Page 1 of 5 12345 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 89

Thread: Final Fantasy XII

  1. #1
    Pac-Man (Level 10) Kid Fenris's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    NY
    Posts
    2,790
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default Final Fantasy XII

    'Bout time.

    After offering little more than hints and a single shot of a cityscape, Square has released more images of Final Fantasy XII and introduced two main characters, Ashie and Van. GamesAreFun has a nice scan of the magazine preview, and 1up.com has a helpful analysis of it, though I wonder if "Ashie" is the official name. The katakana suggests "Ashe" or "Arshe."

    Anyway, this initial look at Final Fantasy XII seems rather close to the aesthetics of Final Fantasy X, odd when one considers that the FFXII staff features character designer Akihiko Yoshida and director Yasumi Matsuno, both of whom are known for the darker tones of Final Fantasy Tactics and Vagrant Story. Still, some of the background shots imply a medieval setting bleaker than previous Final Fantasies.

    Of course, the real question is this: Who's the pirate in the lower right corner?

    Edit: Just for comparison, here's the promotional shot that Square released nearly a year ago.

    http://www.gameforms.com/games/ps2/f.../media1/01.jpg

  2. #2
    Alex (Level 15)
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Providence RI
    Posts
    7,099
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    SoulBlazer07

    Default

    God, I just now got FFXI and allready we're talking about XII?

    Oh well, at least it's going back to the old single player console version.

    I heard the release date in Japan was postponed. Any clue on the new date yet?
    "Four o'clock and all is well.....wish I was in bed, Sir."
    -- Guard in the Imperial City, Oblivion

  3. #3
    Banana (Level 7)
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Location
    Indiana
    Posts
    1,546
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Holy crap, thanks for the links Kid Fenris!

    geez, we havent't even got FFX-2 yet, already speaking of FF12.

  4. #4
    Pac-Man (Level 10) hezeuschrist's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Austin, TX
    Posts
    2,737
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    1
    Thanked in
    1 Post
    Xbox LIVE
    Hezeuschrist

    Default

    Mmmmmm... medieval.

    That's all I ask square, that's all I ask...

  5. #5
    Insert Coin (Level 0)
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    Rochester, MN
    Posts
    154
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default Re: Final Fantasy XII

    Quote Originally Posted by Kid Fenris
    Anyway, this initial look at Final Fantasy XII seems rather close to the aesthetics of Final Fantasy X, odd when one considers that the FFXII staff features character designer Akihiko Yoshida and director Yasumi Matsuno, both of whom are known for the darker tones of Final Fantasy Tactics and Vagrant Story. Still, some of the background shots imply a medieval setting bleaker than the previous Final Fantasy.
    I was honestly expecting something similar to Vagrant too... just looks too much like Yuna, Tidus, and the same tropical setting.

    Don't get me wrong - FFX was a great game and had a great "world", but... whatever - it's too early to judge from a couple screens. I trust the director, and he did promise huge changes.

  6. #6
    Strawberry (Level 2)
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    Colorado
    Posts
    401
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    So far I heard that FF XII will release next year in Japan, full details and the official revealing will take place on Nov. 19th for Square Enix's Final Fantasy XII Conference. I can't wait. I LOVE the Final Fantasy series.
    I love ALL Video Games with all my heart and soul

  7. #7
    Pac-Man (Level 10) le geek's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,627
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    legeek2112

    Default

    A big bump!

    So now that Dragon Quest VIII has the Final Fantasy XII demo included, what did you think of the demo? I'm not sure I like the real time fighting even in wait mode. If it's not broke don't fix it...

    What do you think?

    Cheers,
    Ben
    le geek retrogaming
    RETRO REVIEWS / WANTED / BACKLOGGERY / MY DP FEEDBACK

  8. #8
    ServBot (Level 11) Lemmy Kilmister's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Holliston, MA
    Posts
    3,405
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by le geek
    A big bump!

    So now that Dragon Quest VIII has the Final Fantasy XII demo included, what did you think of the demo? I'm not sure I like the real time fighting even in wait mode. If it's not broke don't fix it...

    What do you think?

    Cheers,
    Ben

    I actually really enjoyed it. It sort of reminded me of a mix between Vagrant story and Parasite Eve. Though, that should go without saying seeing as Yasumi Matsuno worked on the Vagrant Story.

  9. #9
    Key (Level 9) chrisbid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Posts
    1,819
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by le geek
    A big bump!

    So now that Dragon Quest VIII has the Final Fantasy XII demo included, what did you think of the demo? I'm not sure I like the real time fighting even in wait mode. If it's not broke don't fix it...

    What do you think?

    Cheers,
    Ben

    i agree. it takes the worst parts of both methods.

  10. #10
    Insert Coin (Level 0)
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Posts
    78
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    I just noticed the US release date for this game has now been pushed back from March to September 06. Just wonderful. Kingdom Hearts 2 gets delayed, Zelda gets delayed, Whats the Deal??! I just hope FFXII really rocks since Square is taking it's sweet time in development.

  11. #11
    Pretzel (Level 4) AMG's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    NY
    Posts
    910
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    I'm really looking forward to this game. The long wait has been painful to say the least.
    May 19, 1998
    "Fever gone but itchy. Hungry and eat doggy food. Itchy. Itchy. Scott came. Ugly face so killed him. Tasty."
    ~ Keeper's Diary

  12. #12
    Pac-Man (Level 10) Promophile's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Posts
    2,244
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    I'm really not impressed with the battle system, the artwork, or anything about this game at all really. It seems that since 8 every single FF has been increasingly mediocre, at least in my opinion. On the other hand DQ8 is an awesome game that I highly reccomend.

  13. #13
    Pac-Man (Level 10) PDorr3's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Posts
    2,988
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    I kinda enjoy the fast paced battles (I was a long time FFXI player BTW) and seeing them in an offline game is pretty cool. No more long loading screens or random battles. I dont know, it seems interesting, eventhough I wish yu could have more than 3 people in your party (will there be more in the retail version as opposed to the 3 in the demo?)

    Although I miss the varried and unique dungeons of previous FF games, I'm not a fan of boring and repetitive environments such as the dungeon demo included with DQ8.

    I'm really looking forward to the game though and hope it turns out as good as it can get.

    Visit my YouTube page: Pete's Game Room

  14. #14
    Apple (Level 5) MarkMan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    San Diego
    Posts
    1,036
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Bump for this thread, and would a mod be so kind to move it to modern gaming?

    Is anyone here playing Final Fantasy XII yet? I know it's out there(I'm not condoning downloading/piracy in any way! I have an official review copy)... but I just wanted to know if anyone else is playing it. I really like the game thus far. The game is simply beautiful. I love the stylistic change for the series.
    - MarkMan
    www.SDTEKKEN.com - SAN DIEGO TEKKEN
    www.tekkenzaibatsu.com - Tekken Zaibatsu

    Idle

  15. #15
    Apple (Level 5) MarkMan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    San Diego
    Posts
    1,036
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    The game has a Star Wars-esque feel to it... and I swear some of the game feels ripped right out of A New Hope... lol.
    - MarkMan
    www.SDTEKKEN.com - SAN DIEGO TEKKEN
    www.tekkenzaibatsu.com - Tekken Zaibatsu

    Idle

  16. #16
    ServBot (Level 11) s1lence's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    Minnesota : Bitterville
    Posts
    3,159
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    Mightymango

    Default

    This thread should be moved to modern gaming.


    I've played the game a little as I got a reviewer copy myself. I agree it feels like Star Wars a little. I'm hoping the story picks up a little bit though though I've heard the character delevopment is not that great.
    Part of the #Vbender Crew


  17. #17
    Apple (Level 5) MarkMan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    San Diego
    Posts
    1,036
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by s1lence
    This thread should be moved to modern gaming.


    I've played the game a little as I got a reviewer copy myself. I agree it feels like Star Wars a little. I'm hoping the story picks up a little bit though though I've heard the character delevopment is not that great.
    Regarding character development, it does pale in comparison to other RPGs, but the story and everything IMO make up for it. It's nothing too crazy but it's the way that it is presented... that's what grasped me into it.

    It looks, sounds, and plays, very polished. I did notice a few typos though. ;X
    - MarkMan
    www.SDTEKKEN.com - SAN DIEGO TEKKEN
    www.tekkenzaibatsu.com - Tekken Zaibatsu

    Idle

  18. #18
    Apple (Level 5) MarkMan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    San Diego
    Posts
    1,036
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    More into the game. I'm really liking it more and more.

    The game has it's issues, as with most RPGs, but it's such a new/fresh style that I don't seem to mind as much. I haven't played through an RPG without taking daily breaks since Dragon Quest VIII last October.
    - MarkMan
    www.SDTEKKEN.com - SAN DIEGO TEKKEN
    www.tekkenzaibatsu.com - Tekken Zaibatsu

    Idle

  19. #19
    Crono (Level 14)
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Posts
    6,332
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    1
    Thanked in
    1 Post

    Default

    Moved to Modern Gaming!
    #vbender

  20. #20
    Apple (Level 5) MarkMan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    San Diego
    Posts
    1,036
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Holy crap. Just watched the ending. Lots of dramatics goin on. I give this game an A+.



    Are there spoiler tags on this forum? lol.
    - MarkMan
    www.SDTEKKEN.com - SAN DIEGO TEKKEN
    www.tekkenzaibatsu.com - Tekken Zaibatsu

    Idle

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-21-2012, 06:46 AM
  2. Replies: 39
    Last Post: 02-09-2008, 12:56 PM
  3. PS Final Fantasy Anthology/Final Fantasy Origins $40 shipped OBO
    By swlovinist in forum Buying and Selling
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 11-17-2007, 11:37 AM
  4. Final Fantasy Origins vs. Final Fantasy Dawn of Souls
    By neschamp in forum Classic Gaming
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 06-06-2005, 06:25 AM
  5. ft:nes contra, final fantasy,snes final fantasy mystic quest
    By superomni in forum Buying and Selling
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-26-2003, 06:56 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •