First of all, realize I enjoyed FFXII, but I am not one to be given to fanaticism about it. I say this because I feel I am being placed in such a category (Renmiri).

As for that of me being arrogant: I was being curt and blunt, not arrogant. But meh, I was not on the receiving end, so whatever...


Realize in several points I attempted to counter, I meant to play devil's advocate due to the fact that Shadow8017 had yet to really lay out what exactly his/her points were.

Some points I agree on:
The music
The story felt almost... "detached". And the characters were not given enough development, even though there were ample times for them to expand. They were dynamic, yes, but not enough. Perhaps I am spoiled by previous FF's or other RPGs, but I expected and wanted more.
The fact that Vaan really could have been thrown aside in some ways
That gambits will create monotony (as compared to just mashing X or A )

And yeah, the main focus of most - if not all RPGs - is the story. But no one cares for a story if it's weighed down by monotonous game play or arbitrary quirks.

There are valid arguments for both sides, and I believe Shadow8017 does bring them up.



Really, when it comes down to it, I wouldn't call this game awful, nor would I be so consumed by fanboyism to call it wonderful. It breaks some rules, and adds a level of innovation in several areas (some of which are arguably worse or better, varying largely more on personal taste than anything else). It falls short in some areas, of course, but I think it makes up for it in other areas.

It's different than most FF's, particularly FFVII, FFVIII, and FFIX.

It is only natural that some will enjoy it, and others will not. As I said before, there are valid points to made for both sides.


I played it through, and at its end, I didn't feel like I had wasted my time. Was it memorable? Some parts, but it was no FFVI or FFVII.




I will say, however, that it feels as though this game garners far too much praise.



EDIT: God damn it, Wolf Kanno. Just smurfing post it. I want an argument going on in here - one that is heated and emotionally driven! I can't play devil's advocate forever as I am too detached from either side to really care.