With all the Final Fantays Sequel Square is doing now - Page 3

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 12-26-2008, 11:04 PM

^ I loves teh FF8 as a legitimate and highly enjoyable game.

Sequels are only bad when they suck so it isn't an issue IMO.

**Crazyswordsman** · 12-27-2008, 12:22 AM

^8 would've been enjoyable had its characters not come from boilerplates, had the story not become so lovey-dovey (FF is about warriors and politicians, not love dramas) and had the gameplay been somewhat more traditional (I think the Draw system was great, but it needs to be more standaloneish). -CSM

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 12-27-2008, 12:56 AM

You mean the characters were bland you mean?

Granted, the story became mostly "i luv u 4evr" but warriors need motivation too.

Draw, I liked. But it should have been optional/refined.

ZeldaGirl · 12-27-2008, 01:35 AM

FF9 was amazing - I think it's fair to say it's my favorite FF game.

And while FF7 gets crap for the 'expansion', I will say that some good things have come from it - though I've only played pieces, I'd say Crisis Core was pretty damn good.

You know what game doesn't get enough love? Tactics. God, THAT is an awesome game. Haven't played Advanced, but the original Tactics (and the remake) are seriously good games.

Swordmaster Link · 12-27-2008, 01:39 AM

I have very little FF experience (only beaten VI and tactics Adv. but played I, VII, and VIII), but Tactics Advanced was highly enjoyable for me. It's along the same vein as the Fire Emblem series, so it was up my alley.

Sim Kid · 12-27-2008, 01:58 AM

I actually liked Final Fantasy VIII, but my favourite part was that it wasn't trying to be all "Ye olde british aisles", more of "Modern fantasy." Which is something I'd like to see more.

**Crazyswordsman** · 12-27-2008, 12:21 PM

I don't like modern fantasies that much, especially when it involves what Final Fantasy is when I started playing it. Take Xenosaga, for example. That game was so complex I couldn't even get past the first hour or so. -CSM

1-up Salesman · 12-27-2008, 01:39 PM

I watched the Laughing Scene. I don't know if I'm ever going to play FF X now.

**Crazyswordsman** · 12-27-2008, 02:22 PM

It's a great game. Yes, the characters suck (sans Auron and Wakka) as does most of the voice acting, as does the story, but it's a VERY fun game to play. One crappy laughing scene shouldn't deter you. -CSM

ZeldaGirl · 12-27-2008, 03:36 PM

I actually liked FFX's voice acting. I mean, everyone gives Tidus' actor crap, but he actually does a very good job reflecting Tidus' occasionally whiney, childish character. Yuna's VA was the only one I can't really stomach; everyone elses is a pretty darn good reflection of their character.

**Crazyswordsman** · 12-27-2008, 05:36 PM

From what I understand he actually defends his interpretation in his interviews. Nevertheless I can't stand characters like that, voice acting or not. I couldn't stand Cloud or Squall for similar reasons (although instead of being whiny they came off as jerks). Terra, though an interesting character, was too mental at times to be likeable, although that changes later on. Cecil is definitely caring, although it's hard for me to relate to nobility. That leaves Zidane, and he's just a regular guy with a heart of gold. I can relate to that strongly. -CSM

Sim Kid · 12-27-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyswordsman

I don't like modern fantasies that much, especially when it involves what Final Fantasy is when I started playing it. Take Xenosaga, for example. That game was so complex I couldn't even get past the first hour or so. -CSM

I wasn't aware Xenosaga was in a modern era...I've been thinking ever since its release it was more sci-fi and futuristic.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 12-27-2008, 08:17 PM

Squall's voice acting was done pretty well, IMO. 'Cause he is a jerk.

Seymour's voice was creepy so I liked his voice actor too. Spoiler Below

I really expected him to be the final boss.

**Valigarmander** · 12-27-2008, 08:40 PM

I thought about buying it, but I went and bought FFIV instead. I just beat CT a few months ago anyways.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 12-27-2008, 08:42 PM

^ Maybe I missed something, but thought about what?

**Valigarmander** · 12-27-2008, 08:43 PM

buying*

t3hDarkness · 12-27-2008, 08:47 PM

I like the independent remakes of Final Fantasy 1 with the MP system to replace the spells per day.

JaredThaJa888 · 11-16-2009, 03:55 PM

The 2D games are less detailed and thus have more room for expansion.

I think Final Fantasy VI would technically be good for a Prequel.

12-27-2008, 08:40 PM	#54
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,224 Thanks: 1,611 Thanked 5,553 Times in 2,499 Posts Blog Entries: 18	I thought about buying it, but I went and bought FFIV instead. I just beat CT a few months ago anyways. __________________

12-27-2008, 08:43 PM	#56
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,224 Thanks: 1,611 Thanked 5,553 Times in 2,499 Posts Blog Entries: 18	buying* __________________

12-26-2008, 11:04 PM	#41
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,543 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 263 Times in 222 Posts Blog Entries: 1	^ I loves teh FF8 as a legitimate and highly enjoyable game. Sequels are only bad when they suck so it isn't an issue IMO.

12-27-2008, 12:22 AM	#42
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,748 Thanks: 1,000 Thanked 683 Times in 464 Posts	^8 would've been enjoyable had its characters not come from boilerplates, had the story not become so lovey-dovey (FF is about warriors and politicians, not love dramas) and had the gameplay been somewhat more traditional (I think the Draw system was great, but it needs to be more standaloneish). -CSM

12-27-2008, 12:56 AM	#43
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,543 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 263 Times in 222 Posts Blog Entries: 1	You mean the characters were bland you mean? Granted, the story became mostly "i luv u 4evr" but warriors need motivation too. Draw, I liked. But it should have been optional/refined.

12-27-2008, 01:35 AM	#44
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,877 Thanks: 1,121 Thanked 1,902 Times in 1,040 Posts	FF9 was amazing - I think it's fair to say it's my favorite FF game. And while FF7 gets crap for the 'expansion', I will say that some good things have come from it - though I've only played pieces, I'd say Crisis Core was pretty damn good. You know what game doesn't get enough love? Tactics. God, THAT is an awesome game. Haven't played Advanced, but the original Tactics (and the remake) are seriously good games.

12-27-2008, 01:39 AM	#45
Swordmaster Link Super Bodyguard & King of the Arcade Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wherever you want me to be Gender: Posts: 32,132 Thanks: 253 Thanked 951 Times in 640 Posts Blog Entries: 2	I have very little FF experience (only beaten VI and tactics Adv. but played I, VII, and VIII), but Tactics Advanced was highly enjoyable for me. It's along the same vein as the Fire Emblem series, so it was up my alley.

12-27-2008, 01:58 AM	#46
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 8,772 Thanks: 75 Thanked 196 Times in 120 Posts	I actually liked Final Fantasy VIII, but my favourite part was that it wasn't trying to be all "Ye olde british aisles", more of "Modern fantasy." Which is something I'd like to see more.

12-27-2008, 12:21 PM	#47
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,748 Thanks: 1,000 Thanked 683 Times in 464 Posts	I don't like modern fantasies that much, especially when it involves what Final Fantasy is when I started playing it. Take Xenosaga, for example. That game was so complex I couldn't even get past the first hour or so. -CSM

12-27-2008, 01:39 PM	#48
1-up Salesman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Your bedroom. I love it here! Gender: Posts: 3,861 Thanks: 2,071 Thanked 228 Times in 180 Posts Blog Entries: 9	I watched the Laughing Scene. I don't know if I'm ever going to play FF X now.

12-27-2008, 02:22 PM	#49
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,748 Thanks: 1,000 Thanked 683 Times in 464 Posts	It's a great game. Yes, the characters suck (sans Auron and Wakka) as does most of the voice acting, as does the story, but it's a VERY fun game to play. One crappy laughing scene shouldn't deter you. -CSM

12-27-2008, 03:36 PM	#50
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,877 Thanks: 1,121 Thanked 1,902 Times in 1,040 Posts	I actually liked FFX's voice acting. I mean, everyone gives Tidus' actor crap, but he actually does a very good job reflecting Tidus' occasionally whiney, childish character. Yuna's VA was the only one I can't really stomach; everyone elses is a pretty darn good reflection of their character.

12-27-2008, 05:36 PM	#51
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,748 Thanks: 1,000 Thanked 683 Times in 464 Posts	From what I understand he actually defends his interpretation in his interviews. Nevertheless I can't stand characters like that, voice acting or not. I couldn't stand Cloud or Squall for similar reasons (although instead of being whiny they came off as jerks). Terra, though an interesting character, was too mental at times to be likeable, although that changes later on. Cecil is definitely caring, although it's hard for me to relate to nobility. That leaves Zidane, and he's just a regular guy with a heart of gold. I can relate to that strongly. -CSM

12-27-2008, 08:17 PM	#53
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,543 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 263 Times in 222 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Squall's voice acting was done pretty well, IMO. 'Cause he is a jerk. Seymour's voice was creepy so I liked his voice actor too. Spoiler Below I really expected him to be the final boss.

12-27-2008, 08:42 PM	#55
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,543 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 263 Times in 222 Posts Blog Entries: 1	^ Maybe I missed something, but thought about what?

12-27-2008, 08:47 PM	#57
t3hDarkness Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I weep oily black tears of joy. Gender: Posts: 7,590 Thanks: 119 Thanked 418 Times in 306 Posts Blog Entries: 5	I like the independent remakes of Final Fantasy 1 with the MP system to replace the spells per day.

11-16-2009, 03:55 PM	#58
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	The 2D games are less detailed and thus have more room for expansion. I think Final Fantasy VI would technically be good for a Prequel.