The trailers are very misleading about some of the settings which leads to some surprises and some let downs... well one let down. A lot of the scenes that look like they are taking place in the same area are in completely different places. I'd say more but that would be spoiling it.From the trailers I've got the impression that its a mix of FF7 (setting) and 10 (linearity), is that the case or did they just do a good job throwing people off? Also how long is it until completion?
Been watching the trailer a few times whilst my work computer was being repaired. Gotta say I'm really pumped for it now.
I get a very FFX vibe from the over all structure, the maps, the sphere grid like leveling system, and the whole honored heroes now hunted rebels. Of course X was the only one I've beaten. The battle system is closest to X-2 with the ATB gage, but take that with a grain of salt since I barely remember that game and it's the one I've played the least of. Actually the action can be so fast paced at times it feels like a menu driven Devil May Cry. Let me rethink this.
I'm a little over 50 hours in and I've got 2 or 3 chapters left. The later chapters seem to be longer than the earlier ones. I hear it's suposed to be a 50-60 hour game with 2 areas for side quests. These could pad the game out to 100 hours. These grinders heavens are basically monster hunts that will let you level up fast and earn rare items. These quests are called missions and I believe there are over 60 of them. I'm not certain if that's per the 2 different areas or total.
I arrived at the first one at my 30 hour mark when the game gave me full control. I didn't hang around long because I got the feeling I could be there a while and the arrow on my map was pointing to the way out. I arrived at level 3 and left at level 4. I think the leveling system maxes out at 9 otr 10. Oh and the cinema that introduces the first area will make your jaw drop. I could compare it to another popular game, but that would ruin the surprise. On my current grindy area note. It's not much of a spoiler to say if this game didn't remind me of Devil May Cry before it certainly does now.
I started typing a longer post last night that turned into a full review. Think I'll save that till I beat it this weekend. In the meantime ask me anything about the battle system, cut scenes, graphics, story structure, party members, setting. I can't stop typing. I'll try not to spoil it.
More background on my Final Fantasy experience. I own every game except FFXII, but have only played X, X-2, VIII, and VII. (bought the anthologies and IX dirt cheap and just never got around to playing them) Never got out of Midgar in FFVII kind of lost interest at the cross dressing mission. Played more of FFVIII, but that was on PC so it looked like crap and it was borrowed so i had to return it before I could beat it. I should probably revisit it now that I own it. I've also played some Saga and Tales games.
