Any fan of RPGs can probably vouch for me when I say that Square has come up with some of the best storylines for Final Fantasy. Not from 10 onwards, but 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9 were brilliant.
So I'm opening up a discussion on it. For me, Final Fantasy got me hooked on gaming. The story and the way it all plays out gave me a real bond, so to speak, with the characters. My first several hour binges were spent in front of a Playstation 1 with Final Fantasy 8 and 9. Being something like 8 when I was playing them, I sucked, but recently I got EPSXE (yeah, yeah, I've got a Playstation so it's legal) and replayed them, trying to get my best time.
If you finish Final Fantasy 9 in 12 hours, I think it was, you get a super bad ass sword, but you also need to do all the side quests. I'm not Korean enough and clocked it in about 36...
And Final Fantasy 8 is probably amongst my favorites and I got all ultimate weapons for it and finished in about 40 hours. Not great but I still have it in me to go a fifth or somethingth time :P
Final Fantasy 7 was the first game I'd played except for Street Fighter, but it was also the first game I really enjoyed. I only made it through the first disk, but more recently I finished it for the first time. Really a great game.
Prior to those ones, 3 and 5 were brilliant. Stunning given their time, really.
As far as Final Fantasy X goes, it was...okay. Nowhere near its predecessors. X-2 was just embarrassing, a fucking "Dress Sphere" and skimpy outfits. Give me a break.
After Final Fantasy whored itself out by getting to MMOs I just...gave up.
You?
_Caboose_
25-02-2009, 10:38 PM
Dude Final Fantasy XI is sweet, been playing it religously for about 3 years now, here is a youtube clip of opening if u havnt seen it, played and finished all FF's up till now fav would say 7,9 and 4 for DS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Upy2_aONI
Remember Diabolos from 8?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG0SlmRRl7g
And Odin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LPN1xSEMjQ&feature=related (Take note of how many ppl are required :eek:
And a God... (which kinda resembles the final form of Ultimecia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kfUbEmRX1I Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WyMix1a3Sw&feature=related Part 2
14 Day free trial at...
http://www.finalfantasyxi.com/ If any1 does download, gimme a shout and ill give u server details to join so that i may run u around the world of Vana'Diel
Mephisto_Helix
25-02-2009, 10:42 PM
I think FF is the ONLY JRPG that I've managed to stomach ...... no easy feat considering how much I dislike JRPG's. I got introduced to the series on number 7 .... and 2 hours later, was utterly hooked :D The one I really enjoyed, due to just how long it was, was FF-X .... think it had me on that PS2 for months, lol. I'm really hoping XIII is decent .. especially as it's now coming to the Xbox.
Isengard
25-02-2009, 10:50 PM
Glad you started this thread, I have lots to say on the subject :p. Okay, so Final Fantasy VIII is what got me started not just on jrpg's but on rpg's in general. It was my first experience with a game as long, a game that had such a well thought out story and a game with so much rpg strategy (the juctioning system in this game was SO complex). I then a couple of years later played FFIX and loved it even more than VIII. Many years later I got a PS2 and finally played FFX, which I also loved but maybe not as much as previous games (no proper world map???). Then FFXII which was simply brilliant game wise, but a little different story wise. When I have time I'll give more in depth incites into all of them.
_Caboose_
25-02-2009, 10:52 PM
Im thinking getting a PS3 for FFXIII cause versus is PS3 exclusive but normal FFXIII aint
Isengard
25-02-2009, 10:56 PM
I doubt it will stay exclusive for very long mate. M$ will make sure of that.
Mephisto_Helix
25-02-2009, 10:57 PM
what's the (supposed) difference apart from 'versus' anyway?
phoenix
25-02-2009, 10:57 PM
I picked up on the Final Fantasy franchise fairly late when I got my PS2 and bought myself Final Fantasy X on the basis of a couple of good reviews.After what felt like several hours of butting my head against random monster enqounters on seemingly endless roads, I gave up. That said, I might still consider trying the rereleased verison of the older Final Fantasy games on DS or PSP.
Isengard
25-02-2009, 11:00 PM
what's the (supposed) difference apart from 'versus' anyway?
It exists in the same universe as XIII but follows a different protagonist and story.
I picked up on the Final Fantasy franchise fairly late when I got my PS2 and bought myself Final Fantasy X on the basis of a couple of good reviews.After what felt like several hours of butting my head against random monster enqounters on seemingly endless roads, I gave up. That said, I might still consider trying the rereleased verison of the older Final Fantasy games on DS or PSP.
FF XII has no random encounters. :)
Mephisto_Helix
25-02-2009, 11:02 PM
Ah, so that's it? Still not justifying splashing out 5k for a different story path and hero.
Isengard
25-02-2009, 11:05 PM
I also think that it's an action game rather than a full fledged rpg, but I speak under correction here.
_Caboose_
25-02-2009, 11:07 PM
I also think that it's an action game rather than a full fledged rpg, but I speak under correction here.
Nope, I heard about Dissidia, but I thought that I read something about Versus XIII being an action game. I'm probably just remembering wrong.
Final Fantasy Versus XIII is, according to its developers, a wholly independent story unfolding with different characters and a different visual design. Although it is set within the same Final Fantasy XIII universe, it is unrelated to any other entry within the compilation and is thus neither a sequel nor a prequel to any other entries in Fabula Nova Crystallis: Final Fantasy XIII.
Unlike Final Fantasy XIII, there is scarcely any information surrounding the gameplay and battle system of Final Fantasy Versus XIII because no formal footage has been shown by Square Enix of the gameplay online or within video game magazines.
Within recent Japanese gaming magazine interviews, Tetsuya Nomura has stated that Versus XIII's gameplay will be a realistic derivation of Kingdom Hearts battle system with some elements of a third-person shooter aspect similar to Square Enix's Dirge of Cerberus. Nomura has also stated that the game will depart from the light and magical aesthetic of his previous directorial games (i.e. Kingdom Hearts) and opt for a darker, bleaker world that is intended to counter previous Final Fantasy installments. In formulating a realistic world, Nomura has stated that he wants the characters to be "believable" and thus realistic. As a testament towards his desire for realism; in the PlayStation Premier trailer, in contrast to previous Final Fantasy titles, Versus XIII had a greater display of graphic violence with an instance of blood.[6]
I'd rather have the full RPG experience .... especially considering the cost of the thing. Better last me long time :D
Shamrock
26-02-2009, 12:33 AM
Eh, I honestly don't trust the Final Fantasy series after X-2. Maybe XIII is good, I'm willing to try it.
Either way, to prove myself, I'm going to replay Final Fantasy 8 just to prove that I can beat the final boss in better time than Isengard :P
Gotta say though, Lionheart is the coolest weapon ever. (That the right name? Been a while)
Isengard
26-02-2009, 12:37 AM
Yep its called the Lionheart ;). I think that time I beat Ultimecia in 20 mins I used lots of Auras to get the Limit Breaks up, Triples to get buffing done faster and the Ultimate weapons for at least 3 of the characters.
Shamrock
26-02-2009, 12:44 AM
What I did towards the end is just used that Card Mod ability to get 99 Heros...but it was the hero that effects your whole party. You can't use Aura with it but I pretty much took no damage :P
Loved the junctioning system as well. God damn, that was an awesome game. So was IX. I fell in love with the music and all that.
Isengard
26-02-2009, 12:48 AM
The music was one of my favorite things about 9. I fondly remember the tune that played at the start when you were running around with Vivi. Damn now I almost want to play it again. Maybe when I have time, I still have so much to do in FFXII also :(.
Shamrock
26-02-2009, 12:54 AM
Hahaha, the music is pretty impressive. Almost keeps you coming back. Loved the flute tunes in Final Fantasy 9, it was just so fitting.
Solidus
26-02-2009, 08:24 AM
Good to see some Final Fantasy Fans :D
The series was good up until X, I enjoyed XII but it never felt much like Final Fantasy.
Hated the junction system cause it was a pain having to set up a character everytime and the fact that you run out of magic eventually is annoying, prefer MP.
Best ones for me VII, IX, X, VIII. 8th is my least favourite cause Squall grates on my nerves and junction system but still its a bloody good game.
I still think that X has the best music just listen to Fleeting dreaming and The music on Mount Gagazet, pure emotional stuff.
_Caboose_
26-02-2009, 08:25 AM
Yep its called the Lionheart ;). I think that time I beat Ultimecia in 20 mins I used lots of Auras to get the Limit Breaks up, Triples to get buffing done faster and the Ultimate weapons for at least 3 of the characters.
Selphie's Special Hidden Limit Break when you "Do Over" called "The end" Instantly kills any thing (Kinda similiar to degenerator) but also works on bosses including Ultimecia
Voicy
26-02-2009, 08:42 AM
I've always wanted to play FF, but I've never come across any of their games being available until lately.
Would it still be viable/enjoyable to pick up one of the later episodes of Beatrix and her adventures or will I be missing out on too much?
_Caboose_
26-02-2009, 08:48 AM
The only Beatrix there was for FF9 dude, PS1 exclusive (LOL) but get 7 and 8 for pc, get yourself a gamepad that looks like a PS controller and u set.
mcryan
26-02-2009, 08:53 AM
Well for me, FF 7, 8 and 9 with king. I played them all start to finish several times and loved them. I was addicted. FF X I finished as well, but it didn't quite do it for me. Not sure why but I got bored a lot easier than the others.
The whole online aspect of FF XI/XII (?) turned me away from it, well simply because I had no way of getting online that much with my then dial up connection.
If they're good, I'd still be happy to give them a go.
_Caboose_
26-02-2009, 08:58 AM
Well for me, FF 7, 8 and 9 with king. I played them all start to finish several times and loved them. I was addicted. FF X I finished as well, but it didn't quite do it for me. Not sure why but I got bored a lot easier than the others.
The whole online aspect of FF XI/XII (?) turned me away from it, well simply because I had no way of getting online that much with my then dial up connection.
If they're good, I'd still be happy to give them a go.
FYI - you can play FFXI online on a blue tooth dial up connection.
On my 4meg line...
Upload: 0.2-08.Kbps
Download 0.3-1.1Kbps
And its the same speeds for dial up and there no lag (except for crowded areas)
Look at my first post few links as well as free 14 day trial
SpoOkie
26-02-2009, 09:42 AM
I can't remember where but i got 3 the end spells from a drawpoint somewhere. Ultimecia took me 4 mins to kill. Would have been faster if I could skip the CGI :p
Isengard
26-02-2009, 11:57 AM
Well for me, FF 7, 8 and 9 with king. I played them all start to finish several times and loved them. I was addicted. FF X I finished as well, but it didn't quite do it for me. Not sure why but I got bored a lot easier than the others.
The whole online aspect of FF XI/XII (?) turned me away from it, well simply because I had no way of getting online that much with my then dial up connection.
If they're good, I'd still be happy to give them a go.
FFXII is not online, it's single player only. :)
SpoOkie
26-02-2009, 11:59 AM
personally i've loved every single Final Fantasy game. I live myself into the stories told by the games. I should actually go out and buy myself a PS2 again so I can play X and X-2(never finished it).
Btw. To this day I haven't played 7 :P What console has I-VI?
Isengard
26-02-2009, 12:04 PM
I-III was NES while IV,V and VI was SNES. Most of them got ported to PSOne as well.
SpoOkie
26-02-2009, 12:12 PM
I thought some of them were remade for the DS as well. Really want to play them ;)
Isengard
26-02-2009, 12:16 PM
Yes, III and IV were completely remade for DS.
SpoOkie
26-02-2009, 12:16 PM
By the way found this on wiki.
"In "Ask a Ninja", the Ninja states that explaining how it is like to be a ninja is like "trying to explain Final Fantasy VIII...to a lemon""
mcryan
26-02-2009, 12:23 PM
You can download NES emulators and then the games to play them on your PC. Otherwise you should be able to pick up VI and VII on PS1.
_Caboose_
26-02-2009, 03:01 PM
By the way found this on wiki.
"In "Ask a Ninja", the Ninja states that explaining how it is like to be a ninja is like "trying to explain Final Fantasy VIII...to a lemon""
Haha havnt watched ask a ninja in ages! gotta check that one.
Isengard
26-02-2009, 03:28 PM
I just watched one of the newer FFXIII videos and I was blown away. The gameplay looks amazing.
Shamrock
26-02-2009, 04:09 PM
Yes, III and IV were completely remade for DS.
And in so doing raped the story once so dear to my heart. "Storyline changes will be minimal"
:'(
Final Fantasy 5 is amazing though. SEriously awesome.
I might bother with Xiii but so long VIII and IX will be plenty fun
Isengard
26-02-2009, 11:22 PM
And in so doing raped the story once so dear to my heart. "Storyline changes will be minimal"
:'(
Final Fantasy 5 is amazing though. SEriously awesome.
I might bother with Xiii but so long VIII and IX will be plenty fun
Then I'm glad never played them. Wait, I didn't even play the original IV and V:rolleyes:.
Shamrock
27-02-2009, 07:43 AM
V is all sprites, but it's fun as hell. It uses the "Job" system, so you level up as a class and can change it at any time, which is quite cool, 'cause depending on fights you can change your characters to a Black Mage, White Mage, Ninja or whatever. Of course you'd have to level up in it first, but quite cool.
Isengard
27-02-2009, 10:25 AM
Wasn't that swappable job system also available in FF X-2?
Shamrock
27-02-2009, 06:38 PM
Yes. But in Final Fantasy X-2 you didn't change jobs, you just changed what you were wearing.
iOverflow
27-02-2009, 09:05 PM
does new FF have new storyline? and is it for pc/ps3?
Isengard
27-02-2009, 09:21 PM
does new FF have new storyline? and is it for pc/ps3?
Not sure which one you are referring to but each one has a completely new storyline and exists in different universes. There hasn't been a single player FF on PC since FF8.
Dohc-WP
27-02-2009, 09:25 PM
I loved FF IX ! it really pushed the limits of the ps1 ! I also think it was the funniest of all the FF games especially Vivi !
Isengard
27-02-2009, 09:26 PM
FFIX was very light hearted, in stark contrast to the depressing mood that FFX had.
Dohc-WP
27-02-2009, 09:28 PM
FFIX was very light hearted, in stark contrast to the depressing mood that FFX had.
I still have my copy of FF IX ! only thing is Disc 1 is a bit Damaged so im in need of a new Disc 1 (guess i'll have to download a replacement disc 1)
iOverflow
27-02-2009, 09:29 PM
the neeewest one, the one with the blonde chick with the gun lol xD
Isengard
27-02-2009, 09:32 PM
the neeewest one, the one with the blonde chick with the gun lol xD
That would be FFXIII, and she has pink hair ;). It's exclusive to PS3 and 360.
iOverflow
27-02-2009, 09:35 PM
sigh... no pc... *shrugs, at least it's on ps3 :)
Isengard
27-02-2009, 09:39 PM
PC gets no Final Fantasy love, but maybe after the console releases we might get a port. Xbox to PC ports are not very difficult and Square Enix might think it worthwhile this time, who knows.
iOverflow
27-02-2009, 09:40 PM
I hope the storyline is going to be good like the others :)
Isengard
27-02-2009, 09:41 PM
Square has never failed me yet on a FF story, I doubt they'll start now ;).
Shamrock
27-02-2009, 10:50 PM
I'm actually playing Final Fantasy 9 on ePSXe as we speak :P with a remote controller. Wewt. Really fun, loving it. It is nice and light hearted, but I love the atmosphere in all the games still. 7 and 8 were also awesome.
Nictron
12-03-2009, 03:13 PM
I am not a big Final Fantasy buff, I did play 7 and 9 but I have always enjoyed their art style and video's.