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Final Fantasy XIII |OT|
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Don't know if it's been posted, but FFXIII will be on sale for $29.99 @ K-Mart from May 4-10:
http://blogs.mykmart.com/
(stolen from CAG)
I have a huge backlog and haven't played a FF since Vii, but that price is so tempting. I still have RPGs like Lost Odyssey, Mass Effect and Valkyria Chronicles I haven't touched.
http://blogs.mykmart.com/
(stolen from CAG)
I have a huge backlog and haven't played a FF since Vii, but that price is so tempting. I still have RPGs like Lost Odyssey, Mass Effect and Valkyria Chronicles I haven't touched.
Okay...
Love the battle system
Love the graphics
Storyline is very confusing and silly
When does my party get together again? Right now I'm controlling Lightning with Hope as partner in that blue forest bit. So after the Hope controlling bit. And I want my party to form up again; I want to control 3 characters damnit.
Love the battle system
Love the graphics
Storyline is very confusing and silly
When does my party get together again? Right now I'm controlling Lightning with Hope as partner in that blue forest bit. So after the Hope controlling bit. And I want my party to form up again; I want to control 3 characters damnit.
CruxisMana
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MNC said:
You don't get the ability to choose your own party until Ch.
9
7
Fimbulvetr
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Drealmcc0y said:
Why not get both?
I don't even.
No problem. I couldn't understand the system so I checked the FAQs and had the same problem you did. I went out and even bought the Guide and still couldn't figure it out. (Also asked here)rocksolidaudio said:
In the end, my brother gave me a 4 minute over the phone explanation (he figured it out on his own) and I was surprised at how simple the whole system really was.
It was just so. badly. explained.
Rahxephon91
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Did we play the same game? Obviously not.Mo0 said:
Can someone help me out before I move on? I'm in the final chapter, so obvious spoilers.
I just beat the second "arena" battle thing in Chapter 13, and currently the red floaty dude is in front of me. First of all, should I be concerned about saving in here? I've been using a single save and I don't want to get trapped, since I plan to return to Pulse after beating the final boss. So is it cool to keep overwriting my save, or is there a point where I can't go back? Also, how much farther before the final boss (when will I know it's the final boss) because I'm tired of going to the Crystarium for every little bit of CP Iget, just in case the final fight is coming up.
Oli said:
When you beat the game, you get the chance to make a "game over" save, which puts you at the save point right before the end boss but with the 10th level of the Crystarium unlocked.
If you want to go to Pulse BEFORE that save point, just know that the portal that takes you there is right in between the two portals you've already seen that take you to Pulse and Eden. Once you are able to get back to those three portals, you can save there or on Pulse or whatever, and come back whenever you like.
If you want to go to Pulse BEFORE that save point, just know that the portal that takes you there is right in between the two portals you've already seen that take you to Pulse and Eden. Once you are able to get back to those three portals, you can save there or on Pulse or whatever, and come back whenever you like.
I don't think they're *bad*, I just don't think of them as any worse than LO's. I think that's fuzzy memory on my part more than anything, though.
Rahxephon91
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Lost Odyssey has terrible load times. FFXIII loads are quick as hell.Mo0 said:I don't recall the load times in Lost Odyssey being that bad!
Well, I just beat the game, clocking in at exactly 59 hours, 52 minutes, and 16 seconds. Phew.
Now for my final thoughts:
And with that, I tip my hat.
Now for my final thoughts:
First of all I think I'll address this, was the last boss really easy for anyone else? I'll admit I was amply leveled, but I was on many other fights and struggled through them. The final stage made me nervous with the timer, but I staggered the little bugger once then wailed on him until that bar sunk to zero. Got my achievement for 5 starring him.
At any rate, the game. I came into this extremely skeptical. I've never played another Final Fantasy before, save for the spin-off Crystal Chronicles, which I liked for it's presentation but not so much for it's gameplay. So coming in I was afraid of being overwhelmed by the deepness of it or something. Not to mention many were ragging on the game prior to release. But man, my first hours of this game were bliss. I enjoyed every bit of it. I understand people being frustrated by the slowness of the progression and unlocking, but it hit just the right note with me.
And so I played, 10 hours, 20 hours, 30 hours, 40 hours, still enjoying myself every bit as much as the first few minutes. This in itself is surprising, because lately I've been giving up on games midway. I lose interest, but this game kept me going. I was disappointed by the fewer story sequences in Chapter 11, but I was kept moving by the battle system, which I was finally getting a mastery over. And OH how good the battling is. Just coming out of Tales of Vesperia, literally a week before I started this game, the battles felt so nice. I disliked the ToV system, but FFXIII was perfect for me. The little touches of strategy and timing just makes it fun, even after countless battles.
Overall, I just love this game. I realize people will disagree with me, but I just can't help it. I've had more fun playing through this game than any in recent memory. And the fact that it took 60 hours, and I'm still craving for more is indicative to me of just how much I like this game. Call me crazy, I don't care, because I will no doubt be off to play it again, playing more missions, fighting more battles, and squeezing more hours out of this one.
At any rate, the game. I came into this extremely skeptical. I've never played another Final Fantasy before, save for the spin-off Crystal Chronicles, which I liked for it's presentation but not so much for it's gameplay. So coming in I was afraid of being overwhelmed by the deepness of it or something. Not to mention many were ragging on the game prior to release. But man, my first hours of this game were bliss. I enjoyed every bit of it. I understand people being frustrated by the slowness of the progression and unlocking, but it hit just the right note with me.
And so I played, 10 hours, 20 hours, 30 hours, 40 hours, still enjoying myself every bit as much as the first few minutes. This in itself is surprising, because lately I've been giving up on games midway. I lose interest, but this game kept me going. I was disappointed by the fewer story sequences in Chapter 11, but I was kept moving by the battle system, which I was finally getting a mastery over. And OH how good the battling is. Just coming out of Tales of Vesperia, literally a week before I started this game, the battles felt so nice. I disliked the ToV system, but FFXIII was perfect for me. The little touches of strategy and timing just makes it fun, even after countless battles.
Overall, I just love this game. I realize people will disagree with me, but I just can't help it. I've had more fun playing through this game than any in recent memory. And the fact that it took 60 hours, and I'm still craving for more is indicative to me of just how much I like this game. Call me crazy, I don't care, because I will no doubt be off to play it again, playing more missions, fighting more battles, and squeezing more hours out of this one.
And with that, I tip my hat.
Crash Station
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Glad you liked it Oli. Nice to see some positivity in this thread.
Windom Earle
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Drealmcc0y said:
Sense. This post does it make not.
cosmicblizzard said:
Yep, I've been avoiding this thread like the plague since I got the game, didn't want spoilers or negativity to bring me down. But now I've got my concreted opinions in place, so I can see what's up in here.
It's kind of funny the cycle games go through. Announcement - Hype - Impending Release - Negativity - Release - Hype - Post Release - Negativity
I've seen it for many of my favorite games, so I won't get my underwear in a bunch over some haters in here.
Unknown Soldier
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It's probably on the full OST release, the 4-disc one. If not, then I believe FFXIII OST Plus is what you're looking for there. Leave it to Squenix to release a game soundtrack twice with additional tracks on the second release. They should have called it FFXIII OST International + Barthandelus Tracks. :lol
it's "Fighting Fate" disc 3 track 17.Lightning said:
OK, so I'm into Chapter 5 and I'm enjoying myself. I had just had that moment where the battle system suddenly clicks and is totally fluid. Great fun. The audio and visuals are fantastic.
Question though, I'm a little confused about weapon upgrades. I know I should wait, but could someone give me a list of which weapon for which character I should build up/which will lead to the best stats for a typical player?
Question though, I'm a little confused about weapon upgrades. I know I should wait, but could someone give me a list of which weapon for which character I should build up/which will lead to the best stats for a typical player?
h3ro said:
From what I understand, and I may not at all, there is no ultimate weapon necessarily. They are all pretty even, it's just a matter of which effect you like best. Personally I ended up using some of the last weapons I picked up, upgraded them to max levels, and did just fine.
The weapon/accessory upgrade system was my least favorite part of the game. Which is good I guess since it's pretty much avoidable if you aren't interested.
MWS Natural
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Loving the game so far, the battle system is really cool even though the story is pretty meh so far. I just got to the part where Lightning, Hope and
meet back up.
Is it even worth it to upgrade the early weapons if you are going to get better one's later on? I just don't want to drop 15 levels into a weapon and another better end game comes along and it's a waste.
Fang
Is it even worth it to upgrade the early weapons if you are going to get better one's later on? I just don't want to drop 15 levels into a weapon and another better end game comes along and it's a waste.
MWS Natural
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BeeDog said:
You went through the whole game w/o upgrading weapons? Oh damn...I have like 3 LVL 8+ weapons already, I thought it was a major part. Did you get 5 stars for most of your battles or does that even matter really??
Drealmcc0y
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schennmu said:
because PS3 sucks
According to CAG, FF13 will be on sale at Kmart 5/4-5/10
http://blogs.mykmart.com/2010/04/square-enix-spotlight-special-offer-.html
http://blogs.mykmart.com/2010/04/square-enix-spotlight-special-offer-.html
MWS Natural said:
By using higher-level weapons, you actually make the target time lower, thereby making it harder to attain good battle ratings. I just learned to fight the different enemies effectively, thus gaining 5 stars in most encounters.
Trust me, don't bother upgrading shit until late/after endgame. The only thing getting 5 stars is good for is to regain TP and farm some rare drops (which you won't do anyway until after finishing the game), and since summons are pretty worthless in this game, 5-starring battles ain't that important.But don't sweat it, lvl. 8 weapons (that are still Tier 1) barely affect anything.
Rahxephon91
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First you think Lost Odyssey is better and then this. What colorful wrong opinions you have!Drealmcc0y said:
Umm noob question guys...
I just started the game yesterday and I have been collecting alot of items, like fluids and credits etc.
Just wondering if I can do anything with them, or should I sell them to the shops?
Also I've been using Vanille as medic for nearly every battle is that right?
I just started the game yesterday and I have been collecting alot of items, like fluids and credits etc.
Just wondering if I can do anything with them, or should I sell them to the shops?
Also I've been using Vanille as medic for nearly every battle is that right?
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