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At 17 hours ago, Travis wrote: If anyone hasn't noticed... Spoony came out with the finale to his FF X-2 review.

To say the least, the ending for me, was FUCKING EPIC!

I've been anticipating it. Something about remembering more about FFX-2 just makes me feel iffy about Spira as a whole. More reasons why they should have left it at X. I like that he'll be onto XIII next and although I've found it so-so apart from the first 24 hours of it, I do want to hear what he has to say about it.

At 10 hours ago, Tony-DarkGrave wrote: so anyone heard anything on a possible FFVII remake?

We'd be lucky enough to even get it in five years time.

At 10 hours ago, Tony-DarkGrave wrote: not really FFX-2 was nessecary (WAIT FOR IT) but they went about it WRONG, by turning it into a chick flick. Otherwise it would have been perfect if.

I just hope FFXIII-2 takes a better direction from the first game. For my progress with XIII right now, I'm on chapter 12 and I hate how the game goes back to the linear nature. I thought it was getting cool the moment I saw Archylte Steppe. It seems I won't get back there until I beat the final boss.

At 1 day ago, Travis wrote: If anyone hasn't noticed... Spoony came out with the finale to his FF X-2 review.

To say the least, the ending for me, was FUCKING EPIC!

I've watched it last week or so and I liked his review on this game. It was much better than his FFX review. I'm still a bit disappointed that he left it at only three episodes, but at least it seems like he had more fun with reviewing FFX-2 and it didn't seem like just a routine job.

Also, I loved the ending with him dressing up like Yuna and everything.

At 1 day ago, Tony-DarkGrave wrote: so anyone heard anything on a possible FFVII remake?

Nope. But they're remaking Final Fantasy X for the PS3 and Vita.

Are you guys optimistic for the new FF XIV patch?

I got that game on release date and I think it's safe to say that it's the most horrible game I have ever played. I don't know where the 5 years of development went, but if they think they can make a "fun patch" in a year.. I just don't know.

At 1 hour ago, TerminalMontage wrote: Are you guys optimistic for the new FF XIV patch?

I got that game on release date and I think it's safe to say that it's the most horrible game I have ever played. I don't know where the 5 years of development went, but if they think they can make a "fun patch" in a year.. I just don't know.

To be fair, making a second MMO game was only going to spell doom for them at the very start. However, it is something they had better fix seeing as their customers bought that game.

At 1 day ago, ZeldaFan64DS wrote:

At 1 day ago, Tony-DarkGrave wrote: so anyone heard anything on a possible FFVII remake?

Nope. But they're remaking Final Fantasy X for the PS3 and Vita.

To be honest they are not remaking it they are just upgrading the game to a higher frame rate you know a HD re-release nothing new is going in to the game apart from it looking a bit nicer :(

Apart from the sub bosses, I'm done with FFXIII. The boss fights were what kept me going through this game and I actually have intentions to beat the rest of the big challenges. I have Titan's Trials to go through (which I'm liking but could have done with more directions to lower repetition) and the last two Cie'th stones to cover and then it's those merciless Adamantoise.

Don't expect me to pick up XIII-2 anytime soon, though.

Dropping by to give my .02 on shit.

I've been a FF fan since the beginning, having played and completed all main entries except XI and XIII-2. Along with a few side games, Tactics, Mystic Quest, etc.

-Everything after FFX has been shit, EXCEPT the music to 10-2 and 13. The music is fantastic.
-FFXIII-2 was unnecessary and the first FF I've completely skipped. Replaying FFIV Psp version to get the taste of XIII out of my mouth.
-Theatrhythm (spelling?) FF is a gimmicky game of which I have no interest in.
-Versus XIII is the only saving grace, (possibly) If it ever comes out. Shit was showed off like almost six years ago, ridiculous.
-FF Type 0 was okay, no real opinion on it. Was meh, not bad, but not a masterpiece.
-The heart and soul of FF now lies in Mistwalker, this is truth.

Did I miss anything? Nope, think I nailed it all.

Oh and FFVI is the best FF game, hands down. If you think otherwise, you have shit taste.

Good day gents.

At 7 days ago, Travis wrote:

At 17 hours ago, Auz wrote: Also, I loved the ending with him dressing up like Yuna and everything.

Lol he said it was the sexiest chick he has ever seen.

Then... SEPHIROTH!

I liked that look on his (Yuna's) face after he said that and then (s)he pulling out the guns and everything.

At 21 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote: -Everything after FFX has been shit, EXCEPT the music to 10-2 and 13. The music is fantastic.

I keep hearing that, although XII doesn't seem to get as much shit over it anymore these days.

Oh and FFVI is the best FF game, hands down. If you think otherwise, you have shit taste.

I liked IX a little better, but it's definitely up there in my top 2.

At 24 minutes ago, Auz wrote:

At 7 days ago, Travis wrote:

At 17 hours ago, Auz wrote: Also, I loved the ending with him dressing up like Yuna and everything.

Lol he said it was the sexiest chick he has ever seen.

Then... SEPHIROTH!

I liked that look on his (Yuna's) face after he said that and then (s)he pulling out the guns and everything.

At 21 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote: -Everything after FFX has been shit, EXCEPT the music to 10-2 and 13. The music is fantastic.

I keep hearing that, although XII doesn't seem to get as much shit over it anymore these days.

I absolutely loathe XII. Everything from the horrible lead characters, to the battle system, and the boring political storyline. Don't get me wrong a political story can be great, as seen in Tactics, but ugh XII's story was meh. The battle system is horrendous imho. I put roughly 40 or so hours into the game, only doing the main quest and I defeated the last boss without pushing a single button. Yep, if you set the gambit system up correctly and in the right order, it's completely automatic... ugh I actually liked XIII more and that's saying something.

Oh and FFVI is the best FF game, hands down. If you think otherwise, you have shit taste.

I liked IX a little better, but it's definitely up there in my top 2.

IX is definitely in my top three. Nothing but love for that game. Shame my favorite character got shafted story wise (Freya) her and Beatrix's theme was fucking amazing btw.

Not sure why I put VI above IX but I do, preference I guess.

At 3 hours ago, Auz wrote:

At 21 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote: -Everything after FFX has been shit, EXCEPT the music to 10-2 and 13. The music is fantastic.

I keep hearing that, although XII doesn't seem to get as much shit over it anymore these days.

The problem is that XII is rather forgettable. I can only remember 1% of that game. Sure, I could go through it again but do I want to?

At 3 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote: Not sure why I put VI above IX but I do, preference I guess.

Both are fantastic games so it's hard to argue. They're both in my top three for sure.

At 16 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote:

At 24 minutes ago, Auz wrote: I liked that look on his (Yuna's) face after he said that and then (s)he pulling out the guns and everything.

At 21 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote:

I keep hearing that, although XII doesn't seem to get as much shit over it anymore these days.

I absolutely loathe XII. Everything from the horrible lead characters, to the battle system, and the boring political storyline. Don't get me wrong a political story can be great, as seen in Tactics, but ugh XII's story was meh. The battle system is horrendous imho. I put roughly 40 or so hours into the game, only doing the main quest and I defeated the last boss without pushing a single button. Yep, if you set the gambit system up correctly and in the right order, it's completely automatic... ugh I actually liked XIII more and that's saying something.

I think the storyline of Tactics was a bit hard to follow. Or actually, in the beginning I kept mixing up the characters and pretty quickly I lost track of the plot. From what I heard it was mostly the translation that wasn't very clear though. The Japanese version was less confusing.

Anyway, that sounds pretty lame indeed. Personally I can't say the switch from turn-based to real time really appealed to me. I suppose real time might make the battles more action packed and exciting, but looking up spells and stuff while the enemy is bashing away at you seems pretty stupid and frustrating. Assuming that's about how the game works though. I don't know if they actually had a great system for that...

I liked IX a little better, but it's definitely up there in my top 2.

IX is definitely in my top three. Nothing but love for that game. Shame my favorite character got shafted story wise (Freya) her and Beatrix's theme was fucking amazing btw.

You mean that sideplot with Sir Fratley that got wrapped up rather quickly? That was kind of interesting. It would've been nice if he at least returned one more time (before the ending credits).

Not sure why I put VI above IX but I do, preference I guess.

Yeah I suppose. I can't name any really good reasons for putting IX above VI either. IX just appealed to me a bit more and perhaps it helped that it had 3D graphics and was a more expansive game.

At 13 hours ago, Bahamut wrote:

At 3 hours ago, Auz wrote: I keep hearing that, although XII doesn't seem to get as much shit over it anymore these days.

The problem is that XII is rather forgettable. I can only remember 1% of that game. Sure, I could go through it again but do I want to?

I guess that explains why people aren't talking about it as much any more.

At 3 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote: Not sure why I put VI above IX but I do, preference I guess.

Both are fantastic games so it's hard to argue. They're both in my top three for sure.

I suppose VII is the last one up there?

At 1 hour ago, Auz wrote:

At 16 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote:

At 24 minutes ago, Auz wrote: I liked that look on his (Yuna's) face after he said that and then (s)he pulling out the guns and everything.

At 21 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote:

I keep hearing that, although XII doesn't seem to get as much shit over it anymore these days.

I absolutely loathe XII. Everything from the horrible lead characters, to the battle system, and the boring political storyline. Don't get me wrong a political story can be great, as seen in Tactics, but ugh XII's story was meh. The battle system is horrendous imho. I put roughly 40 or so hours into the game, only doing the main quest and I defeated the last boss without pushing a single button. Yep, if you set the gambit system up correctly and in the right order, it's completely automatic... ugh I actually liked XIII more and that's saying something.

I think the storyline of Tactics was a bit hard to follow. Or actually, in the beginning I kept mixing up the characters and pretty quickly I lost track of the plot. From what I heard it was mostly the translation that wasn't very clear though. The Japanese version was less confusing.

The Psp version has a better translation, but slowdown when using certain skills. The cutscenes are a bonus too, I personally think the psp version is the definitive version.

Anyway, that sounds pretty lame indeed. Personally I can't say the switch from turn-based to real time really appealed to me. I suppose real time might make the battles more action packed and exciting, but looking up spells and stuff while the enemy is bashing away at you seems pretty stupid and frustrating. Assuming that's about how the game works though. I don't know if they actually had a great system for that...

I just don't like the offline mmo feel with automatic combat, would rather have ATB or turn based.

I liked IX a little better, but it's definitely up there in my top 2.

IX is definitely in my top three. Nothing but love for that game. Shame my favorite character got shafted story wise (Freya) her and Beatrix's theme was fucking amazing btw.

You mean that sideplot with Sir Fratley that got wrapped up rather quickly? That was kind of interesting. It would've been nice if he at least returned one more time (before the ending credits).

I loved her little side story of not being able to defend Burmecia and losing her long lost love, then when finding him he has completely forgot her, very tragic and pulled at my heart strings. The slight hint of ramnce between Steiner and Beatrix was amusing too. I just thought of one thing this game DID do badly, ugh the card game. Triple Triad is better. The battles could have been faster too, but minor gripes. The last boss is quite notorious for having come out of nowhere too, all these things plus my love for Kefka put VI>IX for me. The last battle with Kefka is classic 2D gaming at it's glorious peak.

Not sure why I put VI above IX but I do, preference I guess.

Yeah I suppose. I can't name any really good reasons for putting IX above VI either. IX just appealed to me a bit more and perhaps it helped that it had 3D graphics and was a more expansive game.

At 13 hours ago, Bahamut wrote:

At 3 hours ago, Auz wrote: I keep hearing that, although XII doesn't seem to get as much shit over it anymore these days.

The problem is that XII is rather forgettable. I can only remember 1% of that game. Sure, I could go through it again but do I want to?

I guess that explains why people aren't talking about it as much any more.

I agree, forgettable, except Balthier and maybe Basch. I liked those two.

At 3 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote: Not sure why I put VI above IX but I do, preference I guess.

Both are fantastic games so it's hard to argue. They're both in my top three for sure.

I suppose VII is the last one up there?

Surprisingly not, My preference:
VI>IX>X>VII>IV=Tactics>V>XIII>I>VIII>XII>III>X-2=Mystic Quest>II

At 1 hour ago, FallenMartyr wrote: I agree, forgettable, except Balthier and maybe Basch. I liked those two.

That's the 1% that was good about the game. Well, I at least respected the fact that you could roam around town without a straight line in your way but it still has other problems.

Surprisingly not, My preference:
VI>IX>X>VII>IV=Tactics>V>XIII>I>VIII>XII>III>X-2=Mystic Quest>II

Sounds about right, although I'm not sure about putting XIII above I. I still like the first game but that's the GBA remake. I enjoyed the additions contained in that game.

At 8 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote:

At 1 hour ago, Auz wrote: I think the storyline of Tactics was a bit hard to follow. Or actually, in the beginning I kept mixing up the characters and pretty quickly I lost track of the plot. From what I heard it was mostly the translation that wasn't very clear though. The Japanese version was less confusing.

The Psp version has a better translation, but slowdown when using certain skills. The cutscenes are a bonus too, I personally think the psp version is the definitive version.

I think my brother still has his PSP. I'll see if I can find a cheap copy of it somewhere, cause I would like to check it out again.

Anyway, that sounds pretty lame indeed. Personally I can't say the switch from turn-based to real time really appealed to me. I suppose real time might make the battles more action packed and exciting, but looking up spells and stuff while the enemy is bashing away at you seems pretty stupid and frustrating. Assuming that's about how the game works though. I don't know if they actually had a great system for that...

I just don't like the offline mmo feel with automatic combat, would rather have ATB or turn based.

Yeah. The ATB system might be a bit old fashioned at this point, but it's fine in my opinion. It gives you some time to plot out a strategy against enemies.

You mean that sideplot with Sir Fratley that got wrapped up rather quickly? That was kind of interesting. It would've been nice if he at least returned one more time (before the ending credits).

I loved her little side story of not being able to defend Burmecia and losing her long lost love, then when finding him he has completely forgot her, very tragic and pulled at my heart strings. The slight hint of ramnce between Steiner and Beatrix was amusing too. I just thought of one thing this game DID do badly, ugh the card game. Triple Triad is better. The battles could have been faster too, but minor gripes. The last boss is quite notorious for having come out of nowhere too, all these things plus my love for Kefka put VI>IX for me. The last battle with Kefka is classic 2D gaming at it's glorious peak.

Oh yeah, Triple Triad was way better than Quadra Masters or whatever it was called. Eventually I finally got a slight idea of the mechanics, but there still seems to be a large random and luck factor involved. I think I got 91/100 cards and gave up at that point.

I thought the battles were actually very fast in Final Fantasy IX. Especially in comparison to other 3D Final Fantasies.

And yeah, Necron was a lame final boss. Kefka was way better, although I think it was the whole streak of final bosses that made it feel very epic.

At 13 hours ago, Bahamut wrote:

At 3 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote:

I suppose VII is the last one up there?

Surprisingly not, My preference:
VI>IX>X>VII>IV=Tactics>V>XIII>I>VIII>XII>III>X-2=Mystic Quest>II

My order (only including the games of the main series that I've played):
IX > VI > V > VII > VIII > I > IV

I realize V was pretty much a joke, but I had lots of fun playing it. Also, I'm playing the DS version of IV and I'm at the point where Edge just joined my party. The original version was probably more enjoyable. I'm really not liking this one and am really soldiering my way through it at this point.

At 6 hours ago, Bahamut wrote:

At 1 hour ago, FallenMartyr wrote: Surprisingly not, My preference:
VI>IX>X>VII>IV=Tactics>V>XIII>I>VIII>XII>III>X-2=Mystic Quest>II

Sounds about right, although I'm not sure about putting XIII above I. I still like the first game but that's the GBA remake. I enjoyed the additions contained in that game.

Main problem I had with the first game is that the game didn't gave you many directions on where to go and often I got lost, ended up in some field I wasn't supposed to go yet with overly powerful monsters and ended up getting my ass handed to me.

At 1 day ago, Auz wrote: Also, I'm playing the DS version of IV and I'm at the point where Edge just joined my party. The original version was probably more enjoyable. I'm really not liking this one and am really soldiering my way through it at this point.

I only played it on the PS1 which is apparently the easy version.

Main problem I had with the first game is that the game didn't gave you many directions on where to go and often I got lost, ended up in some field I wasn't supposed to go yet with overly powerful monsters and ended up getting my ass handed to me.

That I did have a problem at first but after more exploring, I found my way forward easily. However, I must have forgotten a lot of directions after not playing it for a few years now so I'll likely to be loss on my next run.

At 1 day ago, Bahamut wrote:

At 1 day ago, Auz wrote: Also, I'm playing the DS version of IV and I'm at the point where Edge just joined my party. The original version was probably more enjoyable. I'm really not liking this one and am really soldiering my way through it at this point.

I only played it on the PS1 which is apparently the easy version.

Yeah, I heard the DS version was very hard. My characters are all around level 45 at the moment and I'm only just over halfway I believe. Normally such levels would be enough to take on the final boss and here I'm having trouble with the regular enemies. I can manage though, I don't die an awful lot. Just need to play more defensive and careful than I usually do.

Main problem I had with the first game is that the game didn't gave you many directions on where to go and often I got lost, ended up in some field I wasn't supposed to go yet with overly powerful monsters and ended up getting my ass handed to me.

That I did have a problem at first but after more exploring, I found my way forward easily. However, I must have forgotten a lot of directions after not playing it for a few years now so I'll likely to be loss on my next run.

Yeah, it was my first play through so I suppose that might have made things extra difficult. And this game does come from the days when people bought strategy guides at book stores just to know what to do ("fuck tutorials and directions") :p

Anyway, I'm still planning another run through it myself. It actually seems like a game that's a lot of fun to play again every once in a while (with different parties). Maybe my opinion on it will change a bit when I play for a second time and actually know what to do.

I actually like the turn based battles. Being a huge FF fan for 15 years, it's what i've grown to love. The only thing that would make them better is if they didnt have the quite long load before and after every battle. I think there are too many MMORPGs now a days, all with the same basic battle lay out, and i'd like to see a new RPG with old turn based battles.

At 19 hours ago, Auz wrote: Yeah, I heard the DS version was very hard. My characters are all around level 45 at the moment and I'm only just over halfway I believe. Normally such levels would be enough to take on the final boss and here I'm having trouble with the regular enemies. I can manage though, I don't die an awful lot. Just need to play more defensive and careful than I usually do.

I didn't even get that far. I tried facing one boss and then got sidetracked. It's probably sad I was able to go through FFXIII but not the DS remake of IV.

Yeah, it was my first play through so I suppose that might have made things extra difficult. And this game does come from the days when people bought strategy guides at book stores just to know what to do ("fuck tutorials and directions") :p

Heh, the battle system from the NES wasn't so polished either but it was what saved Square back then.

At 14 hours ago, Life-Stream wrote: I actually like the turn based battles. Being a huge FF fan for 15 years, it's what i've grown to love. The only thing that would make them better is if they didnt have the quite long load before and after every battle.

After the horrors of FFV and VI on PS1, I wouldn't even complain about loading times of battles for any other game.

Apart from Chrono Trigger PS1 since that's apparently the same but that never came out here anyway.

Does nayone have the remakes of 1 and 2 on psp?

So, I'm playing through the Psp version of FFIV on my Vita and I'm at the very last area of the game. I'm level ~55 or so and I'm getting my shit handed to me, am I under leveled? Seriously some of the normal enemies like Zemus's Breath/Malice are almost as difficult as the Zeromus himself.

I have all the best equipment like Excalibur/Holy Lance/Masamune etc.

Also, just started The After Years which I've never played until now, what's the general opinion of this game? I'm about two hours in and it seems alright so far, not amazing but not piss poor either.

At 1 day ago, FallenMartyr wrote: So, I'm playing through the Psp version of FFIV on my Vita and I'm at the very last area of the game. I'm level ~55 or so and I'm getting my shit handed to me, am I under leveled? Seriously some of the normal enemies like Zemus's Breath/Malice are almost as difficult as the Zeromus himself.

I have all the best equipment like Excalibur/Holy Lance/Masamune etc.

Also, just started The After Years which I've never played until now, what's the general opinion of this game? I'm about two hours in and it seems alright so far, not amazing but not piss poor either.

I would recomend raising your MP and getting most of your magic then use this against Zeromus and his minions e.g doom and stuff

At 5 hours ago, Tollo79 wrote:

At 1 day ago, FallenMartyr wrote: So, I'm playing through the Psp version of FFIV on my Vita and I'm at the very last area of the game. I'm level ~55 or so and I'm getting my shit handed to me, am I under leveled? Seriously some of the normal enemies like Zemus's Breath/Malice are almost as difficult as the Zeromus himself.

I have all the best equipment like Excalibur/Holy Lance/Masamune etc.

Also, just started The After Years which I've never played until now, what's the general opinion of this game? I'm about two hours in and it seems alright so far, not amazing but not piss poor either.

I would recomend raising your MP and getting most of your magic then use this against Zeromus and his minions e.g doom and stuff

I actually completed it today. I found out I was missing a bunch of stuff like Ragnarok and Bahamut, so I got those and leveld to about 62. Beat him pretty easy after that. Using Curaja every turn with Rosa, Asura with RYdia or the occasional Flare, attacking with Cecil, Kain and Edge with the occasional elixer made it pretty easy.

I actually completed it today. I found out I was missing a bunch of stuff like Ragnarok and Bahamut, so I got those and leveld to about 62. Beat him pretty easy after that. Using Curaja every turn with Rosa, Asura with RYdia or the occasional Flare, attacking with Cecil, Kain and Edge with the occasional elixer made it pretty easy.

So did I help at all?

FFXIII's Shaolong Gui is surprisingly easy despite being one of the big three for that game. Once I had the right strategies in place, the only real issue was the Bay ability which takes a lot of damage as well as casting Daze on your party (usually followed by Quake). I managed to take down Long Gui and the only thing I need to do now is the final Cie'th stone mission. If my progress with the Guis went well last night, I expect to be done tonight and then give the game the rest it needs.

At 2 hours ago, Austerity wrote: Final Fantasy XXVII... you heard it here first.

What the hell? Please tell me that's fan made or a photoshop or something.

At 7 hours ago, FallenMartyr wrote:

At 2 hours ago, Austerity wrote: Final Fantasy XXVII... you heard it here first.

What the hell? Please tell me that's fan made or a photoshop or something.

From a quick search, it looks like it's found on the latest Deus Ex game.