Final Fantasy XIII
93/100
Note: This is my 1st FF game
The best stuff:
- This is the best looking game I've ever seen... the story aims to be an epic, and the visuals deliver every bit of the intended magnitude. The cutscenes are better than some Hollywood CGI movie titles (...yes, it's that good)
- The combat system is unbelievable. The depth of the system is incredible. Putting thought into your strategy pays off.
- The story is very good. Like i said before, it aims to be an epic and it delivers. The way it progresses also keeps you hooked. The ending was ever-so-slightly confusing, but was quite satisfying.
- The characters are deep and the way the game reveals each character's back story and role in the 'big picture' is done extremely well.
- The music is fantastic.
The not-so-good stuff:
- The game is an unending sequence of battles. You fight an enemy, move forward, and fight some more enemies. Then you upgrade and fight some more. Then there's a cutscene. Then you start again. The story does go a long way in keeping you going, though, so you won't be getting too bored.
Being a total newcomer to Final Fantasy, I thought this game was fantastic.
I've read that alot of the hardcore FF fans didn't like it... good thing I can look at the game for what it is as a stand-alone.
