Ben-DutkaNow that we've worked our way through the box art controversy , what say we talk about what really matters? I.e., the game ?
More info and details have come to light concerning the gameplay of Final Fantasy XIII and once again, we emerge from this brief learning process more excited than ever. As summarized over at Kotowari , the world of FFXIII will be both deep and innovative in its own little way. Weapons can be customized, each character uses a certain class of weapon, you'll need raw material for the aforementioned customization, and a weapon "levels up" over time. Once it reaches a certain level, it becomes a "Key Item;" essentially, it will then be a piece of material needed for an even better weapon. At least, that's how I'm understanding the weapon breakdown. Another interesting tidbit comes in the Accessories section; it seems there will only be three base stats for each character (Attack Power, Magic Power, and HP…although doesn't there need to be MP?), and the rest of your character's abilities will be dictated by the accessories they wear. Yeah, I've seen something like this before.
Lastly, you've got the extra missions, which has you tackling a certain monster roaming about the dangerous plains. One example shown is that tremendously large Cactuar (ah, cactuars), although early on, many targets will be mostly common monsters. To me, all of this sounds like yet another fresh take on a Final Fantasy gameplay mechanic and yet…it still seems like vintage FF. How do they do that?
Related Game(s): Final Fantasy XIII
I would like the equipped weapons and clothes to be shown on the battle screen. I have seen (if any) RPG do that, limited weapons, but never seen armors. It doesn't get me excited when i spend all this time hunting an armor, only to look the same on screen.
I suggest playing Dragon Age. Armor, weapons, ect… that are equipped are shown.
Lot's of WRPGs do that. Also, check out some of the trailers of Resonance of Fate (you might have to look for End of Eternity) that show off its extensively detailed clothing customization options, which will appear both in-game and in the cutscenes.
I like that only the weapon in hand changes in Final Fantasy titles.
Another RPG that show the change armor in on screen is DragonQuest VIII.
Limited: just to clarify, it seems only the armor and helms are shown in Origins. Gloves and boots never show up on my damn character, for some bizarre reason…
Ben I've yet to play the PS3 version but I have Dragon Age for PC and the gloves and boots both show up.
Anyone else with the PS3 version unable to see gloves or boots?
I play the ps3 version and gloves and boots show up for me, that's weird.
Gloves and boots show up on the PS3 version as well, everything does. Your helmet and gloves just disappear on the cutscenes so you can see your faces and hands if you need to make gestures or handle anything.
JRPG are more story driven. The essence of the game are the cutscenes more than gameplay. So the cutscenes will most likely be prerendered. Their clothes, i doubt, will change in battle, to be consistent with the cutscenes.
I'm not crazy. I'm telling you all right now that my mage always wanders around with bare hands, regardless of what he has equipped. And his shoes always stay the same, too.
Ben did you recently make a deal with the devil?
Just wondering…
I did, but it didn't take.
Honestly, everytime i read more about this game, the LESS i want it.
I REALLLLLY dont like the sound of it.
no defence attribute? only health?
wat is that!
sounds like an rpg for kids.
There better be some kind of mini-game. How do you go from the brilliant Blitzball of FFX to NOTHING in FFXII?
If the only side-missions in FFXIII are hunting pallette-swap monsters a la FFXII, then Square Enix really HAS gotten lazy.
-Arvis
IMO Blitzball sucked. Bring back a card game similar to the one in FF8.
I also liked biltzball and feel that XII was missing some kind of mini game. Hopefully they put something in XIII.
You know, I've been a Final Fantasy fan for a looong time…long before the games even had minigames. I never really cared for any of the minigames that much and didn't miss their absence in XII.
I didn't care much for Blitzball either. In fact I was annoyed that it required so much play to get Wakkas ultimate weapon.
The card game in VIII was the most entertaining mini game to date in a Final Fantasy game.
BOTH Blitzball and the Triple Triad Card game were totally awesome. Granted, it took longer to get into Blitzball but once I did, it was SO much fun.
The Card game from VIII might still be the best, though.
I hated all those bloody games, cept the arcade games in FFVII that were also part of the game.
Ahhh…snowboarding. 😉
Oh my God, I actually loved the Blitzball so much. I made special backup saves just to make different custom teams.
Keepa at max Level = Tank!
Blitzball?? Brilliant?? GRRR!! I went through 4 friggin controllers because of Blitzball, those were good times lol. It could have been waaay better in the control though, should have had real time passing and shooting. They also could have put more effort into special moves too.
This sounds awesome! I agree with godsman that hopefully the equiped armor/robes/clothes or accesories will in some way be shown visibly on screen.
Another tidbit floating around the web is that the main story alone will take 50+ hours!!! How great is that? But would we reallyexpect anything less??? I don't think so.
nope, I expect 60 at the very least, anything less and you know they gimped it.
I refuse to buy a game with some sexed up tart on the front cover showing a bunch of unnecessary skin.
Now where did I put my copy of DOA:Beach Volleyball?
Anyway on to a more serious note, I would like to see them have Weapons in this game and what they will be like. And, I mean Weapons as in Emerald or Ruby and Ultimate and the like. Also, I would hope they are planning on adding some good in depth mini games as Arvis said. Maybe a return of a type of card game, which was not my favourite minigame was quite in depth when you got into it.
I don't care if a picture of my entire family being burned alive is on the cover of a videogame. If the game is entertaining (as all FF are) than I'm buying it DAY 1.
Haha
@LV – That's so funny because it's true!
TRUE. Lightning could be sexing a monkey on the cover and I wouldn't care.
I think bestiality on the cover would keep me from owning ANY game.
…..maybe I could just put the disc in a blank case?
-Arvis
Hahahaaa! Sexing a monkey! I nearly spit out my juice.
Sorry I left off the sarcasm comment tags on that one but it looks like most people caught it.
Yes I will definitely be purchasing this day one. Actually if the preorder is up on Amazon now I am doing it as soon as I check my checking balance.
Aaahhhh tarts.
If Lightning was sexing a monkey, I would steal the game and run on Day 1!
On the fence with this one since I have never played a Final Fantasy game before.
Fallout 3 was the first RPG type of game I played. I then bought Sacred 2, and am now playing Dragon Age.
I love the exploring, leveling up, customization, and choices in each of these games.
If Final Fantasy XIII is like this, consider me sold.
Your missing out. The Final Fantasy series is why I bought a PS1. VII got me hooked.
If you're just now getting into RPG's this isn't a title to be on the fence about. Go ahead and commit. I've played almost all of them, (the 12 main and several others) and while some of them weren't my favorite games, even those were well worth buying and playing (usually more than once).
Never…played…a Final Fantasy…?????
Can those words even exist in that order?!
No.
Can't be.
Well guys, I'll take your word on it, and make the plunge on this one. I have seen the demo in action, and it looks like something I might like now. If the aforementioned is there, that is.
Yeah, Ben, shocking, I know. Never touched a Final Fantasy game before. I was always playing Madden and Gran Turismo. Just recently have I ventured out of my box.
Last edited by maxpontiac on 12/2/2009 1:30:32 PM
wow
well your not alone, I hadn't played any final fantasy games untill 2 years ago when I got the rom for FF3 online, and just recently got FF7 of the PSN
I think you will be pleasantly surprised, especially if you like a good story and strong characters, JRPGs always have much deeper stories and more complex characters than WRPGs. Also the battles are far more intense and exciting.
LOL – That's good to know BTNwarrior. If FF13 turns out to be something I really enjoy, I'll go retro on the older games.
WorldEndsWithMe – I love a story that I can connect to, IE – Uncharted 2. With the Japanese games, I can enjoy something like MGS4, but I am not a fan of anime.
Haha Max(?) I'm shocked 😉
Deeply shocked. Hope you enjoy your new adventures.
And Final Fantasy is way better than anime.
Leveling up weapons? I still miss Materia, but this sounds promising.
Just Got Demons Souls, that will keep me busy until FFXIII I suspect. Can't wait.
Good luck man, keep us posted.
10 hours in and I still can't defeat the Tower Knight. Ha!
DemonSouls is a awersome game. I can't wait for WKC, and ffxiii an ffxiiivs.