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 bad music, story killed the game March 18, 2010
JOHNNY ZHONG
I've played many of Finals fantasys.. but this one is the worst. ..
Pros:
1. Great graphics.
2. Good battle system.
3. Good character designs. (graphic)
cons:
1. sick and tired of just pressing X thru out the game(movie).
2. Just way too freaking much of talking. talkin. talki. talk. tal. ta. t. .. in this game
3. the story suck big ballz. Fal see? fail seed? fal sea? fal C? wtf???
4. music is worst than any RPG music you can find. (Where's nobuo uematsu)
 FFXIII Brings Final Fantasy Into 3rd Gen Systems March 18, 2010
Maria E. Mendez-campos (Mountain Home, Idaho USA)
There is not much more to say, it's a great game, i love the story, the graphics, the battle system, but if you're not into great story and a lot of beautiful and insightful cut-scene, this game is not for you, you do watch more than play, but i personally don't mind that, it's part of the game, a game without cut-scenes is like a book full of pictures and no words, if you can not appreciate this game, you obviously never played the early games or are a hardcore die hard FFXIII fan, you will always bash newer games saying they can't touch the older ones.
Overall, if you like strategy-turn-based combat and great story, this game is for you, customization is just a bonus.
Why oh why did you break this title square? March 18, 2010
D. Felton (idaho)
I had really high hopes for this game, even though I did hear this was supposed to be squares most linear rpg yet (I didn't beat the game). Well that wasn't even the main problem I had with the game, The characters...
I never write reviews for games (I figure enough people write them) but with this title I felt I must.
First off I think with this title and others most likely to follow in its path I think square should change the title as it doesn't "fit" with the whole final fantasy style of game.
There was not a single character that was very identifiable (for me) I mean snow is getting slapped around like a woman by a woman. Lightning was the B/A of the title, well right there that is kind of hard to identify with seeings how I don't have a vag (don't get me wrong I liked lightning).
The battle system, WTF! really I don't get to choose what my characters are doing in a battle 15hrs in? I don't mind that they tried to freshen it up, let me choose what they are going to be doing atleast.
The new "sphere grid" really that is the best they could come up with, I didn't mind it, was just kind of silly. I think they spent too much time in some areas of the game and not enough in others, it's like they intentionally dumbed down this title in order to grab a wider target audience.
The story, well from what I played. Typical square, amazing story, no gripes there.
The weapons, Where is my big @$$ sword? what nerd is looking to play a game with weapons that could be had in real life (aside from the folding up into holsters)?
Graphics, amazing looking game, but this seems to be another title were they let the graphics edge out gameplay (again my opinion).
I have heard that the game gets more user controlled later in the game, but I couldn't stand the constant switching between characters anymore, so I got rid of the game.
I am sorry but if you enjoy anykind of free roaming, or seeking out missions on your own you are out of luck with this.
Not a typical JRPG, and that is why I think they should just start with a new title instead of continuing under the Final Fantasy title.
40-60 Hours: A Great Experience March 18, 2010
Tristan A. Hayes (Richmond, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Alright I held off reviewing the game until I actually finished the main story completely.
Final Fantasy XIII ushers in a new age and way for newcomers to the Final Fantasy "brand" and for old fans to get their yearly Final Fantasy in. This game takes an alternative approach and virtually allows the player to experience the story in a streamlined and fast way. Unlike other RPG's, the player wont find themself straying off on the path to fulfill sidequest orders or needing to level grind (sit in an area and earn experience points (ie in this game crystarium points to unlock skills and status boosts) that would otherwise get in the way of the story telling. FFXIII is an streamlined experience in sound and drama and the gorgeous cinematic never gets old or lenghty this time around. The ending cutscene is really only 15 minutes as well. The story is particularly interesting and the characters are simple to enjoy and embrace. There are bound to be some that the player would care more than others, though no one character is lacking at the end of the game. The antagonists are also interesting to see and they do in fact grow over time.
Gameplay wise its a brilliant experience that could be considered cinematic on its own. The camera pans out and in dramatic fashion (it can also be controlled manually) during the midst of attacks. It looks amazing once higher level skills are used as the Thunderbolt will be brilliant (camera zooms out and even pauses briefly to enhance the dramatic powerful attack), the fire skills will scare the ground, and the powerful water skills will leave water vapor and droplets suspended in the air after the fact. The particle effects are just brilliant. The enemies designs are interesting though by endgame most of them are just rehashes of old ones (new names, though with different color skins :( ). The boss fights are ingenious and most can be beat in under 15 minutes (if the player takes too long, the boss will cast Doom, a skill that will kill the player in a few minutes).
The difficulty of the game should be relatively easy to embrace for newcomers, veterans may find it starts off relatively easy though at the end of the day the game is generally of medium difficulty. A guide isnt necessary though strongly advised for both parties if the sidequests (available in Chapter 11 of 13 of the game and during the post-game) are something that one wants to pursue, the item forging, as well as the trophy enthusiasts.
There are no Japanese voices, currently no DLC, and there is not a cutscene/sound theater. The criticism faced with the Leona Lewis song (which only plays for about 1 minute 45 seconds just about and shows up in the credits/ending cutscene) is unwarranted the end of the day. Really if an RPG isnt your thing then you could pursue this one though its 40-60 hour time commitment may not be something a non RPG enthusiast would want to experience, to everyone else, this is a great game that should be played at least.
Hit or Miss, for me it hits hard! March 18, 2010
MPR13
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
There's alot of anti-hype about this instalment. The thing is the linearity has a purpose, and once you come to grips with it everything becomes easier to swallow. The lack of towns people complain about, there are town and city sets with a populace that speaks to you. Just walk up and they say their piece. Yeah the shops are at every save point and not actual stores, but it doesn't matter.
Give the game a shot, but try to get to at least Chapter 11 before fully judging. I have a feeling alot of people are playing the first 15 hours and then judging. It's not wide open, there's a reason. Its not very customizable, but it is eventually.
The battle system is fantastic, the AI is very smart and makes the fact that you onl directly control one person at a time much easier to swallow. On a 10 scale I'd give it a 9.5
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