I finished Cloud's story mode. My inner fanboy glimmered. Even if it means more moping Cloud, I never get tired of him and Sephiroth fighting. It's like an eternal struggle you can't pull away from.
Beating his story mode also unlocked Shade Impulse, which is kind of strange. I won't touch it until I've finished everyone else's stories.
Played an import copy. Pretty good game, and the combat was transferred over surprisingly well. Level design is better than KH2 from limited experience (Which is good because KH2's weak level design was one of it's many faults) the big problem from my experience is you'll repeat these levels. Several times.
Played an import copy. Pretty good game, and the combat was transferred over surprisingly well. Level design is better than KH2 from limited experience (Which is good because KH2's weak level design was one of it's many faults) the big problem from my experience is you'll repeat these levels. Several times.
Without spoiling anything, how is the story? Does it hold up with the other games? It was said to be the most heart-wrenching.
Without spoiling anything, how is the story? Does it hold up with the other games? It was said to be the most heart-wrenching.
I don't speak a word of japanese, I'm just good at working my way through japanese games despite the language barrier (I beat a japanese copy of Pokemon Gold at age 10 >.>) But from what I could gather it was interesting to say the least. Looks closer to 2's which is a bit of a bummer, but KH is a series I *mostly* ignore the story on anyways so whatever.
I spend 90% of my time on quick match personally. I'm in no real rush to level though.. but I still try to get atleast one chocobo wing a day though (30 battles).
In that case, I guess I'm not playing this game. There's no way I'm spending that much time just to get some decent skills on a character. Way too much effort for too little payoff, if you ask me.
I should have just listened when people described it as a fighting game. I don't play fighters, so there's no reason I should like this.
Well if you don't enjoy the combat style, I can imagine the game wouldn't appeal to you. Even at level 1 you have solid skills though, so its not a great concern for me.
In the japanese version he would teleport so much you could basically destroy him.. I don't think its as exploitive in the US release with the ai refinements.
I still say that if they make a second, Yuffie needs to be in it. She already has a weapon that can attack at melee and long range, most of her level 1-3 limit breaks could translate into HP attacks (with the exception of Clear Tranquil - no idea how that would fit in), and All Creation would look awesome as an EX Burst. Of course, everyone else could probably come up with valid reasons why x character should be in it, so unless they put in every single character from every FF, there'll be people unhappy because their favourite isn't in it.
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I still say that if they make a second, Yuffie needs to be in it. She already has a weapon that can attack at melee and long range, most of her level 1-3 limit breaks could translate into HP attacks (with the exception of Clear Tranquil - no idea how that would fit in), and All Creation would look awesome as an EX Burst. Of course, everyone else could probably come up with valid reasons why x character should be in it, so unless they put in every single character from every FF, there'll be people unhappy because their favourite isn't in it.
Too bad Tifa would be in instead because OMG IT'S TIFA!! OMG TITTIES!
There's also a leveling trick using a lv100 Exdeath that can earn you gobs of XP and multiple levels, if you don't mind using such tactics.
Yeah Exdeath always seems a little.. uh.. slow.. Though he is a tree I guess...
Is there like a bug or something or do you just mean how retarded he can be?
Nah, just him being slow and predictable. They supposedly smartened him up for the US release, because I guess it was even easier to do in the JPN version.
I don't think it's really an exploit or anything. He's just the easiest highest level guy to take down. Here it is if anybody's interested.
First of all, you have to buy enough CPU level +XX options to get a lv100. I forget how they're unlocked, but I think it's just through playing the story. Either way, do a quick fight and pick Exdeath and set him as the following: lv100, maximum difficulty, and lv8 Conservative AI. Pick the Order Sanctuary map just for simplicity so you're not having to hunt him down constantly.
Now the trick is to simply run up to his face and wait for him to attack. 90% of the time he'll use Delta Attack, and all you have to do is jump up and behind him, and use your air HP attack. The other 10% he'll use this aura thingy that I swear sounds like it's called Allwangst, just really quickly hit him with a brave attack or something because you can't dodge it and will kill you. And you basically just keep chipping away like this. Walking up, jumping over his attack, and hitting him. You get a ton of XP and will likely level up every time you hit him. And you keep the levels even if you die.
Now if you're looking for the BIG jackpot, you'll probably want a way to kill him. You can either wait until he eventually dies from all those 300hp attacks. Or you can get the Magic pot summon from I think Cloud's level. The manual summon, not the auto. If he ever teleports, try to let yourself get hit so he gets his brave up. But eventually, just wait until his brave is greater than his HP bar. Then, the next time you dodge, before you hit him, use the summon to copy his brave (note: make sure you're not in Break or else the summon fails), then hit him as usual. One dead tree.
And finally, if you want even MORE exp than God... equip an exp multiplier (the hardcore plan gives out +100% feathers), do it on an exp bonus day, and also when the chocobo is giving an exp multiplier. People are saying you can go from 1 to 100 if you set everything up right.
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I still say that if they make a second, Yuffie needs to be in it. She already has a weapon that can attack at melee and long range, most of her level 1-3 limit breaks could translate into HP attacks (with the exception of Clear Tranquil - no idea how that would fit in), and All Creation would look awesome as an EX Burst. Of course, everyone else could probably come up with valid reasons why x character should be in it, so unless they put in every single character from every FF, there'll be people unhappy because their favourite isn't in it.
Too bad Tifa would be in instead because OMG IT'S TIFA!! OMG TITTIES!
I still say that if they make a second, Yuffie needs to be in it. She already has a weapon that can attack at melee and long range, most of her level 1-3 limit breaks could translate into HP attacks (with the exception of Clear Tranquil - no idea how that would fit in), and All Creation would look awesome as an EX Burst. Of course, everyone else could probably come up with valid reasons why x character should be in it, so unless they put in every single character from every FF, there'll be people unhappy because their favourite isn't in it.
Too bad Tifa would be in instead because OMG IT'S TIFA!! OMG TITTIES!
You.
Out.
Either that or Vincent because his soul is darker then the moonless twilight of midnight.
I had to. I really did. I don't even have anything against Tifa, really. I mean, sure she's annoying and codependent, but I expect that in a Final Fantasy heroine!
Didn't take long for a Jill fanbase to develop. There's already several pages discussing her healthy cleavage. It seems any FF girl past a B cup is going to get that kind of attention, but it's still pretty ridiculous.
That said, the pic with her and Sazh gave me Shadow Hearts 2 flashbacks. I hope she's more cruel in an evil sort of way rather than a comical one.
Also there's some SE event thingy in September 8, where FFXIII is rumored to have its official release date on that day (for Japan only, I'll bet).
Also there's some SE event thingy in September 8, where FFXIII is rumored to have its official release date on that day (for Japan only, I'll bet).
Definitely Japan Only for that. Press have been invited. Not going myself, not flying to TGS.
As far as Dissidia 2 goes, the characters in it would be Nomura's favorites. This is the man who almost had Kain instead of Cecil for the game just because he really likes Kaim as a character, after all. So Yuffie would be likely, as he loves her.
They do need a monk, though, as there isn't one in Dissidia. They almost had a monk from FF11 instead of Shantotto but the FF11 devs told the Dissidia team about the upcoming DLC focusing on her so it became Shantotto.
As far as Dissidia 2 goes, the characters in it would be Nomura's favorites. This is the man who almost had Kain instead of Cecil for the game just because he really likes Kaim as a character, after all. So Yuffie would be likely, as he loves her.
Yuffie or Vincent. You're forgetting how much he loves Vincent.
Not only did he make the guy more overpowered and over the top than anyone in DoC, he was originally going to be in Kingdom Hearts instead of Cloud - which is why KH Cloud has Vincent aspects to him.
Though I wonder how small of a group actually likes Yuffie as a character. I like her, but I think I'm mostly alone there.
All I want is Edgar in it. His tools would be a great fit for this game, and I want to see him hitting on all the heroines and villainess of the FF universe.
I still say that if they make a second, Yuffie needs to be in it. She already has a weapon that can attack at melee and long range, most of her level 1-3 limit breaks could translate into HP attacks (with the exception of Clear Tranquil - no idea how that would fit in), and All Creation would look awesome as an EX Burst. Of course, everyone else could probably come up with valid reasons why x character should be in it, so unless they put in every single character from every FF, there'll be people unhappy because their favourite isn't in it.
Too bad Tifa would be in instead because OMG IT'S TIFA!! OMG TITTIES!
You.
Out.
Either that or Vincent because his soul is darker then the moonless twilight of midnight.
I thought this was resolved with her new clothes, so it's not as...rude.
In an Uematsu mood today. I forgot just how good the two Potion: Relaxing w/ Final Fantasy cds are. I wonder if I'll hit the concert or vocal cds next.
I've been listening to so many other video good game composers lately that I've been forgetting my roots. I need to stop listening to my Shin Megami Tensei, Valkyrie Profile, Wild Arms, Xenosaga, etc. soundtracks for a bit. :P
As far as Dissidia 2 goes, the characters in it would be Nomura's favorites. This is the man who almost had Kain instead of Cecil for the game just because he really likes Kaim as a character, after all. So Yuffie would be likely, as he loves her.
Yuffie or Vincent. You're forgetting how much he loves Vincent.
Not only did he make the guy more overpowered and over the top than anyone in DoC, he was originally going to be in Kingdom Hearts instead of Cloud - which is why KH Cloud has Vincent aspects to him.
Though I wonder how small of a group actually likes Yuffie as a character. I like her, but I think I'm mostly alone there.
Yuffie and Vincent on the side of Cosmos, Weiss and Nero for Chaos?
They do need a monk, though, as there isn't one in Dissidia. They almost had a monk from FF11 instead of Shantotto but the FF11 devs told the Dissidia team about the upcoming DLC focusing on her so it became Shantotto.
I wouldn't be surprised if they chose Sabin for that... or, thinking about it, Amarant, with Lani on the opposing side.
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FF1: Matoya and Astos. A blind old witch and whatever kind of ugly elf-thing Astos is would bring some nice variety to the cast
FF2: Maria, because more women is good, and I don't really remember any other villains from the game.
FF3: Again, no idea.
FF4: Edge and Rubicante would be a great pairing
FF5: Faris, I guess, and Gilgamesh
FF6: Celes and again, not sure on a good villain
FF7: Cid or Tifa (or Red, he'd be interesting) and one of the turks.
FF8: Laguna and Seifer. Not enemies of each other, but both would be good additions.
FF9: I want to say Vivi and the evil Black Mage, but maybe Steiner and Beatrix instead
FF10: Seymour seems like a given on the villain end, and I guess Yuna to match
FF11: No idea
FF12: I agree with the Balthier and Cid idea.
Beating his story mode also unlocked Shade Impulse, which is kind of strange. I won't touch it until I've finished everyone else's stories.
Also, some new screenshots of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep here: http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1227029_1407.html
You need to copy and paste that link to watch it.
Looks incredible for a PSP game, but that's what I said with Crisis Core and Dissidia. I can't wait until Square learns to master the PS3.
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Golbez is a DICK in Cecil's story.
Atma Weapon? Gestahl?
Also, Quistis and Edea are the obvious choices for VIII. Because they're hot.
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If that's the case it looks like I'll be picking up a psp 3000 and dissidia on payday.
Played an import copy. Pretty good game, and the combat was transferred over surprisingly well. Level design is better than KH2 from limited experience (Which is good because KH2's weak level design was one of it's many faults) the big problem from my experience is you'll repeat these levels. Several times.
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Without spoiling anything, how is the story? Does it hold up with the other games? It was said to be the most heart-wrenching.
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I don't speak a word of japanese, I'm just good at working my way through japanese games despite the language barrier (I beat a japanese copy of Pokemon Gold at age 10 >.>) But from what I could gather it was interesting to say the least. Looks closer to 2's which is a bit of a bummer, but KH is a series I *mostly* ignore the story on anyways so whatever.
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I should have just listened when people described it as a fighting game. I don't play fighters, so there's no reason I should like this.
Is there like a bug or something or do you just mean how retarded he can be?
I never asked for this!
I never asked for this!
Nah, just him being slow and predictable. They supposedly smartened him up for the US release, because I guess it was even easier to do in the JPN version.
I don't think it's really an exploit or anything. He's just the easiest highest level guy to take down. Here it is if anybody's interested.
Now the trick is to simply run up to his face and wait for him to attack. 90% of the time he'll use Delta Attack, and all you have to do is jump up and behind him, and use your air HP attack. The other 10% he'll use this aura thingy that I swear sounds like it's called Allwangst, just really quickly hit him with a brave attack or something because you can't dodge it and will kill you. And you basically just keep chipping away like this. Walking up, jumping over his attack, and hitting him. You get a ton of XP and will likely level up every time you hit him. And you keep the levels even if you die.
Now if you're looking for the BIG jackpot, you'll probably want a way to kill him. You can either wait until he eventually dies from all those 300hp attacks. Or you can get the Magic pot summon from I think Cloud's level. The manual summon, not the auto. If he ever teleports, try to let yourself get hit so he gets his brave up. But eventually, just wait until his brave is greater than his HP bar. Then, the next time you dodge, before you hit him, use the summon to copy his brave (note: make sure you're not in Break or else the summon fails), then hit him as usual. One dead tree.
And finally, if you want even MORE exp than God... equip an exp multiplier (the hardcore plan gives out +100% feathers), do it on an exp bonus day, and also when the chocobo is giving an exp multiplier. People are saying you can go from 1 to 100 if you set everything up right.
You.
Out.
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I never asked for this!
So I didn't read this thread at all, or bother to keep up with anything related to this game since it was released eons ago in Japan.
It looked pretty cool, and that's all i'm going by.
Is it worth picking up or not?
Even though Tifa isn't in it.
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Didn't take long for a Jill fanbase to develop. There's already several pages discussing her healthy cleavage. It seems any FF girl past a B cup is going to get that kind of attention, but it's still pretty ridiculous.
That said, the pic with her and Sazh gave me Shadow Hearts 2 flashbacks. I hope she's more cruel in an evil sort of way rather than a comical one.
Also there's some SE event thingy in September 8, where FFXIII is rumored to have its official release date on that day (for Japan only, I'll bet).
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The funny thing is he's by far on the top of the tier list when played by an actual human.
The AI just sucks with defensive/counter characters.
But yeah, you level on lvl100+ Exdeaths and then master skills on lvl1 Chaos.
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Definitely Japan Only for that. Press have been invited. Not going myself, not flying to TGS.
As far as Dissidia 2 goes, the characters in it would be Nomura's favorites. This is the man who almost had Kain instead of Cecil for the game just because he really likes Kaim as a character, after all. So Yuffie would be likely, as he loves her.
They do need a monk, though, as there isn't one in Dissidia. They almost had a monk from FF11 instead of Shantotto but the FF11 devs told the Dissidia team about the upcoming DLC focusing on her so it became Shantotto.
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Yuffie or Vincent. You're forgetting how much he loves Vincent.
Not only did he make the guy more overpowered and over the top than anyone in DoC, he was originally going to be in Kingdom Hearts instead of Cloud - which is why KH Cloud has Vincent aspects to him.
Though I wonder how small of a group actually likes Yuffie as a character. I like her, but I think I'm mostly alone there.
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I thought this was resolved with her new clothes, so it's not as...rude.
I've been listening to so many other video good game composers lately that I've been forgetting my roots. I need to stop listening to my Shin Megami Tensei, Valkyrie Profile, Wild Arms, Xenosaga, etc. soundtracks for a bit. :P
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Yuffie and Vincent on the side of Cosmos, Weiss and Nero for Chaos?
I wouldn't be surprised if they chose Sabin for that... or, thinking about it, Amarant, with Lani on the opposing side.
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Crystal Bearers Boxart Damn sexy. I live safe in the knowledge Europe will likely get the same one while SE USA butchers their version.
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