FFXII worth a revisit?

The Running Man · 9 Sep 2009 at 16:37

i got this when it came out. i got stuck too low a level on a bounty hunt, and got frustrated.

i was probably only 30% into the game. i have now gotten rid of my ps3 60g but still have a ps2 and probably have the saved game somewhere.

with FFXIII not out till next year i have a slight void in my life...

i cant go back to FFVII i did it originally on the PC, then i redid it on psx and got the golden chocobo etc so im done there. i also refinished FFIX and er... i had FF8 for the PC and that sucked imo...stupid card game:/ that does nothing worthwhile!

SO...long and short, is FFXII worth retaking up? also i never finished FFX...

Bevysters · 9 Sep 2009 at 17:14

I hated ff12. Its well worth trying to finish ff10 all the way through the dark aeons are a nightmare first time round.

Phatjayunoi · 9 Sep 2009 at 18:57

If you have the time, then go for it, both FFX and FFXII. I'm one of the few people that is NOT on the FFXII hate train and actually enjoyed it.

Streeteh · 9 Sep 2009 at 18:58

I'd prioritise FFX over XII tbh

Strife212 · 9 Sep 2009 at 18:59

FFIX had the same card game as FFVIII, you don't have to play

ZG002 · 9 Sep 2009 at 19:19

Give 8 a chance then hit 10 again.

The Running Man · 10 Sep 2009 at 00:07

oh im having flashbacks to 10.. pointless underwater swimming, the jecht shot! conceding unecessary goals:/ gah

wannabedamned · 10 Sep 2009 at 00:09

12 is a good game, Character stories are somewhat lacking, but other than that its great. Battle system changes quite a lot and its one of the main reasons some people turn their noses up at it. Im not one of them.

FlukeRogi · 10 Sep 2009 at 01:12

Phatjayunoi said:
I'm one of the few people that is NOT on the FFXII hate train and actually enjoyed it.

Another one here

Great game imo.

Adsta · 10 Sep 2009 at 08:53

Nickg said:
oh im having flashbacks to 10.. pointless underwater swimming, the jecht shot! conceding unecessary goals:/ gah

Blitzball was fantastic !

I must have spent more time playing that than I did playing XII

I really did enjoy FFX tbh. Was the last Final Fantasy game I really enjoyed.

The Running Man · 10 Sep 2009 at 09:22

i think it was the runtish main character that put me off!!

Xinn · 10 Sep 2009 at 14:26

Strife212 said:
FFIX had the same card game as FFVIII, you don't have to play

No it didn't, the game in IX was different in more ways than one.

Myself, have currently started playing through X again, just done Djose Temple and got myself Ixion.

Swampyseifer · 10 Sep 2009 at 14:31

Don't forget X-2 *hides under table*

wannabedamned · 10 Sep 2009 at 14:34

Swampyseifer said:
Don't forget X-2 *hides under table*

You best get used to living under there!

Fenris · 10 Sep 2009 at 15:55

From my perspective, no.

The main character and all but 2 support characters (Balthier and Basch) are aweful, the story wiggles around aimlessly and for the most part with no clear goal, the "open world" aspect of combat is enfuriating and the "bounty hunt" side quests are just a load of tests which ask you "do you have this accessary? no? HAHAHAHAHAHA!".

I completed it, I then sold it.

Seriousely though, Vaan "I want to be a PIRATE! YAAAAAAAY" is the single worst main character ever. He also has a really dodgy nose.

Streeteh · 10 Sep 2009 at 15:56

Fenris said:
Seriousely though, Vaan "I want to be a PIRATE! YAAAAAAAY" is the single worst main character ever. He also has a really dodgy nose.

Aye, he had the annoying aspects of Tidus without any of the redeeming features. He was a disaster.

Strife212 · 10 Sep 2009 at 15:57

This guy single-handedly redeems Final Fantasy XII.

Too late, and to their sorrow, do those who misplace their trust in gods learn their fate.

Streeteh · 10 Sep 2009 at 15:59

Strife212 said:
This guy single-handedly redeems Final Fantasy XII.

Really? He barely made an appearance and as soon as you met him you killed him. I felt he was the only potential redeeming feature, i was hoping he would become the main villain, but nope, he just died.

Strife212 · 10 Sep 2009 at 16:04

I was joking really, but he give an amazing speech

eggyoke · 10 Sep 2009 at 16:10

I felt FFXII was overly boring. Its like SE tried their best to make the world seem as authentic as possible, but the characters came off as boring and lifeless. There was no life behind the story as there was nothing for the player to care for. It was overly political and cold, especially when you compare it to previous FF's which emphasize the emotions between the characters and the player.

Personally I'd recommend a replay of FFVIII, if you didn't like the card game then dont play it. Also FFX, although not my favorite FF, is still a very good game and gets better as you progress.