So what's your opinion on the game so far?

[Ventus]

For me, I feel quite disappointed. I don't feel like I have enough freedom and also there is no leveling up system. Also in the beginning, I can't change my characters. I have to stick with the same character for long periods of time. The game though, is awesome. It is one of the best looking games I have seen. It is the 2nd best looking game and the first is Uncharted 2. I think it is very well voiced and the story has potential to be great. I will probably get further involved into the gameplay as I get more freedom. Oh by the way, I'm stuck. I can't figure out how to beat the second summon (or how to prove Hope and Lightning worthy)


What's your opinion?

[Overdose]

I'm not sure how far youve gotten but there is a level up system :S
Well I think there is.

I've been playing it for quite some time, at first I was really disapointed but i knew I would be after all I had imagined the ultimate game and hearing reviews before hand and already seeing the ending to it literally spoiled it for me. At first I didn't like the battle system but the further you get into the game the more additional features are given to the battle system so right now in the current stage I am it holds similar features to X and X-2.

Although maybe I would have prefered a more free battle system similar to Kingdom hearts.

The game it self the story is quite good, as a total lightning fan girl I feel the vast amount of time with lightning is great. More of the game seems to be story than actual playing but I guess with the complex storyline it's better tha way.

[Ventus]

Originally Posted by Overdose

I'm not sure how far youve gotten but there is a level up system :S
Well I think there is.

I've been playing it for quite some time, at first I was really disapointed but i knew I would be after all I had imagined the ultimate game and hearing reviews before hand and already seeing the ending to it literally spoiled it for me. At first I didn't like the battle system but the further you get into the game the more additional features are given to the battle system so right now in the current stage I am it holds similar features to X and X-2.

Although maybe I would have prefered a more free battle system similar to Kingdom hearts.

The game it self the story is quite good, as a total lightning fan girl I feel the vast amount of time with lightning is great. More of the game seems to be story than actual playing but I guess with the complex storyline it's better tha way.

Do you mean the crystallarium system, when you say level up because I don't find that very rewarding and it doesn't feel like the characters are growing.

[alchemistz]

I miss the levelling system

Anyways the game is all boring until you unlock Paradigm Shift
Sweet storyline but not feelin the classic FF atmosphere anymore

[Ventus]

yeah that's the feel I have to. Also the victory theme is missing.

[Keyblade Master Roxas]

Originally Posted by Roxasblade

yeah that's the feel I have to. Also the victory theme is missing.

I have to agree on you with that DX

[Requiem]

Actually, I can explain the one-character thing. The writers wanted the player to bond with the character more. Unlike in XII, where the characters were mix-and-match, they wanted the player to hold a closer connection and grow as the character grew, thus getting a much stronger feel.

[Kitty]

So in your opinion, is the game worth buying? Despite knowing that I'll likely be underwhelmed and disappointed, I still feel like I should try it out. Damn addicting Final Fantasy series. <_<

[Goldfish]

I've been playing 9 hours (up to the part where you control Hope) and it's all been story line. I haven't seen any freedom in the game yet, all I can do is follow the path and get to the end.
I'm liking the battle system though, it reminds me of Cronno Trigger on the SNES. If you want something new from Final Fantasy, I'd recommend it. Also, resetting and loading from last save point has now lost all meaning. You can simply restart battles. It is convenient but now there's no more pressure of dying in battle and laughing at others when they get the game over screen. And last disappointment, You can max out stats until you receive the ability to max them out again by beating bosses. In other words, there is a stat/level cap as soon as you start (level up system is similar to X's minus freedom and spheres).
Still, go buy it. Your disappointment will at least be covered with "Hey, I have Final FantasyXIII!"

[Zenrot]

I just got the game a couple days ago, and other than the CONSTANT party switching to various groups of the main cast because for some reason we can't all just get along >.<, I have been VERY pleased with Final Fantasy 13. The game is sort of a gathering of the positive parts of all the previous games, however that brings along a lot of negatives also, just how it works. A quick pros list from WHAT I'VE SEEN SO FAR, I'm not that far in so I don't know everything about it

Pros:
The Crystarium: Basically the sphere grid from final fantasy X, but you gain CP instead of EXP from battles which allows you to use it (no specific items are required to learn skills, i.e. "Power Spheres", just reaching a skill learns it)

The Battle System: AMAZING. It's just a more advanced version of the original ff battle system. It's like playing final fantasy 5, but being able to change jobs mid battle via the "paradgim shift" system.

Eidolons: The summon system, which is basically a different yet similar version of the Aeons from X. Instead of one character getting them all, each character gets one, personal summon. While that does limit your summon selection CONSIDERABLY, it adds a feel of personality to the summon, instead of just being a random beast that you call, it's a part of you.

Characters: Most of them are VERY cliche mind you. Lightning is just Cloud with a bra on, Snow is Dante from Devil May Cry, Hope is your generic emo teenager, Vanille is your generic overly happy girl that is in all japanese programming, HOWEVER, you really come to bond with the characters in 13. Unlike 8, where any attempt to get to know Squall made you dissinterested because honestly, he was dissinterested in the story also, Lightning and the other protagonists show a great range of emotion and you can really begin to bond with them.