Final Fantasy XII

[WhirlwindMonk]

I'm surprised there isn't a thread about this yet. Anyone picked it up yet? I ordered it last night on a glowing recommendation by one of my friends. I'm looking forward to it.

And by the way, if we could keep this thread free of console and series wars. This thread is intended to discuss FF XII and possibly compare it to other games in the series, not to argue whether PS2 or XBox is better or if FF or Halo is better. Thanks!

 

[willard3]

PS2 pwns noobs. Xbox is stupid.

Oh wait...*reads post*



Definitely picking it up sometime; actually considering going together with Earl or something.

 

[ravendta]

I got it on Tuesday. So far it's pretty good. The fighting system definitely takes a bit of getting used to, but it's actually a lot like FFXI (the online one). I haven't gotten into the gambit system yet, but from what I read it sounds cool. Graphics are great, as always, but the absence of the series traditional composer, Nobuo Uematsu, is definitely felt. That's not to say that the music is bad, but Nobuo's work is missed.

That having been said, I'm only two hours into it (stupid working and sleeping taking up my time) but I'm enjoying it so far.

 

[Utah Knight]

i got the limited edition it has a DVD in it that i have not seen yet. The game is good as usueal but the battle system takes a bit of getting used to good graphics good cut scenes. The gambit system is a bit of a pain but i just got to use it so i am still trying learn it it looks like it will be cool though

 

[earthenvessels]

I ordered the game a few days ago and waiting for it to come in...I ordered the collector's edition. I cant wait for it to come in! I love FF10 and 10-2. I never played FF11 cause i cant get into online games...lol...I wish they would have had FF11 on PS2, but oh well...I got the strategy guide as well...I hope it is as much fun as 10 and 10-2. My brother got his game already and I think he started playing it...ill have to ask him how he likes it...

 

[WhirlwindMonk]

I ordered the game a few days ago and waiting for it to come in...I ordered the collector's edition. I cant wait for it to come in! I love FF10 and 10-2. I never played FF11 cause i cant get into online games...lol...I wish they would have had FF11 on PS2, but oh well...I got the strategy guide as well...I hope it is as much fun as 10 and 10-2. My brother got his game already and I think he started playing it...ill have to ask him how he likes it...

They do have FF XI for the PS2, it comes with the hard drive. And personally, I hope that XII is significantly better than X-2, since I will be severely disappointed if matching X-2 is the loftiest thing it can accomplish. Matching X I'd be OK with though. Matching or beating IX would make me the happiest man alive.

 

[earthenvessels]

They do have FF XI for the PS2, it comes with the hard drive. And personally, I hope that XII is significantly better than X-2, since I will be severely disappointed if matching X-2 is the loftiest thing it can accomplish. Matching X I'd be OK with though. Matching or beating IX would make me the happiest man alive.

my brother said something about having to pay a monthly fee to get the most of out FF11 on PS2 is that true? I just thought it was kind of weird to let us get the most out of other games, and not FF11...

 

[matthew241006]

I don't think Europe gets FFXII until Feb next year

 

[WhirlwindMonk]

my brother said something about having to pay a monthly fee to get the most of out FF11 on PS2 is that true? I just thought it was kind of weird to let us get the most out of other games, and not FF11...

FF XI is an MMORPG, and, like most MMORPGs, require a monthly fee to play. That's not just the PS2 version, it's all of them.

 

[GabrielAaron]

FF XI is an MMORPG, and, like most MMORPGs, require a monthly fee to play. That's not just the PS2 version, it's all of them.

about 15 hours in and i love it. i'm no fan of the console wars, i like a lil bit about all the systems. i put down the 360 just to come back to the old ps2 to play FF12...of course next week, Gears of War comes out...

 

[Tariel]

FFXII = my winter break

 

[WinduDe]

FF7 own xD, its a good game i think, very revolutionary

 

[ravendta]

FF7 own xD, its a good game i think, very revolutionary

He asked that this thread not be turned into a debate of which installment people thought was the best (series war).

 

[Tariel]

He asked that this thread not be turned into a debate of which installment people thought was the best (series war).

I think that there's a good chance that WinduDe had VII mized up wtih XII and honestly thought we were discussing 7....

just my thoughts

 

[WhirlwindMonk]

All right, I hate to admit it, but I have to take back the comments I made before playing the game. Before I said that I didn't think the battle system was the best move and they should have stuck with turn-based. Now I like turn-based, and I do kind of miss it, but my concern was there would be no more strategy and it would just be button mashing. Instead, they've just transposed the strategy over to the Gambit system (which I am enjoying very much) to get your party members to behave in the most helpful way. This game has surpassed all my expectations so far, and if the plot is as good as the rest of the game has been, it may surpass IX as my favorite Final Fantasy (and those of you that know me know that's quite a feat considering how much I love IX).

 

[Tariel]

I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL WINTER BREAK!!!!!​

 

[CrusaderKing]

I'm 23 hours into it. It sucks away valuable time from grad school. It's a great addition to the series and a welcome breath of fresh air.

 

[WhirlwindMonk]

I'm 23 hours into it. It sucks away valuable time from grad school. It's a great addition to the series and a welcome breath of fresh air.

*whistles* 23 hours, that's impressive. I think I'm only about 10 or 12 hours in. But I agree, so far, it's a great addition to the series.

 

[l0v3n]

The final fantasy series is one of the best video games out there! I've played final fantasy 7-10-2. I've heard wonderful reviews about the game. It was rated as the top RPG of the year on one website. I hope to get the game for Christmas this year.

 

[dramaking]

At risk of having an explosion, what system is it on? Sorry if that angers anyone