Hero-of-Time Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Collectors Edition incoming. http://www.ps3trophies.org/news/news-98-Square-Enix-Announces-Collector-s-Edition-of-Final-Fantasy-XIII-for-PAL-Territories.html Today Square Enix announced its plans for a Collector's Edition of the game for PAL territories (although pricing and other region were not mentioned) which is set to storm into stores on March 9th this year. The Final Fantasy XIII Collector's Edition will contain the following. •The Final Fantasy XIII game (publisher still mention the game as part of the contents?); •Final Fantasy XIII Original Sound Selection - an exclusive soundtrack CD featuring in-game music tracks especially chosen for the Limited Collector’s Edition by composer Masashi Hamauzu; •The World of Final Fantasy XIII – a hardback book featuring character artwork, CG rendered artwork and environments from across the game’s production; •Exclusive Art Prints - three highly collectable prints showing artwork of the Eidolons, the powerful summoned allies of the lead playable characters; •A Unique ‘Brand of the l’Cie’ decal – a collectible decal featuring the most iconic symbol from the game’s storyline. •The "Limited" Collector’s Edition will be available in a branded presentation box. Final Fantasy XIII is out worldwide on March 9th.
Ike Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Collectors Edition incoming. http://www.ps3trophies.org/news/news-98-Square-Enix-Announces-Collector-s-Edition-of-Final-Fantasy-XIII-for-PAL-Territories.html It's £20 more unfortunately, not sure it's worth paying £59.99 for it.
killer kirby Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 It's £20 more unfortunately, not sure it's worth paying £59.99 for it. I would have bought it if they had not included the game
Tyson Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I would have bought it if they had not included the game Stop being such a big negative :p I bet if you gave it half a chance you'd be shitting rainbows over it.
killer kirby Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Stop being such a big negative :p I bet if you gave it half a chance you'd be shitting rainbows over it. The funny thing about it, is the fact that I feel like it's going to be shit, it's going to be good...if that makes sense. Buuut it's a Team Kitase game with a linear gameplay, lame story and lame characters. I know other people will looooove the game and the story etc etc...but hey, people like twilight and I am still getting around as to why. Give me overworld map, simple story (Or a fun story) with likable characters and it's a hit. (This is one reason why Mario RPG's and Dragon Quest games work so well)
Ramar Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I like how you've already decided the characters and story is lame before playing it.
killer kirby Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I like how you've already decided the characters and story is lame before playing it. Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy X/X-2 had lame characters and a lame story, so coming from the same team I am guessing it's going to be the same. Plus from the people that have been playing it they have been saying how it's not as good as the characters from Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy X/X-2. Plus the trailers also prove my point in taste as it's sooooo over-dramatic. People love that shit, I don't.
Sheikah Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy X/X-2 had lame characters and a lame story, so coming from the same team I am guessing it's going to be the same. Plus from the people that have been playing it they have been saying how it's not as good as the characters from Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy X/X-2. Plus the trailers also prove my point in taste as it's sooooo over-dramatic. People love that shit, I don't. X considered to be game of the decade (recent GameFAQs poll), also came across as Japan's favourite game of all time, and VIII currently the best selling PSN game AFIK on the US Store. Not my views, but clear evidence that a lot of people like the previous games they were behind a lot, even if you didn't.
darksnowman Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I like how you've already decided the characters and story is lame before playing it. I know. I love killer kirby's enthusiasm for Dragon Quest and everything else, its just a shame that it all comes at the expense of Final Fantasy. Can't win em all, eh.
flameboy Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 well I own FF1,FF2,FF3,FF7,FF9 and thats where my experience with the series ends as I didn't have a PS2 so I'm very eagerly anticipating getting back in the series and seeing how it rights the wrongs (in my eyes) of JRPGs.
Deathjam Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 well I own FF1,FF2,FF3,FF7,FF9 and thats where my experience with the series ends as I didn't have a PS2 so I'm very eagerly anticipating getting back in the series and seeing how it rights the wrongs (in my eyes) of JRPGs. FFVI pwns all of those ¬_¬. Heck, I would have a remake of FFVI over any FF any day.
Tyson Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 The funny thing about it, is the fact that I feel like it's going to be shit, it's going to be good...if that makes sense. Buuut it's a Team Kitase game with a linear gameplay, lame story and lame characters. I know other people will looooove the game and the story etc etc...but hey, people like twilight and I am still getting around as to why. Give me overworld map, simple story (Or a fun story) with likable characters and it's a hit. (This is one reason why Mario RPG's and Dragon Quest games work so well) Overworlds are just a glorified menu really. I never saw what good they brought to a game.
Sheikah Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 It's true that world maps were more or less there to trick you into thinking there was more exploration to the game than there really was (usually you could only go to one place at a time anyway), but they were still fun. And sometimes sidequest areas would be placed around on the map and you'd have to find them.
Tyson Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Oh, don't get me wrong, I do understand there can be appeal to a world map. It serves quite well to give you a bit of scope and context for the place you're fighting for and they offer a pleasent distraction in marathon sessions, but I feel that now RPG's are these sprawling 40 plus hour experiences, excluding sidequests, the genre has really outgrown the need for such petty distractions. A well crafted game gains the same effects in other areas, especially with the budget Square Enix has where they can call in the CG team, writers, and an orchestra on a whim. Edited January 25, 2010 by Tyson
CooInTheZoo Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 An RPG shouldn't need an overworld to be a good game. Agreed? I really want this collectors edition. Really want it - but only for the sexy plain white case. FF box art shouldn't ever have pictures on the front cover.
Domstercool Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 What console you getting it on Dom? PS3 version, just preordered the collector's edition Why PS3? Well 1 disc, no compression in videos or audio and it was built with the PS3 in mind first. An RPG shouldn't need an overworld to be a good game. Agreed? I really want this collectors edition. Really want it - but only for the sexy plain white case. FF box art shouldn't ever have pictures on the front cover. True, Suikoden III just had a map you moved to locations on and that game was fantastic!
Ramar Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 An RPG shouldn't need an overworld to be a good game. Agreed? I really want this collectors edition. Really want it - but only for the sexy plain white case. FF box art shouldn't ever have pictures on the front cover. I agree, but I'm not prepared to pay an extra £20 just for different cover art (the rest of the CE is rubbish).
CooInTheZoo Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 PS3 version, just preordered the collector's edition Where did you do it? Tempted with ShopTo but it's got a scary "first come, first served" message and I'm afraid I've left it too late. I might just pick it up in town on release day, all this pre-ordering stuff is giving me a heart attack.
Daft Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 PSM3 Review Scores - March 2010 - Issue 124 All reviews are on PS3 unless stated otherwise Heavy Rain - 88% Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days (PSP) - 85% Dante's Inferno - 80% Undead Knights (PSP) - 79% MX vs ATV Reflex - 74% MAG - 73% Final Fantasy XIII - 70% Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (PSP) - 65% Last Rebellion - 61% Madden NFL Arcade - 58% Guitar Hero Van Halen - 40% Vancouver 2010 - 35% Not too surprised.
Sheikah Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Not too surprised. To be fair, they have given Disgaea 2 85% despite every Disgaea being near identical and being practically all battles. I sincerely doubt FFXIII is a less enjoyable game.
killer kirby Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Not too surprised. Man, Heavy Rain got that score, kind of surprised, never looked at this magazines reviews, I am guessing they are tough with reviews and just don't give every game thats got hype over 95%? If there is one review I am going to bloody enjoy it's going to be Zero Punctuation if he decided to review this, 2nd most wanted review from him is this game, Dante's Inferno is number 1 though (Can't wait for him to rip the biggest asshole out of that game )
gARYgREATIE* Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/xbox-360/final-fantasy-xiii/10048634.html I just watched this weird trailer for FFXIII, anyone else seen it? I particularly enjoy the section talking about Leona Lewis. Synergy ftw.
Domstercool Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 To be fair, they have given Disgaea 2 85% despite every Disgaea being near identical and being practically all battles. I sincerely doubt FFXIII is a less enjoyable game. Disgaea 2 is also a top notch strategy RPG with crazy amounts of depth and amusing story and characters.
Shorty Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 I gotta be honest, I think this game looks terrible. I loved FFVII and I'm not averse to JRPGs in general, but this looks like they've gone for some cheesy, linear "cinematic experience" with characters I could never like and too much focus on looks instead of enjoyability. Graphically it looks astounding and the fights and levelling up may be top notch, but its always been what you do between the fights that makes me love a game like this (hence why I wasn't a big fan of FFVIII). That doesn't count for tactical RPGS like FFTA though, mind. That's another ball game.
killer kirby Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 I gotta be honest, I think this game looks terrible. I loved FFVII and I'm not averse to JRPGs in general, but this looks like they've gone for some cheesy, linear "cinematic experience" with characters I could never like and too much focus on looks instead of enjoyability. Graphically it looks astounding and the fights and levelling up may be top notch, but its always been what you do between the fights that makes me love a game like this (hence why I wasn't a big fan of FFVIII). That doesn't count for tactical RPGS like FFTA though, mind. That's another ball game. Well what you stated is exactly what FFXIII will be all about, a linear game with no freedom, so if you like a type of game that has a real animu story in it, then you will love it I guess. And FFTA is a great game which I spent way too many hours on, though the original FFT game, now THAT is one damn awesome game xD
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