The Official Final Fantasy XIII Thread (56K Warning)

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#251 frostybanana
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[QUOTE="director13"]Hey quick question guys: Do you think i should buy the strategy guide? I'm confused because i love getting all the ultimate weapons and knowing all the secrets, but i always feel guides detract from the experience (it feels less like an adventure, you know what i mean?). Also, this game is linear, so im wondering if the guide is even needed. What do you guys think?

I doubt you need a guide. As a whole I feel like this is probably the most accessible FF ever so I doubt you'll really need a strategy guide for anything. As far as the final weapons and such go, I can't see it being any more complicated than FFX so, again, I doubt you'll need a guide. But if you just need the weapons i'm sure there will be an online guide to getting them soon enough.
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#252 stack1109
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[QUOTE="frostybanana"][QUOTE="director13"]Hey quick question guys: Do you think i should buy the strategy guide? I'm confused because i love getting all the ultimate weapons and knowing all the secrets, but i always feel guides detract from the experience (it feels less like an adventure, you know what i mean?). Also, this game is linear, so im wondering if the guide is even needed. What do you guys think?

I doubt you need a guide. As a whole I feel like this is probably the most accessible FF ever so I doubt you'll really need a strategy guide for anything. As far as the final weapons and such go, I can't see it being any more complicated than FFX so, again, I doubt you'll need a guide. But if you just need the weapons i'm sure there will be an online guide to getting them soon enough.

Thats what GameFAQs is for, baby! But the official strategy guide will no doubt have incredible artwork throughout, and will be an amazing thing to have regardless (especially since Piggyback are making it, they always create superb guides.)
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#253 frielock
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Im gonna try to go through it guidless on the first go. Later im going to do a second run witha guide.
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#254 stack1109
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Im gonna try to go through it guidless on the first go. Later im going to do a second run witha guide.frielock
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#255 ryrulez
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Here is the Collector's Edition unboxing of the game. I wish we got that in the US :(

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Looks pretty nice. Not sure whether to get it or not though...
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#256 Texas2089
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especially since Piggyback are making it, they always create superb guides.stack1109
Glad to hear they make good guides. I've never got a Piggy Back guide before. Most of the guides I have are Brady, with a couple Prima. Of the 2 I definitely like Brady better. I'm actually a bit disappointed that Brady isn't making the guide for this though since they made all the other FF guides. I really liked the CE guides they did for FFX-2 and FFXII. Also agree with you and frielock. I'm not using the guide for my first playthrough but I'm using it for my 2nd to get a 100% playthrough and get the Plat.
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#257 frostybanana
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That's fine and all to use a guide for things, but I will say that finding things in the game and getting secret weapons/bosses and things of that sort is far more rewarding if you do it without anyone's help. That's how I tackle all of my games pretty much and the one time I used a guide (for my FFVIII weapons) I felt like I cheated myself a bit.
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#258 yokofox33
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I bought the Collector's Edition guide for the sake of it being a collector's item. I'm not even going to touch it on my first playthrough and won't for awhile actually. It's being sent to my home in America :P

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#259 Shad0ki11
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One more day, guys! :o

I want to watch the review, but I'm afraid of spoilers.

Does anyone know how big the spoilers are in the review? Are they things that you find out early in the game, or are they spoilers that can ruin the game?

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#260 Texas2089
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One more day, guys! :o

I want to watch the review, but I'm afraid of spoilers.

Does anyone know how big the spoilers are in the review? Are they things that you find out early in the game, or are they spoilers that can ruin the game?

Shad0ki11
I wouldn't watch the review at all. I wouldn't want to have even the slightest thing spoiled so maybe its best to just not watch it at all. In a little over 29 hours I will have it in my hands :D
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#261 -Hoax-
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[QUOTE="Shad0ki11"]

One more day, guys! :o

I want to watch the review, but I'm afraid of spoilers.

Does anyone know how big the spoilers are in the review? Are they things that you find out early in the game, or are they spoilers that can ruin the game?

Dunno im not sure.. but im not gonna risk it like you said only 1 more day left.
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#262 Shad0ki11
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[QUOTE="Shad0ki11"]

One more day, guys! :o

I want to watch the review, but I'm afraid of spoilers.

Does anyone know how big the spoilers are in the review? Are they things that you find out early in the game, or are they spoilers that can ruin the game?

Texas2089

I wouldn't watch the review at all. I wouldn't want to have even the slightest thing spoiled so maybe its best to just not watch it at all. In a little over 29 hours I will have it in my hands :D

All right, I'm just not going to watch it until I beat the game. :)

Believe it or not, this game is actuallly my first (retail) purchase of 2010.

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#263 Texas2089
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[QUOTE="Texas2089"][QUOTE="Shad0ki11"]

One more day, guys! :o

I want to watch the review, but I'm afraid of spoilers.

Does anyone know how big the spoilers are in the review? Are they things that you find out early in the game, or are they spoilers that can ruin the game?

Shad0ki11

I wouldn't watch the review at all. I wouldn't want to have even the slightest thing spoiled so maybe its best to just not watch it at all. In a little over 29 hours I will have it in my hands :D

All right, I'm just not going to watch it until I beat the game. :)

Believe it or not, this game is actuallly my first (retail) purchase of 2010.

lol well by then there's really no point in watching the review since by then you can make your own judgments. If you really want to watch though you go right ahead. I won't stop you I promise :P This will be my 5th 2010 purchase. I've already picked up Bayonetta (360), BioShock 2 (360), Dante's Inferno (PS3), and Heavy Rain.
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#264 darkhart7
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Yeah there arent really any spoilers in the review mostly combat gameplay and showing them walking around in theVISUALLY STUNNING world.A cutscene here and there but only a few seconds of footage each. Games almost here anyhow :P

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#265 director13
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hey guys, do you think this will be a plausable Platinum (i.e. Uncharted, RE5, etc), or do you think it'll have a couple trophies that are simply impossible? Because, if it seems to be a maintainable/fun platinum, i may pick up the guide for the second playthrough. Also, the art in it is gorgeous ;).

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#266 Harperxxvi
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I'm buying a ps3 just for this game, and for XIV when it eventually drops... XIII looks amazing and it looks like the combat system is a step forward, kinda reminicent of star ocean where it was partly turn based and partly live.
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#267 hakanakumono
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It's not because of lightning's personality that it's linear, it's because of the story. It's a chase for the first 15 hours of the game or so. Unlike in other FFs where you might have 7 different events going on for the first 15 hours, this game basically has 1. It has this weird quality where it feels shorter and longer at the same time because of it.

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#268 killerband55
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It's not because of lightning's personality that it's linear, it's because of the story. It's a chase for the first 15 hours of the game or so. Unlike in other FFs where you might have 7 different events going on for the first 15 hours, this game basically has 1. It has this weird quality where it feels shorter and longer at the same time because of it.

hakanakumono

i'm like 14 hrs into the game right now and its still going from point A to point B, havent made it to the grasslands yet where you can actually pick and choose missions

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#269 director13
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[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

It's not because of lightning's personality that it's linear, it's because of the story. It's a chase for the first 15 hours of the game or so. Unlike in other FFs where you might have 7 different events going on for the first 15 hours, this game basically has 1. It has this weird quality where it feels shorter and longer at the same time because of it.

killerband55

i'm like 14 hrs into the game right now and its still going from point A to point B, havent made it to the grasslands yet where you can actually pick and choose missions

how do you like it so far?
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#270 Texas2089
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OMG 24 hours until FFXIII. Can't freaking wait.
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#271 hazelnutman
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I have classes to go to in the morning, afternoon, and evening on that day, but I'm skipping the evening one to get a little more... acquainted with this game. :P This is going to be the longest 24 hours of my life.
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#272 yokofox33
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All you people complaining about 24 hours need to pipe down :P

I have to wait 24 hours... plus another 7-10 days or so. It's killing me!

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#273 Abecale
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I pre-ordered but getting the game delievered, i dont mind waited a couple of days to be honest. Ive been waiting 2 years, whats another 2 days?

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#274 vincent380
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Im surprised by some people saying they actually enjoyed FF X-2. People talk about X-2 on here like its a bastard child LoL. I loved X-2 i thought the whole dress sphere idea was great.
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#275 Abecale
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Im surprised by some people saying they actually enjoyed FF X-2. People talk about X-2 on here like its a bastard child LoL. I loved X-2 i thought the whole dress sphere idea was great.vincent380

Its cause some people just dont see it as a real FF :P

I like the battle system AND the dress sphere system, plus it had some haaard bosses!

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#276 -Hoax-
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[QUOTE="vincent380"]Im surprised by some people saying they actually enjoyed FF X-2. People talk about X-2 on here like its a bastard child LoL. I loved X-2 i thought the whole dress sphere idea was great.Abecale

Its cause some people just dont see it as a real FF :P

I like the battle system AND the dress sphere system, plus it had some haaard bosses!

I didnt finish X-2 but i LOVED the Battle System and Dress Sphere System.
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#277 Khadaj32
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Im surprised by some people saying they actually enjoyed FF X-2. People talk about X-2 on here like its a bastard child LoL. I loved X-2 i thought the whole dress sphere idea was great.vincent380

More people loved X-2? I thought I was the only one :D But hey, I also loved Dirge of Cerberus, but it was also condemned cause it didn't focus on Cloud or Sephiroth. Awesome game.

Luckily I have BFBC2 to tide me over until tomorrow, FINAL FANTASY XIII DAY! Been waiting 5 years...I feel like I should buy it a gift or something, take it out to dinner.

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#278 naaros
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I enjoyed FFX-2 overall. I didn't really like the story (as I thought the ending to FFX was near-perfect), but the battle system was a blast; probably my fav RPG battle system!

Anyways. Am I the only one thinking they will wake up in a minute, and it'll really be six months until release of FFXIII? ;/ Just can't believe it's finally hererererere.

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#279 Shoooryuken
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i started Chrono Cross again. New Game+ not a good idea.. my hype for ffxiii is totally gone.
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#280 Khadaj32
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I enjoyed FFX-2 overall. I didn't really like the story (as I thought the ending to FFX was near-perfect), but the battle system was a blast; probably my fav RPG battle system!

Anyways. Am I the only one thinking they will wake up in a minute, and it'll really be six months until release of FFXIII? ;/ Just can't believe it's finally hererererere.

naaros

See, I enjoyed X-2's story, though I agree X's story and ending was pretty much perfect (loved when Tidus high-fives Jecht at the end) The YRP thing was TOO after-school special sometimes, which did detract from the story a little, but the I liked the basic plot.

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#281 frostybanana
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[QUOTE="Shoooryuken"]i started Chrono Cross again. New Game+ not a good idea.. my hype for ffxiii is totally gone.

Chrono Cross is my favorite game of all time. I actually did the same thing. Haven't seen all the endings yet so I'm just working my way through this one, doing the exact opposite of what I did before.
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#282 killerband55
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[QUOTE="killerband55"]

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

It's not because of lightning's personality that it's linear, it's because of the story. It's a chase for the first 15 hours of the game or so. Unlike in other FFs where you might have 7 different events going on for the first 15 hours, this game basically has 1. It has this weird quality where it feels shorter and longer at the same time because of it.

director13

i'm like 14 hrs into the game right now and its still going from point A to point B, havent made it to the grasslands yet where you can actually pick and choose missions

how do you like it so far?

its pretty good so far, minus the terrible camera, i like this game a lot, the battle system is fluid and the cutscenes are gorgeous

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#283 vincent380
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I just came from gamestop and finisined paying off FF13 and God Of War 3 i cannot wait to finally have it in my hands.
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#284 PS360Wii4eva
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I just played it for an hour, don't get the critics complaints. Best graphics ever, story stays interesting.Gameplay evolved away from the slow turn based into goodlooking action. The only thing I hate is that last screen after the battle is done telling ya what items ya get. They should've put that in a small text in the right corner at the end. Except that, dope game.

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#285 MDGoose
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To those who have it already: is there an install? If so, how big?

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#286 naaros
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I don't have the game yet, but there is no install.

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#287 queen_valentine
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[QUOTE="naaros"]

[QUOTE="CraigyM83"]Does anyone know if we're going to be force fed Leona Lewis while playing the game or is it just in the trailer?CraigyM83

I suspect it will just be during the credits. If it really becomes a big deal for you, can always just mute the game.

Not so much the music itself but one of the reasons I've always enjoyed FF games is the music that comes with it and I think it's shame they've sold out the original theme to replace it with a tacky pop song.

I agree wholeheartedly.

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#288 frostybanana
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[QUOTE="CraigyM83"][QUOTE="naaros"]

I suspect it will just be during the credits. If it really becomes a big deal for you, can always just mute the game.

queen_valentine

Not so much the music itself but one of the reasons I've always enjoyed FF games is the music that comes with it and I think it's shame they've sold out the original theme to replace it with a tacky pop song.

I agree wholeheartedly.

I don't think nobuo did this one's soundtrack, which I think is the real disappointment. But I hear he's helping with FF14 hah.
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#289 -Hoax-
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ONE hour too go !!! UK time :D
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#290 Dogswithguns
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Tomorrow Tuesday is the day I'll pick up the game, and I have $30 BestBuy Rewards for it. ...then after that I wont have any more questions about how good is FF13 anymore, lucky me.
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#291 killerband55
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To those who have it already: is there an install? If so, how big?

MDGoose

very small, 500kb

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#292 Ultrabeatdown55
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Damn theres a store close to my house that has been selling the game since 5 PM. To bad my shipment from Amazon already dispatched :(

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#293 Dahaka-UK
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[QUOTE="MDGoose"]

To those who have it already: is there an install? If so, how big?

killerband55

very small, 500kb

Thats the save file isn't it? There is no installation. An the game is practically load screen free the majority of the game.
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#294 director13
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[QUOTE="queen_valentine"]

[QUOTE="CraigyM83"] Not so much the music itself but one of the reasons I've always enjoyed FF games is the music that comes with it and I think it's shame they've sold out the original theme to replace it with a tacky pop song.frostybanana

I agree wholeheartedly.

I don't think nobuo did this one's soundtrack, which I think is the real disappointment. But I hear he's helping with FF14 hah.

Nope, he's doing FFXIII Versus, which mostly all the FF vets are working on. I bet everyone here that Versus will be the best jprg this generation.
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#295 killerband55
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[QUOTE="killerband55"]

[QUOTE="MDGoose"]

To those who have it already: is there an install? If so, how big?

Dahaka-UK

very small, 500kb

Thats the save file isn't it? There is no installation. An the game is practically load screen free the majority of the game.

no installation, neat huh?, and no loading between areas (well no major loading while playing the game)

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#296 hazelnutman
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Hey guys, I updated the front page with some new info, reviews, sections, and FAQs. :) Oh, and...

Why did all the other FF13 topics get locked? Those were legit threads. Are there not allowed to be other Final Fantasy 13 topics besides this sticky? Is there some rule that states "Post all FF13 related talk into the stickied thread"?

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Funny thing about this. The mod who "endorsed" this thread (I sent him some PMs beforehand to get an idea of how to make an official thread) told me that when he stickied my thread, he didn't want me to include any kind of "POST HERE" kind of stuff on it until he found the boards overwhelmed with FFXIII threads. If they started locking FFXIII-related threads, then that must mean that it's time for me to label this thread. However, I haven't received confirmation yet from any of the mods on whether or not to go ahead with this since my previous instruction was to not do so. Sounds like some miscommunication going on. I'll PM a moderator or staff right away to clear up the issue. Also, it's a general rule on the GameSpot forums that sticked threads based a game must be the central hub for all discussion and/or questions in an attempt to remove clutter. That's just how things roll around here, I suppose. It happened for GTAIV, MGS4, MW2, and countless others.
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#297 SteveTabernacle
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I'm way too tired to put in serious time tonight. But a few quickies nonetheless before I pass out:

1- Game is pretty. Very detailed, love the animations and overall love the character designs.

2- Essentially load free, and it didn't require a mandatory 5GB install to make it that way either. Capcom, take notes, ok?

3- I like the battle system, but being so early in still, it's still unfolding and is rather basic. But I love the return to ATB. I just wasn't a fan of the way battles were handled in FF12, especially in terms of the presentation of the battles. In FF12 battles were not cinematic nor epic in anyway. Every fight felt like another fight. Glad they corrected this. Now, I sleep.

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#298 imation857
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http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/finalfantasy13

here is the metacritic result: an 82/100 and users rate this game a 7.2/10, do you guys think these scores are too low?

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#299 hazelnutman
Member since 2007 • 9688 Posts

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/finalfantasy13

here is the metacritic result: an 82/100 and users rate this game a 7.2/10, do you guys think these scores are too low?

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I think that the game is getting wonderful scores from many places. GameSpot's 8.5, IGN's 8.9, GameTrailers' 8.6, etc, etc. Personally, I'm blowing off the "professional" reviews which gave the game 50/100 and such. I mean, 50% is pretty much a C-, bordering on an F in terms of letter grades. I know that the numbers really don't represent much, but when you're considering the fact that a game which so many people have come to at least find enjoyability in is receiving such ridiculously low scores from certain journalists, it makes you question their credibility... kinda like my English teacher. As for the user scores, well... I've rarely had times when I've ever had user reviews benefit me at all. It's probably the rabid, paranoid, FFXIII fanboy inside me talking, but it seems like it's the "cool hip thing" nowadays to hate on the game because of its departure from its traditional roots. But who knows - I haven't freaking played the game yet. I might love it or I might hate it. Although, hearing about how it's similar to FFX's pacing is certainly reassuring; I ****ing loved that game.
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#300 yokofox33
Member since 2004 • 30775 Posts

Just praise the Lord for Heavy Rain. It has me completely hooked and not fretting so much about not having FFXIII right away :P