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    Default I am dying to play this game!! how is it???

    i loved 10 and 9

    liked 7 and 6

    didnt like 8 or 12

    tell me how you like it. NO SPOILERS please!!

    oh and lets go buckeyes!

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    I loved X and VII. I liked X-2 and VIII. I disliked IX and hated XII. I absolutely love XIII and think it's pretty genius.

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    Why hello there fellow Ohioan!

    I loved VI, VII, VIII, IX, X and X-2. I like XII. I'm about 16 hours into XIII and loving the heck out of it!

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    i love I, II, Mystic Quest, Tactics, VI, really loved IX and XI...Despised X and X-2. So far XIII is a good game. it is easy to just pick up and play. only thing missing is traditional classes and levels for those classes. Other than that its a blast. I think it is a quick game though. Spent 4 days at 2 hours a day roughly for game time and am already at the end of chapter 4. i think there are 15 chapters...some longer than others. but im sure this is the reason why SE created this game plus the 2 sequels that are due on ps3 and psp.

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    Wow, we're similar. 9 and 10 are my favorites, and I wasn't a huge fan of 8 - I hated 12. I think this is definitely for you if you like 9 and 10 - a lot of this game reminds me of 10, like the fantastically the characters interact. If you want a game where you become attached to the characters, this is it.


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    It's definitely a step up from the travesty of a 'game' that was FFXII.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jings View Post
    It's definitely a step up from the travesty of a 'game' that was FFXII.

    hahaha the game formerly known as ffXII..."YOU'VE BEEN PRINCED!!!"

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    Its easily one of the worst FF's to date. The games saving grace is its battle system. Its a good thing Square nailed the battle system as all you seem to be doing in this game is fighting. The games presentation is top notch but there is something a bit sterile about the enviorments, especially when you compare it to the pre-rendered backgrounds from FFIX. The soundtrack, while not as memorable as previous games, is still excellent. The story is too confusing for its own good and the characters are mostly forgettable. Its still worth playing though.

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    The opposite of what Dreddz said, basically.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dreddz View Post
    and the characters are mostly forgettable.
    Definitely disagreed there. I have only played 8,9,10,10-2 and 12, but I have to say that this bunch is the most memorable and have the most fleshed out personalities. don't know about the classic ff's though

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    Favorite two FF's are currently VI and IX, IX being the superior of the two. I find X, at best, a mediocre game.

    However, the aspects that XIII took from X, the Sphere grid, were vastly improved.

    THe story is far from confusing. I've not even read the in-game story guides and snipets they offer, and I've followed along just fine.


    It also includes the series most realistic character, Sahz, who is amazing.

    Though I find it weird the most realistic personality in the series is accompanied by a bird that lives in his hear...

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    Quote Originally Posted by reinward View Post
    i loved 10 and 9

    liked 7 and 6

    didnt like 8 or 12

    tell me how you like it. NO SPOILERS please!!

    oh and lets go buckeyes!
    There are definitely mixed views of XIII, as this thread illustrates, which also coincides with many others sources. I'm only 15 hours into the game but let me tell you, this game is scrumptious! The first 10 hours-ish of game-play follow a pretty relaxed pace, and all the elements of the battle system (paradigm shifting, eidolons, item advancement, ect...) are introduced to the player one at a time during this time period. I think this was a smart choice on behalf on the developers and makes the game enjoyable and player-friendly to noobies who may be experiencing the game for the first time.

    Thus far (once again, only 15 hours into it right now), I would say the game follows a very linear progression. As you traverse from environment to environment, there is not a lot of additional space for the player to go off and explore on their own. However, the game's story line, stunning graphics, and characters does a fantastic job of presenting an engaging tale.

    In contrast to Dreddz, I would say the story line isn't confusing at all. Sure, there are many elements unknown to the player as the bigger picture slowly unfolds - but not confusing at all. Not too mention, the player has access to a Datalog in their menu screen that allows him or her to read summaries of each portion of each chapter, as the player unlocks them.

    The soundtrack was unfortunately not composed by the great Nobuo Uematsu, but I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I think each song so far is compelling and compliments the battle and various situations nicely.

    There you have it, my general thoughts on the game so far.
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    XIII is pretty decent so far. I'm hoping the gameplay opens up later on, but other than that I've been pleasantly surprised (it's good to go in with low expectations).

    For reference, I liked VI, VII, and XII and I love FFT. I thought IX was okay. I hated VIII and X and I refuse to recognize X-2's existence.

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    Default It'll probably be months before I play...

    I wonder how close anyone here is to finishing the game.
    any comments?

    When you finish do you plan to immediately replay the game or wait a while ?

    Is anyone here writing a faq ? I expect the usual folks on gamefaqs;people like split infinity and alex as well as others are writing faqs.
    If you are writing a faq let us know.Or you can send me a pm if you don't want to admit it publicly just yet. I will keep it confidential.

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    Default You should probably go to the hospital if you're dying D:

    It's fun. For me personally, I can't do marathons of it. It's good but it's not that good to keep me playing it for many hours on end. It's taken me like what the 6 days to get 10 hours in? And it's not that I don't have the time or anything I'm just not that eager to play it.

    It's good but not great enough to hold my attention for long.

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