Final Fantasy XIII

[BadWolfX]

I just saw the UK Commercial for the game and gave myself whiplash in the process.

It's different to the US one, although it still uses My Hands as the music. I'm very excited.

[Sephiroth]

Well not long know just another 2 days left till Final Fantasy XIII come's out the ugh the wait.

[BadWolfX]

T-Minus six hours until I can go and pick the game up.

Bloody College.

[Ghostface]

When I'm in school my dad is gunna pick it up from the store I pre-ordered it from, all 360 buyers and preordering people the game on 360 comes in 3 discs and you have to download them seperatly to your hdd just like Last Remnant.

[The_15th]

...Resident Evil ...comes second.

HERESYYYYYYYY!!!!


;)

[The Dude]

Played this for 2 hours yesterday *Monday* when it arrived, and another hour today.
Suprised how decent/good the US dub is so far, not as bad as I thought it was going to be, which means that the US editors did a really bad job of cutting the trailers, especially considering im liking Sazh's character ALOT more in the full game then how he's portrayed in the trailers *pretty much comic relief*.

Not a fan of the linearity of the game, and how automated battles are, but they suit the flow of the game and keep things fast paced, the presentation of cutscenes is also very good but I can't help but feel my appreciation of this game is hampered by my increasing affection for more free roaming/Western RPG experiences in the past 3-4 years.

[Rombie]

I mentioned this in the GOW topic, but thought I better post it in detail here:

Interestingly some reviews/reviewers have gone on a warpath to complain about other reviewers issues with linearity and the fact there are no towns ant the like. A couple of examples:

http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/final-fantasy-xiii/review/final-fantasy-xiii/a-201003031765695085/g-20060508175846527007

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=237956?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS

Personally I find the defense of critical comment made by GR, CVG, and some others to be more stupid than the reviews. It's fairly hypocritical considering I'm sure they've had their own reviews previously that said stuff about games that others didn't agree on, but here they are making a song and dance over it.

To be fair also, most other reviews they are complaining about that I had read specifically stated the game is going to be splitting reviewers based on the same points - so making a rant about it seems fairly moot as well - I think everyone is aware no everyone is going to agree and it'll be down to personal preference.

While I don't have a problem with linearity in the title myself, I think people can be justified in questioning the concept of a traditional RPG's usual aspects of what would normally appear to be free world roaming.... especially when it goes against generally what people expect of a Final Fantasy title, not just any RPG. It does have Final Fantasy on the front cover, and that title has some expectations on it - right or wrong.

[Sephiroth]

Well i have so fair played the game for 3 hours and I will say the game is been pritty good so fair I caint really go into much details yet becuase as most of us know 3 hours in any Final fantasy game aint nothing so I'll past judge on this game when I get about 10 to 15 hours in.

[Canas Renvall]

^ My general sentiments as well.

About two or three hours in. I kinda like the battle system, don't mind the linearity too much... So far, not too bad. But we shall see...

[kiedistidus]

well i got my copy today still havent played it though(damn star ocean 2 has sucked me in) ill give it a whirl tommorow but whats this about linearity? can i assume the path of the game is securely set,no free roaming?

oh and has anyone got any links to sites selling the jap ff13 console the only ones ive found are on ebay for £500......knew i should of went japan this month!

[Borman]

Im actually really liking the game. Linearity is no worse then FFX, and I love the battle system so far. Story is good enough as well. Basically, the game is everything I expected, which is great. People have been swayed by Western RPG's lately, and I feel like that's where most of the discontent comes in, but I didn't expect that sooo

[kiedistidus]

I've just read alot of reviews and peoples personal opinions of the game and to be fair the majority are praising it but more for its looks than its content.I'm a little apprehensive about dragging myself away from star ocean now to play this but to be honest i wont be surprised if im dissapointed it was only natural that final fantasy was going to dissapoint me considering most of my other favourites series have lately.

this will literally be the first final fantasy i have bought on the day of release and not been itching to play.Should of seen the warning signs by the fact someone like leona lewis is involved with the music.

[Borman]

Leona Lewis was tacked on to the English localization, she had nothing to do with the Japanese game.

[kiedistidus]

well unfortunately i own the english version maybe its time i learnt japanese

[Borman]

I haven't heard the song yet anyway so