Final Fantasy XIII Reviews

ShaneU · 05-03-2010 01:37AM #1

The review embargo just lifted, so here's some reviews....

Eurogamer http://tinyurl.com/y9ealgm

8/10

CVG http://tinyurl.com/y9zs3ek

9.2/10

IGN UK http://tinyurl.com/yahugd6

8.3/10

Edge http://tinyurl.com/yhoaw27

5/10

Gametrailers: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/re...62720?type=flv

8.6/10

1up http://tinyurl.com/ydbs2qc

A-

Gamespy http://tinyurl.com/yevy98t

4.5/5

Gamespot http://tinyurl.com/yckyvza

8.5/10

I knew what eurogamer would give it before I even read the review, their scores have become so predictable when reviewing high profile titles.

joe123 · 05-03-2010 02:29AM

Jese that Ign one is really low. And usually they have a tendency to over rate games.

ShaneU · 05-03-2010 01:03PM

Edge review http://tinyurl.com/yhoaw27

5/10

:rolleyes:

Vokes · 05-03-2010 02:32PM

That Edge score is just plain bizarre given some of the good comments they had to say about the game - "...a battle system that stands among the genre’s finest...". Reads more like a 7/10.

Was it Edge that gave FFX a score of 6/10? Hmmm.

I think knowing now FFXIII's shortcomings with regards to its RPG-ness, ill probably still enjoy it regardless.

Retr0gamer · 05-03-2010 02:51PM

I'd never trust a review from edge. This sums them up perfectly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0I4_A8STEo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGR3-CPngJ8

Mr. K · 05-03-2010 10:21PM

Gametrailers: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-final-fantasy/62720?type=flv

8.6/10

Aurongroove · 05-03-2010 10:30PM

game reviews are such a waste of time for games as big as final fantasy.

too many reviews will try either over compensate for weither they like it or not and give it a 10 or a 5, or they'll give it a standard grade to appear level headed in the face of such a big release, so 8 and a halfs all round.

FFXII was riddled with short comings, so was X, IX, VIII & VII etc. etc.

I expect FFXIII will be no different, the amazing coupled with the misguided.

the only feature I'd like to see in new FF's are an option for Origonal Japanese voicing with english subtitles:
I hate listening to mediocre voice acting.

Burning Eclipse · 05-03-2010 10:41PM

Aurongroove wrote: »

FFXII was riddled with short comings, so was X, IX, VIII & VII etc. etc.

You shut your mouth!!! IX was a masterpiece... a flawless masterpiece.

*blocks ears and refuses to listen to reason*

Xyo · 05-03-2010 10:43PM

Going from what I've read already and reviews it seems to be most akin to ff x, which sounds awesome to me cause I loved that game.

super_furry · 05-03-2010 10:45PM

Edge reviews have just been bizarre recently and this is one of the strangest I've read. Starts talking about how good the battle system is, then praises the story and hails the 'visual marvel'. The only real criticism I can see in the review is that there's no stand out characters outside the main party.

So great battle system, strong story, graphically stunning - 5/10.

noodler · 05-03-2010 11:43PM

FFX was amazing. Simple as.

Did EDGE really give it 5?

Jesus.

Burning Eclipse · 06-03-2010 12:20AM

noodler wrote: »

FFX was amazing. Simple as.

Did EDGE really give it 5?

Jesus.

Edge gave Final Fantasy X 6/10... I still remember reading the review.

joe123 · 06-03-2010 12:29AM

Damn it anyways. Its not so much the poor scores thats dissapointing but the sheer lack of RPGness in the game. After playing Mass effect I thought yeah that was a great game but definitely not an rpg.

I was thinking well at least ive FFXIII on the way for some wandering and exploring and going round to different towns/villages.

But no its buy your weapons at save points we dont need shops. Who needs villages and towns we have a set path for you.

I read this a few weeks back but when one of the lead creators on the FF team said "we want to make it more an interactive movie and less rpg" I was like for **** sake :mad:

Xyo · 06-03-2010 01:02AM

I'm overjoyed there isn't towns.. nothing more annoying than getting lost in some gigantic town and all you want to do is find the key character to progress the storyline on :mad:

joe123 · 06-03-2010 01:14AM

Xyo wrote: »

I'm overjoyed there isn't towns.. nothing more annoying than getting lost in some gigantic town and all you want to do is find the key character to progress the storyline on :mad:

:eek: is all. If you dont like that sort of thing why play rpgs??

Xyo · 06-03-2010 01:27AM

Rpgs don't equal gigantic towns.

ShaneU · 06-03-2010 02:44AM

1up http://tinyurl.com/ydbs2qc

A-

Gamespy http://tinyurl.com/yevy98t

4.5/5

Gamespot http://tinyurl.com/yckyvza

8.5/10

Memnoch · 06-03-2010 03:38AM

I'll be buying and playing XIII, it looks like there are some aspects of it that will be fun.

Looking forward to drop dead final fantasy gorgeousness in full HD on the ps3.
I like that the gameplay is more X like and slightly more traditional than the MMO wannabe XII, which I didn't even bother finishing (first time with a FF game).
The lack of towns does suck, but I'll get over it.
The story doesn't seem to be great, which suggests to me this will be more like 8 or 9 than a 7 or 10, which IMO had superior stories.

SIGH SIGH SIGH at Square Enix. When will we return to the series traditional roots such as a proper turn based system, awesome minigames, a truly sprawling story with an epic unrivalled villain, beautiful towns to explore, each with their own identity, history and almost like a nation in their own right?

GAH, What are the chances I can apply for a job at Square Enix and get appointed the head of their creative team for XV? (I gather XIV is already firmly in the pipeline).

Retr0gamer · 06-03-2010 12:43PM

I'm bloody tempted to buy this on release day now!

noodler · 06-03-2010 12:46PM

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I'm bloody tempted to buy this on release day now!

Sheep.

super_furry · 06-03-2010 02:30PM

Think I'll be picking it up on release myself now. Just noticed that Edge gave Dragon Age 5/10 too, if I enjoy their latest 5/10 as much as I enjoyed that it'll be great.

Vegeta · 06-03-2010 02:37PM

noodler wrote: »

FFX was amazing. Simple as.

Did EDGE really give it 5?

Jesus.

Well they probably let someone like me review it

noodler · 06-03-2010 02:40PM

Vegeta wrote: »

Well they probably let someone like me review it

Naturally

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/finalfantasyx

joe123 · 06-03-2010 03:50PM

Xyo wrote: »

Rpgs don't equal gigantic towns.

Never said they did. Towns dont always = gigantic.

Retr0gamer · 06-03-2010 04:04PM

I actually really hate massive towns with loads of NPCs in RPGs so I'm happy. It's what really puts me off bioware games because I have to talk to everyone even though nobody has anything interesting to say.

noodler · 06-03-2010 05:42PM

I think we are going to extremes on the town issue i.e.: people saying "well theres no towns but that cool because I hate massive towns with loads of people".

There is a compromise.

Xyo · 06-03-2010 06:19PM

I just don't see the need to have a town, all you ever do in them is stock up on items and run into peoples houses and search for stuff?..

joe123 · 06-03-2010 07:03PM

noodler wrote: »

I think we are going to extremes on the town issue i.e.: people saying "well theres no towns but that cool because I hate massive towns with loads of people".

There is a compromise.

Exactly. I always think towns/villages add a sense of atmosphere to the game. Something which I consider important for rpgs.

norrie rugger · 06-03-2010 07:06PM

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

You shut your mouth!!! IX was a masterpiece... a flawless masterpiece.

*blocks ears and refuses to listen to reason*

Damn right
Well said this man

Memnoch · 06-03-2010 08:04PM

joe123 wrote: »

Exactly. I always think towns/villages add a sense of atmosphere to the game. Something which I consider important for rpgs.

Yup,
I love the towns in FF games, they have so much personality and are fun and a nice break from the action. Most of the towns are just the right size too and not too big.

PC RPGs on the other hand are a different matter, with their massive sprawling towns that can seem a bit pointless form time to time.

Vokes · 06-03-2010 09:46PM

Joystiq review

No scores given but an interesting read.

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