Romier S Posted February 7, 2004 Report Share Posted February 7, 2004 Screens can be found here: http://www.the-magicbox.com/Feb04/game020704a.shtml There are about 6 pages worth of new screenshots. This new FF title is of course being headed up by the folks who brought you FF Tactics and FF Tactics Advanced. The man directly in charge is also responsible for some of Squares lower key games (Vagrant Story being one). Anyone else also getting a distint Vagrant Story feel from those screenies? (I do and Im liking it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChoiceStriker Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Those screens look wonderful! I hadn't read that much about FFXII yet but I'm definitely encouraged to hear that the minds behind FFT and FFTA are involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted March 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2004 New trailer for the game can be found here: http://www.gametrailers.com/gt_vault/t_finalfantasy_12.html (Havent watched it since Im at work!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 while the art direction on the game looks beautiful, i wonder how much of the actual gameplay will change from FFX, my guess is none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 I donno, Kelley - they seem to mix it up with every iteration, just enough to keep things interesting. I just hope they don't set it up like FFX-2. That game annoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Edit out Mag Scan. (If it doesnt appear drag shortcut into address bar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted June 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 A whole SLEW of new screenies available here: http://www.jeux-france.com/news4851.html Looks damn good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Sure looks pretty. I'm nervous about the new battle system though. I've read the traditional turn-based system is out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPieter Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Looks outstanding. Thanks for the link, Romier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted June 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 I've read the traditional turn-based system is out? Yes. As are the random encounters. The game features a real time/turn based hybrid combat system apparently. The new system will also allow you to move your characters around the combat area much like Vagrant Story. (not too suprising considering the director of FFXII is one of the folks responsible for that game). No more characters standing in a straight line across from each other. I know hardcore FF fans are somewhat upset to hear that but both of these changes sound like a step in the right direction to me. This is the first Final Fantasy game I've been excited about since FFVII. The production values will no doubt be impressive, the man behind Tactics and Vagrant is heading this one up and the game just has a really interesting look to it. One thing I am hoping is that Square Enix makes the series more interactive and less cinematic. I certainly appreciate the cinematic flair that comes with an FF title but there needs to be more interactivity with both the environment and the characters and less emphasis on lengthy cutscenes IMHO. If they are to include the same level of cutscenes found in say FFX, I do hope they implement something similiar to Xenosaga which allows you to pause and skip over the cutscene (after you've watched it once) to your liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimness Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 The greatest double-edged sword of Final Fantasy Tactics was that the enemies levelled up with you. I torn over whether or not they should have this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Bling Bling Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 The battle system almost sounds like the one in Arc the Lad: ToS, which would be a good thing if they implemented it while keeping the other FF elements intact. However, I've also read that the traditional FF post-battle fanfare has been cut. That borders on blasphemy. They may as well not have chocobos or a Cid character either. At any rate, this game already has huge hurdles to overcome in my eyes as long as it stars a she-male as a main character. My best hope at this point is that s/he is redesigned, or at least killed off early in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyVX Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 I'm not looking forward to this one. Though I haven't looked forward to a Final Fantasy game since FF7. FF8, FF9, and FF10 were all big let downs imo. I wish though that Square can pull off some magic and make a FF game that is enjoyable to me once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 40/40 from Famitsu: http://www.joystiq.com/2006/03/08/famitsu-fetes-final-fantasy-xii-with-40-40-review-score/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyVolpe Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 At any rate, this game already has huge hurdles to overcome in my eyes as long as it stars a she-male as a main character. My best hope at this point is that s/he is redesigned, or at least killed off early in the game. Heh heh heh heh You realize people could probably make the same remarks about Tidus, Zidane, Squall, and possibly even Cloud... (prepares for flames) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted March 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 It's already on the buy list thanks to the demo that came with Dragon Quest VIII. I loved the new battle system and will be using the "Wait" mode in the final game as it personally fits my play style a little more. I'm not overly hot on the main character design either, but the rest of the world looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Eurogamer has thier import review of Final Fantasy XII up and it's very positive. They loved the new combat system, the setting, and the story. Give it a read here: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=63936 Final Fantasy XII is hands-down the best instalment in the series since VII. There, we said it. It succeeds on just about every imaginable level, combining a loveable and well-designed cast and suitably twist-ridden storyline with the most unique slant on the series' traditional turn-based combat system since it went all tactical to stunning effect. The variety, attention to detail and imagination piled into this small cross section of Ivalice would suggest that returning to the somewhat underused source material of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance was nothing if not a stroke of genius. The beautiful architecture and interaction of the various races is far better suited to a fully fledged adventure such as this and every location is a pleasure to discover and explore for this very reason. You'll never tire of returning to familiar locales, be it for the main narrative or one of the many side-quests that the game throws at you, so much so that you might even find yourself churning out pieces of creative writing about your time in Ivalice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Nice. I'm really looking forward to this one. I always have fond memories of the time spend playing FF games, and this looks to set me up for another well-spent winter. With the looming release, we should be seeing character designs for FFXIII any time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I am looking more and more forward to this game. I am going to give the demo a try since I havent yet. Nice to see some good PS2 games coming this fall, even with the release of the PS3 looming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 It's funny. I still haven't even opened my copy of Dragon Quest VIII that has the demo in it. I was really geeked to try it, but just haven't gotten around to it. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 It's funny. I still haven't even opened my copy of Dragon Quest VIII that has the demo in it. I was really geeked to try it' date=' but just haven't gotten around to it. Glen[/quote'] I opened my copy, played the game for about an hour and was planning on going back to it and the demo once I finished my career in NFSMW. That was in Janurary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Yeah, I still have a demo of Okami waiting for me. It seems to slip my mind every time I sit down to fire up Oblivion. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Final Fantasy XII and a Collector's Edition are due on October 31st! http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/95E25F29-729C-41C0-88BE-4D897CB6692A.htm -Steel Book Case -Developer's Interviews -History of Final Fantasy Featurettes -Final Fantasy XII U.S. Trailers -Final Fantasy XII Japan Trailers -Final Fantasy XII Art Gallery “We are proud to bring our GameStop and EB Games customers this exclusive collector’s edition for the PlayStation 2," said Bob McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for GameStop. “This latest edition of the franchise promises to resonate with customers and define itself as one of the finest within the rich Final Fantasy history.” Final Fantasy XII retail for $49.99 and $59.99 for the Collector's Edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyElf Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Hey Square, take your time! Geez! Thanks Romier! I look so very forward to this... of course it comes out the same time the Wii and Gear of Wars show up! Looks like a vacation may be starting on Halloween Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimness Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I think I'll just get the game this time because I just need that extra ten bucks for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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