In its transition from alpha to beta Square Enix are claiming some improvements to Final Fantasy XIV, the game derided as “pathetically boring,” saying they have sped things up, but some doubt remains as to whether they have gone far enough in what must be close to the retail version…
The comparison video they released:
Quoth Square Enix:
We are happy to call attention to some improvements made in transitioning from the alpha version to the new beta version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. Notice the difference in lighting, the new depth of field effect, and the faster battle system.
The beta seems to boast some moderate graphical improvements, though the combat seems as soporific as ever… with no further substantive improvements likely, hopefully this level of thrilling anti-rat combat will suffice.
f♥♥k this s♥♥t, i’m going back to world of warcraft
Looks like WoW with different theme….
Why is it that I’m more attracted to the beta version graphic-wise?
The best thing this game could hope to be is another bad WOW clone. Unless they take a new approach like Bioware’s doing with Star Wars then these guys are going to stay as dead as their hope with hope.
OK maybe the combat’s faster but it still doesn’t look interesting.