Final Fantasy XII was absolutely my favorite Final Fantasy adventure. I don't think I have ever had more fun playing another video game. Ohhh there are games that come close but when I look back at all of my gaming experiences, FF12 takes the cake! I'll be honest, it wasn't until my 3rd playthrough that I really got into the game. During my first two playthroughs I was ignorant of the incredible hunts and rare monsters. I also didn't understand the license board well enough to be an effective player. I believe this is why FF12 has such a bad rep. It takes quite a bit of research and a lot of dedication to get the full experience of FF12. However, Once you reach the point where you truly understand the game, possibilities are seemingly endless. Some people dislike the battle system compared to 7 or 10 but I feel like it was perfect. When happening upon an enemy, there was no delay or switching scenes like in 7 and 10, but it didn't matter. Once you were in the battle, it had a very similar feeling to 7 with or without Gambits. Yes, the game would pause while in the battle menu, but once I got quick enough at choosing my attacks it was a magically flowing system. The game was so large that if the battle system would have been just like 7 or 10, the game would have taken way too long to beat. Another problem people have with the game is the License Board. I wasn't a big fan of it at first, but once I figured it out, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. It allowed maximum optimization of characters and quick character advancement if used correctly. Without the guidebook or an image of what each license contains, it can be quite frustrating I'll admit. My favorite part about the game was the Wyrms, especially Hell Wyrm and Yiazmat. Insanely long, intense battles that I will never forget.
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