YC:Did you guys think Final Fantasy XIII was worth your 60.00 ?

(NOTE: Please don't say I am trying to make this game sound great because I am a fan boy. Eversince 2008 Febuary I've been saying I wasn't too worried about FFXIII because I wanted Versus XIII more due to exclusive rights (which doesn't matter) and because of the dark characters and etc. I'm just clarifying from my point of view that this game is pretty decent and as much as I kicked it in the back (somewhat) I am giving it a pat on the back. EVERYONE should know I would choose Versus XIII over this but this is good. So please don't say "It's just a fan boy" it's just my opinion. )

I've been playing non-stop for about 3 days now since I purchased it and I have to say it's "Pretty decent". Usually, when I play a game for so long (Uncharted 2, Heavy Rain, Demons Souls, GTA EFLC, and many more) I would have it completed in a jiffy (that's just because I burn the game out, everyone has different times and hours in playing their games). I actually noticed that I've been playing the game so long, that it's not over. I think that FFXIII is worth my 60.00 because

-It has nice detailed graphics. The regular cutscenes look CGI animated and the real CGI looks even better

-It takes a long time to get somewhere in the story with this game, but it makes sense and it's not bad.

-Every Character has a past and a story why they are mixed in the fate of a l'cie. I think this is pretty good.

-Overall, square has tried to think of and make something out of this game.

Now don't get me wrong, there are things different with this FF title as we all could see. I know some people can't stand how the battles seem so easy and how the game is so called "linear" but I think this game is a nice relaxing game and it's still worth 60.00 because it's long and it's not over even if you are playing non stop.

It's more to it, but I think to the point is that this game is worth 60.00.

i've heard so mich "meh" surrounding FFXIII that I'm glad I didn't jump the gun and buy the game just yet. And if you have to make a list of reasons why you think FFXIII is worth 60 bux, it probably isn't... Just like GoW3 or Heavy Rain isn't... 60 bux is A LOT of money, and as much as I want ALL of these games, including FFXIII, I'm going to wait until all the hype dies down and pick them up for $30 when they inevitably become greatest hits. Until then? I'll be busy playing Demon's Souls and SSF4. Both games that are worth $60 and MORE.

At first I thought it was garbage. But after playing a bit I realized that the hook for this game isn't the adventure, it's playing with the paradime (spelling?) options and tweaking your character, which is fine but still a tad on the light side.
I think alot of people are upset with this game because FF hasn't progressed in the direction they want. It's been my dream over the years to see FF become increasingly deep and complex, when in fact the series hasn't grown an inch in over a decade. In fact it's gotten even simpler, and with even less memorable charactes and villlains.
The only thing that's gotten better with each installmant is the graphics. So we all just need to stop expecting great things from FF and look at it for what it is: agraphics showcase with a little bit of game attached to it. Sadly it has gone the way no one hoped it would

Yeah. Perhaps not exactly what I was expecting, but it was damn well worth the money. I've invested a ton of hours into the game and plan on playing more to achieve my platinum. If the entirety of thegame gave you more freedom like it does in Chapter 11 then it would have been amazing. It's a very good game though and worth full price for sure.

I'll probably never buy another FF again. Combat is boring and progression is so stupidly linear i can't understand how they can call it an RPG.

Also, I paid 30 GBP

I bought it for $40 new, but I would've gladly payed $60 for it.

I spent $120 Welcome to Australia.tigertechie

What's minimum wage in Australia? $45 an hour?

At first I thought it was garbage. But after playing a bit I realized that the hook for this game isn't the adventure, it's playing with the paradime (spelling?) options and tweaking your character, which is fine but still a tad on the light side.
I think alot of people are upset with this game because FF hasn't progressed in the direction they want. It's been my dream over the years to see FF become increasingly deep and complex, when in fact the series hasn't grown an inch in over a decade. In fact it's gotten even simpler, and with even less memorable charactes and villlains.
The only thing that's gotten better with each installmant is the graphics. So we all just need to stop expecting great things from FF and look at it for what it is: agraphics showcase with a little bit of game attached to it. Sadly it has gone the way no one hoped it would

Conjuration

This sums up my thoughts. I'm not every far through but the paradigm thing isnt that interesting really. If anything, it simplifies combat for the casuals.

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At first I thought it was garbage. But after playing a bit I realized that the hook for this game isn't the adventure, it's playing with the paradime (spelling?) options and tweaking your character, which is fine but still a tad on the light side.
I think alot of people are upset with this game because FF hasn't progressed in the direction they want. It's been my dream over the years to see FF become increasingly deep and complex, when in fact the series hasn't grown an inch in over a decade. In fact it's gotten even simpler, and with even less memorable charactes and villlains.
The only thing that's gotten better with each installmant is the graphics. So we all just need to stop expecting great things from FF and look at it for what it is: agraphics showcase with a little bit of game attached to it. Sadly it has gone the way no one hoped it would

tirralirra

This sums up my thoughts. I'm not every far through but the paradigm thing isnt that interesting really. If anything, it simplifies combat for the casuals.

Its a game wrth $40 IMO.

Got it for free.

No, it wasn't. I really did try to enjoy the game but after 32 hrs it felt like a chore playing. No game especially a RPG should take 25hrs to "open up" in a sense. I have beaten every single main stream FF titles (Including my least favorites FFX,FF3 Original and DS remake and FF5). I just couldn't finish FFXIII and I recently sold it on ebay for $45 bucks.

No, it wasn't. I really did try to enjoy the game but after 32 hrs it felt like a chore playing. No game especially a RPG should take 25hrs to "open up" in a sense. I have beaten every single main stream FF titles (Including my least favorites FFX,FF3 Original and DS remake and FF5). I just couldn't finish FFXIII and I recently sold it on ebay for $45 bucks.

jasonharris48

I spent $120 Welcome to Australia.tigertechie

[QUOTE="tigertechie"]I spent $120 Welcome to Australia.jasonharris48

Not worth $60. It didn't meet a lot of expectation. Only graphic met my expectation. It could have been much better considering their development time.

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[QUOTE="tigertechie"]I spent $120 Welcome to Australia.Young_Charter

Not worth $60. It didn't meet a lot of expectation. Only graphic met my expectation. It could have been much better considering their development time.

Everiez

This game was in development for ages. Longer than most people realize. The pre-production stuff was going on in the earlier PS2 days.
FFX wasn't even close to coming out yet and I was seeing concept art for FFXIII.

It was easily worth $60 in my opinion. I spend 77 hours in it already and will probably end up going back at sometime. The story and presentation was absolutely outstanding, honestly the only reason people seem to hate it because it's different from the other FF games. I'm saying it's a better or worse formula than the past FF games but it's does it's job and I thoroughly enjoyed which is all that matters to me. anime_gamer007

[QUOTE="Everiez"]

Not worth $60. It didn't meet a lot of expectation. Only graphic met my expectation. It could have been much better considering their development time.

Conjuration

This game was in development for ages. Longer than most people realize. The pre-production stuff was going on in the earlier PS2 days.
FFX wasn't even close to coming out yet and I was seeing concept art for FFXIII.

[QUOTE="Conjuration"]

[QUOTE="Everiez"]

Not worth $60. It didn't meet a lot of expectation. Only graphic met my expectation. It could have been much better considering their development time.

jasonharris48

This game was in development for ages. Longer than most people realize. The pre-production stuff was going on in the earlier PS2 days.
FFX wasn't even close to coming out yet and I was seeing concept art for FFXIII.

[QUOTE="Conjuration"]

[QUOTE="Everiez"]

Not worth $60. It didn't meet a lot of expectation. Only graphic met my expectation. It could have been much better considering their development time.

jasonharris48

This game was in development for ages. Longer than most people realize. The pre-production stuff was going on in the earlier PS2 days.
FFX wasn't even close to coming out yet and I was seeing concept art for FFXIII.

Yep, that sounds right. I remember reading an article about that in a magazine (yes...a magazine) so that was a looooong time ago.

[QUOTE="Conjuration"]

[QUOTE="Everiez"]

Not worth $60. It didn't meet a lot of expectation. Only graphic met my expectation. It could have been much better considering their development time.

jasonharris48

This game was in development for ages. Longer than most people realize. The pre-production stuff was going on in the earlier PS2 days.
FFX wasn't even close to coming out yet and I was seeing concept art for FFXIII.

Maybe 40 but not 60 bucks. But I'm rather cheap anyway and am usually setting myself up for disappointment when I buy something that high.

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[QUOTE="Conjuration"]

This game was in development for ages. Longer than most people realize. The pre-production stuff was going on in the earlier PS2 days.
FFX wasn't even close to coming out yet and I was seeing concept art for FFXIII.

Conjuration

Yep, that sounds right. I remember reading an article about that in a magazine (yes...a magazine) so that was a looooong time ago.

Maybe 40 but not 60 bucks. But I'm rather cheap anyway and am usually setting myself up for disappointment when I buy something that high.

FallofAthens

I got it for $30 and it wasdefinitely worth every penny I spent. But if I had to buy it for $60, that would be a whole different story :P

If you ask me, Square tries to rush a lot of things to much somewhat. I think they need a lil bit more employees (like another company for example ) and then they could get things going. I think they should (or should've) bought Grin before they closed down so they could have more manpower right there. Young_Charter

[QUOTE="Young_Charter"]If you ask me, Square tries to rush a lot of things to much somewhat. I think they need a lil bit more employees (like another company for example ) and then they could get things going. I think they should (or should've) bought Grin before they closed down so they could have more manpower right there. jasonharris48

I paid $50 and it still wasn't worth it. It's the FIRST final fantasy in which I have no desire whatsoever to replay it. Seriously what's the point? You can't pick your own party until the freaking end.

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[QUOTE="Young_Charter"]If you ask me, Square tries to rush a lot of things to much somewhat. I think they need a lil bit more employees (like another company for example ) and then they could get things going. I think they should (or should've) bought Grin before they closed down so they could have more manpower right there. Young_Charter

[QUOTE="Young_Charter"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"] I agree, I remember the development hell FFXII went through. The team wasn't as big as Team 1 (so they didn't have the same amount of man power), the director ended up leaving Square due to personal conflicts with the staff.

jasonharris48

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[QUOTE="Young_Charter"] Exactly. Plus I remember when Grin was making a FF game in progress. They even shown the beta of a man running threw woods and chocobos everywhere. I think Square were smart trying to my Tecmo, but they need more man power. Then they could get all of the other games out of the way and then make FFVII Re-invent Children lol :PYoung_Charter

[QUOTE="Young_Charter"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"] They were trying to get Tecmo but Tecmo refused and merged with Koei. Square (President Wada) did admit they will try again too.

jasonharris48

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[QUOTE="Young_Charter"] lol they were better off merging with Tecmo instead of going to Koei...I guarantee you that they'll just try to own both of them lol Young_Charter

Yeah. Perhaps not exactly what I was expecting, but it was damn well worth the money. I've invested a ton of hours into the game and plan on playing more to achieve my platinum. If the entirety of thegame gave you more freedom like it does in Chapter 11 then it would have been amazing. It's a very good game though and worth full price for sure.

yokofox33

[QUOTE="Young_Charter"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"] That's what I meant Wada wants Tecmo/ Koei one day.

jasonharris48

I played till chapter 10 and than sold it. Made 5 dollars more than what I bought it for. So I would say it was worth it.

It was worth it. Problem is people expected too much from it and kept comparing it to other FF games. Every FF game is different in many ways, hence people didnt get what they expected.

It was worth it. Problem is people expected too much from it and kept comparing it to other FF games. Every FF game is different in many ways, hence people didnt get what they expected.

KamuiFei

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It was worth it. Problem is people expected too much from it and kept comparing it to other FF games. Every FF game is different in many ways, hence people didnt get what they expected.

Young_Charter

[QUOTE="Young_Charter"][QUOTE="KamuiFei"]

It was worth it. Problem is people expected too much from it and kept comparing it to other FF games. Every FF game is different in many ways, hence people didnt get what they expected.

jasonharris48