Visually, it's stunning. The story definitely wasn't up to par with other Final Fantasy games -- however, the interaction between the different characters is what kept me playing.
The game starts out with a huge bang, lots of excitement but quickly becomes linear and about half way through, seems like a chore. Later the game opens up into a big world, but only for a short while.
Combat is streamlined and consists of button mashing ('press A') for the first few hours of the game. However, when the game adds 'paradigms' to the mix, it becomes a lot more fun.
Overall, it's fun. I wouldn't recommend buying it for $45-$60 new, but for $250 WITH an Xbox 360 AND an extra controller, I would go for it. Just don't expect it to be like any other Final Fantasy game.
Best Buy begins used game trade-in program
Aug 26th 2010 3:49PM (Joystiq)Actually, yes they will. I just wanted to use that joke.
Best Buy begins used game trade-in program
Aug 26th 2010 3:48PM (Joystiq)knoe, knoe they will not.
'Wii Legacy' on sale for $150 this week at Target
Aug 24th 2010 10:32AM (Joystiq)Final Fantasy XIII Xbox 360 bundle discounted to $249.99 at Amazon
Aug 13th 2010 2:37PM (Joystiq)It's different.
Visually, it's stunning. The story definitely wasn't up to par with other Final Fantasy games -- however, the interaction between the different characters is what kept me playing.
The game starts out with a huge bang, lots of excitement but quickly becomes linear and about half way through, seems like a chore. Later the game opens up into a big world, but only for a short while.
Combat is streamlined and consists of button mashing ('press A') for the first few hours of the game. However, when the game adds 'paradigms' to the mix, it becomes a lot more fun.
Overall, it's fun. I wouldn't recommend buying it for $45-$60 new, but for $250 WITH an Xbox 360 AND an extra controller, I would go for it. Just don't expect it to be like any other Final Fantasy game.
Buy Madden at Best Buy, get a (select) 360 or PS3 game half off
Aug 7th 2010 12:10AM (Joystiq)NO WAI !!!!!
Best Buy to slash prices for old Xbox 360 special edition bundles tomorrow? (Update: yes)
Aug 1st 2010 1:34AM (Engadget)[Please refrain from feeding the troll.
...and please don't lean over the handrails.]
Name this song, get your name in the Gran Turismo 5 credits
Jul 11th 2010 2:37PM (Joystiq)*looks at above commenter's Joystiq tag*
Troll.
Best Buy Connect mobile broadband service launching soon
Jun 28th 2010 8:39AM (Engadget)Wish the prices were a bit more competitive, $60 is ridiculous.
Gears of War 3, now with Ice-T
Jun 17th 2010 2:10AM (Joystiq)PlayStation Move controller launching September 19 for $50
Jun 15th 2010 3:57PM (Joystiq)(Playstation Eye not included)