Famitsu Review Of FFXIII Leaked

Normally, we don't care much about one leaked set of review scores from a Japanese gaming publication but when we're talking about Final Fantasy XIII...well, we suddenly become very interested.

It seems the Famitsu review of FFXIII has been leaked; this source includes a scan of the magazine page in question, so we know it's legit (at least, we'll just assume it is). As you can see, FFXIII netted an almost perfect 39/40, which isn't exactly surprising but it's interesting to note that Bayonetta managed to snag a 40/40, which is bound to make many scoff in evident derision. The one reviewer that gave FFXIII a 9/10 complained of a "cluttered screen" where it's sometimes difficult to see how much damage is being dealt, but other than that, everything is glowing. Here's what Reviewer 1 had to say in his summary:

"Beautiful graphics and superb story. These aspects can be enjoyed without feeling as though they're being forced upon you. Combined with this, the extreme sense of satisfaction from the gameplay, is a direct result of a system that's evolved and reached perfection. With no vice to really speak of, at this time, this game stands at the RPG forefront of a superb combination of story and gameplay who's value can undoubtedly be experienced by all."

The third reviewer called it "extravagant and dense," with further allusion to the immense amount of content available in the game, saying the "character growth, gathering and crafting" is obviously quite absorbing. There's little doubt that FFXIII is a Day 1 purchase for most RPG fans, almost regardless of reviews, but such critical acclaim is always encouraging. Remember, this masterpiece launches in Japan on December 17 and in North America on March 9.

Related Game(s): Final Fantasy XIII

12/8/2009 9:25:03 PM Ben Dutka

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kevinater321
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:05:42 PM
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WOW! Now i'm starting to get excited and i have never played a Final Fantasy game before, this may be my first and fisrt rpg (that i bought)!

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BTNwarrior
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 3:54:57 AM

serious?

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Shatterday
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 7:28:37 AM

How 'bout that...

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bearbobby
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 3:28:00 PM

Ahhh, to be young again... lol

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tlpn99
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 4:29:14 PM

I am with you Kevin on the not having played a FF game before (12 previous issues I believe), I just missed the previous ones somehow lol. :)
Will wait and see how this one does review wise here 9.5 or something off Ben he never ever gives out 10's he's stated this many many times :)

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Fane1024
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 3:23:45 PM

FWIW, Famitsu grades on a pure ten-point scale, with no half-marks or tenths, so it's not that unusual for them to give "perfect" tens. Ben and Arnold (and most other reviewers) grade on a hundred-point scale (presented as a ten-point scale), so a "perfect" 10 is actually 100/100 and therefore more rare.

But neither score means a game is flawless, just top-notch.

p.s. I was half-expecting FFXIII to get bad reviews, what with S-E's recent run of duds on the 360. I'm glad to see it might actually be good.

Last edited by Fane1024 on 12/11/2009 3:26:08 PM

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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:05:49 PM
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No big surprise there, it should be interesting to see the western reviews. Famitsu is a little weird .

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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:00:51 PM

They cream their pants over every FF game, they gave FF12 40/40.

IGN will give a 9.8 and Gamespot will give it a 9.9 just wait.

1 up, 3 down

Alienange
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:05:01 PM

Shrewdly stayed away from "and psxe will give it a..."

0 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:08:19 PM

I trust the reviews Ben and Arnold give. IGN and Gamespot can be projected months ahead of time.

2 up, 2 down

Xra897
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:17:10 PM

gamespot only give scores by .5's

4 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:18:44 PM

Good point, make that a 10.

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Fane1024
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 3:28:43 PM

If anything, GameSpot scores most games too low, at least they did years ago when I last visited their site.

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SnipeySnake
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:08:49 PM
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Maybe theres some kind of hypnoses at the end of bayonetta that tells all reviewers to give it a perfect score.

4 up, 1 down

Jonesy555
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 10:21:00 PM

It's called boobies and partial nudity that tell reviewers to give a perfect review. ;)

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Riku994
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:09:42 PM
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Actually Ben, I'm pretty sure there's a fake review out there and a real one.... Both netted 39/40 so no big deal, but I think this is the fake one.

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eLLeJuss
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:14:26 PM
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Yup. this is final fantasy :)

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tes37
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:24:21 PM
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I'm gonna get this game no matter what score it receives.

4 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:04:24 PM

Me too. IGN could give it a 5/10 and I would still buy it.

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bearbobby
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 3:30:35 PM

On a side note, anyone here agree that IGN's redesign has finally made their website as awful as some of their reviews? lol

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Jawknee
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 5:03:32 PM

It still looks like a cluttered mess just a different mess.

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Fane1024
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 3:32:21 PM

Agreed. I go there for PS3 Latest Updates (because they sometime have stories that PSX misses) and for the Podcasts (which can be entertaining).

The Latest Update page doesn't present the stories as well and I can't find a link to the Podcast page.

Way to go, IGN!

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Oxvial
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:25:46 PM
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!?!?!?!? this gives me mixed feelings I didn't like too much Bayo demo hell DM IV looks even better and has a more balanced gameplay IMO,and now FFXIII its unable to get the same score??? I hope the Bayo game wasn't a unbiased review or this FFXIII really got affected because of the 360 version like all of us feared.

Last edited by Oxvial on 12/8/2009 10:27:30 PM

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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:48:51 PM

yeah that Bayonetta demo didn't do it for me, but it's apples and oranges so don't fret too much over it.

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Jonesy555
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 10:23:41 PM

I loved the Bayonetta demo! It was a breath of fresh air to know that an awesomely action packed and insaney game was gonna kick the new year off just right. Gimme that and No More Heroes 2.....

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Alienange
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:31:30 PM
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Funny, that guy may be right. Some of the gameplay videos out there do seem to show cluttered screens during a couple of the battles. Regardless, that's a great score from a magazine that is known for being crazy. Take it as you will, it'll be the best RPG of 2010.

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Scarecrow
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:41:00 PM
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Bullsh*t score

2 up, 9 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:48:06 PM

in what way?

5 up, 0 down

LegendaryWolfeh
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 10:57:59 PM

In the way that Famitsu has become retarded this gen. =D

2 up, 1 down

Scarecrow
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:03:06 PM

As Legendary said

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Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:03:29 PM

BS like A Crack in Time getting an 8.9?

;)

2 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:04:48 PM

Still don't understand ScareCrow. The game got a 98%, were you expecting a perfect score or is it too high to you?

If you thought it would be higher come on, it's only 2%

2 up, 1 down

___________
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:13:09 PM

it gets a 39/40 and your complaining?
and im mr negative?
huh the irony.

2 up, 5 down

Alienange
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:13:11 PM

*anxiously awaits Scarecrows reply to LV's question*

1 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:17:15 PM

Do we have a challenger for the title of negitive nancy? ________ are you up for the challenge? Ha

2 up, 3 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:23:29 PM

No one will ever take my title!

2 up, 1 down

Alienange
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:26:06 PM

Sorry LV, some guy with no name swooped in and blindsided you while you were off playing L4D2.

4 up, 2 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:27:28 PM

I wasn't aware you were the champ Limited? Haha ________ has been giving you a run for your money.

4 up, 1 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:28:10 PM

FAaaaaaaaaaaaauck!

Meh, a couple more articles pertaining to Valve and I'll be right back at the top I'm sure.

6 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:35:12 PM

Actually aren't you the one with the positive tone regarding Valve? Ha

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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:36:24 PM

Yes but my comments are generally negative towards Ben when he writes those articles blasting Valve.

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Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:41:44 PM

Comedy Gold.

2 up, 1 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:42:39 AM

I've never blasted anyone who didn't deserve it.

7 up, 3 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 2:42:27 AM

Ben you're supposed to read the early and late posts not the middle!

3 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:00:51 PM
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Bayonetta got 40/40 and this didn't? That reviewer is dense. He didn't like the clutter but doesn't mind screen tearing?

This is still a good score and I don't even mind the fact it didn't get a perfect score. But that piece of crap Bayonetta? Hahaha.

3 up, 5 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:03:14 PM

Look at what Haze received from them. Just goes to show personal tastes sometimes skew the overall picture.

3 up, 2 down

Scarecrow
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:03:31 PM

Famitsu is a joke

2 up, 6 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:05:29 PM

So is Time magazine. They listed their top10 games of 2009 and put MW2 1st and Uncharted2 10th.

7 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:08:10 PM

Time magazine is only good for wiping my ass with it.

10 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:08:46 PM

Ha! I wouldn't suggest even doing that.

4 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:10:28 PM

Ha!

2 up, 0 down

tes37
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:19:04 PM

Is Time Magazine cheaper than toilet paper? With a subscription you'll always have Time to wipe your *ss.

7 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 2:16:11 AM

Ha!

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sonic1899
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:02:20 PM
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39/40 and 40/40 makes no difference to me. you have to be pressed to worry over one of them getting 1 point lower

2 up, 1 down

godsman
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:05:45 PM

39/40 or even 35/40 makes no difference. If a game can get 40/40, means a game got perfect score, it has the potential to do even 65/40, if it weren't restricted by the 40 high end limit.

0 up, 2 down

Hezzron
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 9:21:25 AM

A 39/40 in a game genre you like, beats a 40/40 in one you don't.....always.

5 up, 1 down

godsman
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:03:30 PM
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I'm pretty sure the game deserve a 40/40, but there's probably one aspect of the game which they find unforgivable to give it a perfect score.
What ever that is.

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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:07:03 PM

He mentioned it, the reviewer pointed out that the battle system seemed cluttered to him.

0 up, 1 down

Fane1024
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 3:38:41 PM

How on earth could you possibly know the game deserves a "perfect" score? The handful of carefully orchestrated videos released by S-E?

Holy crap! I get having faith in certain developers, but this kind of blind faith....

Reserve your opinion of whether a review is accurate UNTIL YOU'VE PLAYED THE GAME.

I don't mean to blast godsman specifically for what is a generally reasonable comment, but I can't condone irrationality.

Last edited by Fane1024 on 12/11/2009 3:44:25 PM

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sonic1899
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:03:41 PM
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ill be getting this for the ps3 to avoid disk swapping. ..also because that was the intended platform from the start

3 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:05:23 PM

One word. Uncompressed.

4 up, 1 down

godsman
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:09:01 PM

I doubt it'll be uncompressed. They said somewhere that PS3 will only be single sided disc, 25 Gb. Xbox version uses 3 DVDs, 8 Gb each. It all depends on how much extra piracy coded is required in each DVD. Otherwise, i doubt blu-ray is an advantage.

0 up, 3 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:12:02 PM

They've already said th PS3 won't be as compressed. 1080p cut scenes and 5.1 Dolby digital audio.

Uncompressed.

6 up, 3 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:21:05 AM

godsman is wrong, nananana
Jawky poo is right, teehehehe

The 360 version will be compressed and on multiple DVDs
The PS3 version will be uncompressed and on a dual layer Blu-ray disk.

4 up, 3 down

Kevadu
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 2:26:54 AM

What do you guys even mean by 'uncompressed'? Everything is compressed. DVD video is compressed, blu-ray video is even more compressed. Do you have any idea how ridiculously huge uncompressed video is? You could not fit it even on a blu-ray disc.

Compression doesn't have to be *bad*, though.

1 up, 3 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 2:46:07 AM

-Kevadu-

Of course everything is "compressed" if you want to by technical. We're obviously talking about specific media being in it's original format unhindered by the form of storage it's stored on.

2 up, 2 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 11:24:01 AM

For Kavedu and Godsman, uncompressed. Blue Ray made all the difference.

http://electronictheatre.co.uk/index.php/industry-news/3672-final-fantasy-xiii-xbox-360-a-playstation-3-differences-revealed

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Aftab
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 1:28:56 PM

Is your username pronounced as Jaw-Knee like Johnny, or Jawk-nee?

0 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 2:13:51 PM

Like Johnny. Jaw-knee. Jawknee. If you wanna add me to your list jawknee1

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___________
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:16:40 PM
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wait.
so bayonetta is better than FFXIII?
wow did not expect that.
bayonetta is good but no where near 40/40, maybe 37/40 but thats about it.
anyway im not going to get this now since yakuza 3 is also out in march, so ill get that instead.
open world gang game > RPG any day of the week.

1 up, 8 down

Alienange
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:21:15 PM

Why compare a review score of a game in one category to a review score of a game in a different category?

4 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:21:52 PM

No this does not mean Bayonetta is better than FF13.

They're not in the same genre, not even close.

5 up, 2 down

___________
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 7:24:35 AM

because games dont need to be the same to say which one is better than the other.
like my friend jeff he only buys 5 or so games a year because hes lucky to get 1 hour per week to play them, so hes constantly asking me what to buy.

0 up, 2 down

SvenMD
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 8:18:47 AM

__________, what does that last statement even mean? I don't think that has anything to do with games being in the same genre.

And I feel bad for Jeff if he's taking your advice on which games to buy if you're taking Yakuza 3 over FFXIII.

2 up, 1 down

Fane1024
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 3:50:34 PM

It means four reviewers (probably not even the same four for both games) thought Bayonetta was deserving of the top grade, while only three of four thought FFXIII deserved the top grade.

In other words, both games got excellent reviews.

0 up, 0 down

Tristan
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:17:33 PM
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39/40... Gosh, now I'm having doubts about this game.

4 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:23:21 PM

Oh what ever will we do?

3 up, 3 down

Alienange
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:18:53 PM
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Famitsu has 3 guys giving FFXIII a 10/10 and one guy gives it a 9/10. You going to be bitching when your precious Gamespot, IGN and 1up don't give this game a 100% ? Gimme a break. We're all buying this game and we're all going to love it.

5 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:22:32 PM

Scarecrow will bi*** that it isn't more like FF8 with a whiny "hero".

4 up, 3 down

Alienange
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:03:56 PM

He's got his opinion of what a FF game should be that's for sure. Like some people and Fallout.

2 up, 0 down

DaNgerSteVe
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:28:25 PM
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so famitsu gave one game a perfect score. i dont understand how ff 12 got a perfect score but they didn't give ff 13 one

1 up, 3 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:37:24 PM

FF12 was amazing in every way IMO.

The reviewer clearly had an issue with the battle system being too cluttered in FF13.

6 up, 3 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:40:25 PM

FFXII was a great game. I spent more time on that FF then any other.

Must play again.

4 up, 1 down

newchef
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 7:50:55 AM

=( i wish my ps3 was b/c so i can play it again

3 up, 0 down

SvenMD
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 8:22:14 AM

You know newchef, you can take your PS2 out of the closet and hook it up. You might be amazed that it still plays PS2 games.

4 up, 1 down

Kr3sn1k
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:35:39 PM
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Everybody should just stop complaining that bayoneta got a better score than ff13 its not realy that big of a deal does this mean that bayonneta is better than ff13 doubt it so just take the score and be happy it didnt get a horrible review

1 up, 1 down

Snaaaake
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:46:02 PM
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Bayonneta got 40/40 but what about the western score?
FFXIII will score higher than Bayonneta overall so stop complaining about this 39/40.

Famitsu is dumb anyway, gave 4 Wii games 40/40 means that they're not reliable.
I was surprised that only one PS2 game got a 40/40.

Last edited by Snaaaake on 12/8/2009 11:48:16 PM

2 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:49:33 PM

Easy on the Fag talk, I'm not allowed to say F..ck, Sh..it, so you don't get to say Fag.

1 up, 4 down

Snaaaake
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:52:20 PM

Well I realized it so I edited it now so no worries.

0 up, 0 down

Kr3sn1k
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:59:03 PM

well what if those wii games deserved a 40/40 and they did what games are supposed to do...... be fun

1 up, 1 down

eLLeJuss
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:22:37 AM

Lol they gave nintendogs a perfect score.

1 up, 1 down

Alienange
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:06:21 PM

Notorious LV up in arms over the word "fag?" I agree it's bad taste, but you of all people pointing it out is down right classic.

1 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:27:16 PM

Haha, I just think it's unfair he can use the word fag but I cant throw out a fu..ck or sh..it from time to time.

Last edited by LimitedVertigo on 12/9/2009 12:27:34 PM

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Alienange
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 5:34:25 PM

It's true... You're not Arnold you know.

0 up, 0 down

Fane1024
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 3:54:37 PM

Actually, Arnold (I think) said he doesn't mind/edit profanity, so long as it isn't directed at someone. I think Ben may be a bit more restrictive (plus he's not real fond of you, LV).

0 up, 0 down

eLLeJuss
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 @ 11:59:04 PM
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Ive been waiting for this game since like i finished ffxii for the first time. lol

0 up, 1 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:00:45 AM

I'm waiting on FF26

HA! I beat you!

2 up, 1 down

eLLeJuss
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:21:33 AM

Watch edge give this like a 4/10 or something. They gave FFX a 6? They are out of their mind.

0 up, 1 down

Snaaaake
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:50:10 AM

Holy, Edge gave FFX 6, I think they review FFX after they played RPG from 2006 onwards.

0 up, 0 down

HeXeN
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:18:26 AM
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I hope Bayonetta gets better scores overall than "this" game; not that it matters too much to me since I will be getting it no matter what.

1 up, 4 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:21:27 AM

WAit, what!@#$

1 up, 1 down

HeXeN
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:25:57 AM

Don't mind me I'm just being a hater :)

1 up, 2 down

HeXeN
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 1:04:52 AM

I was just reading what I wrote and it came out as if FFXIII was the one that I would be getting no matter what.That's just Silly; that's what I get for staying up so late or early.

1 up, 3 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 2:43:11 AM

No worries, I still hate you :)

I kid I kid!

2 up, 2 down

LegendaryWolfeh
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:26:39 AM
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To be honest, I'm more surprised looking at the other final fantasy scores, FFIX totally deserves a 40/40 =| GTFO Famitsu, LOL

1 up, 0 down

Xbox_Killer
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 2:06:13 AM
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I'm thinking more like 9/40.

2 up, 8 down

Oyashiro
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 6:01:07 AM
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So wait... Why are we caring about Famitsu scores now? Their reputation as a trust worthy gaming publication went into the crapper years ago.

Should it be a 40/40? perhaps... 25/40? maybe...

They only thing we know is that Famitsu is not even something that should even be trusted by publishers and developers.

0 up, 2 down

Shatterday
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 7:29:44 AM
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I'm excited for this game and a bad review couldn't spoil that.

Oh March... you will be a great month.

0 up, 1 down

rell
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 8:47:50 AM
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I take it day one for everyone,I will be getting wkc, so4, ffxiii

0 up, 1 down

rell
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 8:52:15 AM
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Sense ffxiii still being work on for NA/EU SquareEnix should give us a taste of the demo before xmas.

Last edited by rell on 12/9/2009 8:52:35 AM

0 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 11:26:27 AM

It's done. Especially the PS3 version.

0 up, 1 down

Nynja
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 10:35:33 AM
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Hey Ben,

It seems like more and more reviewers are handing out perfect scores. Do you think their impressions are a bit clouded when they first play the game or are the games actually getting better?

1 up, 1 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 4:10:04 PM

Games are getting better. Period.

4 up, 1 down

Fane1024
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 4:06:58 PM

Also, not all scoring systems are equal. Famitsu, for instance, only has ten options, so it's not unusual for them to pick the top score. The same goes for sites which mark on a five-point scale. Most reviewers have 100 options, so "perfect" scores would be more rare.

But a game doesn't need to be flawless to deserve top marks.

Last edited by Fane1024 on 12/11/2009 4:10:28 PM

0 up, 0 down

soli
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 11:15:37 AM
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persona 5 = 41/40

1 up, 0 down

Alienange
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:10:10 PM

I'm waiting patiently for that one.

0 up, 0 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 4:10:27 PM

No, no...Suikoden VI....42/40.

3 up, 0 down

Andysw
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 12:43:02 PM
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Something tells me that final fantasy versus XIII will score lower than final fantasy XIII.

Maybe I'm just doubting.

0 up, 0 down

smileys_007
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 4:40:08 PM
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@Ben

I agree with you, Suikoden VI - 42/40..

0 up, 0 down

FlyingKickPunch
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 5:46:07 PM
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very, very excited for this game.

can this top final fantasy 7 as my favorite game of all time?

get back to me in three months...

0 up, 0 down

Victor321
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 7:55:48 PM
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I think it should be Bad Girl, if you know what I mean ;)

0 up, 0 down

Banky A
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 @ 8:39:32 PM
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Leaked!
So Bayonetta's better Famitsu? =]

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