FFXIII Tops 5 Million Shipments, Series Nears 100 Million

WolfCrimson
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:01:13 AM
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Can't wait for PSXe's review! I hope the review doesn't become skewed because of the game's name. Don't let it happen, Ben & Arnold!

6 up, 6 down

Lazytrappin
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:49:44 AM

Never played FF, but I'm waiting on this review to decide if I want to get into the series. Looks interesting. Just hope the gameplay isn't garbage. I'm not a role-playing fan but I want to see what the fuss is about with these RPG's.

Last edited by Lazytrappin on 3/10/2010 11:50:12 AM

4 up, 3 down

WolfCrimson
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:12:41 PM

Lazytrappin: You've never played an RPG before?

2 up, 6 down

NeoHumpty
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:16:00 PM

Yeah. I literally can't wait. It has killed me waiting this long without buying it. I'm just going to take the plunge and buy it after I get the kid off the bus. I've got my old Blackberry on ebay right now getting ready to sell for the price of the game. Damn you FF. I feel a sick day coming on. From what I hear it will take 2 days just to get through the opening.

4 up, 3 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:21:55 PM

Hmm, I'm enjoying it but whatever the fuss is over the previous FFs, this new one isn't the same kind of game. I always reccommend people start at a single digit FF first.

7 up, 3 down

johnld
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:44:59 PM

@World
I agree, FFXIII may be a final fantasy game but its definitely not the game you want to start with to get what final fantasy is.

5 up, 1 down

totozero18
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:13:13 PM

@Lazytrappin: You should give it a chance if you consider gaming as storytelling in the slightest way you have some catching up to do, Spielberg said
"I think the real indicator [that games have become a storytelling art form] will be when somebody confesses that they cried at level 17."
Who didn't shed a tear when Aerith or Zack were murdered, or who didn't cry for revenge when Shepperd burns an already dying Roach.
Or when (insert Heavy Rain reference here)

2 up, 1 down

kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:16:48 PM

at toto, maybe since some people haven't played things games you shouldn't be throwing around spoilers. just a thought, a couple of people have posted the last couple days they are going to start playing them, but don't know much about them.

0 up, 0 down

Oyashiro
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:26:47 PM

Yeah, so far from what I played its a fun game and the story is getting interesting.

Defiantly a good game.

But judged as a Final Fantasy game I'd have to rank it maybe the lowest. I'm having fun but I just keep thinking that this is not a Final Fantasy game.

2 up, 0 down

Lazytrappin
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:59:59 PM

I've played a couple RPG's but could never get into them. Shooters and Action/Adventure are my typical genres. I'm currently immersed in Battlefield Bad Company 2. I've tried Folklore and World of Warcraft before but they just didn't grad me. Maybe Final Fantasy will be my grand introduction into the Role-playing world. When is that review coming?

0 up, 0 down

SnipeySnake
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:37:16 PM

Yeah, i really REALLY hope they don't review it as a final fantasy game. Or it will score low...and i also hope they don't pull the linearity trigger.

0 up, 0 down

WolfCrimson
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:30:58 AM

Lazytrappin: The thing is, FFXIII isn't representative of previous FFs at all, it's very different. I would suggest playing older PS1 RPGs (maybe like FF7-9 (heavy emphasis on 9)), but I'm not sure if you wouldn't mind the outdated graphics. If you do mind, then maybe something more recent like PS2 RPGs like Xenosaga (Episode1), FFX, or Shadow Hearts (pretty old graphics, but amazing game).

Last edited by WolfCrimson on 3/11/2010 1:36:38 AM

0 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:05:31 AM
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Currently Chapter 4 for me.

Best gaming series out there IMO, now I'm looking forward to XIV. The cycle never ends.

7 up, 8 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:20:42 AM

Did you get a beta code for XIV?

3 up, 5 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:29:41 AM

It's not working for me. I signed up on the site, I became a member, but when I put in the code it doesn't recognize it. I gave up after 20mins last night, I'm going to attempt again tonight.

Anyone else having trouble?

4 up, 4 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:39:09 AM

I'm having issues as well. Its not even a guarantee that you'll get a code either. After entering the registration code it has you fill out a beta application which i already did 2 months ago. when i tried to do the application again but it kept timing out. :(

4 up, 4 down

darxed
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:05:02 PM

@Limited So I'm guessing from your comment you like it so far? my copy has been delayed a couple of weeks, so sad new for me! ;(

4 up, 3 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:08:39 PM

Yeah I am, I'm keeping an open mind about the gameplay and I'm loving the story/characters. As always the production value is the highest out there.

6 up, 8 down

darxed
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:15:12 PM

Well that's great... the only FF I've not truly loved was twelve because I couldn't get into the story much... I'm not worried about the gameplay... every FF has had great gameplay systems, even if some needed some time to get used to them. Really can't wait!

2 up, 4 down

SvenMD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22:30 PM

I have no clue why there are thumbs down on all of LV's comments...

oh, nm...I see that it continues down the entire comments section....

awesome...

7 up, 5 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:23:32 PM

I had that problem at first Vertigo but someone helped me out by telling me that copying and pasting the code doesn't work because it includes the spaces and that drops the last four digits of the code. I did it letter for letter without spaces and it took the code, hopefully I get the beta.

5 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:25:53 PM

Ah, thx World. I'll try that way of entering the code.

@Sven

It's nuts in here with all the downvoting, I don't feel special this time.

Last edited by LimitedVertigo on 3/10/2010 12:28:57 PM

10 up, 4 down

totozero18
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:46:33 AM

@Kraygen, My bad, didn't thought of it as a spoiler as the game has been around since 97

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0 up, 0 down

Ultimadream
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:06:35 AM
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This game just keeps on giving, i really am impressed by it. Every battle is challenging, you rarley get a chance to take it easy. One complaint would be the empathise of the staggering mode in many cases it is essential to get this for your victory. But when you do get into Staggering mode it is damn satisfying.

im in about 15 hours and i can honsetly say the linear structure still hasnt effected my enjoyment of FFXIII. Which was my main concern.

13 up, 4 down

soli
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:42:53 AM

cool, glad ur liking the game dude.

5 up, 3 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:58:37 AM

Challenging? There is a strategy you pick up on early in the game and than you just run with it. I've died once so far, ONCE! I'm loving the story but this game is pretty damn easy, especially for a FF game.

7 up, 6 down

darxed
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:06:33 PM

Great! can't wait to play it myself

4 up, 4 down

SvenMD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:24:46 PM

LV - I'm glad that it's going so well for you...but sometimes I've found that if you don't have the right paradigm immediately into battle then you stand the chance of getting a cheap death pretty quick....esp if you go up against 3 bombs that all decide to quickly self-destruct in your face.

3 up, 3 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:26:05 PM

Agree with Vertigo, I have died once as well. I can respect the new system for what it is and yes it is a top notch game but versus the turn based games of old, it is Diet Final Fantasy.

3 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27:06 PM

SvenMD,

I hear ya, thankfully you're given plenty of support items you can use on your party before you ever engage an enemy.

3 up, 3 down

WolfCrimson
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:53:34 PM

lol ultimadream, you look so happy (like this: X^D ) in that pic holding FFXIII in your hands, makes me wanna get the game too. But a brand new game is USD $80 where I live, so I have to wait for the review.

p.s. btw thumbs up to you too pal! XD

2 up, 1 down

Ultimadream
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:51:49 PM

lol thanks WolfCrimson

LV - Seriously i've been rather struggling and i have maxiumised my crystogensis grids each chapter. for instance on chapter 7 a 'Valco Velocycle' would use 'Gatlin Gun' and kill my main character in one go, even with protect in Sentinel.

But i have to say i am utterly addicted to this game and love it. Highly recommend it to thoughs FF fans who have been put off by the negative press.

4 up, 3 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:52:45 PM

Try a fortisol beforehand Ultima

1 up, 1 down

SnipeySnake
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:31:21 PM

I usually find all FF's hard but oddly, this one is really easy to me. Except *SPOILER* That Odin battle, took me about 20 minutes.*SPOILER*

0 up, 0 down

EddPm6
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:06:42 AM
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I just want in on the 14 beta.

7 up, 2 down

rossinator_99
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:11:32 AM
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looking for your review, and the input of all the seies' long-time players.

4 up, 4 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:30:29 AM

Top notch production value and a truly engaging story.

8 up, 7 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28:16 PM

Never seen an in game RPG graphics engine look so damn good. A bit more action than RPG, and heavily story driven. I love cutscenes, but I can see why bots that hate them might rag on it.

7 up, 2 down

piratedrunk
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:42:55 PM

Incredible game with an extremely fun battle system. Upgrading equipment is addictive too.

4 up, 3 down

rossinator_99
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:11:12 PM

thanks guys, i respect your comments. definitely puts my anticipation level up a few notches.

3 up, 1 down

OtisFeelgood
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:16:34 PM

I'm not too fond of the "Score" system and fighting Eidolons can be a pain in the @ss but everything else is good. And I really hope the game opens up like some people were saying.

3 up, 1 down

Irievibes
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:13:02 AM
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hmm still wating for the review but i already see previosly somewhat skeptic posters saying they are enjoying it so i might just give it a go , what i really want to buy is....

TIME,MAN ...TIME!!! I got wkc, getting GOW next week, and thinkin of buyin' ff too? wtb time dilation machine so i can make my day last 40 hours lol

6 up, 3 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28:47 PM

Are you doing these things to your own child?

5 up, 1 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:33:05 PM

We can only hope and pray.

5 up, 2 down

coverton341
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:14:48 AM
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I just took a peek over at metacritic and while the critics are pretty close to the same for both versions, 360 at 83 PS3 at 82, the fan scores differ greatly. The PS3 is sitting at an 8.6 I believe and the 360 is sitting at 7.3.

Guess it kind of confirms that the fan base for the game is still sitting stronger on the Sony console.

Anyway, looking forward to the PSX review. I will be picking this bad boy up on Friday and not sleeping this weekend. Have to get through the game before I leave for Florida and my brother ruins the game for me.

10 up, 3 down

daus26
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:54:15 AM

Wait, so the 360 version scores higher? Is that because they have higher standards for the ps3 too?

9 up, 3 down

coverton341
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:59:30 AM

I honestly think it is because it was a "win" for the 360 to get a Final Fantasy game on the 360 so they are a bit more excited for it than the people who have been following it for so long and expected something different.

And why did I get thumbed down? For going and checking out a different site or for reporting that the 360 was 1 point higher? Sometimes I am blown away by the things that people will hit the thumbs down button for.

10 up, 4 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:01:35 PM

There are far more reviews out so far for the PS3 version and PS3 review sites tend to review far more subjectively than 360 sites. There's your reason, don't sweat it. Look forward to Ben and Arnold's reviews since we all know they will matter.

11 up, 3 down

michiganfan1983
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:12:43 PM

It's not just you that's is getting thumbs down, I got one for saying that my copy is coming today. Try and figure that one out.

8 up, 5 down

coverton341
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:16:57 PM

Well then apparently you should have picked it up earlier...AHA! I am getting mine this weekend so I am being ostracised for not having it now. Gotcha.

It's probably you tricky Canadians blending in to civil society with us in the states.

10 up, 4 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:31:23 PM

Believe it or not, some sites that only reviewed the PS3 version are being counted in the reviews for 360, and since there are fewer real 360 reviews it is skewing the results.

I'm thumbing everyone up to offset the Xbot trolls, you all should do the same.

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10 up, 2 down

michiganfan1983
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:36:10 PM

It's being shipped via UPS from Amazon, where I am a prime member. I suppose I could have ponied up the $3.99 or $2.99 for one day shipping and would have gotten it yesterday but figured one day wouldn't affect my satisfaction of the game, plus most of the time two day shipping shows up in one day. So there was a chance it would have been a wasted extra $3 or $4 bucks.

4 up, 1 down

soli
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:46:36 PM

Lv is right ull notice some low review scores arent in 360's metacritic.
Bla bla...

2 up, 0 down

kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:26:48 PM

Metacritic is one site that tends to be 360 biased. They'll take multiplat games and put good ps3 reviews in with the 360 version and not put them on the ps3 version. They do it quite often actually. They still make a decent quick average score finder, but don't always take it to heart.

1 up, 0 down

coverton341
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:18:44 PM

I'm not really taking the critical score to heart I just find it interesting that for a game that is for the most part identical, and story-wise completely identical, it is garnering such a lower response from end users.

Like I said earlier it is a quick sort of affirmation that the xbox end users are less enthused by the game than are the PS3 users, in a way confirming that the series loyalists are still Sony owners.

Though I could be completely wrong and 360 owners love RPGs just as much as PS3 owners and some mean hearted people are lower the metacritic user score for the xbox intentionally, but come on, really?

0 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:23:26 AM
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So far I like it as much as any Final Fantasy. Linear or not, it's fun so far. Good story, voice acting isn't too bad and the characters are interesting. It's certainly the one multiplat worth the full price tag. For the PS3 of course.

Last edited by Jawknee on 3/10/2010 11:25:09 AM

11 up, 3 down

daus26
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:56:21 AM

Great to see the voice acting is good. How's the dialogue though? From the screen shots I've seen, they seem pretty cheesy with all the hero talks, not that it matters...just curious.

4 up, 4 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:59:23 AM

There is some cheese but it's to be expected. As a whole I'm impressed with the dialogue and the story's pacing.

Last edited by LimitedVertigo on 3/10/2010 12:03:53 PM

8 up, 4 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:23:45 PM

yea its quite good. As LV said, some cheese is expected but its nothing that cant be tolerated. After the terrible voice acting done in Dissidia i was worried about FFXIII's but its turned out much better.

4 up, 2 down

SvenMD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27:33 PM

Jawknee I agree. To me it feels like all the other FF games. Great visuals, characters and voices - love Sazh(except for how he runs).

It's fun, which is what I wanted....and it keeps me coming back, and/or, not stopping in the first place. ;)

5 up, 1 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30:16 PM

This is going to make me sound like a creep but I'm REALLY digging Vanille. Her voice is yummy and um ya...she's 18, right?!?!?

7 up, 3 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:33:38 PM

The writers won't win any awards, but it is standard JRPG fare so it doesn't bother me.

Vertigo I'm right there with ya, love her accent and the way she swivels her hips. Oh c'mon people, pixels or no, beats the sweat pants I see everywhere I look.

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9 up, 2 down

michiganfan1983
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:39:37 PM

I have like Vanille ever since I heard her voice in the trailers and she is pretty easy on the eyes.

4 up, 1 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:40:09 PM

"Oh c'mon people, pixels or no, beats the sweat pants I see everywhere I look."

Lulz*100

7 up, 2 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:54:41 PM

I like Vanille too. ha! the wife isnt too fond of her though.

8 up, 2 down

convergecrew
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:18:10 PM

Ive chosen to ignore the cheesy aspects. I find most characters annoying (like Sazh and lightning) and the dialogue direction terrible, but thats to be expected. If you can get past those aspects, the game has been top notch so far.

2 up, 1 down

Ultimadream
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:57:23 PM

I actually like all the cast this time round, each character seems to be more involved instead of some previous FF games where one event would focus on one character, the story is very well structed. I espeically like the relationship between Snow and Hope so far.

4 up, 0 down

totozero18
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:37:22 PM

I smell xbots, THREE OF THEM I CAN TELL

@Jawknee: "the wife isnt too fond of her though" LULZ, my girl isn't fond of the series of Lightning wallpapers on mah pc...

@www:Thumbs up on the avatar

1 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:14:08 PM

Lighting wallpaper!

::highfive::

1 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:56:28 PM

I like how the characters don't immediately all love each other, in fact there's quite a bit of hate in the group, but they are stuck together anyway.

3 up, 0 down

michiganfan1983
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:37:00 AM
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Well my copy is coming today, damn inconsistent two day shipping from amazon. Most things tend to make it in one day but this one takes two, I don't get it but oh well. So I will be starting my journey tonight after work.

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3 up, 4 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:46:03 AM

Amazon has been hit or miss for me as of late as well. FFXIII showed up 5hrs early on Tuesday, I was thrilled. At least you've got something to keep you going when work gets boring. Enjoy!

6 up, 4 down

tes37
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:25:31 PM

I was pissed because material didn't show up for me so I could work Tuesday, but I got happy real quick when my copy of FFXIII showed up about 5 hours early as well.

1 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:44:52 AM
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Anyone else buying this?

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIII-Limited-Box/dp/B002U4RQ9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1268242984&sr=8-1

4 up, 4 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:36:51 PM

The music certainly is some of the best I've heard since FFVII.

4 up, 2 down

Geobaldi
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:42:11 PM

I would if I didn't have the soundtrack already. I can't find the drama disc seperately anywhere so far.

4 up, 2 down

Ultimadream
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:55:20 PM

I agree on the music being sensational. I struggled on the first Summon battle, by the time i understood what i was tdoing wrong it was to late lol.

4 up, 0 down

aaronisbla
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:48:24 AM
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some of these eidolon battles are a lil tough on the first try

5 up, 0 down

SvenMD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28:52 PM

Man AGREED! Sometimes you think you're doing it wrong, but really you're doing it right and it just takes a while.

5 up, 1 down

aaronisbla
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:52:47 AM
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totally off topic but this has got to be the best joke character ever:

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/35904/super-street-fighter-iv/videos/ssf4_trl_trailer_30810.html

3 up, 4 down

King James
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:03:28 PM

yeah thats pretty ridiculous.

0 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:55:23 AM
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Hey Downvoting whore, come out come out wherever you are!

19 up, 5 down

darxed
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:08:04 PM

There, I just Upvoted everyone of your comments, just because I like you... and aliens...

8 up, 3 down

Thrill Kill
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:14:28 PM

I'm right here.

10 up, 4 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:17:16 PM

Lies!, You're the upvoter slut.

8 up, 4 down

HeXeN
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:47:54 PM

The only whore I see here is you :)~

2 up, 1 down

sonic1899
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:10:08 PM
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5 million already? Well it IS Final Fantasy. Wada really needs to realize that he DOSEN'T need to change the series to make it appeal to western gamers. It already has.

7 up, 1 down

sonic1899
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:11:19 PM
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I would love to know how many units the PS3 version outsold the 360 version <-- This is a fact

7 up, 1 down

godsman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:12:58 PM
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I bet square enix shipped at least 1 million copies of Xbox FFXIII Worldwide. It'll be a kicked in their groin if the sales didn't meet their expectations.

Cant wait to see that!!

7 up, 1 down

BeezleDrop
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:20:35 PM
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I really think every reviewer was pretty hard of FFXIII, not that I think it is a bad game by any means. But maybe everyone expected so so much and parts of it they feel SE did not deliver on. So Limited, and Jawknee, do you guys think the game is in fact worth $60?

2 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:23:33 PM

It's absolutely without a doubt worth $60. It's FF we're talking about here. Even if I believe it's a drop in quality from previous FF games it's still above a majority of the games currently on the market.

6 up, 3 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:38:34 PM

I certainly do, it is addicting. And Vertigo and I are sympatico. The overall FF feeling isn't quite there, but if you removed that FF title and called it something else, this game would be pulling down 10s.

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7 up, 2 down

chedison
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:19:47 PM

"Even if I believe it's a drop in quality from previous FF games it's still above a majority of the games currently on the market. "

@LV thats a great way of putting it. Makes it an easier decision to buy too, atleast for me.

0 up, 0 down

BeezleDrop
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:20:36 PM
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I really think every reviewer was pretty hard of FFXIII, not that I think it is a bad game by any means. But maybe everyone expected so so much and parts of it they feel SE did not deliver on. So Limited, and Jawknee, do you guys think the game is in fact worth $60?

3 up, 1 down

SvenMD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30:34 PM

Definitely worth the 60 bucks so far. I don't know how much replay value it will have because of the sloooow tutorial opening....but that's just a small part of the whole game.

3 up, 1 down

DIsmael85
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:40:21 PM

The Japanese version was worth the 100 bucks I spent for it, so I'd say that hell yes, this version is totally worth the 60. Im glad now to understand the story a bit better, and I think they did a great job with the English cast. I was skeptical at first having made it to the end of the Japanese version. Good job Square-Enix.

4 up, 1 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:26:34 PM
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I will have the review up for late Thursday/early Friday.

I'm not saying anything until then.

10 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27:26 PM

OHHHHHHHHHHHH REALLLLLLLLLLLLY!

10 up, 3 down

darxed
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30:14 PM

Oh yeah? cause I was sure you'd spill the beans, like you always do about everything!.... Anyways I've been waiting for your reviews (both yours and Arnold's) since last week... well a couple more days I guess... I've defended this game from the beginning so I hope to get a little vindication and dish out some I told you so soup around here...

Last edited by darxed on 3/10/2010 12:31:47 PM

8 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32:04 PM

@ darx

HAHA, there is plenty of that going on around N4G. I too am looking forward to Ben's review. FF is my favorite gaming series too and I'm interested in comparing his experience with mine.

haha even Ben got downvoted, will the downvoter show no mercy!?

Last edited by LimitedVertigo on 3/10/2010 12:33:28 PM

7 up, 4 down

Natalisrubbish
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:43:08 PM

G-D DOWNVOTERS!!!! ORRRRRIIIYYAHHHH!!!!!! (Screaming with angry face all whilst running around in samurai armor and wielding a katana looking for the down voter...lol).

6 up, 4 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:47:11 PM

Natal you better at least be wearing boxers.....

unlike last time...

6 up, 3 down

BigBoss4ever
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:35:19 PM
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now, especially when huge revenue is generated and with the funds on hand, hopefully you Square Enix reflect well on your past (Square Soft) and make some really really good JRPGs that can base on your golden era, and yes, make sure you forget about WADA, that is the key.

Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 3/10/2010 12:36:31 PM

4 up, 3 down

piratedrunk
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:36:56 PM
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I seriously love this game. I can't remember the last time I played for 10 hours striaght.. need..play..more.

5 up, 2 down

SvenMD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:42:54 PM
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So far this is a great game. The characters and story are working well...and the cinematics are just amazing (typical FF style).

I did think that it kinda starts off slow with learning how to use the battle system...I realize that it's different, but for most of us, we are gamers, we pick up on things quickly, I think we could handle a little faster pace. The story pace moves well, but they gradually tack on new abilities to gameplay. I found myself saying, "why aren't my weapons getting experience??!" only to realize that I had to wait till 5-6 hours in the game when you get the weapon upgrade tutorial.

And that's just nit-picking....this game is awesome and I can't wait till I get off work today to continue my saga.

3 up, 1 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:45:11 PM
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On topic: I bet most of those 5 million shipments were snapped up already. It will be cool to watch the odometer spin over 100million. FF truly is the best series of video games ever made.

Off topic: To rehash what I have been saying and interject my full opinion: Excellent game, awesome everything. If it were turn based I would have sex with it. The only drawbacks are the early linearity and the battle system is definitely (while fast and furious and engaging) still Diet Final Fantasy.

If we could somehow mesh this advancement with the old style a little more versus leaving things behind I would be better pleased. But this game is well worth the price of admission, is CERTAINLY still an epic and is welcomed in the pantheon. It is not the bastard child, it just has a couple birthmarks.

As I said above, if it didn't have the Final Fantasy name attached, it would be pulling down 10s.

10 up, 3 down

MyWorstNightmar
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:43:34 PM

If you do indeed end up having sex with it, pass it over for some sloppy seconds. I can't afford the game at the moment, so I would check my dignity at the door this one time.

5 up, 2 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:18:27 PM

HA

5 up, 0 down

Alienange
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:57:07 PM

I actually appreciate you writing your view of the game. I find feedback from hard core gamers surpasses the value of a simple review. Also makes me glad I pre-ordered this. Curse you Amazon and your free super saver shipping!

0 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:00:39 PM

No problem homey :)

1 up, 0 down

chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:42:48 AM

lol Nightmar the downvoter is against the sloppy seconds.

And World, thanks for that. Puts it in perspective.

0 up, 0 down

FullmetalX10
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:46:43 PM
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I just hope the PS3 version sells at least 3 times as many copies as the 360 version, and those lower metacritic scores won't help with that, making it seem as if the 3-fix-me version is better...

4 up, 2 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:02:48 PM

The fanboy in me wants the 360 version sales to not even cover the cost of the port. But I swear it's only because I want future games to be full quality exclusives ;)

11 up, 1 down

Geobaldi
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:47:01 PM
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In my opinion it is well worth the wait. Final Fantasy still has yet to disappoint. As far as tehe main series goes. We'll forget about Mystic Quest all those years ago lol. Now that it's been released, it's nice to see a lot of the naysayers reversing their opinion of it. It really is a great game. And a lot more fast paced than what we're used to. And the visuals are top notch all around.

4 up, 2 down

JackC8
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:51:56 PM
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I told ya it was impossible for it to flop.

5 up, 1 down

Geobaldi
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:02:12 PM

But these downvoters sure are flopping. Must be GoW fans.

"What? FFXIII is trying to steal some of the limelight from our release next week? Down thumbs to all of you!!"

I'm so sorry FFXIII was better than you were hoping it was going to be.

Not really ha

@JackC8
There was never any doubt in my mind it would succeed. Final Fantasy is one of the all time greats.

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7 up, 2 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:04:12 PM

Not GOW fans, it's an organized concerted Xbot attack.

6 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:10:23 PM

It's me on multiple accounts fuc$ing with you guys.

5 up, 3 down

HeXeN
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:55:59 PM

@Geobaldi

Was blaming a certain group of gamers really necessary? of course it was, how else could you act like a penis.The only person that deserved to be down voted in this article was you(I won't down vote you cause I don't give two sh!ts about downvotes).

3 up, 2 down

SnipeySnake
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:45:54 PM

Just wondering.... is it possible for ben to see who's thumbing people up or down.

0 up, 0 down

johnld
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:42:21 PM
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I bought the collectors edition strategy guide for FF13, although i wont use it until my second playthrough, and i found some parts of it pretty funny, at least the beginning pages. It actually tells you that this part will be different from traditional final fantasys but it makes sure to mention that as you play longer, you'll start to like the new additions/replacements. Heres one of their assurances,

"in yet another departure from the series mainstays. Final Fantasy XIII dispenses with the classic EXP system. For a fairly lengthy section of the early story you will experience very little character progression or growth..... We can assure you that you do eventually get to involve yourself in the development of your party."

which to me, it says, you may not like it but give it some time and you will eventually like the direction we went. hahahaha. i saw a few more of these when they try to explain the new aspects of the game.

2 up, 1 down

www
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:43:55 PM
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Why so many thumbs down on this article, are there so many hating trolls lurking in the shadows thumbing everyone down cause they got the game.

I'm patiently going to wait for mine ;)

Last edited by www on 3/10/2010 1:45:16 PM

5 up, 1 down

Thrill Kill
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:29:47 PM
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Why do you people even care about thumbs. Do you think it even matters? Nope...unless it is Megan Fox's thumb....A toe down for everybody!

5 up, 0 down

sonic1899
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:34:02 PM

True, its unnessary, but its human nature to feel gratified when someone agrees with you and let down when someone doesn't

6 up, 0 down

HeXeN
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:39:12 PM

I was seriously saying Hear, hear till you mentioned HER (o.O)

4 up, 0 down

coverton341
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:28:26 PM

I personally don't care so much about being down voted if I am stating an opinion but when I see that I am down voted for no apparent reason than someone just went through an article spanning the down vote button I would at least like to know why. Like my previous post about the metacritic scores being similar, though I think I figured that one out with the help of michiganfan. I said I was picking the game up this Friday and that is taboo.

3 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:45:10 AM

Of course we don't care, but it's fun to bring up every now and then.

1 up, 0 down

just2skillf00l
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:43:27 PM
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Wow! My confidence about purchasing this game just skyrocketed! Everybody seems to be enjoying it despite its deviation from the previous titles. Maybe...just maybe...no...you know what, I'm gonna get this game today! Yep! I've been waiting so long for it I can't just skip out on it now. Thanks for the comments regulars!

7 up, 0 down

chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:44:23 AM

I wish i could follow suit, but my broken car is telling me I'm grounded...

0 up, 0 down

FlyingKickPunch
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:27:29 PM
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i got this game yesterday and it is friggin awesome. the game is no more linear than final fantasy x and...man, i guess my fanboy is showing a bit :)

anyway, anybody on the fence should definitely pick this up, you sont be disappointed.

3 up, 0 down

FlyingKickPunch
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:33:19 PM
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oh and please take that disgusting banner ad off your site, psx.
you know, the one with the xbox360/ff13 bundle. i find it highly offensive, and in poor taste. thanks :)

3 up, 0 down

FlyingKickPunch
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:52:51 PM

btw, just a joke ^^^^

3 up, 1 down

tes37
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:56:46 PM
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I'm really liking FFXIII. It's definitely different, but it feels like Final Fantasy. I'm glad I decided to drop the attitude and buy it.

3 up, 0 down

mike rlz
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:36:16 PM

amen brother.

2 up, 0 down

chedison
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:45:02 AM

all we need is an open mind!

1 up, 0 down

kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:44:08 PM
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After the white knight post I'm willing to be patient and wait for ffxiii. Everyone says its amazing and if it's amazing today, it will be amazing tomorrow or next week as well.

I really look forward to the reviews because Ben and Arnold will cover all the issues and be fair and honest.

1 up, 0 down

Riarwe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:06:35 PM
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I`m really enjoying the game, it started off a little slow but as the combat unlocks more and more it gets drastically better. And as many have said it`s not that close to the older FF´s but the game stands on it`s own and it really does it good.

0 up, 0 down

Snaaaake
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:18:21 PM
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FFXIII will be the best selling series in the franchise.
And because of that I'm worried about FF's future.

0 up, 0 down

Alienange
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:01:20 PM
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FFXV will come with a "100 million served" banner across the bottom

2 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:07:10 PM
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Hey guys! The motion conroller is revealed: the "Playstation Move"

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 3/10/2010 7:07:55 PM

0 up, 0 down

King James
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:53:27 PM
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I wonder how many 360 copies moved. My dictate whether or not VersusXIII goes multi-plat. Amazon has my FF13 copy en-route! Can't wait! I need my FF fix damnit.

0 up, 0 down

King James
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:55:51 PM
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Off-topic, kinda: Who many ppl are seeing the FF13 XBox360 bundle banner ad on the site? What a waste of marketing dollars!

1 up, 0 down

hehateme
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:29:32 PM
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im 3 hours into it and love it so far.....this game had so much potential.... but no towns.... and leveln up is weird....but other than that its got my attention

0 up, 0 down

SnipeySnake
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:49:49 PM
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Im in about 5-6 hours. Its extremely fun. Just got Odin and wow, that was the hardest battle for me so far. I love the battle system in this, the paradigm system makes it so much more fun and the Upgrading weapons & accessories and cystalium system are perfect. Just hope you guys don't review it as a FF game or its gonna score low. I have to admit, its way to actiony but in a really fun way.

1 up, 0 down

___________
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:17:13 AM
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told ya the game would sell like grandmas underpants!
even though its a massive fallback from the series.
though thats shipped units not sold units, but still i wont be surprised to see it sell a easy 4M by the end of the month.

0 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:03:30 AM

It's not a massive fallback, stop spreading false information.

0 up, 1 down

___________
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:26:24 AM

theve taken away everything the series is well known for besides good graphics.
how is that not a massive fallback?

0 up, 0 down

Irievibes
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:34:14 AM
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if i werent so broke, and i hadnt bought wkc and reserved gow3, id buy it now, seems a lot of people that i KNOW where skeptic as me for the same reasons seem to be enjoying it so im sold, might have to wait a bit cuz i really cant play 3 games at a time,2 of em rpg's!!!

WTB Time dilation device so i can make my nights last 20 hours lol

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Hellfire
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:21:10 AM
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The thing with everyone complaining about how there are too many cutscenes, "It's like watching a movie blah blah", seem to be forgetting what old Final Fantasies were like.

The amount of 'story time' is probably the same or even less. It's just that with the older games you'd be sitting there pressing A or X through box after box of text and reading it all (or skimming if you'd played the game before!). Now rather than telling the story via text boxes, there are cutscenes with dialogue and plot points.

So no, it's not a different story/gameplay ratio.

0 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:59:38 AM

I'm addicted to the story and I love every cutscene. I look forward to the next one as I play. My only real complaint is the battle system but even that is keeping me entertained the further I go in the game.

2 up, 0 down

Hellfire
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:27:01 PM

Yeah I'm about 10-12 hours in so far, and it's fantastic. The characters, story, graphics are all solid.

While I'd pick the oldschool real turn based battle system anyday, this one has definitely began growing on me the further in I get. At first it seemed like it was very much a one button system but as more layers of complexity were added, and the enemies became more challenging it became a lot more fun. I can't wait to see how the story turns out.

Also the linearity/lack of NPCs/towns doesn't seem to do a whole lot to diminish its enjoyability for me, which I found surprising. I was sure that without more exploration it would seem drab, but that's not the case. It seems to work with the course the plot line has charted so far.

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