jinx - 09-23-2014, 06:39 PM
      I don't think this is the worst thing. As others have stated, if it fits well with the story, it might be pretty good. Women/women characters do add different energies to situations than all-male.

      HOWEVER, SE shouldn't be surprised if they do happen to alienate a lot of their female fanbase.
    1. Karifean's Avatar
      Karifean - 09-24-2014, 12:14 AM
      Can't say I'm particularly surprised or disappointed by this. I have enough faith in SE to trust them to have made this choice for a good reason. I mean this doesn't just happen. They must've known this would stir some disappointment, but they still stuck to it. Let's see what they make of it.
    1. Shiny's Avatar
      Shiny - 09-24-2014, 03:40 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Psychotic View Post
      Quote Originally Posted by Del Murder View Post
      1. Rebellious and reckless rich kid
      Noctis is said to be a shy person, but he initially tries to hide this by "acting cool". He is a prince, the last heir to a dynasty of the kingdom of Lucis, being the last kingdom to have control over crystals.
      2. Fun loving best friend
      Prompto maintains a playful attitude towards Noctis despite being a wanted felon. He is described as a skirt-chasing mood maker with a chip on his shoulder from a different social status compared to his other friends, and thus feels inferior to them but wishes to be useful.
      3. Mysterious quiet guy
      Ignis has a composed, serious, and cool personality, something to contrast Gladiolus and Prompto. Ignis has been friends with Noctis since early childhood. He received a special education for gifted children to work as a staff officer for Noctis and acts as the understanding consultant for him.
      4. Serious older mentor guy
      Cor is a middle-aged man with short brown hair, light blue eyes, and a grim face. He is a stubborn and stern, no-nonsense military man sworn to King Regis and his country. He is strict with Noctis and his friends, and though he does not always see things eye to eye with them, he is duty-bound to watch over them

      Ruh-roh.
      Ha, oh my god...

      This is going to be just as terrible as FFX-2 isn't it?

      Ignis is also the worse name ever.
    1. Spuuky's Avatar
      Spuuky - 09-24-2014, 04:03 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Shiny View Post
      Ignis is also the worse name ever.
      I would have agreed, if I hadn't just read "Prompto."
    1. Vyk's Avatar
      Vyk - 09-24-2014, 05:50 AM
      Also uh... A royal consultant? And I bet he's 17 or some garbage. But whatever. Japan can't live without their tropes and archetypes. I can't really say I'm surprised. But yeah, those are some terrible names lol
    1. Fynn's Avatar
      Fynn - 09-24-2014, 06:39 AM
    1. CAST VOX's Avatar
      CAST VOX - 09-24-2014, 07:25 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Jinx View Post
      I don't think this is the worst thing. As others have stated, if it fits well with the story, it might be pretty good. Women/women characters do add different energies to situations than all-male.

      HOWEVER, SE shouldn't be surprised if they do happen to alienate a lot of their female fanbase.
      The female fanbase on fanfiction.net sure won't be alienated.
      Just watch how much yoai gets pumped out of there because of this. It might even rival Kingdom Hearts.
    1. Dignified Pauper's Avatar
      Dignified Pauper - 09-24-2014, 07:49 AM
      This game is becoming more and more my style....... ..... brah.
    1. Mirage's Avatar
      Mirage - 09-24-2014, 08:26 AM
      You just want a huge orgy with all of them
    1. CAST VOX's Avatar
      CAST VOX - 09-24-2014, 08:49 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Mirage View Post
      You just want a huge orgy with all of them
      Who wouldn't?

      I'm pretty sure I saw some art of that on a Booru site not too long ago. Classy stuff.
    1. Lawr's Avatar
      Lawr - 09-25-2014, 04:54 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by shion View Post
      I am very disappointed by the lack of female playable characters. When I look at a game, that's one of the main things I look for and I have shot down a good number of games because they had no playable ladies.

      This has dropped my hype about 80%
      wat

      Adding characters just for the sake of having them/appealing to a fanbase is how we got Vaan in XII, who is possibly one of the worst Final Fantasy characters in history!

      If having an all male party is what they think they need to do to make a good game then I'm all for it.
    1. Pumpkin's Avatar
      Pumpkin - 09-25-2014, 05:07 AM
      I'm not saying they should cater to me personally, but those are my feelings on the matter and they aren't magically going to change because there is an all male FF game. Heck some people might be more hyped! Good for them! I am not
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