Xenosaga meets FF8

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05-10-2006, 07:43 PM
ZeZipster

Xenosaga meets FF8

Did anybody get that feel from the trailer? It really looked like Balamb Garden (sp?) to me. None of it seemed very original...

But the graphics were still very sexy.
05-10-2006, 08:45 PM
Khaotic

No, I didn't. I don't speculate that much, I tend to just want to enjoy the game for what it is instead of critisizing it.
05-10-2006, 09:39 PM
DeathKnight

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Originally Posted by ZeZipster

Did anybody get that feel from the trailer? It really looked like Balamb Garden (sp?) to me. None of it seemed very original...

But the graphics were still very sexy.

No
05-10-2006, 10:21 PM
Croyles

Although ive never played Xenosaga the place DOES look like balamb garden. True, it doesnt look that original, it also looks kind of like X-2 to me, which was a very bad game in my opinion. But I still have high hopes for the game, dismissing it now would be stoooopit
05-10-2006, 10:27 PM
SiberianKiss

I only played Xenosaga for about 11 hours (loved it, but some of the story was getting difficult to follow), but I noticed how the system it looks like they've chosen for XIII looks similar to Xenosaga's. Xenosaga had a really cool battle system, so this could be awesome.
05-11-2006, 01:45 AM
Lychon

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Originally Posted by ZeZipster

Did anybody get that feel from the trailer? It really looked like Balamb Garden (sp?) to me. None of it seemed very original...

But the graphics were still very sexy.

Perhaps, but it is only logical that Square-Enix should return to Final Fantasy VIII as inspiration for future RPG's. (It was, after all, far superior to any other FF. :D)

-LYCHON
05-11-2006, 01:51 AM
LunarWeaver

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Originally Posted by Khaotic

No, I didn't. I don't speculate that much, I tend to just want to enjoy the game for what it is instead of critisizing it.

I am now in love with you...weird! o.o
05-11-2006, 06:35 AM
Acid Raine

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Originally Posted by SiberianKiss

Xenosaga had a really cool battle system, so this could be awesome.

Well....the first one did.

Doubtless they wont use it, though. Xenosaga is a Namco game. They cant use the battle system. And if they use anything besides the traditional FF system, I'll be pissed. They can tweak it here and there (like they ATB system of IV-IX, X-2) or the CTB (X. BEST in my opinion. I hate being rushed) But they should stick to it. I will forgive them for XII, but if they screw up again. GOOD-BYE! YOU JUST LOST ONE MORE PAYING CUSTOMER!
05-11-2006, 07:32 AM
Markus. D

oh my gosh your not very open to differant types of gameplay are ya Acid Raine?

I think they will actually put in a proper platforming system this time (maybe actually being able to fall off edges, as we have seen in the forest scene, which looked extremely original detail wise), and I am a fan of ARTS battle system, or the.... White system as they put it.
05-11-2006, 08:54 AM
Rostum

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Originally Posted by Acid Raine

I will forgive them for XII, but if they screw up again. GOOD-BYE! YOU JUST LOST ONE MORE PAYING CUSTOMER!

OH NOES! WHATEVER WILL SQUARE-ENIX DO! ZOMG!
05-11-2006, 11:01 AM
Markus. D

by the way, the "CTB" isnt a traditional battle system...
05-11-2006, 04:34 PM
YTDN

Apperanty, the battle system is called stop-fusion.

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia Article Final Fantasy XIII

The battle system is rumored to be called Stop-fusion (whether this is for FFXIII OR FFversusXIII is not known). Stop-fusion consists of the game slowing down so the player can choose your attacks which go into the slots (which can be seen) and then you can either fuse them or let them play out. You then choose people that you want to attack (the type of attack you choose depends on how many people you hit) and then the game plays out the attack.
05-11-2006, 05:09 PM
Acid Raine

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Originally Posted by Tsukasa

oh my gosh your not very open to differant types of gameplay are ya Acid Raine?

Absolutely. Just not for FF.

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Originally Posted by Omecle

OH NOES! WHATEVER WILL SQUARE-ENIX DO! ZOMG!

-.- the sarcasm.....it burns....
And besides, I was just being dramatic.

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Originally Posted by Tsukasa

by the way, the "CTB" isnt a traditional battle system...

Sure it is. Its a variation of the ATB, just less rushed. Why do you feel the need to prove me wrong?

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Originally Posted by Yuffie The Dragon Ninja

Apperanty, the battle system is called stop-fusion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wikipedia Article Final Fantasy XIII

The battle system is rumored to be called Stop-fusion (whether this is for FFXIII OR FFversusXIII is not known). Stop-fusion consists of the game slowing down so the player can choose your attacks which go into the slots (which can be seen) and then you can either fuse them or let them play out. You then choose people that you want to attack (the type of attack you choose depends on how many people you hit) and then the game plays out the attack.

O_O sounds.......confusing
05-11-2006, 05:10 PM
Rikku_Is_Me

I didn't really see any Balamb Garden in the trailer....more FFX-2 though....
05-11-2006, 05:22 PM
LunarWeaver

Final Fantasy has been different with each new Number for like 12 years now >_> I'm amazed with every single game people still go "That battle system is too risky, it's not Final Fantasy at all!" or "The world is too different, not FF!"

They're all...different o.o Why is it still suprising people.
05-11-2006, 05:51 PM
Azure Chrysanthemum

Stop fusion kind of sounds to me like the Legaia system in real time.
05-11-2006, 06:16 PM
DeathKnight

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Originally Posted by LunarWeaver

Final Fantasy has been different with each new Number for like 12 years now >_> I'm amazed with every single game people still go "That battle system is too risky, it's Final Fantasy at all!" or "The world is too different, not FF!"

They're all...different o.o Why is it still suprising people.

QUOTED FOR DAMN TRUTH :irked:

You tell 'em L.Weaver!
05-11-2006, 11:48 PM
Rostum

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Originally Posted by LunarWeaver

Final Fantasy has been different with each new Number for like 12 years now >_> I'm amazed with every single game people still go "That battle system is too risky, it's Final Fantasy at all!" or "The world is too different, not FF!"

They're all...different o.o Why is it still suprising people.

Agreed.
05-12-2006, 04:45 AM
SiberianKiss

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Originally Posted by Yuffie the Dragon Ninja

Apperanty, the battle system is called stop-fusion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wikipedia Article Final Fantasy XIII

The battle system is rumored to be called Stop-fusion (whether this is for FFXIII OR FFversusXIII is not known). Stop-fusion consists of the game slowing down so the player can choose your attacks which go into the slots (which can be seen) and then you can either fuse them or let them play out. You then choose people that you want to attack (the type of attack you choose depends on how many people you hit) and then the game plays out the attack.

I'm down. Sounds good.
05-12-2006, 05:09 AM
Markus. D

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Originally Posted by Acid Raine

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Originally Posted by Tsukasa

oh my gosh your not very open to differant types of gameplay are ya Acid Raine?

Absolutely. Just not for FF.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omecle

OH NOES! WHATEVER WILL SQUARE-ENIX DO! ZOMG!

-.- the sarcasm.....it burns....
And besides, I was just being dramatic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tsukasa

by the way, the "CTB" isnt a traditional battle system...

Sure it is. Its a variation of the ATB, just less rushed. Why do you feel the need to prove me wrong?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuffie The Dragon Ninja

Apperanty, the battle system is called stop-fusion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wikipedia Article Final Fantasy XIII

The battle system is rumored to be called Stop-fusion (whether this is for FFXIII OR FFversusXIII is not known). Stop-fusion consists of the game slowing down so the player can choose your attacks which go into the slots (which can be seen) and then you can either fuse them or let them play out. You then choose people that you want to attack (the type of attack you choose depends on how many people you hit) and then the game plays out the attack.

O_O sounds.......confusing

its not a variation of atb as it isnt actively timed in the slightest way (maybe except for some of the overdrives) its more passive then anything.

its 80% differant, see, tisnt traditional.
05-12-2006, 03:03 PM
Acid Raine

:sweatdrop did you need to quote the entire thing just to say that?

And I'm sure its pretty different, but not 80%. It still has the three people on one side, the enemy on the other, it still has the basic layout for the command menus, and it is still turn based. But instead of a little bar filling up, it is a preset order. 80%? Are you sure?

And DUH it isnt ACTIVE timed, henced why they replaced the A with a C.

I'll ask my question again, since you seemed to ignore it: Why do you feel the need to prove me wrong?
05-12-2006, 03:58 PM
LunarWeaver

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Originally Posted by Acid Raine

:sweatdrop did you need to quote the entire thing just to say that?

And I'm sure its pretty different, but not 80%. It still has the three people on one side, the enemy on the other, it still has the basic layout for the command menus, and it is still turn based. But instead of a little bar filling up, it is a preset order. 80%? Are you sure?

And DUH it isnt ACTIVE timed, henced why they replaced the A with a C.

I'll ask my question again, since you seemed to ignore it: Why do you feel the need to prove me wrong?

XD! Your immense Teh Awesome leaves us with no choice but to prove you wrong until our keyboards break or we fall over into awkward death X_x'

I think this one new one looks faaast. And I like fast. I like that you can finally see the enemies on screen and not be in a line too, though ;/. It makes it more realistic to me. Like with XII, it doesn't look turn-based, but it still is. They hit you, you hit them, they die, you heal, and ride off into the sunset with your chocobo named Billy. Same ol' thing but with less loading.

So I betcha XIII will be more turnish then it looks. Maybe... I dunno o.o

And CTB totally pwned everybody with a big ass P on top... *slithers away*
05-12-2006, 04:08 PM
Mo-Nercy

ZOMG! It's a girl! I'm sure it'll be exactly like FFX-2 now. :mad:

As for the futuristic look, it doesn't seem like FFVIIIs take on the future. In FF8, we see lots of bright colours and glowing auras...I dunno if I'm making sense or not...but it's rather...tranquil futurism. Whereas in FF13, we're seeing a much grittier, more metallic kind of future. It seems more mechanical overall. :confused:
05-13-2006, 04:51 AM
FallenAngel411

The trailer didn't really remind me of anything, actually. It seemed pretty exciting and original to me. And the last thing it would ever remind me of is FFX-2. The main girl did not look like she would be bursting into a pop song and dance anytime soon. Overall, it seems way too dark to harbor any Yunap*loozas.

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Originally Posted by Acid Raine

:sweatdrop did you need to quote the entire thing just to say that?

And I'm sure its pretty different, but not 80%. It still has the three people on one side, the enemy on the other, it still has the basic layout for the command menus, and it is still turn based. But instead of a little bar filling up, it is a preset order. 80%? Are you sure?

And DUH it isnt ACTIVE timed, henced why they replaced the A with a C.

I'll ask my question again, since you seemed to ignore it: Why do you feel the need to prove me wrong?

I'll just quote you to be trendy.
05-13-2006, 05:28 AM
Zeromus_X

Reminds me of Grandia III's system, sort of. :cat:
05-14-2006, 11:20 AM
Markus. D

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Originally Posted by Acid Raine

:sweatdrop did you need to quote the entire thing just to say that?

And I'm sure its pretty different, but not 80%. It still has the three people on one side, the enemy on the other, it still has the basic layout for the command menus, and it is still turn based. But instead of a little bar filling up, it is a preset order. 80%? Are you sure?

And DUH it isnt ACTIVE timed, henced why they replaced the A with a C.

I'll ask my question again, since you seemed to ignore it: Why do you feel the need to prove me wrong?

>_> I dont.

I am not proving anything wrong.

well, actually if we go off topic yes I am, but now I am sticking to the topic so yeah, ;)
05-15-2006, 09:25 PM
~SapphireStar~

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Stop fusion kind of sounds to me like the Legaia system in real time.

Agreed and if thats 100% correct, this game is on my must have list after all.
05-19-2006, 12:24 PM
Kamrusepas

Something in those scans kinda reminded me of Esthar...
05-23-2006, 10:50 PM
Avarice-ness

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Originally Posted by Kamrusepas

Something in those scans kinda reminded me of Esthar...

Make Vector look alittle dirtier and cluttered, throw in some Mako factory with a dash of Esthar and you got that place.