Queen's Blood (Final Fantasy Thread)

[gunnar hendershow]

Is it really? Holy crap, that is impressive. Besides Persona 3 (I think that was around 80 hours, I was just over 60 when my data corrupted for 4), I can't remember the last time I had a game go over 30.

140 hours (including FES), get on my level Ruki.

FES adds in another 60 hours though!

40 for me. I spent so long on social links and level grinding my first time through P3.

[Ruki]

Two weeks away!

And apparently you can get another 'old character' costume by pre-ordering...you can steal Yuna's summoner robes.

[Benji]

Eurgh, I'm waning in my desire not to buy it, I've heard nothing but good things about the combat.

[TKz]

I thought that was one of the Collectors Edition exclusives? I know at least one of that and Cloud's outfit was only on offer if you got a copy from the official Square Enix Store.

I know it's a common business practice now, but man, fuck all this pre-order exclusive bullshit. Just let me buy the fucking DLC on day one and have it free with the pre-order or something. No one is pre-ordering from the official site for an outfit when they can get it for £10 less and just live without dressing Lightning up as Cloudy for the time being.

[Ruki]

Is there going to be 'Lightning Classic'? I liked her outfit and weapon from XIII. Was badass.

[Ruki]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQrBSO74DzA

A story re-cap of XIII and XIII-2....done in 16 bit. By Square.

[Benji]

WHY MUST THEY TEASE US SO?!

[Ruki]

If they made a game like that, they'd sell millions!

But, even with a re-telling from Square, the story STILL doesn't make much sense.

So, what IS Lightning?

[TKz]

I've always understood her, post-XIII, to be "Champion" of the god of XIII's world. And ultimately, she failed in XIII-2. Lightning Returns is a last shot at saving this world before time just runs out.

[Ruki]

Cool, I can accept that!

[Benji]

At this point, FFXIII-3 on release day is a toss up for me. My mind says "no, you loved FFXIII-2, but that ending was an awful knife twist as a faithful fan of the series", but my heart says "OMG FINAL FANTASY~! KUPO!"

I am so retarded.

[ZJ Penn]

Says Square to a weeping Benji as he hands over his £44.99 on release day.

Barring an impossibly superb deal at a supermarket (£20 or less), I'm going to wait. Especially after XIII-2 dropped to a tenner after about three months.

[TKz]

I'd be surprised if you can't pick it up for £30 at Tescos or somewhere right off the bat. I had XIII-2 a few days after release from Sainsburys for £30.

I finished Bravely Default last night! It was wonderful for the first two thirds but the last third was a total drag. Felt entirely like filler to pad out the length of the game, which is a damn shame. Still would reccommend it though. The first two thirds are totally worth it. I wasn't keen on the ending or secret final scene, but it wasn't anywhere near the level of XIII-2's bullshit ending.

[Ruki]

In one week I get to play another Final Fantasy! Gah! I love this time! Filled with such hope and wonder ^_^

[Benji]

Being a Final Fantasy fan and being a WWE fan are very similiar things these days

[TKz]

In one week I get to play another Final Fantasy! Gah! I love this time! Filled with such hope and wonder ^_^

What is this, 2009? Come on Ruki, you know what you're going to get. Now open up your mouth and get ready to swallow like a good little fan. Maybe they'll be nice and let you finish yourself off this time too.

[Pizza]

At this point, FFXIII-3 on release day is a toss up for me. My mind says "no, you loved FFXIII-2, but that ending was an awful knife twist as a faithful fan of the series", but my heart says "OMG FINAL FANTASY~! KUPO!"

I am so retarded.

I am really excited to play it in October for $5.

[King Ellis]

I am really excited to come and revel in Ruki's disappointment real soon.

[Ruki]

I am really excited to come and revel in Ruki's disappointment real soon.

Come back in about 5 hours!

Apparently you no longer heal after battle...that makes me happy! Also, apparently you can only carry 6 healing items at a time This is gonna be fun.

[Ruki]

Bah! Just got to the Ark and I have a bunch of different classes already I want to use....the three provided, three DLC (Cloud, Dark Samurai, and another), plus Lighting's two other outfits from previous games! The choices....

Edit: Hearing the classic Final Fantasy victory fanfare with Cloud's outfit? <3

Edit: Time limit is starting to stress me out! I am only on the second day!!!

Edit again: So, I've put a whole lot of hours into it now (4 or 5)...and I have to say, it's enjoyable! The new battle system is fun, the story seems interesting, and it has a sense of urgency with the time limit. Although, I need to figure out what to do with my 'Cloud' costume, I only really use it for the slay ability when the enemies are staggered....but one of my other outfits are much better for just basic attacks

Also! Totally beat an option enemy! FUCK. Hard.