Daft Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Apparently is not great. Probably not that bad though.
Solo Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I've been reading it's a bit of a step back from XII. Looks much more like X, which, wasn't bad I guess.
killer kirby Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I've been reading it's a bit of a step back from XII. Looks much more like X, which, wasn't bad I guess. To me, X was the game that sealed the Final Fantasy franchise for me to never get hyped, but look at it and perhaps a year after it's out get it. XII WAS the right direction and so wished Matsuno had his way of making the game rather then him leaving halfway through development. The review is most likely right funny enough, from what I heard, no Inn, A linear story, no exploration, shitty story, like only 2 towns in the whole game, dull characters etc etc...
Wesley Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 As someone who's only ever played Final Fantasy VII I never get the references to others in the series. ...but, seriously, two towns, no exploration? ?
killer kirby Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 As someone who's only ever played Final Fantasy VII I never get the references to others in the series. ...but, seriously, two towns, no exploration? ? Yeah, from what I heard it's linear for the first half of the game, it's very story focused, and this is from the same people that made the shitty story of FFVIII, FFX and FFX-2. So yeah I am not even going to bother hiring the game, rather spend my money on something else.
Sheikah Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 At least if it's more story focussed it'll be more interesting than XII. That game really was like strolling around a ghost town with a soulless cast of characters.
Daft Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 Fingers crossed Versus is actually the game everyone's been waiting for.
Tales Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 I'm sure if Versus is the best game ever made you will find something to claim it's the worst ever >_>
Daft Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 Well since everyone testing XIII at SquEx aren't saying good things about it, I'll trust them. Versus looks slick.
Ramar Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 At least if it's more story focussed it'll be more interesting than XII. That game really was like strolling around a ghost town with a soulless cast of characters. I couldn't get on with XII myself, whilst I quite enjoyed X, so I'm staying open minded about XIII, I'll probably buy it.
killer kirby Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 At least if it's more story focussed it'll be more interesting than XII. That game really was like strolling around a ghost town with a soulless cast of characters. AT least XII had the choice of having freedom, thats one of the main reasons why I hate FFX is because of how straight forward it is. Plus this is a story made by Kitase, a man who makes the Twilight books look good
Solo Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 this is from the same people that made the shitty story of FFVIII, FFX and FFX-2. Really? Ugh I hated the design/look of VIII and X, and limited to no exploration? WHAT IS GOING ON HERE! I still want to play it though.
McMad Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) AT least XII had the choice of having freedom, thats one of the main reasons why I hate FFX is because of how straight forward it is. Plus this is a story made by Kitase, a man who makes the Twilight books look good Um. X definitely has one of the better stories of the series. Well at least the people making Tales of Symphonia thought so. Edit: Also Kitase doesn't write much anymore - he mainly produces these days. He did direct VII and VI though. Not a bad track record really. Certainly more respectable than that of Stephanie Meyer. Edited January 12, 2010 by McMad
James McGeachie Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 Really? Ugh I hated the design/look of VIII and X, and limited to no exploration? WHAT IS GOING ON HERE! I still want to play it though. For the record it even has the exact same Director as Final Fantasy X-2 as well. Oh boy!
Sheikah Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 AT least XII had the choice of having freedom, thats one of the main reasons why I hate FFX is because of how straight forward it is. Plus this is a story made by Kitase, a man who makes the Twilight books look good FFXII didn't really have much freedom...you still had to get to point X on the map (usually the end room of the dungeon) in order to the defeat the boss and progress with the story. It just so happened that the maps tended to have more branches and side areas...but this often amounted to great annoyance. What X lacked in freedom, it more than made up in charm and characters. And let's face it, that's what undoubtedly has defined previous FF games... Auron was an awesome, awesome character, as were some of the others. They were at least fleshed out (e.g. Wakka, Tidus, Yuna), and Seymour was also pretty interesting. XII...the characters were pretty bland and there wasn't much game time dedicated to their personalities/stories. It had decent gameplay, but it felt nothing like a Final Fantasy.
CooInTheZoo Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 http://www.gametrailers.com/video/import-preview-final-fantasy/60559 A five minute import preview. LOADS of new scenes/locations, but might be a bit spoilery. Purists stay away! I really can't wait anymore, naff reviews or not.
Jon Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Can't believe how divided people seem to be on this game. Some are saying it's a breath of fresh air for the series, whilst others are saying it's shit. Who to believe...
Shino Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 http://www.destructoid.com/new-final-fantasy-xiii-trailer-superb-voice-acting-160375.phtml I just watched this trailer and ugh... UGH... Its not that the voices are bad or that the characters are effeminate, but how can anyone be interested in this! Over the top melodramatic fmvs that are so completely disparate from the gameplay its like they were developed separately. I don't think any other trailer could make the game look more boring.
Caris Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Because it's Final Fantasy, and Final Fantasy has a amazing reputation.
Ramar Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 http://www.destructoid.com/new-final-fantasy-xiii-trailer-superb-voice-acting-160375.phtml I just watched this trailer and ugh... UGH... Its not that the voices are bad or that the characters are effeminate, but how can anyone be interested in this! Over the top melodramatic fmvs that are so completely disparate from the gameplay its like they were developed separately. I don't think any other trailer could make the game look more boring. Apart what I guess is Christina Aquilera singing in the background I thought that was really good.
Tyson Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Fucking hell, the people reviewing Final Fantasy XIII must have been expecting the next coming of Jesus if they're getting that worked up about it. I could get thirty hours of entertainment out of just watching videos of this bad boy.
Solo Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 Apart what I guess is Christina Aquilera singing in the background I thought that was really good. Reona Rewisss (if you're Japanese)
Ramar Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 Reona Rewisss (if you're Japanese) That was Leona Lewis... wow, she sounded American.
Roostophe Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 Reona Rewisss (if you're Japanese) Or just borderline racist. *tut-tuts* It's more like Reona (or Riona, that sounds more correct phonetically.) Ruisu.[/Ooh look at me I know Japanese and I like to show off]
Hero-of-Time Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 I watched the trailer last night on Xbox Live and loved it. I haven't been that hyped up about the game but the flashy FMVs and action shots did the trick. I didn't mind the song either. A few of my mates watched it last night and loved it aswell, made for some good crack at work today. Now I just need to decide which console to get it on...
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