Final Fantasy Discussion Thread

[Ultimetalhead]

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]

*slaps in face*


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

[Ultimetalhead]

*calms down*

[Edan the Man]

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

[Arcaeus]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

I'm most excited about versus XIII.

[sonatafanica]

Maybe I should finally give in and buy a PS3.

[ariich]

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

[Perpetual Change]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Perpetual Change]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[icysk8r]

I wish I had a PS3.   

[glaurung]

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]

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]

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]

None of that makes the PS3 suck.

[ariich]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Shadoshi]

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.