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morlyre's review
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A stunning artbook, covering the first Final Fantasy XIV expansion: beautifully laid out and packed with artwork.
shanaqui's review
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This artbook is totally gorgeous, as you'd expect, and it also comes with little notes from the artists about the pieces -- or sometimes a comment here and there from Yoshi-P! If you're a fan of the game design and you're interested in a closer look, then this is definitely a must.
There's a range of stuff here; full-colour pics from later stages of development, along with some of the concept sketches. Some things have more notes than others, taking apart the image a little to demonstrate some of the choices made or the requirements given; there's quite a bit showing the process of design for the Au-Ra, for example.
It also comes with the code for a Wind-Up Relm minion. Yes, I claimed mine, so no, it's not for sale. 😅
There's a range of stuff here; full-colour pics from later stages of development, along with some of the concept sketches. Some things have more notes than others, taking apart the image a little to demonstrate some of the choices made or the requirements given; there's quite a bit showing the process of design for the Au-Ra, for example.
It also comes with the code for a Wind-Up Relm minion. Yes, I claimed mine, so no, it's not for sale. 😅
siritheowlcat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
NICHE AND BIASED, BUT
A must-buy/must-read for anyone remotely interested in a visual deep dive into the concept art. This volume contains artwork from patches 3.1-3.55 (post-Heavensward release until the patch before Stormblood release). Beautiful illustrations of all sizes.
YES this is copy/pasta of my review of other volumes with updated patch notes. Same feelings, same wonderful work.
A must-buy/must-read for anyone remotely interested in a visual deep dive into the concept art. This volume contains artwork from patches 3.1-3.55 (post-Heavensward release until the patch before Stormblood release). Beautiful illustrations of all sizes.
YES this is copy/pasta of my review of other volumes with updated patch notes. Same feelings, same wonderful work.
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