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The Official NeoGaf Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Thread
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Aruarian Reflection
Chauffeur de la gdlk
Can you play the missions after you beat the main storyline?
Peronthious
Member
Aurvant said:
Take out the menu and skill selection and you've got the Crisis Core battle system, in a nutshell. True, you can do more than attack continuously, but it's hardly ever necessary unless you just want to get the battle over a bit quickly. Still a good game, but I'm not seeing it as the 9 most publications are giving it, unless you weigh heavily on the nostalgia factor.
I found the whole visit to Nibelheim just spectacular
Leveling is not completely random
The guy said in the interview that, the game keeps tracks of how many monsters you kill, which affects your leveling also.
I'm only near the beginning. Plan to play it really slow, don't want it to end. Nostalgia galore! Definitely the 2nd best looking PSP game. <3 Yuffie
The guy said in the interview that, the game keeps tracks of how many monsters you kill, which affects your leveling also.
I'm only near the beginning. Plan to play it really slow, don't want it to end. Nostalgia galore! Definitely the 2nd best looking PSP game. <3 Yuffie
KTallguy said:Don't worry. It's not Dirge :lol
But to be honest, it was only after beating this game that I have renewed hope in Square-enix as an RPG developer.
If they can expand and add more nuances and concepts to the CC battle system for FFv13, I'll be a happy camper
i hope not. If this is as bad as Advent or Dirge, I'm going to officially make it my life's duty to battle Nomura to the death.
dirtmonkey37
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God, after contemplating buying a PS3 and subsequently listening to the X-Play review (sure their credibility isn't the best, but it's still a valid opinion), my purchase of a PSP is now back in limbo.
Are the dialogue and plotline really that bad?
Shit, I was waiting for your opinion. I find that if a cynic enjoys the game, then I will certainly enjoy the game.
Are the dialogue and plotline really that bad?
Amir0x said:
Shit, I was waiting for your opinion. I find that if a cynic enjoys the game, then I will certainly enjoy the game.
siamesedreamer
Banned
I got the silver one at BB. Didn't know its sorta a special edition. Looking at the other one, kinda wish I had it instead. There's nothing extra that comes in the BB one though?
dirtmonkey37 said:
The plot is typical FFVII BS with a much more contained focus (Zack and his development holds onto the limelight above all other things). I'm not extremely far into the game but so far, the dialogue isn't really that bad. Angeal is prone to saying some pretty dumb stuff, but everything Zack has said thus far is pretty good and pretty well acted.
Of course, it seems like the main issue of your doubt right now stems from the X-Play review. I'd advise to read some of the other reviews (Like Parish's 1Up/EGM review) since X-Play's word is pretty much at the complete opposite end of the spectrum at this point, regardless of validity.
RpgN
Junior Member
dirtmonkey37 said:God, after contemplating buying a PS3 and subsequently listening to the X-Play review (sure their credibility isn't the best, but it's still a valid opinion), my purchase of a PSP is now back in limbo.
Are the dialogue and plotline really that bad?
Shit, I was waiting for your opinion. I find that if a cynic enjoys the game, then I will certainly enjoy the game.
You said you're a huge FFVII fan. A site known for shitty reviews for most Jrpg is going to stop you? Besides since you own a ps3, a psp will come in handy. But it's your choice of course.
Amir0x
Just a little peak? Oh well, I shall await for your impressions when the time comes
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Thanks, love!
Peronthious
Member
dirtmonkey37 said:God, after contemplating buying a PS3 and subsequently listening to the X-Play review (sure their credibility isn't the best, but it's still a valid opinion), my purchase of a PSP is now back in limbo.
Are the dialogue and plotline really that bad?
Shit, I was waiting for your opinion. I find that if a cynic enjoys the game, then I will certainly enjoy the game.
The dialogue and plot....well, this is certainly a Final Fantasy game, girly men, sappy stories, melodrama and all. I guess it'd be good if those kind of stories were your cup of tea, but I was not at all fond of the storyline. As far as I'm concerned, Crisis Core is one big FF VII nostalgia trip and not much more. Worth a buy if you were a fan of VII, but outside of that, take it or leave it.
Man, that Best Buy cover is awful.
I picked up my pre-ordered copy from my store, and then went to Best Buy, debating maybe buying their version, and then returning mine back, but as soon as I saw that cover I immediately decided not to.
I LOVE special editions of games, because often they have neat little extras that give some insight into the game, but this "variant cover" is just bullshit, especially when even Europe is getting something nice.
I picked up my pre-ordered copy from my store, and then went to Best Buy, debating maybe buying their version, and then returning mine back, but as soon as I saw that cover I immediately decided not to.
I LOVE special editions of games, because often they have neat little extras that give some insight into the game, but this "variant cover" is just bullshit, especially when even Europe is getting something nice.
Love it, love it, love it!
Played for a couple of hours so far and damn this thing is impressive, I dig the humor so far and the voice acting is great. Amazing graphics, best character models on PSP, better than GoW: CoO in my eyes. I'm very glad that they have 'best equipment' for offense, magic, and defense and it auto selects it based on your inventory. Makes it very simple, collect loot, hit best, what type, done. This is going to keep me busy through the end of the semester
Played for a couple of hours so far and damn this thing is impressive, I dig the humor so far and the voice acting is great. Amazing graphics, best character models on PSP, better than GoW: CoO in my eyes. I'm very glad that they have 'best equipment' for offense, magic, and defense and it auto selects it based on your inventory. Makes it very simple, collect loot, hit best, what type, done. This is going to keep me busy through the end of the semester
Red Blaster
Member
Is damage positional? I've flanked a few enemies and start hacking at them from the rear, each hit's a critical and I do 2-3x more damage.
Red Blaster
Member
Sick, I like that. Also what's the purpose of this SP that I receive after every enemy I down?
Agent White
Member
i'm about to leave soon to pick up my preorder. What difficulty setting is everyone playing on and which is best?
Picked up my shiny metallic one during lunch by walking into a BB after having purchased online.
Checked out BB's website last night, but the in-store pickup wasn't yet an option. Signed back on first thing in the AM, all 5 stores accessible to me in or around Manhattan already showed up as "unavailable" for in-store pickup. Was crushed.
Idly refreshed that page while in the office at work, and at one point, ONE of those 5 stores became available. Completed the transaction, and 2 hours later, I had my shiny, silvery copy.
My Amazon preorder of the standard version (with Shinra UMD case) should ship soon.
So, does someone want a brand new, still sealed copy of Crisis Core? :lol
Checked out BB's website last night, but the in-store pickup wasn't yet an option. Signed back on first thing in the AM, all 5 stores accessible to me in or around Manhattan already showed up as "unavailable" for in-store pickup. Was crushed.
Idly refreshed that page while in the office at work, and at one point, ONE of those 5 stores became available. Completed the transaction, and 2 hours later, I had my shiny, silvery copy.
My Amazon preorder of the standard version (with Shinra UMD case) should ship soon.
So, does someone want a brand new, still sealed copy of Crisis Core? :lol
brandonh83
Banned
Mejilan said:
I take it you're not giving it out for free. But I don't have the game, I'm playing a friend's copy so if it is free (poor college student here who has to eat) I'll take it :lol
Phew. Just finished the first Sample Monster mission which pitted me against
again.
Looks like starting the game off on hard mode was indeed the correct choice. It was actually pretty funny when the DMW started going crazy towards the end of the match and pretty much gave me some lucky buffs that enabled me to survive the boss's uber attack at two separate points. So far, I'm really not seeing how this game is a button masher. Hell, I tried button mashing my way through Wutai only to get stomped to the curb by soldiers n' monsters.
Of course, "I'm playing on Hard Mode" answers my situation. And as another member here already said, start off on hard mode. You won't regret it.
Ifrit
Looks like starting the game off on hard mode was indeed the correct choice. It was actually pretty funny when the DMW started going crazy towards the end of the match and pretty much gave me some lucky buffs that enabled me to survive the boss's uber attack at two separate points. So far, I'm really not seeing how this game is a button masher. Hell, I tried button mashing my way through Wutai only to get stomped to the curb by soldiers n' monsters.
Of course, "I'm playing on Hard Mode" answers my situation. And as another member here already said, start off on hard mode. You won't regret it.
brandonh83
Banned
Mejilan said:
Shit. Sometimes I wish human beings didn't have to eat.
Dead Prince
Banned
Ugh. can't play on small screen. the game gives me headache. Will have to play using the TV output.
Dead Prince
Banned
Tideas said:1 down, 199,999 more to go
2 :lol
dirtmonkey37
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Amir0x said:
Thanks Amir0x. I appreciate that.
But back to the story. Am I the only one who enjoyed the story of FFVII (granted, I only played through 80% of the original game and it got lost in my collection thereafter; it's still my favorite JRPG of all time)?
I've gone back to the game and have been playing it for the past week now and even still the story holds up to my memories. It's well translated (minus a meager one or two punctuation errors I've encountered) and contains the same enthralling and captivating characters, world, and narrative that fostered my now-prodigiously positive perception of the game today.
It's almost as though I'm playing a different game.
Superblatt
Member
anyone have a scan of the BB cover? I'm curious as to what it looks like compared to the standard one.
Aruarian Reflection
Chauffeur de la gdlk
dirtmonkey37 said:Thanks Amir0x. I appreciate that.
But back to the story. Am I the only one who enjoyed the story of FFVII (granted, I only played through 80% of the original game and it got lost in my collection thereafter; it's still my favorite JRPG of all time)?
I've gone back to the game and have been playing it for the past week now and even still the story holds up to my memories. It's well translated (minus a meager one or two punctuation errors I've encountered) and contains the same enthralling and captivating characters, world, and narrative that fostered my now-prodigiously positive perception of the game today.
It's almost as though I'm playing a different game.
Why are you giving yourself fits worrying about whether you will potentially like CC? If you love the story and world of FFVII that much, I dont see how you wont like Crisis Core.
I agree with Himuro, there are plenty of lol moments.
dirtmonkey37
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SnowWolf said:
That's the thing; are the comments that find fault with the game's plotline coming from individuals who enjoyed the original title's story or from those who have thought it to be mediocre from its inception?
If only there was a little disclaimer beside every user's screen-name that detailed their opinion on whether they enjoyed the story of FFVII, matters would be much simpler
D
Deleted member 22576
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I really like the Battle system.
I'm barely an hour in, and have no experience with the FF series except X, but still, I think the battle system is pretty damn engaging.
Is this the first FF game to utilize something similar to this?
I'm barely an hour in, and have no experience with the FF series except X, but still, I think the battle system is pretty damn engaging.
Is this the first FF game to utilize something similar to this?