Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future

Final 15 had so much potential. It’s just a shame you have to consume so much and different types of medium in order to get the full story. I would only recommend this for fans of 15 and want to learn more details about the story. If you played the game and got your fill this is not for you.

The first 25% mostly rehashed the Ep Ardyn DLC, though there's a few little tidbits. One thing I thought was hilarious was that while most of it was translated with the English version in mind (for example, Verstael has a distinct way of speaking in English), there are little bits where you can tell the Japanese voice actor was who it was written for. Example: Just imagine the English language version of Verstael letting out a "shrill shriek". I'd pay good money to hear that. When you read the book you can basically picture how the DLCs were supposed to go. This is the cutscene that was meant to be. This would have been the mini boss. This was the big end boss. Etc etc. You can definitely tell what was planned and I feel disappointed that we missed out on these DLCs. I would have loved to do Aranea's jumping and see Solara in action. Especially after Ep Ardyn - controlling Ardyn felt so good. Spoilers: For people who are worried about it like I was: no, Ardyn's character is not ruined. It stays true to his character to the end, just like you see in the game, without feeling the need to change him to make him necessarily a 'good guy'. I liked how they solved the ending with one having to fight Bahamut in the great beyond and one fighting him on Eos. I thought that was a clever way to end it, giving them both something to do that made sense for both characters. I think a few plot points got brushed aside and forgotten quickly, but overall I'm glad I got the book and I just wish we had actually gotten to play this. Some of this would have made for pretty epic gameplay. If you want to see where things would have gone, it's pretty good.

This is such a good read !!! 10/10 would recommend for those who are getting into/have played FFXV.

WARNING: There are potential spoilers ahead, but I am attempting not to be specific with them. Hopefully you are here reading the reviews because you’ve played the game and are looking for the “true” ending. You’ve found it. ALSO WARNING: This is long. TL;DR at the bottom. Final Fantasy XV began production when I was a teenager. I purposely did not do any research on the game before it was released. I wanted a completely fresh experience with no bias except that it was going to be awesome simply because of Square Enix being Square Enix. I was not disappointed. When the game released in November of 2016, I did the “normal” thing and took a week off work to experience the entire story from beginning to end at my leisure. One of my best friends actually bought this game for me as a birthday gift, being that my birthday is in November. My wife did NOT take a week off work, so I was able to play this game entirely by myself. Big mistake. One thing I’ve been doing with my wife over the past several months thanks to COVID-19 is replaying some of the great games that actually left an impact on my life. Final Fantasy XV is one of them, but I haven’t started it yet due to it being both long and extremely emotional (for me, anyway). My wife didn’t cry one bit at the end of FFX, so I assume she must be a sociopath or something. Anyway, watching me play the games of my past has helped my wife to better understand me as a person and to get a glimpse into my nerdy side. I can be anyone to anybody, but I can only be myself with my wife. It’s both wonderful and embarrassing at the same time. That’s one reason we haven’t started this game yet. I can count on one hand the number of games that I feel do justice to portraying fatherhood. Final Fantasy XV is at the top. I was not a father at the time of this game’s release, but I learned early on to take lessons in parenthood from every source available. And yes, that includes (some) video games. Let me explain: The way the development team displays the relationship between King Regis and Prince Noctis is subtle. Regis knows exactly what is going to happen to his son, and he knows it’s the right thing to do (or rather, let happen). But that doesn’t make it one single bit easier on Regis. In fact, it makes it harder. If there were another option to “ending the crisis” of the world, he’d take it in a heartbeat. Instead, Regis sent Noctis out into the world knowing full well what would happen to him. Instead of being depressed and remorseful, Regis took pride in Noctis, even though Noctis literally had no idea of what his fate would be. Noctis viewed his father with respect and love, and the events that took place after his departure from Insomnia would only serve to bolster those feelings. What the hell does this have anything to do with the book? Everything. I mentioned that Regis would have taken any other option presented to him in order to prevent his son’s fate from happening. This book IS that option. But rather than Regis choosing it, Noctis did. And that shows how sometimes parents can be “rightfully” wrong. Regis had accepted Noctis’ fate, and he carried that weight since the moment of Noctis’ birth. And instead of feeling sorry for himself, Regis chose to become the father his son would need, not his savior. In doing so, Regis taught Noctis how to become what his people needed, despite the pain of loss and heartbreak. He taught Noctis how to push through everything and choose the right path, even when that path deviated from the clearly-defined rules. Noctis went with his heart in his decisions, and it not only changed his fate, but the fate of everyone. When I joined the Army, my father kept his views to himself. I knew he wouldn’t like it. Actually, if it weren’t for the fact that my mother had sole custody of me and signed the release form allowing me to swear in (I was 17 at the time), I wouldn’t have been able to. My dad didn’t accept my decision. A lot of his friends went to Vietnam and never came home. He viewed the War on Terrorism the same way. That is, until he got over himself. He was never eligible for the draft due to a pre-existing medical condition (which I inherited, thanks Dad). He told me later on of the guilt he felt for not volunteering to go after his friends were “voluntold” to. He told me he was jealous of my decision to join the Army because of the shame he felt in himself. I would never have guessed that, coming from him. My dad is tough, and he isn’t the kind to talk about his feelings. But he did teach me to do the right thing, and I felt the right thing to do for myself was to serve my country. It’s a feeling that less than 0.5% of our population actually acts on. I’m a father now. I have two children, a boy and girl. My son is the eldest, and he’s adopted. We brought him home from the hospital one month after he was born. His mother was addicted to drugs throughout the pregnancy, and he almost died because of it. He spent his whole first month of life in the ICU. You’d never know looking at him today. My daughter is biological, and thankfully looks nothing like me. She’s tough, like Dad. She and my wife both almost died during labor. I’ve never been so scared in my life, not even when being shot at. And now my girl is taking her first steps. Both of my children had near-misses with “fate”, and neither one of them gave in. The original ending to FFXV was good. I was “sad”isfied. This book changed that. It made all things right in the end, and I hate that the production of the DLC was cancelled. The public deserved to play and experience the events that happened in this book, but at least we get to read about them. Yes, everyone really is happy in the end. I chose my fate, and I’m still choosing it to this day. That’s why I relate to Noctis. I am so proud of my children, and I’d do anything in my power to protect them. That’s why I relate to Regis. I’ve held a lot of professional titles, and I’ve been called many things. But by far, the best title I’ve ever held and the best thing I’ve ever been called is “Daddy”. TL;DR: Stop reading, buy it. Worth every penny. Those with minor annoyances such as typos and "loose ends" can get the Starscourge for all I care.

The "Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future" hardback book offers fans of the game a deeper dive into the rich lore and world of Eos. It's beautifully presented, filled with stunning artwork, and provides an intriguing expansion to the narrative. For those who crave more insight into the characters and events of FFXV, this book is a treasure trove. However, there's a lingering sense of unfulfilled potential. The transition from a video game to a book may leave some fans wishing for a different outcome. It's clear that many players were eagerly anticipating the game's DLC episodes that were meant to provide closure to certain storylines. Instead, these stories have been condensed into this book. While the book is a commendable attempt to tie up loose ends, there's a longing for the immersive experience that only a fully developed video game can provide. It would have been ideal if the developers had managed to complete the DLC content as originally intended. In summary, "Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future" is a must-have for die-hard fans of the game, offering valuable insights into the story's future. However, it's a bittersweet experience, as it underscores the regret that the game itself couldn't deliver its full potential.

I have not read it but i think its great because im a final fantasy fan lol. So yeah 5/5. Product came almost flawless, just a bit tear on the cover of the book when it arrived (just a bit).

I have not read this book yet, but when I got it there where no dings or damage to the book it self. I'm a huge final fantasy fan, and I definitely see me reading this song n the future.

The book was damaged for how much I paid for it. The cover ripped, the spine damaged, the pages from the top got colored smudge

(Skip to the "Final thoughts" if you want to just decide whether you want to buy it or not without getting into the details.) The ending this book gives is far more rewarding and satisfying than the game's would ever be. Should you be a FFXV fan of the main characters apart from the boys, then this book is a must-have (don't even go for the art books since they contain mostly some cutscenes and far less actual artwork) since it does justice to Aranea's and Lunafreya's characters and finally we see the development on them that was cut absurdly from the game (AKA the canceled Episode Aranea and Episode Lunafreya). Also, even if Ardyn's episode was luckily developed, the book I think gives more insight and the Ardyn fans would appreciate that, especially the bookworms. Lastly, Episode Noctis is more of a conclusion to the game than another backstory of the character. The game starts with Noctis and ends with Noctis as it should but this time every character has earned enough screen time to be understood as characters/personalities and their roles in the story's plot. If you seek to find the satisfying ending Square deprived from the game, then buy this book, it's worth it. Should I want to be more objective I would say that some readers may feel like the writing reminds a fanfic at some points. Nevertheless, considering some of the characters were barely known to us from the game and that even new characters are being shown up, it is understandable that some points will feel foreign to the original story. Eventually, you'll like the new characters as well as the old ones and eve understand some side characters even more (SPOILER ALERT!!!! For example imagine what would have happened if Luna started actually thinking of something else other than being the Sixs' errand girl, or maybe that she and Ardyn might have more similarities than actual differences.) Final thoughts: Are you here to just read a random book without having played the game or know the story of it? Then, don't buy it. The book is a continuation to the game's story. Are you here after watching the anime or the movie? Well, practically you need to know Noctis's tale through Lucis (and the misfortunes that occurred) in order to understand what's going on or else you'll be really confused of what you read. Are you here after playing the game and you disliked the ending like I did? Then, I really suggest you take a look at it. It's the endgame the characters deserve, to hell with the bittersweet endings..

En perfectas condiciones, novela completa con un arte sublime. No te arrepentirás seas del país que seas.

Simplesmente incrível, veio bem antes do prazo, e eu estou louca pra ler

Such a good book for any ff15 fan! Im about 3/4 the way through but it is such a good read! First chapter covers Ardyn's dlc basically but with a little more info. Chapter two is Aranea dlc and goes into what she did during the 10 yrs Noctis disappeared. Chapter three is Im assuming what was suppose to be Luna dlc and chapter four should be Noctis, but I haven't gotten that far yet