Final Fantasy XIII

aspoonfulweighsaton

Nerd alert!

:geek:

So I just spent the last hour or so playing it and I must say I'm really enjoying it. Supposedly it doesn't really get good until 10-15 hours into it, so I'm hoping to stick it out and somehow play through it amongst all the other games I'm working on. I actually love the fact that it's more linear and that they didn't put in any stupid mini-games. If it does in fact take 50-60 hours to finish, I want to be clear on what to do next!


Anyone else a fan or picking this up?

mca47

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

Nerd alert!

:geek:

So I just spent the last hour or so playing it and I must say I'm really enjoying it. Supposedly it doesn't really get good until 10-15 hours into it, so I'm hoping to stick it out and somehow play through it amongst all the other games I'm working on. I actually love the fact that it's more linear and that they didn't put in any stupid mini-games. If it does in fact take 50-60 hours to finish, I want to be clear on what to do next!


Anyone else a fan or picking this up?

It doesn't get good until 10-15 hours in?!?! Holy crap! Who has that kind of time?

Don't get me wrong, I've played (and enjoyed) some Final Fantasy in my day, but I don't think I have that kind of time!

arq

I miss my free time, i loved to spend hours to make my characters stronger! ooh FF6 you will be forever the best FF ever! :shh:

Sian-of-the-dead

My boyfriend is a total FF geek :ugeek:

We need to get an xbox first but yes, we will be getting this... and hopefully soon!

(One of the reasons we still have a PS2 is because of FF... and the reason he has a PSP :roll: )

Digital Twilight

I got this yesterday.

Only played it for 2 hours but it seems really easy at the min. Feels like im just pushing 'A' repeatedly.

Looks really nice tho.

weekapaug19

will be getting it after I beat fable 2 (just started that one)

intodeep

I don't really play the games anymore but this thread brings back good memories of my addiction to FFVII when it came out

theserialthrilla

intodeep wrote:

I don't really play the games anymore but this thread brings back good memories of my addiction to FFVII when it came out

same here...but at least i get to play with the kids on mini ninjas.

JonnyPistachio

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

Nerd alert!

:geek:

So I just spent the last hour or so playing it and I must say I'm really enjoying it. Supposedly it doesn't really get good until 10-15 hours into it, so I'm hoping to stick it out and somehow play through it amongst all the other games I'm working on. I actually love the fact that it's more linear and that they didn't put in any stupid mini-games. If it does in fact take 50-60 hours to finish, I want to be clear on what to do next!


Anyone else a fan or picking this up?

Man, I am hoping to get it soon too.
I havent played FF since, I think, #6 too. But it looks really good.
The last one I played ( I cant remember which #) kinda lost me though because it was too complex and the story was allo ver the place. I just wanna hack up some shit and ride a damn chocobo. haha, just kiddin on the chocobo...

Brisk.

Waiting for my fuckin xbox to come so i can go and play this!

demetrios

Picked it up yesterday after work for the PS3. Got almost 4 hour's worth of game play.

Gameplay is pretty fast & the cgi footage, oh mama! *drools

Digital Twilight wrote:

Feels like im just pushing 'A' repeatedly.

True! Battle system is pretty easy. Been loving Vanille's whip thingy in battle! :shh:

demetrios

ps .. I wonder what the special item we will receive by registering our copy of the game.

Rygar

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

Nerd alert!

:geek:

So I just spent the last hour or so playing it and I must say I'm really enjoying it. Supposedly it doesn't really get good until 10-15 hours into it, so I'm hoping to stick it out and somehow play through it amongst all the other games I'm working on. I actually love the fact that it's more linear and that they didn't put in any stupid mini-games. If it does in fact take 50-60 hours to finish, I want to be clear on what to do next!


Anyone else a fan or picking this up?

Should arrive by Friday or Monday.
I heard the 10-15 hour wait thing too, but I assume if you're into plot and story those 10-15 hours won't be bad unless you play it twice

aspoonfulweighsaton

demetrios wrote:

ps .. I wonder what the special item we will receive by registering our copy of the game.

Supposedly it's a beta key for the FFXIV demo.

demetrios

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

demetrios wrote:

ps .. I wonder what the special item we will receive by registering our copy of the game.

Supposedly it's a beta key for the FFXIV demo.

Sweet! Will check it out tonight!

Jason P

I've loved previous FF games but the feedback I'm getting is that they have taken out core RPG elements (party management; exploration; HP/MP management). This seems very anti-FF to me. Can anyone playing the game confirm this?

If they did screw up at least I have all their DS titles and Bioware to fall back on.

Rygar

Jason P wrote:

I've loved previous FF games but the feedback I'm getting is that they have taken out core RPG elements (party management; exploration; HP/MP management). This seems very anti-FF to me. Can anyone playing the game confirm this?

If they did screw up at least I have all their DS titles and Bioware to fall back on.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/review-final-fantasy-xiii/

Rygar

demetrios wrote:

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

demetrios wrote:

ps .. I wonder what the special item we will receive by registering our copy of the game.

Supposedly it's a beta key for the FFXIV demo.

Sweet! Will check it out tonight!

You have to find a special 'item' somewhere in the game to get the beta key.

Black Diamond

Do you need to have played the other games to have a clue what's going on?? OK for kids?

Rygar

Black Diamond wrote:

Do you need to have played the other games to have a clue what's going on?? OK for kids?

No, just pay a lot of attention for the first 10-15 hours.

No sure if it's safe for kids. I imagine the language is good, and if you aren't worried about people hacking 'monsters' and bad guys with swords and guns I am assuming it's ok (maybe check the rating, cause I didn't).

demetrios

Rygar wrote:

demetrios wrote:

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

Supposedly it's a beta key for the FFXIV demo.

Sweet! Will check it out tonight!

You have to find a special 'item' somewhere in the game to get the beta key.

I got 2 things. First, a passcode to enter when I buy Final Fantasy 14, I get a secret item when I register for the game weeks before I receive it. More detail about the code & item in the months ahead. Also a code to enter for a chance to be a beta tester for Final Fantasy 14 online on the PC. I'm tempted but don't like playing online games on the PC. I like playing video games & online video games on consoles. I hate the PC gaming with the everchanging upgrading soundcards & videocards. What if my PC doesn't run the best processor etc.. I got a PS3, XBox360 & Wii. What ever game I see in stores or for rental, I don't need to worry about what will work or what hardware I need to play the game without getting any error's.

Brisk.

I'm praying its good, FF 7,8,9 were epic, 10 was just shit due to all the different characters, i like picking my 3/4. Didn't bother with X-2. FF 11 was okay, the controls were dire though but not a bad MMORPG. FF12 i played for 5 mins and hated the combat system so i just quit.

BUT FF13 looks slightly like its gone back to the old fighting system, i got a feeling I'm wrong but oh well!

demetrios

Finished the night a few level's into Cocoon's Ruins. So far, so good.

JonnyPistachio

demetrios wrote:

Finished the night a few level's into Cocoon's Ruins. So far, so good.

I'm having FF flashbacks of old... and I'm trying to figure out if what that one old version of FF is that I used to love. do they all have SHOAT, IFRITI, and CARBUNKLE?! haha. that's all I rememeber.

Tell me more abou this new one? Is the long drawn out begininng just storyline, or do you still get to kill some bastards a little to death?

I'm actually scared to get this new one casue I think i'll shut off reality and resposibility. the videos i've seen look sweet.

Rygar

JonnyPistachio wrote:

demetrios wrote:

Finished the night a few level's into Cocoon's Ruins. So far, so good.

I'm having FF flashbacks of old... and I'm trying to figure out if what that one old version of FF is that I used to love. do they all have SHOAT, IFRITI, and CARBUNKLE?! haha. that's all I rememeber.

FF3 in North America, FF6 in Japan!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VI

mca47

I picked up FF13 this weekend.

I'm not too far in (only a few hours) and I'm not really sure if I like this game quite yet.

I get what people are saying about it being "linear" (at least it is so far).
The story is kinda "meh".


I don't know, I think I may have just grown out of the Final Fantasy thing.

Hitch-Hiker

I'll be getting this when I get back from my holiday. Can't wait!

jervin007

Very fun! Battles start of easy but do get more complicated as the game goes on. I do wish they let you explore and level up your characters without having to follow a certain path though. Also, I wish they would go back to the more fantasy aspects of previous games. Most of the enemies are mechanical. I want some dragons, elemental, etc!!

Also, I recommend saving any little scrap that you pick up. Don't sell any of this stuff! I made the mistake of selling most of the loot and didn't realize it would be used to level up weapons and items. When I reached the boss Odin he kicked the shit out of me repeatedly! I ended up starting the game over and saving everything. Odin was still tough even after all the upgrades! I am a few hours past him and he remains the hardest enemy I have fought!

Defintely fun though and the graphics are amazing!! Still not as good as heavy rain though!

demetrios

Just completed Final Fantasy XIII! It took me 70 hour's to complete. Didn't complete all the side missions, but my character's were pretty much jacked up. Lightning, Snow & Vanille were my main characters up till Chapter 12. Once I got Haste for Hope in the Crystals grid, he came in to replace Vanielle.

Little secret, keep playing repeated huge enemies on the main field of Chapter 11. Each hour got me almost 100,000 crystal points. Will help you down the road, believe me.

Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3 kicked ass. I've played hundreds of games on the Xbox 360, Wii & PS3, and i've seen hundreds of CG animated films & footage, but the amount of detail & quality that was on this game blew my mind. You gotta check it out.

Rygar

demetrios wrote:

Just completed Final Fantasy XIII! It took me 70 hour's to complete. Didn't complete all the side missions, but my character's were pretty much jacked up. Lightning, Snow & Vanille were my main characters up till Chapter 12. Once I got Haste for Hope in the Crystals grid, he came in to replace Vanielle.

Little secret, keep playing repeated huge enemies on the main field of Chapter 11. Each hour got me almost 100,000 crystal points. Will help you down the road, believe me.

Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3 kicked ass. I've played hundreds of games on the Xbox 360, Wii & PS3, and i've seen hundreds of CG animated films & footage, but the amount of detail & quality that was on this game blew my mind. You gotta check it out.

I'm looking forward to finishing this, almost as much as I'm looking forward to getting the disc out of the dead playstation...

Brisk.

Just finished playing the first 1 hour 10 mins, was really linear and boring. Trying to figure out the fighting system, and i dont think that stagger thing is good. Quite hard to work out whats going on in battle as well, maybe im not just used to it.