Interesting insight into the FFXIII's development.

[AntagonistGB]

Actually they said it was getting negative reception because us silly Americans were looking at it from "a western point of view". So in so many words, they did say what you just said.

That's a really bad attitude for them to have, considering the western world is over half their market... And correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't it get a lukewarm reception in Japan as well?

EDIT:

Square-Enix president Yoichi Wada, when asked by Gamasutra about his thoughts on fan reactions to the game, said that some valued the game highly while admitting that others were not very happy with it. Nevertheless, he felt it met expectations for "those who know Final Fantasy," and, possibly alluding to the game's controversial action-driven approach, explained that the company continues to struggle with the direction Final Fantasy should take.

Nevertheless, he felt it met expectations for "those who know Final Fantasy,"

"those who know Final Fantasy,"

People who know Final Fantasy. As in not you.

Also?

possibly alluding to the game's controversial action-driven approach, explained that the company continues to struggle with the direction Final Fantasy should take.

If they honestly think that's the problem with this game, then they're dumber than advertised.