+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted January 4, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted January 4, 2010 Pitchforks at the ready. NowGamer has gone live with the first major Western review of the Japanese version of Final Fantasy XIII. The score? An eyebrow-raising 7.9/10. Here's a snip: "Each area of the game features exquisitely detailed architecture and structural design. However, this fidelity just highlights the fact that the places the characters of FFXIII inhabit are merely contrived, linear Skinner Boxes for players to navigate. At one point in the game, two of the main characters visit a theme park. It's obvious that each shrub and wall in the place has been designed with great care, but it doesn't feel like a real place." Find the review through the link. We got our copy of FFXIII today. So far, we have to say it's amazing. If you can stomach the wait, the game releases in the west for PS3 and 360 on March 9. Source: http://www.vg247.com/2010/01/04/nowgamer-r...i-gives-it-7-9/ Such a bad feeling about this after all the negativity coming from the Japanese/Japanese importers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATGC Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The **** is nowgamer and why should I care? "...but it doesn't feel like a real place." It's a ****ing game morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted January 4, 2010 MVC Share Posted January 4, 2010 That's too bad that my first experience with the series could be a possible huge letdown. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KICK Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 That's too bad that my first experience with the series could be a possible huge letdown. :( Go play FF7 first! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted January 4, 2010 Author Subscriber² Share Posted January 4, 2010 The **** is nowgamer and why should I care? "...but it doesn't feel like a real place." It's a ****ing game morons. It's a 3 page review you can either go read and see what impressions someone has on a game or quite frankly ignore the topic. I have no idea why you're losing the plot. It's getting heavy criticism for it's linearity in comparison to how that's succeeded so well in other FF games. Yes 10 was quite linear in places, but it seems 13 is even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massiveterra Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 This review is exactly what I anticipated with the game, especially after all of the lousy previews random sites posted after playing 25+ hours into the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleo Global Moderator Posted January 4, 2010 Global Moderator Share Posted January 4, 2010 That's too bad that my first experience with the series could be a possible huge letdown. :( It actually might appeal more because of what they did to it. I'm pretty sure it's getting bad reviews from the final fantasy die hards because it's "dumbed down" to appeal to a wider audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooky560 Veteran Posted January 4, 2010 Veteran Share Posted January 4, 2010 The reviewers favourite game type according to the page is beat em up games, expect better reviews from proper sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted January 4, 2010 Author Subscriber² Share Posted January 4, 2010 It actually might appeal more because of what they did to it. I'm pretty sure it's getting bad reviews from the final fantasy die hards because it's "dumbed down" to appeal to a wider audience. The top ten best-selling PlayStation video games. Gran Turismo (10.85 million shipped)[108][109] Final Fantasy VII (9.8 million, includes Final Fantasy VII International)[110] Gran Turismo 2 (9.37 million shipped)[108][109] Tomb Raider II (8 million)[111] Metal Gear Solid (7 million)[112] Tomb Raider (7 million)[113] Crash Bandicoot (6.8 million)[114] Final Fantasy VIII (6 million)[115] Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (5.7 million)[116] Final Fantasy IX (5.30 million)[117] Total PlayStation games shipped as of March 31, 2007: 962 million.[118] The top ten best-selling PlayStation 2 video games. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (17.33)[119] Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (14.89 million approximately: 7.14 million in North America, 1.89 million in Japan, 5.85 in Europe[120] Gran Turismo 4 (10.76 million approximately: 2.97 million in North America, 6.36 in Europe, 1.26 in Japan [120] Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (9.21 million approximately: 8.2 million in US,[19] 410,293 in Japan,[121] 600,000 in UK)[34] Grand Theft Auto III (7.509 million approximately: 6.55 million in US,[19] 358,917 in Japan,[121] 600,000 in UK)[34] Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (7 million)[122] Final Fantasy X (6.6 million) [123] Final Fantasy XII (5.2 million approximately: 2.4 million in Japan,[124] 1.7 million in US,[19] 1.1 million in Europe;[125] 5.2 million shipped)[126] Kingdom Hearts (4.68 million approximately: 3.45 million in US,[19] 1.23 million in Japan;[46] 5.9 million shipped including Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Ultimate Hits)[127] Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (4.44 million approximately: 3.6 million in Japan,[46][128] 410,000 in Europe,[129] 430,000 in North America;[130] 4.88 million shipped)[131] Total PlayStation 2 games shipped as of March 31, 2007: 1.24 billion.[132] Don't think it's really the title that needs dumbed down to sell more, quite possibly the best selling RPG around, and it's even gone multiplatform this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lezard Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 They dont care about reviews... It's more about sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master2k27 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 how many final fantasy games are there 30 40 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookie Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 They dont care about reviews... It's more about sales. I imagine it'll do just fine in that regard. :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massiveterra Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I'm sure they didn't "dumb it down" to appeal to a wider audience. I'm sure they thought they were doing something exciting and innovating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 i usually wait until IGN posts a review and go by that, dumb or smart, i've been doing it for like 6+ years now and buying games based on their reviews has never let me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xilo Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Well, the Xenosaga series were very similar. No towns, the maps were pretty linear, and there were lots and lots of cutscenes. I really enjoyed those despite the fact, so FF13 should be pretty enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minifig Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Who is NowGamer,.. and why should I care what they say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted January 5, 2010 Author Subscriber² Share Posted January 5, 2010 Who is NowGamer,.. and why should I care what they say? Someone who's played the game, and I'm guessing you'd care for a read if you were interested in some impressions on FF13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChainsaw Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Not surprised of a 7.9 tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HilariousNinja Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I guess my worst fears are starting to become reality. Well, at least us PS3 owners have Final Fantasy Versus 13 and 14 to look forward to ey? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjagowoowoo Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Bleh, the FF series has been downhill since 10 imo. Not all that surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emn1ty Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm honestly surprised that the low score was entirely due to the "lack of realism". The title itself denotes a lack of realism, and most Final Fantasy worlds and universes focus on the fantastical rather than the possible. From what I have read, there is no serious critique of game beyond the praise the combat system gets and a little scrutiny to underwhelming characters. I don't mind reading his opinion of the game but at least put some more about the game itself in there rather than feelings and vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotdot Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 OMG a low scoring FF game!! Could it be that after 13 games one is off the mark? I think so. It wont deter die hard fans or even most people really due to the weight the game carrys, but its interesting to see the fnboys jump out already. im not saying the game is bad or that it wont get those 9+ scores but lets face it 1 slightly off title aint the end of the line, its maybe jus not the game many were expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Knight Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I get what he's saying about the environments. They put a lot of detail into the town but they didn't put a lot of thought into making the town appear like a real town. In other words, lack of interactivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xplatinum Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 another review... gamekult gave it a 7/10 (review in french). They state that it's very linear. No NPCs and no shops, just to name those 2. And who care who or what NowGamer is ? They got their hands on the bloody game and they did an in-depth review of it. /edit: rpgland gave it a 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted January 6, 2010 Veteran Share Posted January 6, 2010 Didn't Famitsu give it a 40 though? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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