FFXII - Worth Getting? - Page 5

May 8, 2008, 5:53 AM

I, personally, think it was an astounding game. I loved the new battle mode, as well as the demise of the epic "random encounter". Yea, I loved the classic battle style, but with a new age of not only gaming, but gamers, it was time for change, and by all means, FF XII brought that change. To me, it seemed to be sort of a FF XI "offline". And the graphics, wow. The boys went out with a BANG as for the closing chapter of Final Fantasy gaming on the PS2. I mean, I played this game over twice, and still have not grown bored.

However, I will say with changes, there were many. As for Gambits: I hated them at first, but come later in the game, they save your ass. Now as for the License system...I could have done without. For magic, maybe. But for all armors, weapons and more, that just sucked. It does, however, allow for more free-battling and leveling. The EXP is needed.

All in all, I think it was an astounding game, and I look forward to its sequel which I will have shortly

May 8, 2008, 10:23 AM

Yes, I think so, but if you're incapable of playing games without turn-based combat, stay away, 'cause it ain't got any! =o

May 8, 2008, 10:47 AM

It's both wothless and great.
The story may disappoint you for it's nothing simialar to the previous Final Fantasy series. Characters are more difficult to understand and the battle might be different. New elements are put in, like earth, wind, light and dark. Many fiends are new and unseen. The most impressing of all I think is the climate change. One day it rains, the other one is hot, there may be some cloudy weather. The Ivalice world seems much bigger than other Final Fantasy worlds. Final Fantasy XII is the new beggining of SE games.

I would think that this game is worth the money, unless you're a massive fan of Final Fantasy this may disppoint you. But overall this is a great game.

May 13, 2008, 7:20 AM

I mean is the story line any good?
There are so many yes and no answers lol I'll be able to get over the changes as far as the battle system goes but is the story line involving? The main thing I love about FF games is how engrossed I become in the story lines.

May 13, 2008, 8:08 AM

The storyline is very political, and I at first didn't like the story much, but that was only because I found it a little confusing.

I like it now.

May 13, 2008, 10:35 AM

Personally I don't find the story line to be good.
Some people say it's mature because it's political, but that is there point of view. It's not wrong, I just don't agree with them.
Whether or not the story line doesn't have a correct answer, it is based purely on personal opinion.

May 13, 2008, 11:14 AM

I don't care for the story but the gameplay is awesome.

June 1, 2008, 2:13 PM

Hmmm this game will take a while to get used to.
When i first played it i throught it was really gay but den i realised wat to do.
I reackon u should get xiiits very good game

July 6, 2008, 10:30 AM

Hi guys Im new here and I did formally introduce myself on the official introduction forum but I cant find my post there now. Im also new to Final Fantasy.

Ive been considering getting the 12th game but wasnt sure if I would like it because I havent played too many Square Enix Rpgs except for Kingdom Hearts and that kind of turned me off the genre.

I have played Sudeki, Zelda 64 and Beyond Good and Evil(though technically not an RPG) though and I really like those games so if this 12th game is anything like them I would like to purchase it. Would you guys recommend this game for someone who likes alot of fantasy, exploration, puzzle solving, item collection, descovery and non-linear but also story driven gameplay?

July 6, 2008, 10:41 AM

I'd say XII meets your requirements, but downplays on the storyline. It has a plot which your party is obliged to follow, but the sheer lack of general interaction, cut-scenes, and FMVs might possibly sway you from being interested.

Having trodden on it, it's an entertaining game to master. The upgrade system is fun, combat can be quite enjoyable, and the exploration is vast [quite a lot of large areas to invest much item-hunting time in]. Not sure if you're familiar with what XII has to offer, but there are also Hunts which you can take on as optional challenges. "Optional" typically puts people off bothering to begin with, but the rewards make it worth doing.

But like I said, there's little interaction, so you may find it drags on in places. Perhaps rent it or borrow from a friend first?