Author Topic: Final Fantasy Discussion Thread (Read 175281 times)

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #175 on:** November 05, 2009, 09:24:02 AM »

Looks like Final Fantasy XIV is going to be another MMO like XI, but this one is extremely exciting to me given the PS3 and 360's online capabilities.

sonatafanica · « **Reply #176 on:** November 05, 2009, 09:26:57 AM »

*slaps in face*

You remember how XI went, don't get too excited!

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #177 on:** November 05, 2009, 09:28:08 AM »

*calms down*

Edan the Man · « **Reply #178 on:** November 05, 2009, 10:01:55 AM »

But really, XIV looks pretty cool, from the uh, one trailer I've seen.

Arcaeus · « **Reply #179 on:** November 05, 2009, 10:41:08 AM »

XI was terrible, in my opinion, but I'm willing to give XIV a chance, even though the last time Square put out something I loved was Final Fantasy X in 2001 (not including remakes). I mean, I enjoyed FFXII a lot, and KHII, if not just for the nostalgia, but they haven't put out any classics in a long time.

ehra · « **Reply #180 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:16:47 AM »

Personally I think KH2 is easily a classic but I can't say XI has me too excited for XIV. Not to mention that Age of Conan and Warhammer Online aren't exactly the greatest games to take influence form. But we'll see.

yorost · « **Reply #181 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:23:19 AM »

Quote from: Arcaeus on November 05, 2009, 10:41:08 AM

XI was terrible, in my opinion, but I'm willing to give XIV a chance, even though the last time Square put out something I loved was Final Fantasy X in 2001 (not including remakes). I mean, I enjoyed FFXII a lot, and KHII, if not just for the nostalgia, but they haven't put out any classics in a long time.

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ariich · « **Reply #182 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:54:16 AM »

I'm not really a big fan of online RPGs anyway, so I doubt I'll be that interested in XIV, but might check it out if it gets good reviews. If it had a single player story mode I'd totally get it.

glaurung · « **Reply #183 on:** November 13, 2009, 08:06:13 PM »

They moved the release date of FF XIII to March 9th! Much sooner than I was expecting it. I haven't been this excited for a game in a long time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjRvSBgbOws

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #184 on:** November 13, 2009, 08:07:39 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on November 13, 2009, 08:06:13 PM

They moved the release date of FF XIII to March 9th! Much sooner than I was expecting it. I haven't been this excited for a game in a long time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjRvSBgbOws

yorost · « **Reply #185 on:** November 13, 2009, 09:43:38 PM »

I'm looking forward to Agito, it'll be the only FFXIII version I'll have a chance to play over the next few years.

Edan the Man · « **Reply #186 on:** November 13, 2009, 09:46:54 PM »

I'm most excited about versus XIII.

sonatafanica · « **Reply #187 on:** November 14, 2009, 07:49:46 AM »

Maybe I should finally give in and buy a PS3.

ariich · « **Reply #188 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:02:36 AM »

I'm currently holding out, but looks like I'll be buying one in March!

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #189 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:08:12 AM »

Am excited about this. Also, FFIV could be cool. I never got into XI because high-speed internet and online gaming was a fable to me back then.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #190 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:08:39 AM »

I believe it's coming out on 360 too. Did they cancel that? I know XIV isn't because of some disagreement with Microsoft, but did that include XIII too?

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #191 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:17:20 AM »

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on November 14, 2009, 09:08:39 AM

I believe it's coming out on 360 too. Did they cancel that? I know XIV isn't because of some disagreement with Microsoft, but did that include XIII too?

No I'm pretty sure it's coming out on 360!

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #192 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:41:00 AM »

Yeah. I just checked. XIII is coming out on 360, XIV is coming out on PS3 and PC.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #193 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:46:20 AM »

Ah, I have a 360. Who knows, though. I could wind up getting a PS3 if there's enough unique games on their to justify having both.

glaurung · « **Reply #194 on:** November 14, 2009, 12:54:30 PM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on November 14, 2009, 09:46:20 AM

Ah, I have a 360. Who knows, though. I could wind up getting a PS3 if there's enough unique games on their to justify having both.

There aren't. But that's an argument for another thread.

j · « **Reply #195 on:** November 14, 2009, 02:47:58 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on November 14, 2009, 12:54:30 PM

Quote from: Perpetual Change on November 14, 2009, 09:46:20 AM
Ah, I have a 360. Who knows, though. I could wind up getting a PS3 if there's enough unique games on their to justify having both.

There aren't. But that's an argument for another thread.

That remains my firm conclusion as well, although of course there are a handful of PS3 exclusives I'm interested in. Sony has made some very strange (and stupid, IMO) business moves regarding their gaming systems.

-J

yorost · « **Reply #196 on:** November 14, 2009, 03:30:39 PM »

Final Fantasy XIII Versus is still exclusive to the PS3, though, right? I want that game as much or more than I want XIII. Anyone else think title is a very poor choice, though? I ignored everything about the game for awhile because Versus made me think it was some sort of fighter game using XIII's world and characters.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #197 on:** November 15, 2009, 10:08:16 AM »

I really think making FFXIII a PS3 exclusive would have tremendously boosted its sales. Look what FFVII did for the Playstation One.

icysk8r · « **Reply #198 on:** November 15, 2009, 01:00:26 PM »

I wish I had a PS3.

glaurung · « **Reply #199 on:** November 15, 2009, 01:07:05 PM »

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on November 15, 2009, 10:08:16 AM

I really think making FFXIII a PS3 exclusive would have tremendously boosted its sales. Look what FFVII did for the Playstation One.

It would have been good for Sony but Square Enix wouldn't be getting as much money from doing that. The 360 is much more popular (because the PS3 sucks) so they're going to sell a ton more games if it isn't exclusive.

ariich · « **Reply #200 on:** November 15, 2009, 01:10:48 PM »

Just out of curiosity, what is it that sucks about the PS3? I've heard lots of good things about it, and I've heard some people say it sucks, but I don't remember ever seeing any reasons.

glaurung · « **Reply #201 on:** November 15, 2009, 01:50:48 PM »

My biggest problem is that the Play Station Network is lacking compared to Xbox Live. Yes, it's free. But you can't even chat with people outside of an in game voice chat. 80% of the time I'm on my Xbox I'm talking with friends and for a lot of that time we aren't playing the same game. If I was playing on the PS3 I wouldn't have that option. Also, interface for Xbox live is much easier to navigate. Paying for Xbox live is totally worth it for me.

Just Googled this and it compares the two better than I can. https://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/09/30/everything_geeky_playstation_network_vs__1

I also don't like the PS3's game selection. In my opinion it has very few exclusive games I'd be interested in playing while a lot of the games I do like playing I can also get for 360 along with it's much bigger and better selection of exclusive games.

The only thing the PS3 really has over the 360 is a Blue Ray player. But I buy a gaming console for the games, not movies.

Anyways, I'm just glad FF XIII is coming out for Xbox.

yorost · « **Reply #202 on:** November 15, 2009, 02:52:42 PM »

None of that makes the PS3 suck.

ariich · « **Reply #203 on:** November 15, 2009, 02:56:40 PM »

Mm it sounds like it really depends on what you want out of it. I'm not at all fussed about online playing really. Whereas the bluray would be useful for me as it'd allow me to play my BDs in my room.

Thanks for the comparison though glaurung, was useful to hear.

glaurung · « **Reply #204 on:** November 15, 2009, 03:11:14 PM »

Quote from: ariich on November 15, 2009, 02:56:40 PM

Mm it sounds like it really depends on what you want out of it.

That's pretty much what it comes down too. For what I want to do the 360 is the clear winner. I'm sure other people would prefer the PS3 though.

j · « **Reply #205 on:** November 15, 2009, 04:04:33 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on November 15, 2009, 01:50:48 PM

I also don't like the PS3's game selection. In my opinion it has very few exclusive games I'd be interested in playing while a lot of the games I do like playing I can also get for 360 along with it's much bigger and better selection of exclusive games.

This is one of two reasons I don't own one. The other is that there is almost no backward compatibility now, and they're phasing it out altogether in the future. I have a lot of great PS1 and PS2 games, and my PS2 is nearing the end of its life. If a PS3 could play them, it would significantly increase the value for me.

I have no use for a Blu-Ray player; I have yet to be convinced to pay 100% more for every movie I buy just so it looks a little better in HD. I've only recently gotten HD programming for my TV, and the only thing I give a damn about watching in high quality is sports.

On the other hand, I have a buddy who swears by his PS3 and gets a ton of mileage out of it. It all comes down to whether or not one system offers what you're interested in and willing to shell out for.

-J

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #206 on:** November 26, 2009, 10:21:33 PM »

Back to actual FF discussion: I started a new file on Dawn of Souls today. Going with Warrior, Thief, and Red Mage x2. Figured I'd switch it up. My normal party is Warrior, Thief, White Mage, Red Mage.

j · « **Reply #207 on:** November 26, 2009, 10:45:57 PM »

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on November 26, 2009, 10:21:33 PM

Back to actual FF discussion: I started a new file on Dawn of Souls today. Going with Warrior, Thief, and Red Mage x2. Figured I'd switch it up. My normal party is Warrior, Thief, White Mage, Red Mage.

Man, I always hated Red Mages. They were pretty bad-ass at first, but started sucking at everything as the game went on. I know I'm in the minority though.

My favorite team consisted of two Black Belts, a White Mage, and a Black Mage (sometimes going with a Fighter instead of one of the BBs). But I did once beat the game with a team of four White Mages, on the original NES version. It was hell; that version was hard.

-J

Genowyn · « **Reply #208 on:** November 27, 2009, 06:31:56 AM »

I always go with the 8BT party, which may be why I've never finished FF1.

Shadoshi · « **Reply #209 on:** November 27, 2009, 02:49:32 PM »

GameInformer did a top 200 games of all time list, and VI (III) came in 8th place and was said to be what perfected 2D RPGs. Needless to say, I completely agree.

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