Enjoying FFXIII

[Big D]

I recently picked up a PS3, so naturally I'm a little curious about FFXIII. A lot of people I know online and in reality were disappointed with the game; I understand this is far from uncommon.

What I'm wondering is this:
If I trim my expectations off at the knees, and approach FFXIII expecting nothing more than a diverting action RPG with lively combat and quirky characters, am I likely to find it worthwhile and enjoyable?

[Mirage]

If you don't like any sort of exploration, this is the game for you.

[Wolf Kanno]

I actually went into the game with abysmal expectation and it still found ways to utterly disappoint me. I blame it on the fact that there are moments in the game that hint to good things to come, only to watch the game either wave hand it, ignore it, or utterly fumble it. So it's pretty disappointing cause it actually had a lot of potential to be a very strong story but pretty much squanders it to appeal to the lowest common denominator.

In terms of gameplay, as long as you don't give a damn about exploration, control, deep customization, variety, and getting access to new parts of gameplay but prefer getting it piece meal style over the course of 40 hours, then its adequate.

[Del Murder]

If I trim my expectations off at the knees, and approach FFXIII expecting nothing more than a diverting action RPG with lively combat and quirky characters, am I likely to find it worthwhile and enjoyable?

Yes I think so. 'Enjoyable' is the right word to use for FFXIII. It was not a great game, but I did enjoy my time playing it and did not feel my time was wasted.

[Hollycat]

I recently picked up a PS3, so naturally I'm a little curious about FFXIII. A lot of people I know online and in reality were disappointed with the game; I understand this is far from uncommon.

What I'm wondering is this:
If I trim my expectations off at the knees, and approach FFXIII expecting nothing more than a diverting action RPG with lively combat and quirky characters, am I likely to find it worthwhile and enjoyable?

take out lively combat and quirky characters and insert mindless repetition then yes

[Crop]

Enjoying FFXIII

I don't understand.

[Slothy]

I'm of the firm belief that the best way to enjoy FFXIII is to not play it at all. That said, some people (emphasis on some) seem to at least think it's all right or even good. If you happen to be someone who is also in need of, but currently refusing, mental help and any form of medication then you can give it a try, and maybe if you go in expecting utter crap you may find some glimmer of something resembling a thing you could learn to like. If not, then just try it to see how much of a train wreck it is and don't feel the least bit obligated to waste hours playing it.

[Del Murder]

Did you beat the game, Vivi?

[Slothy]

No I didn't. I was a good chunk of the way through Gran Pulse when my original PS3 died and my save file was lost forever. Before that I was intent on beating it simply so I could say I did and know the full extent of how bad the game is, but once the save file was gone there was no way I was going to bother. I really do believe it may be one of the worst games I've ever played, no matter how much they may have tried to polish it up. Certainly one of the worst titles I've seen on the PS3.

[Mirage]

haters gonna hate!

[Jessweeee♪]

Don't go into it a critic. Just play it as a means to entertain yourself and you'll enjoy it just fine

[Laddy]

I liked it quite a bit.

[Bolivar]

I think those are the right expectations to have. Prepare to be entertained, because it's absolutely one of the most impressive forays into graphics and sound this generation. Instead of worrying about the linearity and repetition, just buckle up and enjoy the ride. It's not a bad one to take at all, the story's pretty good, the characters are well fleshed out, and everything looks awesome while this is all going on.

[TrollHunter]

I think those are the right expectations to have. Prepare to be entertained, because it's absolutely one of the most impressive forays into graphics and sound this generation. Instead of worrying about the linearity and repetition, just buckle up and enjoy the ride. It's not a bad one to take at all, the story's pretty good, the characters are well fleshed out, and everything looks awesome while this is all going on.

I agree with this, it has little to no replay value though so get as much as possible done so you don't need to do it again.

[Rostum]

Overall I didn't enjoy it, but it had its moments (like first seeing Gran Pulse and pretty much anything involving Sazh). For me the main reason I didn't enjoy it wasn't so much because of the linearity, but because over the over-melodramatic dialogue and fairly bland characters (well, I still think Sazh was awesome).

I'm still glad I played through it, and I say at least give it a good go. It really did not take me that long to complete either.