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In honor of Final Fantasy's 25th anniversary, GAF Plays: Final Fantasy games
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RPGCrazied
Member
The next one I'm playing is XIII-2. 
I don't have a PS2 anymore, so the PS2 games are out. I guess I could rock out the PSX ones. Square, make an HD collection already! I know you are doing X by itself, but I want the whole series on a couple blu-ray discs.
I don't have a PS2 anymore, so the PS2 games are out. I guess I could rock out the PSX ones. Square, make an HD collection already! I know you are doing X by itself, but I want the whole series on a couple blu-ray discs. Ok, thanks!
Ive only played the original and the PSP versions of FF1. I will definitely have to play the Origins version. I really like that they go back to the Vancian magic system (spells per day) than magic points. MPs are one of the things that made the PSP version too simple. MPs can work, but not when the spells are too inexpensive to cast.
RPGCrazied
Member
Whoa. At least play XII.
My copy is still sealed in my pile of shame
But that isn't the first time I've heard that so it is definitely one of the highest priority Final Fantasy games for me to delve into at this point.
mikespit1200
Member
I recently played through FF6 for the first time on VC and I really enjoyed it. I'm debating whether I should replay FF5 which I played on the PSX and now own on PSN or if I should play FF4 on VC, not sure if it's available on other platforms, since that one somehow slipped by me in all my years playing FF games.
I started a new game in FF1, since I wanted to use more "classic" names.
I forgot to take screenshots for a while, and I remembered by the time I got to Astos, so here's some stuff.
Ok guy.
I forgot to heal my warrior before battle, so he died. Now my levels are uneven, and I can't even describe how irritating that is to me.
Yay stuff. (with more stuff incoming once I actually go use the key)
And here's where I'm at right now. It's honestly really comical how easy the PSP version is. I just walk ahead and fight stuff. I fought ~10 battles before I got to Pravoka, including Garland, and I was level 5 right before I walked in, which is kinda nuts. I'm usually not even level 5 by the time I get to Elfheim in the PSX version.
I forgot to take screenshots for a while, and I remembered by the time I got to Astos, so here's some stuff.
Ok guy.
I forgot to heal my warrior before battle, so he died. Now my levels are uneven, and I can't even describe how irritating that is to me.
Yay stuff. (with more stuff incoming once I actually go use the key)
And here's where I'm at right now. It's honestly really comical how easy the PSP version is. I just walk ahead and fight stuff. I fought ~10 battles before I got to Pravoka, including Garland, and I was level 5 right before I walked in, which is kinda nuts. I'm usually not even level 5 by the time I get to Elfheim in the PSX version.
Is this the PSN version of I?I started a new game in FF1, since I wanted to use more "classic" names.
I forgot to take screenshots for a while, and I remembered by the time I got to Astos, so here's some stuff.
Ok guy.
I forgot to heal my warrior before battle, so he died. Now my levels are uneven, and I can't even describe how irritating that is to me.
Yay stuff. (with more stuff incoming once I actually go use the key)
And here's where I'm at right now. It's honestly really comical how easy the PSP version is. I just walk ahead and fight stuff. I fought ~10 battles before I got to Pravoka, including Garland, and I was level 5 right before I walked in, which is kinda nuts. I'm usually not even level 5 by the time I get to Elfheim.
Edit:
Nvm, just noticed the text at the bottom. Reading fail.
PSP
OneMoreQuestion
Member
I'll be playing
dissidia 012
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
I'm going to try to do MQ + 4-10 this year.
The last time I tried to do a series playthrough was 2007, where I played 1-8, MQ, X-2, and half of X. Thinking about doing it again, I don't feel like playing I-III.
Not sure what platforms I'm going to do. Here's what I've got:
MQ: US SNES
4: US SNES, JPN SFC, US PS1, US GBA, US DS. Don't feel like playing 4R.
5: US SNES, JPN SFC, US PS1, US GBA
6: US SNES, JPN SFC, US PS1, US GBA
7: US PS1
8: US PS1
9: US PS1
10: US PS2
Plus I've got a PSP Go, an iPad (+ bluetooth wii remote), and a PC so my emulation options for not playing on original carts would be pretty good too.
Sure you can. If you're playing on a TV, SD resolution capture cards are maybe $30-40. If you're playing on a PSP, homebrew allows screen captures. Both great options!
The last time I tried to do a series playthrough was 2007, where I played 1-8, MQ, X-2, and half of X. Thinking about doing it again, I don't feel like playing I-III.
Not sure what platforms I'm going to do. Here's what I've got:
MQ: US SNES
4: US SNES, JPN SFC, US PS1, US GBA, US DS. Don't feel like playing 4R.
5: US SNES, JPN SFC, US PS1, US GBA
6: US SNES, JPN SFC, US PS1, US GBA
7: US PS1
8: US PS1
9: US PS1
10: US PS2
Plus I've got a PSP Go, an iPad (+ bluetooth wii remote), and a PC so my emulation options for not playing on original carts would be pretty good too.
I'll be participating, but I can't post screens.
Sure you can. If you're playing on a TV, SD resolution capture cards are maybe $30-40. If you're playing on a PSP, homebrew allows screen captures. Both great options!
Yes, that bothers me as well in RPGs in trying to keep my characters level/same EXP. I have always reset if I have a character dead at the end of a battle. Well, Ive done that with the exception of games where classes needs more XP to level and you end up with varying levels, anyways (like DQ IX).
I like the updated graphics of the PSP remake, but I agree that it is way too easy. I will be playing the Origins version on my FF1 playthrough.
Ironlion45
Neo Member
Wow, 25 years already? You don't know how old this makes me feel ><. I still have the cartridge for the old 8-bit NES game "Final Fantasy", appended by no ordinal roman numerals of any kind. Yes, the one from 1987.
Maybe I'll play that!...if I can find a tv that I can still hook up to with an RF switch...
Maybe I'll play that!...if I can find a tv that I can still hook up to with an RF switch...
This...this might have sold me on the game.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Yeah, this is what made me skip 9 the last time I played through. Love the game, really have a hard time coping with how slow things are for replay purposes.
You can decrease load times on the PSP (Option "Fast Load" or something similar) and I think you can set the battle speed in the options menu of the game?
That only does so much. The enemies still take quite a bit of time to load into battle and battle is still not as fast as it could be.
There's no way to take screen captures on 3DS, is there? Playing FFTA2.
xxczx
Member
but the dodgy half a minute opening camera angles are part of the game!
I really feel like playing FFIX now on my PSP
charlequin
Banned
The FF Community Thread is the right place to talk about this; let's keep this thread for discussing the playing of the games, please. I want to pre-emptively stave off any ZOMG LETS RANK THE FF GAMES stuff in here.
Origins is the original game with updated graphics/music, some interface improvements, and a few bug fixes. IIRC (it's been a long time) you can optionally turn on some later-series features like automatic retargeting when your target dies, but otherwise it's still the same game as the original NES release.
I hate the US version of FF4, personally, so I would probably recommend the GBA version (if the bugs don't bother you) or I guess emulate the J2E fan-translation of 4j on your iPad. And I know you've heard me go on about how awesome FF5 is on GBA.
but the dodgy half a minute opening camera angles are part of the game!
I really feel like playing FFIX now on my PSP
The game plays fine on the PSP, outside of the battle slowness. The only thing I really missed was being able to swap in a turbo controller for the Chocographs digging.
I still have my NES cartridge with the case I got at Krogers (this one actually had NES games there which was cool) in 1997-1998ish. It was my first Final Fantasy, although I was hearing about FF7 a lot at the time. However, I had the Genesis, SNES, NES, and N64 and not the PS1 back than.
Anyways, I fell in love with this game, and I played it a lot. My only issue is every time I would get anywhere far, the cartridge would eventually whipe my save file which sucked. I still haven't beaten FF1, I did however recently get the PSP version which I plan on beating. I miss how Fighter used to look in the original game, I prefer that look to his new "Warrior" look.
I used Fighter, Monk, Red Mage, and Black Mage. My Red Mage name was Link actually hah.
Bought FF7,9 and WotL off PSN as they were on sale. I've already finished 7 and tactics numerous times as they're my favourites so I'll be focussing on 9. I never did finish that, my friend loaned me his copy and I finished disk 3 but disk 4 was too scratched up and wouldn't work, never bothered replaying it in all these years even though I enjoyed it a lot.
After 9 I'll probably hunt down a copy of 12 as I hear that was great as well. (I can't say I like the look of Vaan though)
Before I do that though I will need to play 6, haven't played that either, which is the best version to get, GBA, SNES, or PS1? I hear one of them is censored, and I'm from glorious PAL land which never got the SNES version originally so would my options be limited?
After 9 I'll probably hunt down a copy of 12 as I hear that was great as well. (I can't say I like the look of Vaan though)
Before I do that though I will need to play 6, haven't played that either, which is the best version to get, GBA, SNES, or PS1? I hear one of them is censored, and I'm from glorious PAL land which never got the SNES version originally so would my options be limited?
As I go through my screenshots, I realize how boring they are, and I don't really have much to say about each one since going through this game has been really uneventful so far. I also missed my chance to take a screenshot of the vampire's death, which makes me feel like the whole thing is ruined now. (._. ) At any rate, I'm heading out so I'll post some stuff when I get home.
I just beat Lich and went to get the canoe, and have 1:46 on the clock. I don't remember if this is fast or slow for me, but we'll see where I end up at the end of the game.
I just beat Lich and went to get the canoe, and have 1:46 on the clock. I don't remember if this is fast or slow for me, but we'll see where I end up at the end of the game.
mikespit1200
Member
Should I play FF4 on VC or on the PSX with FF Chronicles? I've heard the translation on the original is terrible.
I just realized that I've never finished Final Fantasy III. I think the furthest I've made it in the game is the dungeon where
I've never been past that.
The PS1 version of IV will be fine. It's got a few bugs, but it's not as bad as VI. It's the best PS1 port out of IV, V, and VI.
you have to mini the party.
The PS1 version of IV will be fine. It's got a few bugs, but it's not as bad as VI. It's the best PS1 port out of IV, V, and VI.
I haven't finished it, either. I'm quite a bit farther than you, but I absolutely cant beat this one section for the life of me.
I've tried to make it through the game five or six times over the years, but I ALWAYS drop the game at that point. I don't know if I'll ever beat it.
devilinanewdress
Banned
Has anyone ever completed IX quick enough to legitimately earn Excalibur II?
Might give FFVIII another playthrough, it was the first FF I played as I didn't have a PS1 when FFVII came out and when I did buy one FFVIII was being hyped all over the place. Also I'm from the UK so completely missed out on FFI to VI as they weren't released there until years later and on different formats.
Absolutely loved VIII, to me at the time back in 1999 it was like a revelation - I honestly had never seen anything like it before and it was pretty much my whole life for the 3 or 4 weeks it took me to finish it. I remember watching the ending sequence with my jaw on the floor in awe at the amazing CGI sequences and the stunning end credits music.
I know the story has its faults and the junction system could have been better designed but to me it doesn't matter - this game blew my mind and I still love it today.
Also, definitely going to be playing FFXIII-2 next month!
Absolutely loved VIII, to me at the time back in 1999 it was like a revelation - I honestly had never seen anything like it before and it was pretty much my whole life for the 3 or 4 weeks it took me to finish it. I remember watching the ending sequence with my jaw on the floor in awe at the amazing CGI sequences and the stunning end credits music.
I know the story has its faults and the junction system could have been better designed but to me it doesn't matter - this game blew my mind and I still love it today.
Also, definitely going to be playing FFXIII-2 next month!
Oh, you guys... it's so short. Just change all of your guys to black mages and get through it in about 10 minutes.
darkjedi187
Member
Now we're in business just got a new PS2 from GS for $30, now to get XII
PSP remakes are pretty much based off the GBA ones, IIRC.
So it's not that surprising that you're blowing through it pretty quick. They really made the games a ton easier in those remakes to a point where it's almost too easy.
It's not THAT bad...
1. Use Mini on everybody.
2. Move everyone to the Back Row.
3. Turn everyone to Black Mages.
4. Use Magic!
5. Get through cave.
6. Success!
Not so bad compared to that asshat Garuda and its uber Lightning.
Rahxephon91
Banned
My XIII stream is up. Still pretty early in the game, right after they become L'cie.
http://www.twitch.tv/rahxephon91
http://www.twitch.tv/rahxephon91
IonicSnake
Banned
Just bought Dissidia 012 from the PSN sale but I think I want to wait for the Vita before playing it.
Mattakuevan
Member
Hmm, I think I want to do this, but its going to be missing some games because I played FF6/7/10/12 during the fall of 2011 >.>
So I guess this is my list:
FF4: DS version is best version
FF5: Advance version of course
FF8
FF9
FF13
FF13-2
So I guess this is my list:
FF4: DS version is best version
FF5: Advance version of course
FF8
FF9
FF13
FF13-2
I said in my post, I'm way past that point. I'm stuck at Doga's Grotto.
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