Final Fantasy Versus XIII will be a much more open FF title !

Versus

In a recent interview on the Japanese Square Enix Members area, Tetsuya Nomura has revealed further information regarding the upcoming Final Fantasy Versus XIII title – currently set to be released exclusively on PlayStation 3.

In a response to a question as to how much of the game is complete, Nomura responds "Things are not connected yet, every part is moving along separately. However, we have gotten airships working over the world map."

Following complaints regarding the linearity of Final Fantasy XIII, such a statement will sure to be great news to fans looking for the series to return to a more open nature.

Within the same interview, Nomura also revealed that his favourite character that he created was Sora, as well as stating that he hoped they could make a sequel to Dissidia: Final Fantasy.

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Wait I didn't realise FFXIII didn't have a World map !? Sorry haven't bought it yet but I guess they weren't kidding when they said it's linear, not that it means its a bad title of course but I feel FFVersusXIII will run rings out FFXIII. What say ye PS3 board about Versus?

while i'm lovign FF13 right now and could care less whether or not it was open.. i am super looking forward to FF13v, the world map will be nice.. although i find i spend alot more time just looking around for treasure then :PPoisoN_Facecam0

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"]while i'm lovign FF13 right now and could care less whether or not it was open.. i am super looking forward to FF13v, the world map will be nice.. although i find i spend alot more time just looking around for treasure then :PTheEldestGod

I'm loving FFXIII, I'm enjoying the linearity. However, Versus is going to be several types of badass. I can't wait.

so when do you guys think versus 13 will be released. i for one am pretty hyped for it.

so when do you guys think versus 13 will be released. i for one am pretty hyped for it.

matthewd49

I think it's Q4 of 2010, though don't quote me on that. The various interviews of Versus and FFXIV led me to think that they'll be released close together, though that might not be intentional.

I've always looked forward to FF Vs. XIII, Tetsuya Nomura is always someone that can deliver. I don't think the game being more open will be a factor to its quality, though. I think it'll just be more like KH or TWEWY, i.e. linear but offering some form of explorational components. I like linearity, so hopefully they don't go too open, at least that's what I hope.

Great news! :D

This almost confirms my theory that FFXIII is just a fancy tech-demo for the real thing.

Dont care if there is more freedom, if the combat isnt deep then all the freedom is for naught, the game will be inferior to XIII.

This almost confirms my theory that FFXIII is just a fancy tech-demo for the real thing.

Conjuration

The last time that everyone got to control and airship was back around Final Fantasy IX (PS1), couldn't control any airships in FF 10 or FF 12.

I'm REALLY hyped for this game. But then again, I'm pretty much hyped for every FF game:D

Wow if this is true i just became that much more hyped for this game!

A couple of questions for ya guys.

1) Is it the same team making it as FF XIII?

2) Are the three stories of the crystallis fabulousa or whatever lol, connected and I neeed to play FF XIII? (sorry for the awkward sentence).

I will probably pick up FF XIII later when it drops in price, but right now I have too much stuff I want, need, and the fact that the game has no towns bothers me lol.

i'm still 44 hours in FFXIII and i'm loving it, so far i'd give it a solid 9/10 LOL. great news for FFvXIII, it's gonna be amazing !!

Dont care if there is more freedom, if the combat isnt deep then all the freedom is for naught, the game will be inferior to XIII.

Shirokishi_

A couple of questions for ya guys.

1) Is it the same team making it as FF XIII?

2) Are the three stories of the crystallis fabulousa or whatever lol, connected and I neeed to play FF XIII? (sorry for the awkward sentence).

I will probably pick up FF XIII later when it drops in price, but right now I have too much stuff I want, need, and the fact that the game has no towns bothers me lol.

NaveedLife

1) No, it's the team that made the Kingdom Heart Series.

2) No: yet again, they're not connected, they just... share the same number xD

1) Is it the same team making it as FF XIII?

2) Are the three stories of the crystallis fabulousa or whatever lol, connected and I neeed to play FF XIII? (sorry for the awkward sentence).

NaveedLife

1) No, the team making Versus XIII is the team behind the Kingdom Hearts series.

2) The 3+ games in the Fabula Nova Crystallis are like Final Fantasy I, III, and V. In other words, totally different universes, same crystal mythos.

love the airship

Nice. I love worldmaps in RPG. I just love to waste hours and hours exploring and finding secrets.

[QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

1) Is it the same team making it as FF XIII?

2) Are the three stories of the crystallis fabulousa or whatever lol, connected and I neeed to play FF XIII? (sorry for the awkward sentence).

Phoenix534

1) No, the team making Versus XIII is the team behind the Kingdom Hearts series.

2) The 3+ games in the Fabula Nova Crystallis are like Final Fantasy I, III, and V. In other words, totally different universes, same crystal mythos.

Thanks for the answers. So the team that did kingdom hearts has never made an FF game, or is that the team that made other FF's as to where FF XIII is the odball? And how is the combat in KH? I bet Versus does better press wise.

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

Dont care if there is more freedom, if the combat isnt deep then all the freedom is for naught, the game will be inferior to XIII.

TheEldestGod

A paradigm action combat system would probably be 7 different flavors of awesome IMO, if done right. A copy and paste of KHs battle system would be complete fail though.

That's cool. The only thing I hope is that they'll release it this year.Kleeyook

Its going to have a world map, airships and large scale towns. late 2011 at the earliest.

The last time that everyone got to control and airship was back around Final Fantasy IX (PS1), couldn't control any airships in FF 10 or FF 12.

benleslie5

Alright, sounds good. Still a tad skeptical about this game, but I'm looking forward to it for sure.

[QUOTE="TheEldestGod"][QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

Dont care if there is more freedom, if the combat isnt deep then all the freedom is for naught, the game will be inferior to XIII.

A paradigm action combat system would probably be 7 different flavors of awesome IMO, if done right. A copy and paste of KHs battle system would be complete fail though.

[QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

1) Is it the same team making it as FF XIII?

2) Are the three stories of the crystallis fabulousa or whatever lol, connected and I neeed to play FF XIII? (sorry for the awkward sentence).

1) No, the team making Versus XIII is the team behind the Kingdom Hearts series.

2) The 3+ games in the Fabula Nova Crystallis are like Final Fantasy I, III, and V. In other words, totally different universes, same crystal mythos.

i dont wanna wait 3 years for this to come out damnit

[QUOTE="TheEldestGod"][QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"]while i'm lovign FF13 right now and could care less whether or not it was open.. i am super looking forward to FF13v, the world map will be nice.. although i find i spend alot more time just looking around for treasure then :PPoisoN_Facecam0

Wait an airship!?!?! like the ones you can FLY!? Like in FFIV, VI & VII!??!

Ohhh im soo giddy now!

I want this game badly. I seriously can't wait for it.:)

the story has an amazing pace in FF13, it would feel wrong if it was a open world and not as awsome, also you would turn into a cie'th haha.

I've always looked forward to FF Vs. XIII, Tetsuya Nomura is always someone that can deliver. I don't think the game being more open will be a factor to its quality, though. I think it'll just be more like KH or TWEWY, i.e. linear but offering some form of explorational components. I like linearity, so hopefully they don't go too open, at least that's what I hope.

calvinsora

not to compare, because the games are quite different.....but thats the reason why Im having trouble getting into oblivion right now. It is TOO open. I haven't playied FF13 yet.....is it too linear? I have a problem with that too.

Hopefully this will remain a PS3 exclusive.

I've always looked forward to FF Vs. XIII, Tetsuya Nomura is always someone that can deliver. I don't think the game being more open will be a factor to its quality, though. I think it'll just be more like KH or TWEWY, i.e. linear but offering some form of explorational components. I like linearity, so hopefully they don't go too open, at least that's what I hope.

calvinsora

not to compare, because the games are quite different.....but thats the reason why Im having trouble getting into oblivion right now. It is TOO open. I haven't playied FF13 yet.....is it too linear? I have a problem with that too.

sorry for the 2x post

Final Fantasy Versus will be fun but Ill be preoccupied with Final Fantasy 13 for awhile.

I am a bit concerned that the team making this has not had much experience making FF games to my knowledge, nor were the games they made these epic adult graphic RPG's. Correct me if I am wrong, but thats how I understand it. I am hoping it fulfills what I was hoping FF XIII would have. Not that FF XIII is bad, but I love towns and stuff : P.

the story has an amazing pace in FF13, it would feel wrong if it was a open world and not as awsome, also you would turn into a cie'th haha.

dalscowboys22

[QUOTE="Kleeyook"]That's cool. The only thing I hope is that they'll release it this year.Shirokishi_

Its going to have a world map, airships and large scale towns. late 2011 at the earliest.

More like 2012 for the west... Lol

Dont care if there is more freedom, if the combat isnt deep then all the freedom is for naught, the game will be inferior to XIII.

Shirokishi_

FFXIII combat system is not that deep... In fact, you can't even use half of the team and the battles are so fast that the only thing you do is use the automatic button or switch to medic when HP is low, nothing more... Pretty basic stuff if you think about it.

[QUOTE="TheEldestGod"][QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

Dont care if there is more freedom, if the combat isnt deep then all the freedom is for naught, the game will be inferior to XIII.

Shirokishi_

A paradigm action combat system would probably be 7 different flavors of awesome IMO, if done right. A copy and paste of KHs battle system would be complete fail though.

Indeed. KH's battle system was simply a button masher...