Author Topic: Final Fantasy Discussion Thread (Read 175315 times)

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #35 on:** July 26, 2009, 10:26:24 PM »

Quote from: sonatafanica on July 26, 2009, 10:16:41 PM

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on July 26, 2009, 10:04:26 PM
Quote from: sonatafanica on July 26, 2009, 10:03:59 PM
IX is the best game ever made. I've only played IV - XII, though.

Get on VII and VIII rightquick

I've played 4 - 12

Okay. Wow how did i miss that.

Lynxo · « **Reply #36 on:** July 27, 2009, 12:41:12 AM »

I really can't choose between them, they're all amazing in different ways, and my favorite one constantly change.

Like for many others, VII was not only my first Final Fantays but also my first RPG. However, I really don't think it's only nostalgy when I say that it is one of the best games ever made. It has its flaws, but the setting and the atmosphere in that game is something out of this world. I remember borrowing this game from a friend and being completely hooked. I also remember thinking how unique the story felt for its time.

*Minor FF VII spoiler ahead*

It could be my then lack of experiences with RPG's, but for example, finding out that old Shinra isn't the main villain but actually that he was killed off so early on and seeing a new, much more frightening enemy, really affected me and made the story something out of this world.

* End of Spoiler

I could probably write about the other FF's, but I'll do it later.

Arcaeus · « **Reply #37 on:** July 27, 2009, 01:37:23 AM »

Quote from: icysk8r on July 26, 2009, 08:39:24 PM

Quote from: orcus116 on July 26, 2009, 07:28:13 PM
Now wait a minute, man, if I can beat Fafnir while near-blackout drunk you can sure as hell beat Tyrant no problem.
that's not how it is. none of my weapons do any damage. I guess this is the way i die every time. i just don't understand.

You must be confused. Use Blizzaga!

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #38 on:** July 27, 2009, 01:44:41 AM »

Quote from: Genowyn on July 26, 2009, 05:59:33 PM

the last boss in X-2, but I could never beat it.

Seriously?! I thought X-2 was the easiest Final Fantasy game I've ever played.

Quote from: sonatafanica on July 26, 2009, 10:03:59 PM

IX is the best game ever made. I've only played IV - XII, though.

This man speaks the truth. I've never put as many hours into a game as I have done with IX.

Quote from: faemir on July 26, 2009, 07:16:55 PM

However... CHRONO TRIGGER KICKS FINAL FANTASY'S ARSE

IT'S TOO SHORT.

ariich · « **Reply #39 on:** July 27, 2009, 05:26:16 AM »

@Lynxo: Yeah that was definitely what amazed me about FF7 the first time I played it, the way you thought the story was going one way, but then it got bigger and bigger with so many twists and turns. Incredible stuff!

brakkum · « **Reply #40 on:** July 27, 2009, 10:21:10 AM »

I have only played through half of III on SNES, it was epic.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #41 on:** July 27, 2009, 10:35:20 AM »

Quote from: ariich on July 27, 2009, 05:26:16 AM

@Lynxo: Yeah that was definitely what amazed me about FF7 the first time I played it, the way you thought the story was going one way, but then it got bigger and bigger with so many twists and turns. Incredible stuff!

Yeah. The whole Avalanche and reactor exploding stuff was great and exciting, but as you played through the game, many incredible and exciting things unfolded and I was like "Holy crap! This is the best video game story ever!" I was right.
I also love FF8's story for its love stuff because I love romance. Now that I think about it, FF8 might be the game I have played the most in my whole life (that does not include games like Age of Empires, Warcraft or Diablo heh)

Genowyn · « **Reply #42 on:** July 27, 2009, 10:45:11 AM »

Quote from: acidrainlte on July 27, 2009, 01:44:41 AM

Quote from: Genowyn on July 26, 2009, 05:59:33 PM
the last boss in X-2, but I could never beat it.
Seriously?! I thought X-2 was the easiest Final Fantasy game I've ever played.

Try beating the final boss at level 20.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #43 on:** July 27, 2009, 10:54:01 AM »

By the way, I hate FFX2 with such a passion...It's like a bad movie sequel. Alright, the game was born out of love and the final glimpse of Tidus surviving, but it should have been much better if they left it that way. Leaving it to the imagination of the player to decipher what was to happen next. Not a quest of 3 womangs in the name of justice, magic, truth and love to find Yuna's love, dammit.

ehra · « **Reply #44 on:** July 27, 2009, 11:09:31 AM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 27, 2009, 10:35:20 AM

I also love FF8's story for its love stuff because I love romance. Now that I think about it, FF8 might be the game I have played the most in my whole life (that does not include games like Age of Empires, Warcraft or Diablo heh)

You'd be doing yourself an injustice if you didn't go out and find a copy of Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue right now.

I know exactly what you mean about FF8. It's also what I loved/hated in 7. You know the romance is there but it just never happens, which left me a little unsatisfied with the ending at first but overall it gives the story a lot more "oomph".

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #45 on:** July 27, 2009, 12:42:49 PM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 27, 2009, 10:54:01 AM

By the way, I hate FFX2 with such a passion...It's like a bad movie sequel. Alright, the game was born out of love and the final glimpse of Tidus surviving, but it should have been much better if they left it that way. Leaving it to the imagination of the player to decipher what was to happen next. Not a quest of 3 womangs in the name of justice, magic, truth and love to find Yuna's love, dammit.

And wearing creepy clothing for characters in a game. Also, wtf was with that mission where you had to give that woman a back rub? My parents were in the room when I was doing that mission

bout to crash · « **Reply #46 on:** July 27, 2009, 11:39:20 PM »

IV is the only one I've really played and beaten (a couple of times). And it is awesome. And I love the fucking music.

Lynxo · « **Reply #47 on:** July 28, 2009, 12:12:20 AM »

Final Fantasy VIII was the second FF I played, and I thourougly enjoyed it for what it was. It was a lot different but it was amazing in its own way. And even to this day I find myself faschinated by the risks Square (later Square-Enix) continue to take with the series, always going in new directions and never building of each other. I think that's what I like about this series so much and why it's so interesting watching all the discussions.

Anyway, I remember really connecting with Squall and the story around it, perhaps because I was a shy teenager myself back then. I've always been interested in stories about self-discovery and love. However, what kind of brought down the game was the battle system, which just became tedious after a while. I mean, it's perfectably playable, but there's lots of other games out there that does it better.

Something I've yet to mention about any of the games so far btw is the amazing soundtracks they both contain. Especially the moody piano pieces. Man, they never fail to bring tears to my eyes, and I love playing them myself on the piano. So much raw emotion it's amazing...

icysk8r · « **Reply #48 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:57:57 AM »

still can't fucking beat tyrant. I am closer, but no cigar. >=G
lol, i have 100,000 gil, but nothing to spend it on.

yorost · « **Reply #49 on:** July 28, 2009, 10:28:12 AM »

I'm about to start XII. I've already played the sequel to XII, and loved it, so I guess plot twists aren't going to catch me off guard too often.

Personally, out of the main series I really enjoyed the plot and weapon skill building in II, but I have only played five of the games: I - IV, VII. I may have played more spinoffs than main series.

icysk8r · « **Reply #50 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:37:57 PM »

fuck. i had tyrant down to like 20% health and i died. motherfucker.
EDIT: YES. I STILL HAVE PENELO! i had no idea. i just used an elixor, so what should i do, should i summon mateus, or should i try to do a long quickening. help me here dtf. what do i do?!

icysk8r · « **Reply #51 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:40:22 PM »

Quote from: Arcaeus on July 27, 2009, 01:37:23 AM

Quote from: icysk8r on July 26, 2009, 08:39:24 PM
Quote from: orcus116 on July 26, 2009, 07:28:13 PM
Now wait a minute, man, if I can beat Fafnir while near-blackout drunk you can sure as hell beat Tyrant no problem.
that's not how it is. none of my weapons do any damage. I guess this is the way i die every time. i just don't understand.
You must be confused. Use Blizzaga!

this isn't who i am!
[i don't have blizzaga]

icysk8r · « **Reply #52 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:44:16 PM »

lol/ i tried summoning mateus. i died before she even appeared.

glaurung · « **Reply #53 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:02:21 AM »

I just started FF I. I'm enjoying it a lot so far. Although I think it's silly that in order to revive someone in your party you need to go to town and pay money to do it.

ehra · « **Reply #54 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:06:41 AM »

Just be glad it's not a 10 minute wait and costs 5,000 gold in diamonds.

Ouda · « **Reply #55 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:40:52 AM »

I've played 2-4 6-10, and IX is the best!

icysk8r · « **Reply #56 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:07:55 PM »

Quote from: Ouda on July 29, 2009, 11:40:52 AM

I've played 2-4 6-10, and IX is the best!

your avatar cracks me up

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #57 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:10:16 PM »

Quote from: Ouda on July 29, 2009, 11:40:52 AM

I've played 2-4 6-10, and IX is the best!

YESS.

I think you, sonatafanica and I should start a club.

Ouda · « **Reply #58 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:12:18 PM »

Quote from: acidrainlte on July 29, 2009, 02:10:16 PM

Quote from: Ouda on July 29, 2009, 11:40:52 AM
I've played 2-4 6-10, and IX is the best!
YESS.

I think you, sonatafanica and I should start a club.

DEAL!!! don't know exactly what this club is, or what the hell it'll do but I'M DOWN!!!

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #59 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:14:59 PM »

Neither do I but we should probably make it about Final Fantasy IX or something.

Ouda · « **Reply #60 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:17:16 PM »

Quote from: acidrainlte on July 29, 2009, 02:14:59 PM

Neither do I but we should probably make it about Final Fantasy IX or something.

Ok, how bout, YOU ORGANIZE AND DO EVERYTHING TO GET IT STARTED, and I'll finish eating my corn and play some more COD 4, mkay?

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #61 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:18:50 PM »

It's done. You just don't know it.

Ouda · « **Reply #62 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:21:36 PM »

touché

Genowyn · « **Reply #63 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:38:31 PM »

I think IX is second best, do I get to be in the club?

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #64 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:46:40 PM »

I dunno. It's pretty exclusive.

We don't just let anybody in, except you.

Welcome to the club.

Ouda · « **Reply #65 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:04:16 PM »

Quote from: acidrainlte on July 29, 2009, 02:46:40 PM

I dunno. It's pretty exclusive.

We don't just let anybody in, except you.

Welcome to the club.

Although i got my eye on you boy. Your place in our club's council is hanging by a thread, ya hear?

glaurung · « **Reply #66 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:50:04 PM »

I think IX is the second worst (out of the ones that I've played). What do I win?

Ouda · « **Reply #67 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:01:27 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on July 29, 2009, 03:50:04 PM

I think IX is the second worst (out of the ones that I've played). What do I win?

An all expense paid trip to re-education camp for people who don't think 9 is at least 2nd best

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #68 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:20:06 PM »

Quote from: Ouda on July 29, 2009, 03:04:16 PM

Quote from: acidrainlte on July 29, 2009, 02:46:40 PM
I dunno. It's pretty exclusive.

We don't just let anybody in, except you.

Welcome to the club.

Although i got my eye on you boy. Your place in our club's council is hanging by a thread, ya hear?

It's weird to think Wakka is voiced by the same guy who does the voice for Bender and Marcus Fenix.

Quote from: glaurung on July 29, 2009, 03:50:04 PM

I think IX is the second worst (out of the ones that I've played). What do I win?

Death.

InTheNameOfGod · « **Reply #69 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:49:27 PM »

FFVI and FFVII are 2 of the best games ever made, bar none.

I'd go as far to say FFVII was the most revolutionary game of all time. And it's my personal favourite game. (for many reasons)

FFVIII is also fantastic. FFIX is great, but I find on the decline after you hit disc 3.

FFX is another masterpiece and it's the last 'great' RPG I finished.

Still not finished FFXII, but I did get quite far. Great game, but lacks character development - big time.

I am still yet to play a video game that impresses me more than FFVII. I doubt it will ever happen.

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