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Another quirky Final Fantasy: Crystal Bearers trailer
by Alexander Sliwinski 
on Sep 25th 2009 3:44PM
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Reader Comments (39)
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:48PM Frostblade10 said
The first thing I thought of when the music started was Heavy Metal, the movie..
I saw some slowdown. I hope they optimize the hell out of it.
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I saw some slowdown. I hope they optimize the hell out of it.
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 3:54PM ArchiGamer said
Wow, that's -way- different than the other Crystal Chronicles.
Me likely.
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Me likely.
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:00PM Kyogissun said
Sorry... But this isn't what I remember signing up for.
I mean hell, even MLaaK and MLaaDL had some essence from the original and so did RoF as well but...
Man, Crystal Bearers just lacks the appeal it had from that original trailer way back when. It's like they're taking the sonic route, I.E. when in doubt, EXTREEEEEME.
I'll most likely try the game anyways but... I have a feeling the old days of fun dungeon crawling, easy hacking and slashing and fun four player co-op are dead.
Oh and the Celtic feel is completely non-existent. This is no longer a lush, mystic and unique world. ~_~
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I mean hell, even MLaaK and MLaaDL had some essence from the original and so did RoF as well but...
Man, Crystal Bearers just lacks the appeal it had from that original trailer way back when. It's like they're taking the sonic route, I.E. when in doubt, EXTREEEEEME.
I'll most likely try the game anyways but... I have a feeling the old days of fun dungeon crawling, easy hacking and slashing and fun four player co-op are dead.
Oh and the Celtic feel is completely non-existent. This is no longer a lush, mystic and unique world. ~_~
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:04PM ArchiGamer said
Well it does take place in the future, so that Celtic landscape probably has changed to something more futuristic.
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Posted: Sep 25th 2009 5:07PM Kyogissun said
Naw, didn't really do much, I gathered info on what to anticipate gameplay wise long ago. An action RPG...
I just... don't really want that from CC. I mean, I HOPE it works and I enjoy it in the end but...
Honestly, I just wanted improvements on the original gameplay system (Change up in weapons and 'class/role' I play, as well as maybe more attacks), a moderate/dramatic improvement to character customization (outfit, facial design, as said earlier, a defined class), a continuation of the main story (a game set either shortly or DIRECTLY after the first, MLaaK intrigued me with the approach to how the people are exploring the world with the miasma gone and I hoped for more like it) and just a graphical improvement.
Now seriously, I'm hoping we get that but really? I would just thought a simple hack and slash combat system would have been good. Akin to kingdom hearts without the over the top flashiness but...
It feels like that IS what happened. And I just don't like where they've gone with the story, I REALLY feel that it wasn't that necessary to focus that much on what happened prior to the first. The series just needed to move forward so... IMHO, this has the CHANCE to work, but I think maybe... Bleh.
tl;dr I don't have high hopes.
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I just... don't really want that from CC. I mean, I HOPE it works and I enjoy it in the end but...
Honestly, I just wanted improvements on the original gameplay system (Change up in weapons and 'class/role' I play, as well as maybe more attacks), a moderate/dramatic improvement to character customization (outfit, facial design, as said earlier, a defined class), a continuation of the main story (a game set either shortly or DIRECTLY after the first, MLaaK intrigued me with the approach to how the people are exploring the world with the miasma gone and I hoped for more like it) and just a graphical improvement.
Now seriously, I'm hoping we get that but really? I would just thought a simple hack and slash combat system would have been good. Akin to kingdom hearts without the over the top flashiness but...
It feels like that IS what happened. And I just don't like where they've gone with the story, I REALLY feel that it wasn't that necessary to focus that much on what happened prior to the first. The series just needed to move forward so... IMHO, this has the CHANCE to work, but I think maybe... Bleh.
tl;dr I don't have high hopes.
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 10:23PM Kyogissun said
Wow, I get downvoted for having a reasonable and non-unruly opinion?
Good to know that the users here at joystiq are strong enforcers of the 'no matter what you say, you're wrong unless you agree with me' policy.
I mean seriously people, what in there was worth voting down? My favoring to previous titles? A general commentary? Or just that I was sharing my thoughts on the game?
I'm allowed to have an opinion but... I can't post about it I guess.
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Good to know that the users here at joystiq are strong enforcers of the 'no matter what you say, you're wrong unless you agree with me' policy.
I mean seriously people, what in there was worth voting down? My favoring to previous titles? A general commentary? Or just that I was sharing my thoughts on the game?
I'm allowed to have an opinion but... I can't post about it I guess.
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:12PM mrln said
I dislike the music. The country tunes from the last trailer and this new guitar thing aren't very appealing to me. I hope they include some more "sophisticated" tunes to balance it out. But that's my opinion, maybe everybody here absolutely loves it and will argue that it fits the whimsical nature of the game.
Otherwise it looks freaking awesome. Action RPG of the year.
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Otherwise it looks freaking awesome. Action RPG of the year.
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:13PM (Unverified) said
I happen to like the trailer, and where the game has gone. It feels more souped up and "exciting" than the other FF games, even in the CC side. i also like how Squenix is willing to experiment with the FF formula and see where they can take it.
As to this particular trailer, the beginning and ending are especially good, I think. The beginning, because when Layle is walking down the hallway in the tux he is humming the FF theme tune (not Crystal Chronicles, the "real" FF line) and the end with the double-take the moogle does between looking at Layle and the wanted poster is priceless.
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As to this particular trailer, the beginning and ending are especially good, I think. The beginning, because when Layle is walking down the hallway in the tux he is humming the FF theme tune (not Crystal Chronicles, the "real" FF line) and the end with the double-take the moogle does between looking at Layle and the wanted poster is priceless.
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:17PM Mighty Ponygirl said
I'm a little late to this party. We played the first FF:CC on the GameCube and enjoyed it [more or less] as a fun MP game. Will this game have MP as well, or have they abandoned that?
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Posted: Sep 25th 2009 6:28PM Mr Khan said
They're taking this in a completely different direction. No multiplayer, no leveling system. This game is like Zelda if Zelda had a really deep weapons system. So i suppose it's Zelda crossed with Phantasy Star Universe (since the weapons are what you need to advance)
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Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:20PM (Unverified) said
I like how the person in the beginning hums the Final Fantasy theme.
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Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:24PM (Unverified) said
THIS IS GONNA LOOK SOE ASEMOZ@ 640*480, reminds me of the late 80`s , resolution-wise.
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Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:31PM hami83 said
I'm sorry for everyone who doesn't seem to enjoy the trailers, but I'm loving it. This is my most anticipated game to come out.
To clear things up though, it seems they split the trailer in two. The first half being about the silly things you can do and the second half more about the somewhat (guessing) serious story in the game.
They did this with the last trailer and I think it works well because the first half will get the attention of the Wii users everyone haste, and the last half gets the attention of the people who still want a Final Fantasy game.
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To clear things up though, it seems they split the trailer in two. The first half being about the silly things you can do and the second half more about the somewhat (guessing) serious story in the game.
They did this with the last trailer and I think it works well because the first half will get the attention of the Wii users everyone haste, and the last half gets the attention of the people who still want a Final Fantasy game.
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:31PM CaptainHairy said
Well, since pretty much every FF since the release of the PS2 has been soulless and devoid of fun, it's nice to see a little character being reinjected into the franchise. I honestly never thought that a Final Fantasy game would ever interest me again, but this has perked my attention nodules.
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Posted: Sep 30th 2009 8:30PM RagingStormX said
Yes sirrie bob, you've got Walmart, Best Buy, Ebay, Amazon, FYE, Target, Toys R' Us and Gamestop/EBgames (if thats your thing)...just to name a few. Quickly now young deprived one...don't be shy.
Pst - Just between me and you...all consoles have had a price drop, so you will be paying less than most who got the console before you.......I know its totally awesome, but you didn't hear it from me ;)
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Pst - Just between me and you...all consoles have had a price drop, so you will be paying less than most who got the console before you.......I know its totally awesome, but you didn't hear it from me ;)
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 4:43PM (Unverified) said
Im loving the direction and like the fact that it strays from the heavy rpg theme of every other FF game and spinoff. Plus the fact that the main character has these sick powers, knows how to use'em and enjoys it! No "sad i hate myself/don't want these powers" crap here!
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Posted: Sep 25th 2009 6:30PM Mr Khan said
It's definitely moved into the top of my contention for a Christmas present, especially with that release date. I won't have a game under the tree, but i'll have it one or two days later either way...
Really seems like it has a lot going on, between the cow abductions, the story vaguely reminiscent of the main-series, and the whole DOAXVB thing going on.
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Really seems like it has a lot going on, between the cow abductions, the story vaguely reminiscent of the main-series, and the whole DOAXVB thing going on.
Posted: Sep 25th 2009 7:01PM (Unverified) said
Crystal Chronicles meets Tales of Symphonia meets Sonic Adventure(cause the music)
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Posted: Sep 25th 2009 8:14PM FluffnNonsense said
More decent Wii games is a good thing. Might not be GOTY but at least I'll be able to dust off the console for something other than parties.
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Posted: Sep 25th 2009 8:14PM asymptotic said
This made me 1000x more excited for this game. I honestly never expected the game would be this humorous. This just became a day one purchase.
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