This game worth playing?

[Setzer Gabianni]

This also betters some of the earlier FF's. It's massive, and has more going for it sidequest wise then X-2 and VII.

[Renmiri]

This also betters some of the earlier FF's. It's massive, and has more going for it sidequest wise then X-2 and VII.

You have a point, I found the side quests to be a lot more fun than the boring game plot. OTOH, the lame music and the weak characters gnawed my motivation to finish all the sidequests. :rolleyes2

[McLovin']

I'm currently in the same rut as you are but I've willed to continue. I've gotten bored at the Ozmone Plains near the Garif Village and stopped there. Went to play Resident Evil 4.

But IMO FFXII is comparatively boring. It lacks character depth and you end up doing the same thing over and over and over again. Search for something, get captured, escape. Search for something, get captured, escape.

And Vaan and company probably won't be remembered as much as Cloud, Squall, Tidus and the previous FF protagonists. :mog:

I'll always remember CAPTAIN BASCH FON RONSENBERG OF DALMASCA!

[Yliette]

Haha! While I'll remember Balthier. He's like a more comical version of Jack Sparrow.

Vaan is cool too. But he's not the central figure of the story. Ashe is since she's of course the sole heir to the throne and who practices the most political power in the party.

Yikes! Off topic! The main plot and lack of character depth and interaction may cure insomnia. Hunts and License Board are addictive.

[Setzer Gabianni]

This also betters some of the earlier FF's. It's massive, and has more going for it sidequest wise then X-2 and VII.

You have a point, I found the side quests to be a lot more fun than the boring game plot. OTOH, the lame music and the weak characters gnawed my motivation to finish all the sidequests. :rolleyes2

What is so lame about the music dear
Just because it isn't as memorable as some of the past ones, doesn't the mean the music was . It fitted with the game, a lot of tracks were very beautiful. DON'T TELL ME YOU DONTLIKE CLASH ON THE BRIDGE/EMPIRES THEME

Pleeeeease tell me why the characters are so weak also - I found them, IMO, good ones - I would like to see an anti view, because everyone else I've seen on other forums never explain their views

[Wolf Kanno]

Play this game, it has quite possible the greatest most cohesive world in the entire game. I didn't finish the game cause I wanted to know what happened, I literally wanted to save this beautiful and exotic world from being destroyed by a tyrant.

It's cast is good (just don't think of Vaan as the main character, since he really isn't. FFXII never had an official "main character" like FFVII, FFVIII, and FFX) you'll enjoy the story better and may end up liking him more. The story is good, but don't expect anything like this team's previous efforts. The music is completely fitting to the enviroments but don't be expecting to be humming them when you shut off the game.

The game gives as much as your willing to put in. The gambit system and Liscense Board are only as fun and as creative as the player. Try to experiment a little and don't just blast through the game to finish the story. You'll miss 90% of what this FF brings to us.

Also EXPLORE, this game has a massive world and alot of it is pretty much optional. Take time to look around and see the sights.

[Renmiri]

What is so lame about the music dear
Just because it isn't as memorable as some of the past ones, doesn't the mean the music was . It fitted with the game, a lot of tracks were very beautiful. DON'T TELL ME YOU DONTLIKE CLASH ON THE BRIDGE/EMPIRES THEME

Pleeeeease tell me why the characters are so weak also - I found them, IMO, good ones - I would like to see an anti view, because everyone else I've seen on other forums never explain their views

FFXII music
A)It isn't very memorable
B)It is always the same. I like more variety after 100 hours playing a game. I love FFX's Hymn of the fayth but 100 hours of hymns would drive me bonkers!

Characters.
A) Cliche... C'mon how much more cliche can you get than Basch and Gabranth's plot ?
B) Cliche plot.. I've seen better re-telling of the Roman Empire's woes
C) Not one of the characters is likable enough. I couldn't care for any of them enough to finish the game... I did it to say I completed the thing, but not to see any plot twist.
D) Very badly written... Vaan has to tell us he "wants to be a sky pirate to run away from the pain of his brother's death". Well DUH! God writers make you arrive at the same conclusion by more subtle means, instead of just telling you straight away. Like a bad actor has to say "I'm sad" or I'm angry" because he is incapable of acting sad or angry, the XII writers couldn't get him to look real enough to make us conclude stuff by ourselves so they spelld out every little bit of the plot. Ugh!!!!

Play this game, it has quite possible the greatest most cohesive world in the entire game.

Also EXPLORE, this game has a massive world and alot of it is pretty much optional. Take time to look around and see the sights.

Agreed. The world is awesome, the fiends look real, the battle system is fun, gameplay is enjoyable... That is what makes so mad at FFXII: the wasted potential! It could have been the very best for years to come, and Square goofed on stuff they know how to do with their eyes closed: character development, story telling and soundtrack.

[N8V_Tidus25]

if you don't want your FFXII game, then give it to me

[Renmiri]

if you don't want your FFXII game, then give it to me

What and have to stop b*tching ?

Nah... It's too much fun

[Setzer Gabianni]

Some people do think it is the best since VII, and I believe them. All down to opinion I guess.

I also love bitching. Can we be bitching buddies Renmiri

[Renmiri]

I also love bitching. Can we be bitching buddies Renmiri

Sure!

You bitch about X and I'll bitch about XII

[Wolf Kanno]

I also love bitching. Can we be bitching buddies Renmiri

Sure!

You bitch about X and I'll bitch about XII

But Remiri! I thought I was the only one allowed to bitch about FFX...
You've betrayed me

[crazybayman]

i have the game and it sits in its box. i payed like 60 bucks for the limited edition. i played this game for like 4 hours and it got boring. so the question is should i start playing it again?

Hell yeah.

If you've already bought it, at least play through past the point where you get the whole party together. It picks up quickly after you get everyone together. I personally love the hunts. The world of Ivalice is absolutely vast and incredible to explore.

However I agree with what many are saying on the characters - they're not that developed (at least so far). They all have their personalities, but they don't seem to focus in too much detail on each (or any one) individual.

But yeah, definitely give it a chance. Especially if you've went and spent 60 bones on it.

[N8V_Tidus25]

if you don't want your FFXII game, then give it to me

What and have to stop b*tching ?

Nah... It's too much fun

i like b*tching too but i have no game to b*tch about, until I score another 50$ so i can buy ffxii cuz my last one couldnt handle my b*tching and it eventually broke.

[Renmiri]

I also love bitching. Can we be bitching buddies Renmiri

Sure!

You bitch about X and I'll bitch about XII

But Remiri! I thought I was the only one allowed to bitch about FFX...
You've betrayed me

Ooops!

Sowee...

Invite a FFXII hater and we can make a foursome