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Cyz · 2010-03-08, 20:04

Awesome! Tomorrow is the day right? I'm gonna stop by on Gamestop after work

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FlareKnight · 2010-03-09, 13:10

Well picked up my copy at the midnight launch and have had fun so far. Probably the biggest downside would be Vanille's VA. Just not a fan of that accent and just doesn't seem to quite fit. Otherwise I'm enjoying it. The combat has been fun and we've got a fairly interesting group of characters. Certainly you have a pretty straight direction to move toward, but I usually moved toward the destination rather quickly anyways.

Ehnra · 2010-03-09, 13:20

Got my copy of the game today and I'm impressed, more than the game itself I really enjoy the visual part of the game and the characters

Kaioshin Sama · 2010-03-09, 15:11

Alright it's show time in about an hour when I go to Walmart to pick it up and then I just have to get through work and I can go home and give it a try. Sure is a lot of complaining about the game over on Gamefaqs Message Boards, but who is to say how much of it is trolling or 13 year olds.

OceanBlue · 2010-03-09, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Kaioshin Sama

Alright it's show time in about an hour when I go to Walmart to pick it up and then I just have to get through work and I can go home and give it a try. Sure is a lot of complaining about the game over on Gamefaqs Message Boards, but who is to say how much of it is trolling or 13 year olds.

If there's possibly any one positive about it, it's the posts now that say, "Oh hey, this isn't as bad as I thought it'd be."

I need to buy a PS3 before I get this game. Gotta start saving...

JagdPanther · 2010-03-09, 15:42

Okay... About an hour and a half into the game.

Is it me or does the Datalog's information regarding Hope and his emotions NOT being reflected in cutscenes and his words?

I am very much not seeing what the Datalog says is happening.

Otherwise, this game is A+ Gorgeous.

Kyero Fox · 2010-03-09, 15:51

I just hope lighntning isn't as much odf a cloud clone. That and her name is retarded imo

Xellos-_^ · 2010-03-09, 15:54

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Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

I just hope lighntning isn't as much odf a cloud clone. That and her name is retarded imo

Cloud and Lightning, now we just a FF character name Thunder to complete the set

Iron Maw · 2010-03-09, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Kaioshin Sama

Alright it's show time in about an hour when I go to Walmart to pick it up and then I just have to get through work and I can go home and give it a try. Sure is a lot of complaining about the game over on Gamefaqs Message Boards, but who is to say how much of it is trolling or 13 year olds.

There were a lot positive posts there yesterday and posters at NeoGAF really like it. So it's probably just trolling, most people are just playing the game and not posting much.

Kyero Fox · 2010-03-09, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

Cloud and Lightning, now we just a FF character name Thunder to complete the set

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isR-B7b3KAI if she rips off raiden's line, I'll kill people ><

zebra · 2010-03-09, 16:46

YAY! I squealed when I opened my package XD And so far, my joy over it didn't lessen. I'm like 6 hours in the game now. Not much but I'm already hooked.

Lightning is way more than Squall I'd say. Attitude wise. I also wouldn't pick up the Cloud alikeness if it hadn't been pointed out to me like a hundred times before I got my copy (might just be because they have the same mama ... mama computer). Same with other bad impressions of the game. It's just the start, so I'm far from having an opinion about it, but it made one of the best first impressions on me of a FF yet.

Graphics are awesome of course, but they're always stunning when a FF comes out. What I really like is the presentation of the characters. How the focus shifts from one character to the next, so you get to now them - also in battle. You're forced t play with everyone as the leader. I'm not even through all tutorials I guess

I don't like Vanille's VA either <.< She's too highpitched. I already grew to like the cast, so no complaints there. Lesse how things develop

And OH the music. Masashi has a new fan

Listening to the OST right now that came with my copy. Awesomeness! <3 He caught the athmosphere point on.

The linearity; Yeah, all ways uptil know are very linear, but ... who cares? I don't at least, lol. The linear way reminded me a lot of FFX. OH! Specially the beginning, with the bridge in a futuristic street which breaks later .. déja vû

. Can't say it bothers me, though. All FFs (but 11 and 12) have been linear, it's always been from A to B. Didn't stop me from enjoying.
But I couldn't help but notice that the paths were originally designed so the player had to jump him/herself. Can't really tell if it's for the better or worse that they took it out.

Well, first impression is VERY positive. I had to force myself to stop playing and still played too long because the time went by too fast. I already have fun with the game and I hope it stays that way.
I like the myth of the worlds and the conflicts (already! xD) between the characters. This title seems very promising, looking forward to the rest of the game

I don't really know what to think about the battle system and chrystellanium (or whatever the F it's called in english xD) yet, until now it's too simpel. The switching of roles reminded me of the character swapping (and thus job change too) in FFX in battle. I love X so similarities aren't meant to be negative.

Off to my college work so I can play after university tomorrow

Sassarai · 2010-03-09, 16:50

Blah, reading all the reviews from people who got their copy already makes me want to play it but I'll have to wait till the tv that I want arrives first.

Shiroth · 2010-03-09, 17:17

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Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Probably the biggest downside would be Vanille's VA. Just not a fan of that accent and just doesn't seem to quite fit.

Personally i find that it fits her character perfectly, though it's still a huge shame to think we get Yukari Fukui in the Japanese version. Now that's a perfect fit.

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Originally Posted by JagdPanther

Is it me or does the Datalog's information regarding Hope and his emotions NOT being reflected in cutscenes and his words?

I am very much not seeing what the Datalog says is happening.

I think the cutscenes are doing a good job with Hope's development at the beginning of the story, but yeah the Datalog does seem to be telling us more then we're finding out. I quite like that though, plus i'm always reading new information when it's displayed. I'd be kinda lost in the story without most of the Datalog information in the first hour.

I'm waiting for people to start complaining about his character though. I can see it coming from a mile away.

Leo Keichi · 2010-03-09, 17:25

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Originally Posted by Kaioshin Sama

Sure is a lot of complaining about the game over on Gamefaqs Message Boards, but who is to say how much of it is trolling or 13 year olds.

Yeah, what bothers me the most is that people bash the game without even playing it first.

rainnydaiis · 2010-03-09, 17:26

I just went and picked up my english copy of FFXIII, seeing as I already beat it in Japanese with minimal to medium lost in translation. Thought I would get a language that I could fully understand and see how off I was during my own translations. So far the the VA's are what seems to bug me the most. Besides the VA's of Lightning and Sazh the rest of the characters are lacking what I would call... "talent?" They seem to be doing pretty horrible compared to the 2, But besides that nothing different so far and I can enjoy the game as is.

I guess thats what happens when they rush a International version, instead of the usual like 6-8 months waiting period in between. Glad they pleased fans a lot more by this quick release, but can't help but see the lack in quality in the voice actors because of it.

DragoonKain3 · 2010-03-09, 20:55

Well as expected, I got the strategy guide first in the mail than the actual game itself. Curse the Europeans and their exclusive access to collector's edition; making me import it because I couldn't resist the temptation.

On the bright side, seems Game.co.uk shipped my game last Friday (shocking I know), so with any luck, I'd get it before the weekend.

Peterbigeyes · 2010-03-09, 21:09

Hi everyone! I'm new and I coulden't resist when I saw the title. I have heard rumors about FF XIII coming out on PSP. Anyone know if thats true?

rainnydaiis · 2010-03-09, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Peterbigeyes

Hi everyone! I'm new and I coulden't resist when I saw the title. I have heard rumors about FF XIII coming out on PSP. Anyone know if thats true?

Considering how graphic and huge the actual game file is, its a definite no. There might be a game called plus or something that will come out on the psp, but that was rumors

FlareKnight · 2010-03-09, 21:50

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Originally Posted by zebra

Graphics are awesome of course, but they're always stunning when a FF comes out. What I really like is the presentation of the characters. How the focus shifts from one character to the next, so you get to now them - also in battle. You're forced t play with everyone as the leader. I'm not even through all tutorials I guess

I do like the aspect of the perspective shifting so you use the various characters. Somewhat makes me think of FFVI since that kind of shifting perspective was handled pretty well there.

Anyways glad I picked up the collector's guide. I probably won't use it much as a guide, but it does look really nice. Besides like having the number out of the finite amount made that's inside the cover. Suppose I'm kind of weak to those collector's items.

Iron Maw · 2010-03-09, 21:50

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Originally Posted by Iron Maw

There were a lot positive posts there yesterday and posters at NeoGAF really like it. So it's probably just trolling, most people are just playing the game and not posting much.

Okay, now there lots of positive impressions GFAQs.

Looking forward to picking up my copy tomorrow.

2010-03-09, 13:10	Link #2242
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	Well picked up my copy at the midnight launch and have had fun so far. Probably the biggest downside would be Vanille's VA. Just not a fan of that accent and just doesn't seem to quite fit. Otherwise I'm enjoying it. The combat has been fun and we've got a fairly interesting group of characters. Certainly you have a pretty straight direction to move toward, but I usually moved toward the destination rather quickly anyways. __________________ Anime-Evo

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Ehnra Exceptions Join Date: Dec 2009	Got my copy of the game today and I'm impressed, more than the game itself I really enjoy the visual part of the game and the characters __________________

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JagdPanther WE ARE.... PENN STATE.... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nazareth, PA Age: 36	Okay... About an hour and a half into the game. Is it me or does the Datalog's information regarding Hope and his emotions NOT being reflected in cutscenes and his words? I am very much not seeing what the Datalog says is happening. Otherwise, this game is A+ Gorgeous. __________________ A good plan violently executed today is better than a perfect plan executed at some indefinite point in the future. –General George S. Patton, Jr. Avatar v. 37.0: Fighter Squadron 31. The VF-31 "Tomcatters."

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Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	I just hope lighntning isn't as much odf a cloud clone. That and her name is retarded imo __________________

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DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Well as expected, I got the strategy guide first in the mail than the actual game itself. Curse the Europeans and their exclusive access to collector's edition; making me import it because I couldn't resist the temptation. On the bright side, seems Game.co.uk shipped my game last Friday (shocking I know), so with any luck, I'd get it before the weekend. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

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Kaioshin Sama Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Neither Here nor There Age: 39	Alright it's show time in about an hour when I go to Walmart to pick it up and then I just have to get through work and I can go home and give it a try. Sure is a lot of complaining about the game over on Gamefaqs Message Boards, but who is to say how much of it is trolling or 13 year olds.

2010-03-09, 16:46	Link #2251
zebra ❙❙❙❙❙❙❙❥ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in the wild	YAY! I squealed when I opened my package XD And so far, my joy over it didn't lessen. I'm like 6 hours in the game now. Not much but I'm already hooked. Lightning is way more than Squall I'd say. Attitude wise. I also wouldn't pick up the Cloud alikeness if it hadn't been pointed out to me like a hundred times before I got my copy (might just be because they have the same mama ... mama computer). Same with other bad impressions of the game. It's just the start, so I'm far from having an opinion about it, but it made one of the best first impressions on me of a FF yet. Graphics are awesome of course, but they're always stunning when a FF comes out. What I really like is the presentation of the characters. How the focus shifts from one character to the next, so you get to now them - also in battle. You're forced t play with everyone as the leader. I'm not even through all tutorials I guess I don't like Vanille's VA either <.< She's too highpitched. I already grew to like the cast, so no complaints there. Lesse how things develop And OH the music. Masashi has a new fan Listening to the OST right now that came with my copy. Awesomeness! <3 He caught the athmosphere point on. The linearity; Yeah, all ways uptil know are very linear, but ... who cares? I don't at least, lol. The linear way reminded me a lot of FFX. OH! Specially the beginning, with the bridge in a futuristic street which breaks later .. déja vû . Can't say it bothers me, though. All FFs (but 11 and 12) have been linear, it's always been from A to B. Didn't stop me from enjoying. But I couldn't help but notice that the paths were originally designed so the player had to jump him/herself. Can't really tell if it's for the better or worse that they took it out. Well, first impression is VERY positive. I had to force myself to stop playing and still played too long because the time went by too fast. I already have fun with the game and I hope it stays that way. I like the myth of the worlds and the conflicts (already! xD) between the characters. This title seems very promising, looking forward to the rest of the game I don't really know what to think about the battle system and chrystellanium (or whatever the F it's called in english xD) yet, until now it's too simpel. The switching of roles reminded me of the character swapping (and thus job change too) in FFX in battle. I love X so similarities aren't meant to be negative. Off to my college work so I can play after university tomorrow

2010-03-09, 16:50	Link #2252
Sassarai Army of One Join Date: Apr 2007	Blah, reading all the reviews from people who got their copy already makes me want to play it but I'll have to wait till the tv that I want arrives first.

2010-03-09, 17:26	Link #2255
rainnydaiis Let it Rain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles	I just went and picked up my english copy of FFXIII, seeing as I already beat it in Japanese with minimal to medium lost in translation. Thought I would get a language that I could fully understand and see how off I was during my own translations. So far the the VA's are what seems to bug me the most. Besides the VA's of Lightning and Sazh the rest of the characters are lacking what I would call... "talent?" They seem to be doing pretty horrible compared to the 2, But besides that nothing different so far and I can enjoy the game as is. I guess thats what happens when they rush a International version, instead of the usual like 6-8 months waiting period in between. Glad they pleased fans a lot more by this quick release, but can't help but see the lack in quality in the voice actors because of it.

2010-03-09, 21:09	Link #2257
Peterbigeyes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA	Hi everyone! I'm new and I coulden't resist when I saw the title. I have heard rumors about FF XIII coming out on PSP. Anyone know if thats true?