So apparently it's out in Japan, and there are translations out of menus for the real hardcore fans, but I still feel I'm completely out of the loop: What platform(s) is it going to be available for, and when do we get a US/Europe release?
Quote from: Dr_AvalancheSo apparently it's out in Japan, and there are translations out of menus for the real hardcore fans, but I still feel I'm completely out of the loop: What platform(s) is it going to be available for, and when do we get a US/Europe release?
it is for PS2. i suspect we'll see it in summer.
Anyone know if it's going to be a MMORPG or a real game?
Quote from: CyberzombieAnyone know if it's going to be a MMORPG or a real game?
Real game. real real real real real fuck MMOs real game.
Quote from: AelfinnReal game. real real real real real fuck MMOs real game.
So is that knowledge or wishful thinking? ;)
Quote from: CyberzombieSo is that knowledge or wishful thinking? ;)
Knowledge. FF12 is set in Ivalice (a name some of us know... if we played fft).
you know, you have this magical thing called teh intar-web right at your fingertips. clicky http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/rpg/finalfantasy12/index.html?q=final%20fantasy%2012 for mor information, though.
Quote from: AelfinnReal game. real real real real real fuck MMOs real game.
Goody. I just finally got myself a PS2 and FFX. Nice game. Too bad I'll never be playing FFXI.
Quote from: AelfinnKnowledge. FF12 is set in Ivalice (a name some of us know... if we played fft).
I played a bit, but I never really got into it.
Quote from: Aelfinnyou know, you have this magical thing called teh intar-web right at your fingertips. clicky http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/rpg/finalfantasy12/index.html?q=final%20fantasy%2012 for mor information, though.
I also have this lovely little thing called a "message board" where I ask questions and other people do my work for me. :p
I played the demo (included with Dragon Quest 8) the other day. As you'd expect, the game looks beautiful.
Combat was realtime, and felt very much like a MMORPG. The thing was, in the demo you had to control 3 characters, and the action didn't stop while giving commands. From the demo, I'd say it's going to feel nothing at all like any other previous Final Fantasy game. If anything, it will probably feel more like Secret of Mana (if you remember that old SNES title).
Quote from: GabrielCombat was realtime
That's unfortunate. That was one of the things I liked about the FF series.
According to the latest issue of Official Playstation Magazine, the game will have the option of either realtime or turn based, among other things.
I played the demo and hated, hated, hated the real time mode; it was all the irritating parts of Kingdom Hearts rolled into one. The more turn-based mode was better, but I'm not sure I like the summons. I'm cautiously optimistic about the game.
What's odd about the summons?
Quote from: McGuffinI played the demo and hated, hated, hated the real time mode; it was all the irritating parts of Kingdom Hearts rolled into one. The more turn-based mode was better, but I'm not sure I like the summons. I'm cautiously optimistic about the game.
How can you put the demo into a turn based mode?
Quote from: GabrielFrom the demo, I'd say it's going to feel nothing at all like any other previous Final Fantasy game. If anything, it will probably feel more like Secret of Mana (if you remember that old SNES title).
My memories of it are awfully vague at this point, but I remember really liking Secret of Mana. It was a darn fun game. FF constantly reinvents itself, so changing the rules again wouldn't be out of character, really. :)
I'm just glad turn-based will be available. It's not FF if you don't have combat turns. Plus realtime SUCKS ASS when you have little kids running around and getting in front of the TV all the time.
Quote from: GabrielHow can you put the demo into a turn based mode?
There were two sample demos, one was turn based the other real time. Different levels too.
As a further note, according to some of the news circulating, random battles have been dropped from teh game.
Quote from: pandiculatorAs a further note, according to some of the news circulating, random battles have been dropped from teh game.
You mean just walking along and wham fight? Yeah, the new style doesn't seem very conducive to that, it's more like Xenosaga where you see the enemies and can avoid them if you wish. Unless you mean they took out all the non-story encounters, in which case that's just doofy.
Quote from: McGuffinYou mean just walking along and wham fight? Yeah, the new style doesn't seem very conducive to that, it's more like Xenosaga where you see the enemies and can avoid them if you wish. Unless you mean they took out all the non-story encounters, in which case that's just doofy.
No, like Xenosaga, or FFXI...the enemies are visable, and you can avoid them if you wish.
Quote from: pandiculatorAs a further note, according to some of the news circulating, random battles have been dropped from teh game.
In the version of the demo I played, combat encounters were very much like they would be in a MMORPG. There are monsters out in the field, and you can approach them. If you get too close to a hostile monster, they aggro on you. The scene doesn't change to a combat scene/scale.
Quote from: AelfinnKnowledge. FF12 is set in Ivalice (a name some of us know... if we played fft).
There are ties to
another game set in Ivalice, too - Vagrant Story.
Quote from: SobekWhat's odd about the summons?
You summon your monster and it stays out, following you and attacking your enemies. Having it out slowly drains away your character's power, however.
The real-time battle system and summons system are heavily influenced by FFXI.