Question about the doomsday clock (I know it's not a big thing in the demo, but it will be in the actual game) : Does it force you to play through the game quickly, or is there enough leeway to explore and do side quests? I hate games that have a time restriction, so I'm really hoping this game isn't too restrictive.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII DEMO - OUT NOW* -
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Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
You can extend the time for so long that you'll end up completing most of the game with days still left to use. That is... time should not be a concern.
Awesome, thanks for the info. That makes me feel a lot better about getting this game now.
viewtiful_dru
Member
Damn it, I got 5 stars on the boss on my first try, and can't repeat it 
tiggerkiddo
Member
Combat seems pretty fun...still not totally used to it and I find it tough without the stagger bar...or maybe it was there and I just couldn't see very well. Graphically, it looks rough and choppy in a lot of places, not the kind of thing you expect for a game at the end of a systems life. Will buy when dirt cheap, which shouldn't take that long.
BuckRobotron
Member
Just played through the 360 demo. Enjoyable battle system. Free movement does make a difference at times, such as moving aside can avoid some melee attacks. And being on the periphery of Zaltys' fire-spread attack seemed to minimize damage compared to being centered.
Lightning looked good, fiddled with the garb colors for the hell of it. More importantly, looks like a lot of equip effects/parameter changes to fiddle with in the full game. I liked the demo and ultimately look forward to some entertaining boss battles, but not really itching to pre-order. We'll see.
Lightning looked good, fiddled with the garb colors for the hell of it. More importantly, looks like a lot of equip effects/parameter changes to fiddle with in the full game. I liked the demo and ultimately look forward to some entertaining boss battles, but not really itching to pre-order. We'll see.
Yep. I went with Amazon because it usually lets me pay a bit less (I was able to preorder LR for 46) and the free shipping sometimes is the same as next day delivery.
Fimbulvetr
Member
Also, if you move behind Zaltys after knocking it down you can cut off its tail.
Tried it yesterday regardless of my hatred for XIII (never finished it and didn't even glance at XIII-2). Looks absolutely gorgeous, but honestly I didn't expect anything less on that department. After the intro I really wanted to like this game.
But that combat system. I find it atrocious and I wish they never strayed from the good old FF combat menus. Switching between stances and bars that run empty and to be fast enough to make that stupid mob stagger pissed me off and left me frustrated. I hate the system with a passion, especially because I really wanted to forget that initial XIII experience and get back to the franchise that I counted amongst my favourites years ago.
I'll give it another go this evening but I don't think it'll make a difference.
But that combat system. I find it atrocious and I wish they never strayed from the good old FF combat menus. Switching between stances and bars that run empty and to be fast enough to make that stupid mob stagger pissed me off and left me frustrated. I hate the system with a passion, especially because I really wanted to forget that initial XIII experience and get back to the franchise that I counted amongst my favourites years ago.
I'll give it another go this evening but I don't think it'll make a difference.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Man, I liked the DEMO so much I went and bought FFXIII and FFXIII-2.
Still need to upload a score and get me some sick Siegfried threads.
Still need to upload a score and get me some sick Siegfried threads.
Zomba13
Member
Favourite bit about the graphics is looking out of the windows at the last corridor. Super low poly city XD Looks like Snow is the ruler of a box fort.
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
Yeah, I wonder why they didn't go for a bitmap background like they always did.
That said, for people that finished the game already, is the background of Novus Partus/nova Chrysalia equally detailed like Pulse/Cocoon? One thing FFXIII did always right was creating a realistic universe with lots of stories and background details. What about this new world?
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
A very positive preview from the final build coming from nowgamer: http://www.nowgamer.com/ps3/ps3-pre...g_returns_is_actually_pretty_good_honest.html
SniperHunter
Banned
LOVED the demo. I went from not caring to wanting it asap. Amazing battle system
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
Yes, difficulty is pretty high at normal mode already. The DEMO is just the tutorial area so it's expected to be easy for you to learn basics.
Exentryk
Member
Of course it would be better if you played the first two games, but SE has also made a really cool summary video of the first two games; so watch it and jump straight into LR.
It's actually balanced pretty differently from the game, most likely due to the additional garbs thrown in. The actual game's Zaltys is a pushover. Just so you aren't drawing super concrete conclusions from 'demo = tutorial area'
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Some screens i took from the demo.
For those saying it looks ugly, the demo does have some hints of good art.
also, this costume kicks butt.
I found it easiest to beat the boss with this.
aand all the costumes reflect in the cut-scenes, fucking fantastic
For those saying it looks ugly, the demo does have some hints of good art.
also, this costume kicks butt.
I found it easiest to beat the boss with this.
aand all the costumes reflect in the cut-scenes, fucking fantastic
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
I say pretty high.
A new demo hands-on on novacrystallis: http://www.novacrystallis.com/2014/02/lightning-returns-english-demo-impressions/
Is this guy going to write the english review? He seems generally more in love with the game than Kagari herself.
petethepanda
Member
I'm sure it's been asked before, but is there a good, concise recap of the first two games out there? I know there's that awesome retro video, but even that still had me largely going "what the hell is going on."
I think it's already purchasable in Japan. A rule of thumb for Ubi and SE is that all their DLC becomes purchaseable after a month or so.
what? moving does matter. that's how you dodge.
i have a feeling LR threads are gonna be shit central with people misunderstanding how the combat works....
Same here. Good to know that you do not have to actually race with the clock.
There is no way the story from the first two games can ever make sense this is not an exaggeration either, the ramblings of a mental patient would be easier to understand.. It is literally pure nonsense on every level. Just play the new game for the combat and art design and make up your own narrative, you will have a lot more fun lol.
puffyshirt
Banned
Sorry if this has been asked before, but do we know if the pre-order DLC costumes will be available for purchase to those tho don't preorder? I want the CLoud costume, but want to wait for a price drop on the game.
Lol I asked last night, can just scroll up a bit.
Seems that it's very likely that it will be purchaseable, might already be available in Japan for purchase.
The weekend.
Antilurker77
Member
Heavy Slash
FFXII was one of my favorites since VI and I absolutely CANNOT STAND this XIII or this demo. The combat seems much clunkier and the bosses are more annoying and the environments are not nearly as exciting or interesting. Had it not been for FFXIV I would have utterly lost faith in the franchise. Good thing Bravely Default is a thing too. At least someone there is doing something right.
Exentryk
Member
Thank you.
Good thing this thread popped up. Finished the demo the other day. I thought 13-2 was a much better game than 13 but I'm a little iffy on this. The combat was fun enough and that's always been the series's strong suit. It's just a shame that everything else isn't up to snuff. I feel like Lighting and the world of FF13 had such potential.
I'll pick it up on the cheap side. I might as well see the crazy ending of this bat shit insane trilogy.
Oh, Ali Hillis sounded more lively, which cool. Any hint of life from Lightning is a good thing,
I'll pick it up on the cheap side. I might as well see the crazy ending of this bat shit insane trilogy.
Oh, Ali Hillis sounded more lively, which cool. Any hint of life from Lightning is a good thing,
Can't wait! I'm sure it'll be awesome.