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The game forums are closing, so i am moving the popular FF forum here. No spamming, just 100% FF. Let's start with a question.... which of the FFs is the best?
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Asher D wrote:
What is the best
> minigame from a FF game?-I think its the Snowboard game from FF7 or the FF8 card game
What is the best moment in any FF game?-When you get to that Kanyon-home of Red XIII
Which FF
> game has the best ending?-FF7 in my opinion
There, that'll keep you occupied.
What is the best
> minigame from a FF game?-I think its the Snowboard game from FF7 or the FF8 card game
What is the best moment in any FF game?-When you get to that Kanyon-home of Red XIII
Which FF
> game has the best ending?-FF7 in my opinion
There, that'll keep you occupied.
i have FFX in Japanese and American now. Shame the saves don't seem to work on the Japan one... ah, welll, i understand all of it at least.
I don't think anyone is about.
I hear the english version of the PS2 jobbie is finished, and being released in the US next month. Anyone confirm?
I hear the english version of the PS2 jobbie is finished, and being released in the US next month. Anyone confirm?
Come on start replying again... okay, a question....
What is the best minigame from a FF game?
What is the best moment in any FF game?
Which FF game has the best ending?
There, that'll keep you occupied.
What is the best minigame from a FF game?
What is the best moment in any FF game?
Which FF game has the best ending?
There, that'll keep you occupied.
Cowboy Dave wrote:
> Let me know if anyone
> agrees!
Well, it's been two days and still not a word. Sorry, mate.
> Let me know if anyone
> agrees!
Well, it's been two days and still not a word. Sorry, mate.
I have to disagree.
Sure, all the games have their good points, let me take a little time to explain my view... (if you can be bothered)
FF9 was a really enjoyable experience, it was a lot simpler than the previous games but it seemed to reel you in and make you keep playing. If Kuja had featured more in the plot, as Sephiroth had in FF7, then I think FF9 would've turned out to be great.
However, I want to end my comparisons there, and say that FF9 was one of the most disappointing games I have ever played in my entire life! All that hard work, slavering over a hot stove for 60 hours for such a dismal ending.
Aside from the fact that the final battles were so easy, what is the point in giving you all your health back halfway through it!? I was left with the gut-wrenching feeling that something had gone terribly wrong with my head, that I was having a bad nightmare.
There is nothing that differs more to FF9 than FF7 in my mind. Sure, the graphics aren't superb, but it has all the makings of a fine story and great gameplay.
You get launched into the action straight from the word "Go" and the story is structured in the way that whatever seems important at first, is brought down to size by much bigger and threatening troubles... a lesson that could be taught well in today's world.
It has a legendary villain, and one with such style and power that when we see him battle at the beggining of the game, we are left with our jaws on the floor. It is this omnipotent power that builds up our fears for the final battles... a non-stop struggle for survival that takes everything you've got.
Finally, FF8. I must say that with its flaws it brought the most enjoyment. The Junction system is daunting and the game may be altogether less "fun", but this is merely judging the book by its cover.
To me, FF8 was the most immersive of the Final Fantasy series. The side-quests were actually worthwhile; you needed to use your head more than your sword in battles and the satisfaction when you can see the wonderous Lionheart move take out Ultima Weapon with one hit is just blissful.
Unlike the previous games, in order to overcome the enemy, one needed to spend time and a lot of effort to bring their team up to scratch. When time hadnt been taken to train, it was this difficulty to succeed that made it so much more satisfactory when you could finally overcome the obstacles that stood in your way.
Also, even although FF8 has no defined villain, each time we defeat the current enemy, an altogether more powerful and threatening one appears to take the throne... but there is also the common enemy, the Sorceresses and their power. The fact that you can trust nobody and it is always unclear as to who is really the enemy, you are faced with the fact, that unwillingly...
"You keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."
I hope I have been able to show my opinion, and maybe someone can make sense of what I've written.
Let me know if anyone agrees!
Sure, all the games have their good points, let me take a little time to explain my view... (if you can be bothered)
FF9 was a really enjoyable experience, it was a lot simpler than the previous games but it seemed to reel you in and make you keep playing. If Kuja had featured more in the plot, as Sephiroth had in FF7, then I think FF9 would've turned out to be great.
However, I want to end my comparisons there, and say that FF9 was one of the most disappointing games I have ever played in my entire life! All that hard work, slavering over a hot stove for 60 hours for such a dismal ending.
Aside from the fact that the final battles were so easy, what is the point in giving you all your health back halfway through it!? I was left with the gut-wrenching feeling that something had gone terribly wrong with my head, that I was having a bad nightmare.
There is nothing that differs more to FF9 than FF7 in my mind. Sure, the graphics aren't superb, but it has all the makings of a fine story and great gameplay.
You get launched into the action straight from the word "Go" and the story is structured in the way that whatever seems important at first, is brought down to size by much bigger and threatening troubles... a lesson that could be taught well in today's world.
It has a legendary villain, and one with such style and power that when we see him battle at the beggining of the game, we are left with our jaws on the floor. It is this omnipotent power that builds up our fears for the final battles... a non-stop struggle for survival that takes everything you've got.
Finally, FF8. I must say that with its flaws it brought the most enjoyment. The Junction system is daunting and the game may be altogether less "fun", but this is merely judging the book by its cover.
To me, FF8 was the most immersive of the Final Fantasy series. The side-quests were actually worthwhile; you needed to use your head more than your sword in battles and the satisfaction when you can see the wonderous Lionheart move take out Ultima Weapon with one hit is just blissful.
Unlike the previous games, in order to overcome the enemy, one needed to spend time and a lot of effort to bring their team up to scratch. When time hadnt been taken to train, it was this difficulty to succeed that made it so much more satisfactory when you could finally overcome the obstacles that stood in your way.
Also, even although FF8 has no defined villain, each time we defeat the current enemy, an altogether more powerful and threatening one appears to take the throne... but there is also the common enemy, the Sorceresses and their power. The fact that you can trust nobody and it is always unclear as to who is really the enemy, you are faced with the fact, that unwillingly...
"You keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."
I hope I have been able to show my opinion, and maybe someone can make sense of what I've written.
Let me know if anyone agrees!
sosolidcrew_aj wrote:
> but the best game is 8 it has the best grafixs and it is not that got much
> cartoon bits
But that's what everyone likes about 7 & 9. 8 is too sensible to be fun.
> but the best game is 8 it has the best grafixs and it is not that got much
> cartoon bits
But that's what everyone likes about 7 & 9. 8 is too sensible to be fun.
Ben Hodgetts wrote:
i agree the death of aeris was a great scene and really set the plot in high gear of FF7.
It was one of, if not, the best scene in any Final Fantasy to date.
it is one of the best scenes of any game and it also gave sephiroth a bigger reputation in the game.
Yes, it made him the evil and feared character he was meant to be, If he hadn't killed Aerism it would have made Sephiroth a weaker bad guy, and all of those threats that he continuasley makes throughout the game would be nothing but hot air.
it would have been interesting though to see how the game would have unfolded if it was Cloud who was the one to kill her. now that would have been excellent.
I would disagree, Sephiroth would not have been the bad guy that he is if it wasn't for killing Aeris which meant that the later parts of the game would not have been quite as strong as they where.
how would the other characters interact with him after that? would they forgive him or not?
If Cloud killed Aeris whilst under manipulation from Sephiroth, then I think they would forgive him only because he was not responsible for his actions. The characters would probably interact with him slightly different, after all, he would have killed one of your friends.
i agree the death of aeris was a great scene and really set the plot in high gear of FF7.
It was one of, if not, the best scene in any Final Fantasy to date.
it is one of the best scenes of any game and it also gave sephiroth a bigger reputation in the game.
Yes, it made him the evil and feared character he was meant to be, If he hadn't killed Aerism it would have made Sephiroth a weaker bad guy, and all of those threats that he continuasley makes throughout the game would be nothing but hot air.
it would have been interesting though to see how the game would have unfolded if it was Cloud who was the one to kill her. now that would have been excellent.
I would disagree, Sephiroth would not have been the bad guy that he is if it wasn't for killing Aeris which meant that the later parts of the game would not have been quite as strong as they where.
how would the other characters interact with him after that? would they forgive him or not?
If Cloud killed Aeris whilst under manipulation from Sephiroth, then I think they would forgive him only because he was not responsible for his actions. The characters would probably interact with him slightly different, after all, he would have killed one of your friends.
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