I won't lie. I wet my pants for Square. Always have, always will. Chrono Trigger pretty much enrolled me for life. Yeah, sometimes they make games that I think we could have done without (coughFinalFantasyX2cough), but in the long run I know I can expect their games to have engaging stories, amazing characters and great gameplay. Oh, and boys that look like girls. It's like PG 13 porn for the David Bowie set. Anyway, we'll address my fetishes in another post, as I know they're less fascinating than new FF XIII goodies!
IGN posted the yummy new details, including the names of the worlds in the game (Cocoon and Pulse) and they way they conflict with one another. The female in the trailers thought to be the lead is described as a badass who knows little about herself and is unsure of her real name and identity (Cloud? Anyone?) The story sounds a bit like a mishmash of elements from FF7 and FF10, which is pretty much fine by me since those are two of my favorite titles in this series.
People have been bitching a lot about the similarities of Final Fantasy as a series lately, and as a long standing fan of the series, these arguments definately got me thinking. I agree that Square work more or less inside the same general universe with these games. On the other hand, so do series such as Zelda and Super Mario, and it doesn't keep fans from buying those titles. I think of FF the way I think of a series like the Ender's Game novels - similar universes, but overall, always incredibly high quality. That's why I always get excited for Square releases: I know the chances are high I'm going to find what they do interesting and worthwhile. I wish I could consistently expect as much from other developers. Unfortunately they're busy making masterpieces like Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire. Call me crazy, but I go for a good story over juiced up next gen crap every time.
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11:24 PM on 01.11.2007
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ps you hear about that new emo grass? it cuts itself.
But beside that, Ender Game series. Kick ass.
Seriously though, Synce- if you haven't at least given XII a shot you're really missing out on one of the greatest RPGs to date. You should at least rent it and see what it's like.
It makes it a lot harder to take seriously and especially to relate to when the main characters have bunny ears and wear lingerie (wts, anyone?). I haven't played the game yet but every time I see the trailers all I can think about is Star Wars, which is enough to stop me from ever giving it the shot you're all going to tell me it deserves.
gimme this and vsXIII ASAP
ESPECIALLY the scene when your characters first travel on an airship. ZOMG MILLENNIUM FALCON!
After playing that one and trying FFVII before. Didn't finish that one either, I've decided I done with that series for good. Just not my cup of tea.
Gameplay gameplay gamepley. I am so in control of what my characters' jobs and abilities. Whether it's Materia or junctioning spells or dress spheres or the whole idea behind Tactics, I am in control. I can use my superior gameplay intellect to beat Emerald Weapon, or make Kafka my bitch, or have a Calculator and a Mime. I can equip deathtouch to the person wearing the Lady Luck dress sphere and watch as my opponents die regardless of how many of their hit points they had left.
In FF games, I am able to kick as much ass as my mind is capable of.
I'm guessing that's not what you mean, but I honestly can't see how those books relate to the FF series.
Can't wait for XIII and Versus XIII, both are looking to be another great addition to the series.
FFVIII is my favorite along with IV and X
i haven't played VI (i have it so i'll play it in the summer when i actually have time) nor XII (hasn't come out in the lands of PAL yet), but i'm pretty sure XII will become my favorite (considering all the reviews it's gotten and the realtime systems it uses, as well as the license board (loved the sphere grid) and the actually mature storyline!)
but yeah, can't wait for XIII or VXIII either! versus especially... graphics by the advent children team and gameplay by the kingdom hearts team?!? I'M IN!!! :D :D :D
Cruds- Check out the Super Robot Wars series. They're in Japanese, but you can have Shin Getter Robo nail Char from Gundam with a Getter Shine Spark. Great games.
Awesome: Gun blade!
Crap: Awesomeness=having to buy a stupid PS3.