What are y'all thinking!?! Versus!!

[foevanimeboi]

Why does everyone like versus (I'm not bashing!)...even though it's not out yet?! I understand some people anticipating it (like me) because it's a Final Fantasy game (because this is a final fantasy forum after all, and I'm a big Final Fantasy Fan, I love all the titles so far). From what looks of the trailer, the gameplay is like Kingdom Hearts. The protagonist reminds me of Cloud Strife, only with blue hair. The trailer also has Etro, so it's probably gonna have the L'cie and Fal'cie element.

So yeah..............but why is everyone liking the game so much even though it hasn't come out yet. I mean...we all here like final fantasy in general, so I would like to here other reasons besides that one.

 

[SaShman]

I suppose it would mostly be anticipation/excitement. They've seen the trailers etc and they like them. To be honest, I don't think as many people 'like' the game as you think.

 

[Starships]

IDK why.

Most of the reasons why fans like FF13 VS is because Notics looks ''awesome''.

unpopular opinion, but FF13 VS doesn't look to be all that impressive.

 

[Squid]

I am not really excited for this game I think it's because I am growing out of this gaming series. Though I will admit it looks really good, graphics wise and gameplay wise (I loved the KH Battle system) but i also though FFXIII looked good when it first came out and we all saw how that turned out.

 

[AerithG]

No idea. I honestly lost interest in it long ago. I hate waiting forever for a game, which is why my interest in KH3 has become non-existent. Perhaps my interest in these games when they actually come out in 2100.

 

[Ohri-Jin]

Reasons why im interested in Versus:

KH Battlesystem (love this battlesystem)
More reality and not kiddy so far, real dark vibe
Great characters imo designwise & clothing
Semi-worldmap
I can actually fully control the char in battle
Lady Dragoon
The sinister old man in the white jacket looks like a interesting villain
Stella Nox Fleuret is the best looking FF Gal so far

 

[Lirael]

I'm not exactly excited about this game... I didn't enjoy the combat system in KH and I've read that there may be shooter elements as in Dirge of Cerberus, another system I wasn't too fond of. If executed well, however, I may be won over on that one.

I am interested by the story... There are very few details, but the environments carry a lot of potential for a darker and more unique story. The information I've seen on Stella also points to a possible RomeoxJuliet type romance (though hopefully with a little more depth and credibility!)

I think a lot of people just believe Verus will be a breath of fresh air. I don't know whether many people will even consider it a Final Fantasy title - many are of the opinion that the true Final Fantasy series has died a death and the name is just being used now for publicity. I think some would even prefer to separate it from the recent titles XIII and XIII-2. I am one of few who am looking forward to seeing how the game connects to XIII.

 

[C i d]

I always thought the excitement for versus is irrational.

So little has been revealed. So little to like IMO.

Of course, if they do actually release more information, I will be anticipating for it. But not now at all.

 

[Ohri-Jin]

Actually I can answer this question with one sentence.

Its because there is a nice indication Versus will be exactly the opposite of FFXIII.

It cant be worse than FFXIII. That is impossible. Even SE cant screw up that much.
Agree or disagree OP.

 

[Sheechiibii]

I always thought the excitement for versus is irrational.

So little has been revealed. So little to like IMO.

Of course, if they do actually release more information, I will be anticipating for it. But not now at all.

I think it's because we know so little that we are so excited. There's so much potential for this to be a really good game.

I don't know why but I am really looking forward to this game. It feels like forever since there's been a good Final Fantasy. I enjoyed XII but it wasn't as epic or great as VII, VIII, IX, and X. And XIII...I'm just not going to rant about how awful it was. So for me it feels like forever since there's been a decent Final Fantasy game I enjoyed. I mean...X-2 came out in 2003. That's nearly ten years ago, I was ten when it came out and since I got hooked on the Final Fantasy franchise all the new games have been a let down sadly.

But this one looks great. Really great. It looks to have a VII / VIII feel about its world seems to be more technological and futuristic. I'm so looking forward to this and the more I think about it the more eager I get. I just hope I won't set my expectations too high. But really...I just want a game as good as the ones I've mentioned, I'm not looking for better, but just...not bad will even do after the catastrophe that was XIII.

I don't know why I am so eager for this game, probably because it looks nothing like XIII and so I'm hoping it will be nothing like it. It looks like it has romance and a deep story, it looks like it has some really cool graphics (and that's only from what we've seen) and the battle system seems awesome, especially since I like KH. Plus, the fact that they've had this stewing for so long and keep it in the dark makes me think it's going to be a really huge great game. I might be wrong, but I really hope not.

Xx..xX

 

[Exoskeleton]

I think there are a few good reasons why Versus is liked by many. A major reason being that Versus could make or break how people view the FF series. For me personally I know this game will decide if I stick with FF or just move on. After religiously reading and seeing everything about Versus I can see that it has the potential to appeal to me just as much as I-X did.

Another reason I think it's appealing is because of how different it is compared to the other FFs. This difference being the promised darker theme and the game being closer to reality. Also the main party seems to be all male so far. Throw in a modified KH system and an open world and it's nowhere near FFXIII in terms of gameplay.

It may be using similar mythology to XIII but it's completely different story and gameplay wise as far as I can tell. As for Noctis looking like Cloud I disagree. Everyone compares new FF leads to a purple & yellow polygon who Im sure wasn't the first brooding spikey haired hero ever invented. =)

 

[foevanimeboi]

So everyone is saying that they have high expectations for Versus because of its battle system being like Kingdom Hearts and the feel of VII coming back?

If you're looking for technological and futuristic...i would say XIII is the most tech'd one so far. So i'm guessing most of the hype is due to its "looks" and its nostalgic "feel"...

I agree that its graphics are impressive, but that's not really a good reason to hype it. As for it being fresh, it seems like everyone's definition of fresh is for it be like the "old" classics, only with today's graphics. If anything, XIII is actually fresh cuz of it's "new" battle system to final fantasy, and storyline that's not a copy of the older ones.

 

[Sheechiibii]

So everyone is saying that they have high expectations for Versus because of its battle system being like Kingdom Hearts and the feel of VII coming back?

If you're looking for technological and futuristic...i would say XIII is the most tech'd one so far. So i'm guessing most of the hype is due to its "looks" and its nostalgic "feel"...

I agree that its graphics are impressive, but that's not really a good reason to hype it. As for it being fresh, it seems like everyone's definition of fresh is for it be like the "old" classics, only with today's graphics. If anything, XIII is actually fresh cuz of it's "new" battle system to final fantasy, and storyline that's not a copy of the older ones.

XIII might be technically fresh because it is new and different. But it's crap. They do need to go back to the types of stories that had Final Fantasy so popular in the first place. That's what Versus looks like it might be.

Xx..xX

 

[Tucker]

I really am quite excited for the game. And it's mainly because yes, Noctis looks quite awesome

Also the trailers sprouted a few questions, (yes, sprouted). Like, who's that dude in the hood That girl, she's the antagonist. There is clearly some romanteec tension between Noctis and Stella. Protag and Antag love What eez theez madness? Very intreeging

I switched to a French accent have way through my post...

 

[Squid]

I agree that its graphics are impressive, but that's not really a good reason to hype it. As for it being fresh, it seems like everyone's definition of fresh is for it be like the "old" classics, only with today's graphics. If anything, XIII is actually fresh cuz of it's "new" battle system to final fantasy, and storyline that's not a copy of the older ones.

'FFXIII' and 'Fresh' should not be used in the same sentence unless the meaning of 'Fresh' has changed to 'dull, boring and lifeless' over the years and I was unaware.

The game is stale, boring and unexciting. At least Versus (judging by the game play we have seen so far) looks to have a lot more action, it's actually exciting looking as well. I don't care for the game myself but I can see why people would be waiting with anticipation for this to come out after the dud that FFXIII was. Plus everyone's probably hopeful that SE have learned from their previous mistakes (lulz) and have created a game that might live up to what they used to be known for. I doubt it though.

 

[Ohri-Jin]

So everyone is saying that they have high expectations for Versus because of its battle system being like Kingdom Hearts and the feel of VII coming back?

If you're looking for technological and futuristic...i would say XIII is the most tech'd one so far. So i'm guessing most of the hype is due to its "looks" and its nostalgic "feel"...

I agree that its graphics are impressive, but that's not really a good reason to hype it. As for it being fresh, it seems like everyone's definition of fresh is for it be like the "old" classics, only with today's graphics. If anything, XIII is actually fresh cuz of it's "new" battle system to final fantasy, and storyline that's not a copy of the older ones.

So far only Sheechiibii made the comparison to FF7/nostalgic feeling.
It seems to me you are quite obsessed with FF7 lolz.
Also quite obsessed with FFXIII.
Its quite clear you like, maybe even love FFXIII but thats no reason to overlooking all the PROS we, the people that look forward to Versus mentioned.

Versus will have several new things, but also have nostalgic things.
FFXIII had no nostalgic aspects at all from what I heard.

According to Nomura, the world of Final Fantasy Versus XIII is based on the real world and will have actual real world global crisis situations happening in it. In further pursuit of this theme, Nomura has stated that he wants the characters to be "believable as real people" and thus realistic in body movement and facial expressions.

Now that sounds new to me.

Nomura stated in July 2011 that most of the cut-scenes in the game will be real-time and the player will still be in control of the main character while the cut-scene is happening.
The player will be able to run around and perform various actions during the cut-scenes.

Not new but very nostalgic as it occurred in FFVIII as well.

The real-time events will be triggered by the player unexpectedly and with no forewarning unlike Final Fantasy XIII.

Wow sounds pretty new to me.

Very little information regarding the plot of the game has been revealed since E3 2006 however, Square Enix representatives have commented that Versus may be the darkest Final Fantasy game yet.

This

I got this info from Wiki and Im fully aware its not always accurate and also many aspect may be altered etc. in the end product, but these are the reasons why most anticipate Versus.

Take it or leave it.

 

[Exoskeleton]

So far only Sheechiibii made the comparison to FF7/nostalgic feeling.
It seems to me you are quite obsessed with FF7 lolz.
Also quite obsessed with FFXIII.
Its quite clear you like, maybe even love FFXIII but thats no reason to overlooking all the PROS we, the people that look forward to Versus mentioned.

This.

As stated before there are numerous reason's people are excited for the game besides others comparisons to FF7. I wouldn't say Versus gives me a personal Nostalgic feel of the older FFs. For me it seems like the right way for the FF series to evolve. Something with a different feel, evolved gameplay, with retaining the adventure feel and dramatic storytelling(which for me is the essence of good FF games) is what I've been looking for in an FF game since FFX.

 

[foevanimeboi]

If anything, i'm not obsessed with VII or XIII. My favorite FF is actually VIII and IV...I only like XIII because I enjoyed the story. A lot of people might not share the same opinion as i do, because it's probably too light hearted and people prefer darker themes for whatever reasons.

I didn't post this thread to bash XIII haters. I just want to know everyone's opinion on Versus as to why it's hyped. And I can understand some of the thoughts now. (Thank you)

As for the XIII series, I don't really understand why there's such a big gap between how people who hate it and people who love it. It's true that the first game was linear and not much freedom as preferred why westerners, but the story was something that doesn't revolve around the same theme as the previous ones. The battle system is designed that way because the pace is fast and time is important in the battle system. There's no way you command all party members using the same ATB system as the one's in the past. If XIII was so bad, then SE wouldn't have made a sequel. It'd be "dull" and "lifeless" if everyone just kept playing the same theme over and over again. (I'm not saying that's what I think for Versus).

 

[Linnaete]

Versus evokes that FFVII nostalgia factor? That's new to me. It looks nothing like FFVII bar the familiar Nomura character designs and the fact that we've mostly only seen the main city at night. Are people just that desperate for Nomura to inject some of his own magic into the game that they feel the need to compare it to FFVII? The man is a saint compared to people like Kitase and Toriyama, but he's very overrated. I'm not expecting a masterpiece from him.

I find it a little ironic. You have people desperately clinging on to the turn-based battle systems of yore while uneasy when it comes to the more common action-based combat of modern RPGs today. Yet here is Versus, a good example of that, and people await it with open arms. Perhaps it's simply because they're desperate for the next big title in the franchise and will take what they can. Maybe because Versus just isn't FFXIII nor a sequel, and they want an actual world to explore and interact with. Perhaps they simply enjoyed Kingdom Hearts. Noctis and Stella as characters so far really resonate well with people? As does the promise of a dark, realistic story? There's a variety of reasons, and they've pretty much been already covered.

"Like" is very superficial anyway. You cannot really "like" something you have seen very little of, and even when you can, it won't translate well to when you have the final product in front of you. I loved how Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness and FFXIII looked early on for instance, yet look how they turned out for me. The most I can do is be vaguely interested in the game, even if by the time it comes out, Versus would probably feel like an outdated game that does little to pioneer the genre as developers like Monolith, Tri-Ace and Mistwalker to name a few have sought to do. Yes, I know this isn't necessarily a bad thing because I still enjoy RPGs that are seen to be archaic, and as long as I am enjoying the games, but it cements what I see as Versus being pretty much bog-standard as an RPG. In Final Fantasy standards, then yes. This is impressive.

the story was something that doesn't revolve around the same theme as the previous ones.

So, your band of party members are being hounded as enemies of the state and are hunted down so that your heads can be perched on poles to avoid total calamitous revolution? Sounds a bit like FFX. Defying destiny? Also sounds like FFX. Okay, maybe I'm pushing it a little, but FFXIII still borrows general themes.

If XIII was so bad, then SE wouldn't have made a sequel.

Because FFXIII still sold tremendously well. I believe it's been the fastest selling installment, regardless of how many people didn't like it and how many copies were quickly returned to the stores. Square's logic was, that as people have voted with their wallets, a sequel would be very profitable, easier to make, and a chance to redeem themselves by listening to fans.

 

[C i d]

I find it a little ironic. You have people desperately clinging on to the turn-based battle systems of yore while uneasy when it comes to the more common action-based combat of modern RPGs today. Yet here is Versus, a good example of that, and people await it with open arms.

"Like" is very superficial anyway. You cannot really "like" something you have seen very little of, and even when you can, it won't translate well to when you have the final product in front of you.

THIS is exactly how I feel about people who are crazy about Versus. I have always wanted to say the above, but am just too lazy.

People like Versus because it's so different from other FFs. Yet one of the main reasons FFXII and XIII got bashed were because they felt so different.

People say Versus is going to be THE BEST FF GAME EVAR. Because it has world map and airship. Am I missing something or that there are at least 9 other FF games with such features? This 'world map' promise I am still skeptical about. We haven't even seen how it look like.

People are not concerned about the story or characters at all. While people pinpoint FFXIII-2 for being girly, melodramatic and annoying before even seeing a lot of the game. Sure there are different directors and developers and Nomura is arguably better, but you never know once you really playthrough game.

I am not a Versus hater, at all. I think I am quite confident it wll be a decent game, but I am just not hyped for it. Neither am I saying that it's wrong to loathe FFXII and XIII. But as I have said everywhere, the hype for versus is irrational in my eyes.