Hero-of-Time Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 For the chapter 9 boss once he slaps doom on you try and switch to Relentless Assault to do max damage in the short time given. If you need to heal switch to Diversty. I just owned chapter 11 after grinding my levels, was very satisfying seeing the beasties fall to my blade! The opening to chapter 12....fan-FREAKING-tastic.
Tales Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) Relentless Assault might not be the best choice if the characters he is using are better in physical attacks. I used Aggression for more damage. Just beat him, Way faster this time and before he used doom(just in case I levelled up a ring to 45% resistance). Switched between Relentless Assault for chains, and Aggression for more pure damage and Combat Clinic for healing. It works faster and is much less risky and a sentinel is pretty good to have when recoving from his massive attack. Don't think I'm going the enter this thread anymore now that Hero of Time is finished with the game soon. I'm not taking any chances. Edited March 13, 2010 by Tales
nightwolf Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 So I gave in and bought it, not had the chance to play yet, I can't much on sunday with having the boyfriend round, hopefully play a little. Quite excited!
Deathjam Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 Just started. About 1hr in (going a little slow in my typical nature) and it's fun. Menu's are LOVELY, graphics are LOVELY. Everything just looks so gorgeous. Think I will enjoy putting time into this during my time off work.
Hero-of-Time Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 38 hours and the game is over and the world is saved! I managed to beat the last boss with little incident despite not levelling up any of my weapons or accessories once during the whole game. I did level up my 3 main 'jobs' to the max on each of my 3 main characters crystal board so that clearly did the trick. Having fought Dysley twice before I was wise to his tricks. This time I beat him to death very fast, so much so that he didn't get a chance to use his Doom spell. Much like Tales did in his earlier fight. Orphans 1st form was pretty easy at the start and everything was going well until the cheap son of a bitch cast death on Light so I had to restart the battle! This time I put a couple of accessories on her to protect her from the Death spell and set about him again. Again the first half of the fight was pretty easy but once I got his health halfway down the battle became quite intense. It was a battle of juggling between laying down some stats on my team and Orphan, healing and then going on the attack. Eventually I got a little tired of this I risked it with an all out attack with Agression, it paid off! His 2nd form is pretty much a joke, not much to do but get his Stagger Meter up and then pummel him, heal and repeat before you die from Doom. Very easy. I thought it was great having Vanille and Fang be the ones who saved the world and quite touching the positions their crystal forms were left in. I know ALOT of people hate the whole My Hands fiasco but being a fan of the song I enjoyed it when it finally hit at the end. So now that its over did I enjoy it? You betcha! I thought the game was fantastic. It started off holding your hand and as the game progressed it forced you to use everything it had taught you during the previous chapters. I loved how certain characters developed and really grew on me during the course of the game. Both Vanille and Hope started off as very annoying but by the end of the game they turned out to be welcome additions to the FFXIII line-up. Although I loved him from the start, I have read many people say the same think about Snow. I thought the music was amazing in the game, so much so that I may have to pick up the soundtrack at some point. There are quite a few tunes that have already been lodged into my head and I can see myself humming them for a while when I go back to work. Also, the new upbeat Chocobo Theme with lyrics is class! Now im off to start some sidequests!
Sheikah Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 Seeing as everyone loves this, I can't help but think 'told you so' to the people who thought it would be terrible. It's Final Fantasy, what do you expect?! They throw that much money at it and retain the same formula to the extent that you know it's going to be an above average game.
killer kirby Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) Is this game going to get any better? I am not trying to sound negative, but I am 20 hours in on the 3rd disk and now I am starting to get bored with this game. Enemies are the same old same old with minor name changes to make them stronger or weaker...whatever. So far I still think this game is better then FFVIII and FFX easily, but I can easily just see myself returning this game and getting it cheaper when the time comes. Seeing as everyone loves this Everyone on this forum, not everyone in the whole world, I have already spoken to at least 10 of my friends who just find the game...boring. I can't help but think 'told you so' to the people who thought it would be terrible. I admit I thought it was going to be terrible, but what do you expect when it's made by the same people who have made the shittiest FF games out there. But more to the fact, I find this game rather...average, which is a shock to my system coming from this team. But it's not 'THE GREATEST EVAR' as a matter of fact it's a long way of being Great...it's just...average. I still think for a game like this it's a joke it took so long to make. Edited March 14, 2010 by killer kirby
Ramar Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 I'm only just starting the second disc. How many chapters are there in total H-o-T?
Sheikah Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 Everyone on this forum, not everyone in the whole world, I have already spoken to at least 10 of my friends who just find the game...boring. Everyone on this forum is very good odds. And who knows what your friends are like to be honest. I admit I thought it was going to be terrible, but what do you expect when it's made by the same people who have made the shittiest FF games out there. Oh just get your poison off here. Nearly everyone else loves these games, you don't. We get it. No need to keep bitching on about it. They were cracking games, but you only like old school hardcore / Dragon Quest style / tactics games. You're fussy, and never satisfied. But it's not 'THE GREATEST EVAR' as a matter of fact it's a long way of being Great...it's just...average. I still think for a game like this it's a joke it took so long to make. As I said before, it's clearly above average. Look up the definition of average...there's easily 5 movie tie ins / rehashed racer shite / my little pony does the cooking for every Final Fantasy XIII. So really 'average' is something you would use to relate it to the vast majority of games...which this easily spanks. And if you think it's better than FFVIII, it's not average. It must be divine.
Hero-of-Time Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 I'm only just starting the second disc. How many chapters are there in total H-o-T? 13 glorious chapters.
Emerald Emblem Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 13 glorious chapters. Seriously? I'm on Chapter 9 and am like 15 hours on my play clock. Unless these other chapters are mahoosive, I will be well under the 60 hour play mark reviewers were stating.
Sheikah Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 I'm guessing that's if you don't bother to do any sidequests at all...
Emerald Emblem Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 I'm probably nearer 20 hours now i think about it.
killer kirby Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Everyone on this forum is very good odds. Yes everyone on here represent the whole 2 million people that have bought the game. I agree so much now, I see the evidence everywhere. Ignore all the people who don't like the game, they haven't played it the right way it should. And who knows what your friends are like to be honest. These would be friends who own a game store, friends who have loved RPG's their whole life, friends who have good taste in games, one loves FFVII the most, another loves FFIX the most, another loves Secret of Mana the most and another who thinks Mass Effect is the greatest gift from God. And another loves Chrono Trigger. All these people have thought and asked why a FF like this is well...boring.(Oh and we are all hyped for Monster Hunter 3 and Red Dead Redemption as well) Oh just get your poison off here. Nearly everyone else loves these games On this thread yes, But hey, people go dissing the Wii for things that people love about it, may as well put my thoughts on a game I BOUGHT with my own money. I have a right to say what I think of all these games, I wasted hours of my life on these...games. Why can I not state something about the negative aspect of this game? Oh that's right, it's Final Fantasy, EVERY FINAL FANTASY IS GOOD BECAUSE IT HAS A NUMBER AT THE END OMG!!! Seriously, the Final Fantasy series is now becoming something like the Sonic series, those really shitty games that fanboys just say are good and excellent, but in fact they are games that should not even get a 1/10 because they suck so much...yep, FF is now becoming like that. but you only like old school hardcore / Dragon Quest style / tactics games. You're fussy, and never satisfied. Ugh...where do I start... Baten Kaitos Origins Sakura Wars series Ys series Xenosaga Tales Of series Persona Chrono Cross Your argument is flawed, just like the story in FFVIII All these games I have just mentioned above have great stories fantastic worlds, fun to play and are nothing like the Dragon Quest series and Tactics games. I ain't fussy and I am satisfied when a good game is out, FFXIII is starting to get boring, I don't mind linear games even in RPG's but going through one battle after another with the same enemy design is such a chore, and playing games that are like a chore put a great negative to how I think of a game. I love modern JRPG's, other then the Dragon Quest series and Tactics games It's just that the Final Fantasy games like VIII, X and XIII can't even come close enough to being as good as these games I have high standards for good games, FF series does not make it (Wait I should take that back, FFXI and XII are good games) As I said before, it's clearly above average. Look up the definition of average...there's easily 5 movie tie ins / rehashed racer shite / my little pony does the cooking for every Final Fantasy XIII. But those are shit, just because games that come out around the same time are shit does not mean a game like FF series can get away from being crap. And if you think it's better than FFVIII, it's not average. It must be divine. I am not even going to bother with this statement, I feel like my IQ went down by a lot...need to play some chess now to see if I can get them back. I have yet to finish the game sadly since I have been working. I should have it done by this weekend so I can happily give out on what I really think (I still pray that the big world people are talking about is good)
Sheikah Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) Yes everyone on here represent the whole 2 million people that have bought the game. I agree so much now, I see the evidence everywhere. Ignore all the people who don't like the game, they haven't played it the right way it should. Ohhh you did not just say that. So you want a fair reflection of far more gamers? Wikipedia snippet: Famitsu rated the game at 39/40, with three reviewers giving the maximum 10/10 and one reviewer giving 9/10.[95] Worldwide the game has shipped 5 million copies.[112] Dengeki praised especially the battle system, stating that the battles are by far the most exciting in the series, and concluded Final Fantasy XIII deserved a score of 120, and that 100 would not be enough.[107] The game was voted as the second best game of 2009 in Dengeki online's reader poll,[113] and in January 2010, was voted the best game ever in Famitsu's reader poll.[114] These would be friends who own a game store, friends who have loved RPG's their whole life, friends who have good taste in games, one loves FFVII the most, another loves FFIX the most, another loves Secret of Mana the most and another who thinks Mass Effect is the greatest gift from God. And another loves Chrono Trigger. All these people have thought and asked why a FF like this is well...boring.(Oh and we are all hyped for Monster Hunter 3 and Red Dead Redemption as well) If they're anything like you then they likely have niche tastes (very likely, actually, given some of them think the best games are somewhat retro). Given games are so much cheaper online, I don't consider owning a games shop to be worth anything, really. Smart people won't be going there. may as well put my thoughts on a game I BOUGHT with my own money. I have a right to say what I think of all these games, I wasted hours of my life on these...games. Yes...you may post your view. But there is no need to keep reiterating your pointless negativity in a topic where every time someone praises it you argue against them, and don't like the fact that others recognise it as a great game. Ugh...where do I start... Tales Of series You constantly berate the FF series for being too similar but praise the series with the most recycled content (battle system, storylines, character personalities, etc). Seriously, the battle system doesn't ever even try to change with each game. Combine that with the cheesiest stories known to man. I like a couple of Tales games, but that's really all I could play before I found each installment too similar (and let's not forget- Tales of Legendia was a massive turd). Chrono Cross Your argument is flawed, just like the story in FFVIII Funny that- Chrono Cross's story is enormously flawed (mostly because of time paradoxes). Yet it doesn't stop you thinking it's a great game - seeing the error of your ways yet? It's just that the Final Fantasy games like VIII, X and XIII can't even come close enough to being as good as these games I have high standards for good games, FF series does not make it (Wait I should take that back, FFXI and XII are good games) As I have said before...the majority disagree with you. You didn't like it, most people did. Big deal. But FFXI...really? Ok. But those are shit, just because games that come out around the same time are shit does not mean a game like FF series can get away from being crap. Again...look up the term 'average'. It's a term that generates the 'middle' score relative to all the games there are. And it's easily far, far above your average game. I am not even going to bother with this statement, I feel like my IQ went down by a lot...need to play some chess now to see if I can get them back. Yep blud. Play chess to increase your INT stat some more. Then come back here and post some more drivel to decrease it again. Edited March 15, 2010 by Sheikah
Pit-Jr Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Ive spent about 3 hours with this admittedly lovely game. Im torn about the Tales-esque battle system. On the one hand, the battles are quick and dirty, but on the other hand i feel like a 5th wheel while the game plays itself. You can literally close your eyes, hold UP, and press X every so often and make considerable progress here. Love the battle music and mmmm HD fireworks. I actually like Vanille's voice too, as jarring as it is at first
drahkon Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) You can literally close your eyes, hold UP, and press X every so often and make considerable progress here. Yeah, but that's the first 3 hours. Expect some more of this for about 2 or 3 hours. After that: pay attention to your HP and try to find tactics for some enemies (especially bosses). Palumpolum (what a stupid name). Loved it when the game told me to avoid certain monsters that might not be beatable with only 2 characters. Fought them all The only one I couldn't beat was the Wyvern. Edited March 15, 2010 by drahkon
Ramar Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) Best chapter so far, the cut scene where Snow enters with Fang was quality and then the character and story progression with Snow and Hope, and then with Snow and Lightning. Top stuff. Longest chapter so far as well, with some challenging yet fun bosses. What the deuce, 8 is incredibly short... Kind of cliff hanger end, but seriously that was a poor chapter, especially after how quality 7 was. Edited March 15, 2010 by Ramar
Aimless Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Mechanically speaking this is easily the best JRPG I've ever played. It's like they auditioned all the tropes of the genre and each time the opening question was, "Is it fun?" Dying and losing loads of progress isn't fun, let's throw in a retry option. Not being able to save for hours on end is annoying, let's make sure there are regular save points. Having to manage your HP and MP between battles stops people from experimenting, let's make each fight a self-contained and balanced challenge. And so on, and so on. There's certainly things I dislike about the game and areas in which I think it could improve, but XIII really gives the middle finger to anyone suggesting the series isn't relevant any more.
BeerMonkey Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 loving this game currently on chapter 9 the battle system is so much fun and rewarding sometimes wish they would travel together and choose who can be the 3 in the team thou.
Solo Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 I'm also loving the battle system, yet everything else (running around the field etc) just isn't that great. It really is too linear and I miss adventuring to random towns, mingling with the locals. I hope they go for a more traditional angle (or a radical change around) for the inevitable sequel (XV).
Emerald Emblem Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) Seriously, no Final fantasy game has ever been perfect. So in the end, you can only agree you have different opinions you aren't likely to change, move on please. Chapter 9 and finally gotten the whole gang together. I have to admit my surprise is starting to fade and finding this game isn't going to be a favorite of mine in the series, but not hating it. Concern on both versions of the game, PS3's breaking and Disc 3 unable to read on an isolated number of PS3 and 360 versions. Edited March 16, 2010 by Emerald Emblem
Sheikah Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 Concern on both versions of the game, PS3's breaking and Disc 3 unable to read on an isolated number of PS3 and 360 versions. Well there isn't a third disc for PS3 versions. Unless you mean something else?
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