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[sublimit]

I'm just glad the HD towns are real now (and if you can enter the houses this time).

HD interiors are too hard to make.

 

[ASSauLTxMasTER]

I said wow.

I won't get myself hyped though. I've learned my lesson after FF13. I'm going in with no expectations!

Totally agree with you on that one. Looks great but im not feeling the mini games.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

I do like that FF take on Blade Runner shot.

Holy crap at those city shots. Is FF13 like this too? I always thought it was more of a fantasy game with some futuristic elements. FF13-2 looks like way into the future and more sci-fi like 5th element and Blade Runner lol. Should've just called this FF15

 

[Dedication Through Light]

I love the font they use in game, I wonder if its up for sale or available.

Regardless, Hope and that girl are an item?

 

[chri5t]

Not really, no.

I thought it was stated in an interview somewhere that it might be wise to save your FF13 save file?

Maybe I'm remembering wrong.

 

[Kagari]

I thought it was stated in an interview somewhere that it might be wise to save your FF13 save file?

Maybe I'm remembering wrong.

Maybe for an item, but they haven't spoke on it since then, and even then it was always a maybe.

 

[faridmon]

Please tell me you're a XIII hater.

Then do me a favor and look at this:

http://www.abload.de/img/6507academia_02_rgbnu9q.jpg[IMG]

Now tell me you're going to hate XIII-2. Please do.

A bunch of [I]beautiful[/I] screens, I still can not fathom how good this game will be.[/QUOTE]
[B]wat[/B]

 

[MetatronM]

Please tell me you're a XIII hater.

Then do me a favor and look at this:

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Now tell me you're going to hate XIII-2. Please do.

A bunch of beautiful screens, I still can not fathom how good this game will be.

Because the problem with FF XIII was the visuals?

 

[astroturfing]

looks great. the characters don't though but oh well, i really loved FFXIII despite its faults and some ridiculous characters so i'm probably going to love this too.

i hope and trust it's as technically polished as FFXIII was, man that game was stunning to watch. ran so smooth too and ZERO glitches or bugs (i put in like 150 hours and had 0 issues)... so rare with big games these days. seriously, can you believe how refreshing it was to play FFXIII after experiencing the pile of shitty broken code known as Fallout: New Vegas? pure bliss.

 

[iratA]

Is it still going to have some awesome cutscenes like XIII though?

 

[Famassu]

As if you'll be able to explore any of that giant city.

It's 100% certain you can explore them a lot more than the couple of FFXIII's "cities". It'll still probably be more like FFX than some older FFs where you could explore every room of every house.

 

[Electivirus]

oh my god must preorder

 

[Kagari]

Is it still going to have some awesome cutscenes like XIII though?

Depends on your definition of that. There's no high-poly pre-recorded in-engine ones anymore, if that's what you mean.

 

[chri5t]

Is it still going to have some awesome cutscenes like XIII though?

You can control the camera in all of the cutscenes, so it better have awesome cutscenes!

 

[Yoshichan]

Because the problem with FF XIII was the visuals?

No, the problem with FFXIII was everything according to GAF. And you know it.

I've seen multiple (and by multiple, I mean 10+) posts saying FFXIII was the worst game they've played this generation. And they weren't kidding.

Depends on your definition of that. There's no high-poly pre-recorded in-engine ones anymore, if that's what you mean.

Wait, what? Are all cutscenes in-game engine now...?

 

[Dunan]

I love the font they use in game, I wonder if its up for sale or available.

The main text font, which Sony seems to like (it's on the PSP menus) is a variation of Eurostile, which might be on your computer already, and can be found on the internet pretty easily:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=eurostile font&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi

It's also famous for being (with a different-looking "1") on the backs of the Chicago Cubs' uniforms:

Yet another variation (with Eurostile's original "1"; wider and with more rounded corners) is used in the battle screens

 

[Kagari]

No, the problem with FFXIII was everything according to GAF. And you know it.

I've seen multiple (and by multiple, I mean 10+) posts saying FFXIII was the worst game they've played this generation. And they weren't kidding.

Wait, what? Are all cutscenes in-game engine now...?

Real time with some CG sequences thrown in.

 

[toastyToast]

This is looking really good!

However, I still refuse to accept Serah's outfit. It is an affront to my fashion sensibilities.

 

[chri5t]

Wait, what? Are all cutscenes in-game engine now...?

Yup, they are.

 

[StuBurns]

Xanadu? Charlie Kane's influence has no bounds.

The city in rain looks awesome, the rest not so much.

EDIT: Wow was that a display of ignorance, I just wiki'd it.

 

[Yoshichan]

Real time with some CG sequences thrown in.

Oh wow, I had no clue about this... I truly do hate in-game engine cutscenes in some games (especially this one and GTAIV) because they stand out so damn much compared to the good looking cutscenes (not talking about CG). Damn, the difference is so huge, it's gonna bother me throughout the whole game.

 

[Baha]

No, the problem with FFXIII was everything according to GAF. And you know it.

I've seen multiple (and by multiple, I mean 10+) posts saying FFXIII was the worst game they've played this generation. And they weren't kidding.

Wait, what? Are all cutscenes in-game engine now...?

I don't know about other people but if I had one good thing to say about FFXIII, it would be that it had great visuals particularly in cutscenes. My problems with the game lie elsewhere.

 

[toastyToast]

I couldn't enjoy FFXIII because all the characters had sausage fingers.

 

[Yuterald]

Game looks nice, but it's still going to be a big joke. I'll pick it up when it's $20.

 

[Jarmel]

They really need some AA in those shots. The art design looks fantastic, something FFXIII nailed.

 

[chri5t]

Game looks nice, but it's still going to be a big joke. I'll pick it up when it's $20.

Why's that?

 

[Londa]

Now tell me you're going to hate XIII-2. Please do.

Depending on if the city has shops and houses along with activities and npc quests will determine if it feels like a real city or just a flashy area you walk through.

A screenshot is just that. A shot of a screen. The way it plays will determine if its going to be good.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Screenshots look great. Hope the game is good...

 

[King of the Potato People]

I have no idea what's going on in those 'temporal rift' screen shots but they look damn nice.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

The main text font, which Sony seems to like (it's on the PSP menus) is a variation of Eurostile, which might be on your computer already, and can be found on the internet pretty easily:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=eurostile font&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi

It's also famous for being (with a different-looking "1") on the backs of the Chicago Cubs' uniforms:

http://www.cubsbythenumbers.com/my-uni35.jpg[/ig]

Yet another variation (with Eurostile's original "1"; wider and with more rounded corners) is used in the battle screens[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Pretty awesome find.

 

[Yoshichan]

Oh and I hope I can race the chocobo-rider Joe and his God-forsaken Teioh in this game ♥

 

[dinosaur_hunter2]

Same here. Day one, though.

This.

 

[Dunan]

Thanks! Pretty awesome find.

No problem; I'm a huge font buff and love noticing this stuff. Eurostile was in FFXII, too, but only for the numbers in the inventory screens. The Cubs have had their version since the 1940s, but somehow it manages to look modern no matter what year it is.

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

Final Fantasy: Human Revolution

 

[we.are.the.armada]

"If it looks good, it must be good."

I am so pumped for this game now!

 

[mr. puppy]

i'm really really impressed.

 

[hteng]

why is sarah dressed up like a slut?

 

[Ponti]

Digging the Blade Runner style visuals.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Depending on if the city has shops and houses along with activities and npc quests will determine if it feels like a real city or just a flashy area you walk through.

A screenshot is just that. A shot of a screen. The way it plays will determine if its going to be good.

I assume you haven't been keeping up on the game. The cities won't just have shops and NPCs with sidequests; the people will have their own schedule like Radiata Stories. Square really took the "no towns" criticism to heart and I've experienced these towns that feel alive first-hand.

 

[Aeana]

I've been avoiding info about this game since I don't want to know too much going in, but I couldn't resist peeking at these. Looks really cool aside from Growpe.

 

[Tizoc]

Hmm I take it you can register your own Chocobo? ...and if so, does this mean one could also train/raise them somehow?

BTW I'm planning on making a Kayce avatar, could someone link me to some Kayce images put on the net from the game?

 

[Stinkdog]

Final Fantasy: Human Revolution

damn, beaten. lol I had this exact same thought. Some of those shots are giving me some sweet Ridley Scott vibes, though.

 

[Kung Fu Grip]

Please tell me you're a XIII hater.

Then do me a favor and look at this:

http://www.abload.de/img/6507academia_02_rgbnu9q.jpg[IMG]

Now tell me you're going to hate XIII-2. Please do.

A bunch of [I]beautiful[/I] screens, I still can not fathom how good this game will be.[/QUOTE]
Im a FF13 hater. The apple fell FAR from the squaresoft tree. FF12 was freaking godsend. And then they made 13. Bubble gum fantasy is what they turned the franchise into.


Yes, the screens do look nice. Yes, im sure i will hate bubble gum part 2.

 

[The Praiseworthy]

I'm sooooo hyped now... Very glad this is coming out in my winter vacation ;-)

 

[Aeana]

Final Fantasy: Human Revolution

It's particularly funny because they both use the same font.

 

[Cirekiller]

Im a FF13 hater. The apple fell FAR from the squaresoft tree. FF12 was freaking godsend. And then they made 13. Bubble gum fantasy is what they turned the franchise into.


Yes, the screens do look nice. Yes, im sure i will hate bubble gum part 2.

Sadly I have to agree with this. The current FF team seems completely incapable of making a cast of characters that aren't either plain uninteresting, or just annoying as hell. While the screens look nice, I am afraid this will just be another game where (if I get it) I will skip all the cutscenes cause of horribly annoying characters or just not caring about the plot, and play for the semi fun battle system and the mini-games if there are enjoyable ones.

Versus is SEs last chance to convince me they can do a decent job on stories and characters, if that doesn't do it, I will have to completely give up on the series.

 

[Aeana]

Sadly I have to agree with this. The current FF team seems completely incapable of making a cast of characters that aren't either plain uninteresting, or just annoying as hell. While the screens look nice, I am afraid this will just be another game where (if I get it) I will skip all the cutscenes cause of horribly annoying characters or just not caring about the plot, and play for the semi fun battle system and the mini-games if there are enjoyable ones.

Versus is SEs last chance to convince me they can do a decent job on stories and characters, if that doesn't do it, I will have to completely give up on the series.

Have you taken a look at Type-0? (OT here)

 

[Yuterald]

Why's that?

Seriously? Just watch the last trailer they released. The plot looks like a joke. Time travel, really? FFXIII kind of had cool lore and an interesting mythos, but they are throwing it all away with this dimensional rift/earthquake shit. The game just looks like its been fan serviced out of its ass. Just throw in chocobo races, summons, gold saucer-like mini games, whatever makes the post FF7 fan happy. And the characters? Come on, guys...

 

[Aeana]

Seriously? Just watch the last trailer they released. The plot looks like a joke. Time travel, really? FFXIII kind of had cool lore and an interesting mythos, but they are throwing it all away with this dimensional rift/earthquake shit. The game just looks like its been fan serviced out of its ass. Just throw in chocobo races, summons, gold saucer-like mini games, whatever makes the post FF7 fan happy. And the characters? Come on, guys...

Time travel is the central element of what most western RPG gamers seem to hold up as the best RPG of all time, so I don't know if you should be surprised that it is appealing to some people in this game as well.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

I assume you haven't been keeping up on the game. The cities won't just have shops and NPCs with sidequests; the people will have their own schedule like Radiata Stories. Square really took the "no towns" criticism to heart and I've experienced these towns that feel alive first-hand.

Stop being so unbelievably positive, its painful.

Its well known I find FFXIII to be absolute filth and I do not have high hopes for XIII-2. That being said, the fact SE have produced a game myself and other opponents of XIII are willing to give a chance is saying something.