PSXE Poll Update: Gamers Split On FFXIII Skepticism
Final Fantasy XIIIThe news has been bombarded with disappointment and negative feedback concerning Final Fantasy XIII, although there remains a strong, loyal following that claims the skepticism is unfounded.
Depending on how you interpret the poll results, it seems our readers are mostly split on the issue. While the majority say all that bad talk hasn't affected them in the slightest, the remaining votes were split almost evenly through the three remaining options. This can only mean that the negative articles have indeed had an impact; without such questioning commentary, it's almost inevitable that just about everyone would've remained totally psyched for the game's US release in March. While we believe some of the hate really is unfounded, the loss of towns is especially irksome and we're actually starting to wonder what makes FFXIII an "RPG" besides gaining experience. Following a story, no exploration of a world map or towns, gaining abilities at various points (save points, in this case)...how is that much different than God of War or another action-based game? We're not saying it doesn't deserve to be a role-playing game but it almost appears as if Square-Enix wants to leave those distinct RPG elements behind...
Heavy Rain will be a hot topic this week - the embargo lifts on the 10th - so we're wondering if you think the anti-game freaks will crawl out of the wordworks. As we know, there's almost full nudity in the game and of course, because only kids play video games, we just can't have this. So, have the naysayers grown up or are they going to have a hissy fit?
Related Game(s): Final Fantasy XIII
2/7/2010 9:24:26 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (68 posts)
Scarecrow
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:03:33 PM
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They'll make a big scene out of Heavy Rain's nudity.
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FFXIII is a disgrace to FF imo.
I have every FF since FFVII and it's sad to see it go down the hill.
Never even liked the character designs to begin with.
10 up, 16 down
Kowhoho
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 11:10:12 PM
12 up, 8 down
Hitch
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:26:32 AM
5 up, 7 down
Deleted User
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:40:37 AM
End of Line.
8 up, 9 down
Ultimadream
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:24:44 AM
5 up, 5 down
Imagi
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 9:27:27 AM
1 up, 0 down
johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:46:31 PM
2 up, 0 down
BigBoss4ever
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 8:11:23 PM
0 up, 0 down
dragonx_HD
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:12:29 PM
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Last edited by dragonx_HD on 2/7/2010 10:15:04 PM
4 up, 3 down
SnipeySnake
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:13:48 PM
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8 up, 2 down
Mr Bitey
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:24:19 PM
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I'm not happy that the PS3 version was gimped to accommodate the DVD port. A very strong part of me wants to pass on the game because of this.
But I've waited for a very long time, and the time is finally here! I'm sure it will still be a great game, but I can't help but to wonder what could have been.
Last edited by Mr Bitey on 2/7/2010 10:25:18 PM
10 up, 2 down
Kiwi of DOOM
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:37:56 PM
On the plus side, FFXIII Versus is still PS3 exclusive. Can't wait for more news there.
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Charger7302
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 11:13:43 PM
"Well hopefully we can see a little good come out of what SE did. What i mean is, maybe if they see that many people don't buy FFXIII because of the changes they'll learn not to water things down just so they can go multiplatform."
If Final Fantasy 13 sells poorly(which I doubt) you can kiss Ff VS's exclusivity goodbye.
3 up, 3 down
Qwarktast1c
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:49:55 AM
i agree, i'm pissed about all the stuff that has happened regarding this game, but i still want it :)
@ Charger
lets hope something like that doesn't happen.
3 up, 1 down
BikerSaint
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:28:22 PM
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All the hate is really aimed at SE for watering down a legendary game.
FF's always been "THE" Icon in the realm of RPG's, and it's wrong to turn it into anything much less than what it could be.
7 up, 1 down
johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:49:14 PM
4 up, 0 down
SmokeyPSD
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:29:36 PM
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Heavy Rain is THE game experience I've been waiting for. The demo is awe inspiring.
7 up, 2 down
geovanwitdakick
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:33:13 PM
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6 up, 0 down
NoSmokingBandit
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:40:36 PM
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If the media freaks out about it then it just proves that they know nothing about gaming, nor do they care to know, so who would take them seriously anyway?
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Robochic
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 10:58:03 PM
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My hubby has moved past FF13 and is just looking forward to GOW III, I know once he tries FF13 he'll be back on the Final fantasy wagon I think all the hate is not the game but SE.
4 up, 1 down
johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:52:42 PM
1 up, 0 down
Kowhoho
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 11:06:09 PM
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5 up, 1 down
Alienange
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 11:18:47 PM
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4 up, 2 down
gumbi
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 11:36:52 PM
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9 up, 1 down
johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:54:11 PM
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lupus
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 11:47:30 PM
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I'll wait for the ff xiv mmorpg instead.
8 up, 7 down
___________
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 11:56:12 PM
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reading reviews, IGN especially are constantly bit**ing that a sequel is the same as its predecessor.
go read their review of ACIT ive lost the amount of times they have complained about the lack of change.
than they bi*** that a game is exactly the same as another, DI for example but never did they bi*** about it in bayonetas review.
but than i read their review of bioshock 2 and there is no complaining that there is no innovation from 1 to 2.
so for ACIT its a bad thing but for bioshock 2 its fine?
can you say double standards?
im really starting to think IGN were pissed off with EA in some way or another.
i heard they asked EA for access to the first review like they got for many other games and EA refused.
maybe that explains the BS score.
though 2 of my mates have played this and said its pretty graphics and thats it.
give up $E.
if you cant be fu**ed putting in cities into your games than i suggest you give up while your ahead.
sure you can rely on your name, but that will only carry you so far.
its only a matter of time till the fanbabys wake up and smell the coffee.
$Es glory days are long gone!
5 up, 2 down
Mr Bitey
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 9:02:26 AM
8 up, 0 down
Oxvial
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:28:08 AM
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2 up, 0 down
johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:56:59 PM
1 up, 1 down
AceTatsujin
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:36:27 AM
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Btw, 360 version on back of the game says they getting DLC. LOLOLOLOLOL
FUK U SQUARE!!
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XxNoir
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:51:21 AM
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And yes like some of you i will say i have lost my faith in square enix but I'd like to contradict myself a little and say,my faith in tetsuya nomura remains untouched & know he will undoubtedly delivery on FFV13 and KH3.
4 up, 3 down
Qwarktast1c
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:05:55 AM
2 up, 1 down
FullmetalX10
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 10:54:21 AM
2 up, 0 down
chedison
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:55:49 AM
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I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it will be far from a day-1 purchase for me. For 1, my RPG crave is being filled nicely with WKC right now(which is aMAZING btw), and things I've heard about it make me want to spend my money elsewhere.
If anything, it will give me something to play in a couple months when I don't have anything else to play.
4 up, 1 down
johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:01:46 PM
Last edited by johnld on 2/8/2010 5:05:03 PM
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Richy
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:14:40 AM
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i want to try FFXIII, if a demo comes out i'll certainly go for it, i dont' like games where you play by turn, so need to experience it a little. I guess my favs are action adventure with a bit of platforming like UC & some heavy hack n slash like GOW series, yet i'm also into new concepts so HR also i a sure go, LOL.
bring me a demo & i'll check it.
cheers!
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johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:03:51 PM
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Jalex
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:30:00 AM
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I'll still get it, but right now it's sitting nowhere near the top of my list.
As for the 'Heavy Rain' issue...I know most of the internet likes to go to war with all the people they disagree with, but I don't believe in 'Any press is good press' and certainly wouldn't want this particularly special title to be put in the spotlight solely due to controversy.
I want to highlight all the positives about what I believe could be a landmark in the history of gaming. Not engage in a shouting match of sorts about who is truly wrong.
If there are those who will condemn 'Heavy Rain', then I say let them, and with no argument. And then let us proclaim what we know and love of the same title. And let that be all.
If we (the gaming community) can manage that, then I believe that those who truly care about the truth will discover it for themselves.
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Ultimadream
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:31:43 AM
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In a way i'm not even expecting it to be like a Final Fantasy, but just like another RPG. In comparision to other RPG's i think it will hold some ground. Like i have said beforin some ways being linear is not a bad thing, one of the worst things about FFXII was the pacing, You'd go through tons of land maps and temples before the story would advance, at least the same thing wont happen with this game.... Well i sure as hell hope not lol.
If the story makes up for what its lacking i can proably forgive it, guess in the end i'll just have to buy it can see.
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JackC8
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 8:02:09 AM
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As far as the nudity in Heavy Rain, hey - all the surveys show that the average age of gamers is well into the adult range, so of course there should be adult content in games. Will people make a big fuss about it? Honestly, they can scream all they want and I won't notice or care.
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Ultimadream
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 8:17:59 AM
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I_defenestrate
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 8:51:42 AM
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As for the soapboxers? I'll be too busy playing the awesomeness that is Heavy Rain to give two $#!T$.
Last edited by I_defenestrate on 2/8/2010 8:57:22 AM
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johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:07:53 PM
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FullmetalX10
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:04:54 AM
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As for the Heavy Rain thing, I think the media will take a nice big bite from the violence and nudity from Heavy Rain and negatively spit it out to the people who haven't really heard anything about the game and will thus only think bad from it. We know better though, especially after playing the demo.
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LittleBigMidget
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:46:04 AM
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1 up, 1 down
godsman
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:12:03 PM
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archs13
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:13:57 PM
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2 up, 0 down
Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:10:58 PM
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While the game design seems to have been tailored around disc swapping, at least were getting the version with the best video and audio. Thank you Blue Ray.
Last edited by Jawknee on 2/8/2010 2:11:55 PM
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johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:12:54 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 6:08:08 PM
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Snaaaake
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:54:12 PM
After all, Wada is still Nomura's superior.
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johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:40:53 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 6:09:37 PM
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DemonNeno
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:09:43 PM
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I don't get it. It may not stop me from buying it, but I'll be one of the guys who'll wait until it's aged enough to be a good fetch at a gamestop price.
Although, maybe your eventual review of the game may spark my immediate interest again. Especially since I know you're finky about what I am in this game.
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Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:39:58 PM
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Snaaaake
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:58:49 PM
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Auto heal after each battle is fine but from what I heard this time we shop from the menu?
In FFXII some times a journey takes a very long time I had to conserve my potions because there's no vendor until I find one.
I bet SE is gonna advertise the new shopping system as "ANYTIME ANYWHERE"
Last edited by Snaaaake on 2/8/2010 8:00:33 PM
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johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 8:12:16 PM
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Gamer4Life
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 10:35:17 PM
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Im new here on PSXE, so dont crucify me when i say this but, i don't see what the big deal is about no towns. I personally play ff games because i know a ff usually provides me some of the best storytelling in gaming. So after watching the first 5 chapters on youtube i can honestly say that i love what they did with xiii. they made it more story driven. and the battle system looks way better. there is a lot more action going on. people actually move around and not just stand like statues waiting on someone to attack. as i said earlier i play ff games for their story, and to me the town sections were always getting interrupting it. i hate walking around talking to 10 or so random npcs just to find the right one who tells me what to do next.
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Gamer4Life
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 10:35:18 PM
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Im new here on PSXE, so dont crucify me when i say this but, i don't see what the big deal is about no towns. I personally play ff games because i know a ff usually provides me some of the best storytelling in gaming. So after watching the first 5 chapters on youtube i can honestly say that i love what they did with xiii. they made it more story driven. and the battle system looks way better. there is a lot more action going on. people actually move around and not just stand like statues waiting on someone to attack. as i said earlier i play ff games for their story, and to me the town sections were always getting interrupting it. i hate walking around talking to 10 or so random npcs just to find the right one who tells me what to do next.
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Kr3sn1k
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 12:31:10 AM
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3 up, 2 down
Roach721
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 5:42:48 AM
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Nlayer
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Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 9:55:47 PM