Well, it has been a while. Figured I'd make a new news post and all that. I figured it was time to do this. I need to basically explain this series, and the different flaws, and also to dispel some ignorance about the games. Obviously, if you've payed attention to the title you'll know this is about Final Fantasy, and to those who haven't: OI WAKE UP!
Anyway, Final Fantasy is a franchise that I have come to enjoy, and respect, and at the same time be pessimistic, and angry about it. Now, to people who like Japanese Role Playing Games have obviously played at least one of these games in a point of their lives. So, you'll understand the need to be cynical about these tyopes of games. Ofcourse, there are twat mouths who like Westernized Role Playing Games, and because they are arrogant faggots who enjoy customizing characters, they are really fucking critical of JRPGs. I Honestly can understand their angst and all that, but to say that they aren't even RPGs is an absurd claim. Now, there are many differences between WRPGs, and JRPGs, but you could easily find all that on wikipedia anyway,. Basically, there is very few differences between the two genres anyway, and since both of utilizes grind, after grind after motherfucking grind, then I can easily tell you all to be quiet, shut the fuck up, and let people play the games they wanna play. So, shitting all over games like Final Fantasy is only gonna make you look like an egotistical troll, who thinks that you know more about video games then others.
So, now to actually get on with the whole rant about Final Fantasy. That first WALL OF TEXT was and is to keep pessimistic faggots from trying to shit all over this new bulletin. Now, here is where I get into Final Fantasy. As most of you know, and have noticed, if it's the "Final Fantasy" how come there are more then 13 titles and spinoffs incorporating that name? Easy, when Square was about to go under, they decided to get Hironobu Sakaguchi to create a game that would mark the final nail in the coffin for the company. He said he's be much better at creating a story then an action game. So, that's how Final Fantasy came to be. When it actually sold very well, and got critical release in the states they decided that this series had potential and can keep it going. Then it turned into milking of the fucking franchise. Now that's all and good, because it's a corporation now, and that's what corporations do, but it usually causes the quality of the games to go down, or other games to be vastly overshadowed. Fans of the EarthBound series, Chrono Series, Phantasy Star and Fire Emblem series you probably understand this. But, it pays to be cynical, so lets get the fucker over with. Final Fantasy is not the greatest series of all time. It is under refined and it lacks what alot of WRPG fans keep complaining about. I mean, I personally don't mind turned based combat, and random encounters, but one it gets into the 7th generation of gaming, it needs a bit of an update. At the very lest no random encouters. Lost Odyssey has this problem, which is part of the reason why critics give it mixed reviews. But, in all honesty, it's a great game, with enjoying characters, and some fun gameplay elements. But, alot of people enjoy choices in modern WRPG, every does. and as much as I love the story and linearity in games such as Final Fantasy, could I get something of a choice? I mean, even if it's the choice not to get an item, or a character for my party, I still would love something, so I can get a higher replay value out of the games. Which is why I call Final Fantasy 6, and Chrono Trigger the best games of all time. Chrono Trigger is short, and sweet, with so much choice, and multiple endings. It also helps that the combat is great, and all that. Final Fantasy 6 is more about story then choice. But, the fact that it's so fun to play. I am a bit vague on the details, but I just love the game.
Now, you've probably grown tired of my bitching, and my criticism, but this series need it, all games have their flaws, and some time it's the flaws that make them stand out from other games that want to be the same fucking game. Also, notice the amount of run-on sentences I put into this, it's a problem I have, but I honestly don't care enough, so they'll keep coming. Just like how Final Fantasy constantly changes it's game systems. No two Final Fantasy games are exactly the same. They may borrow elements from the preceding games, but it's an attempt at originality. Now, this is a huge problem, because it can easily alienate fans, and be a complete miss altogether. However, we can easily welcome the changes made, and it could be fun to play. However, story, and character development might be hurt by this. Like Final Fantasy X-2. Admittedly, the game play is fun, and adds a whole new challenge. But, it was a bad story, with bad characters, and pretty bleh music. But, it's still a fun, and neat game. Now, I will explain Final Fantasy VII quickly. I'm not a huge fan of the game, and I don' really care for most of the main characters except for Yuffie, and maybe Red 13. The story doesn't seem as interesting as 4, 5, and 6's stories (AKA the holy fucking grail of the series). But is it a bad game? I doubt it. Is it the worst in the series? Probably, but I still would give that title to another game in the series. The story may not be the best, but it is nice, and even though materia iis a horrid fucking system, it did start Limit breaks, and is cool. Aside from a lame main character, and villian and the whole revolution shit, it's not flawed enough to prevent a person from liking it. However, the whole Aeris Dies thing is redundant, considering that in Final Fantasy V, a better main character (Galuf) dies at the hand of ExDeath. Now, I haven't played the old NES games, but from my understanding, excluding 3 they're rather meh, and archaic. I haven't played 7 all the way, because i was using an emulator, but I played it enough to get the gist of it. The other PS1 games I haven't played, though I hear great things about IX, and that game is pretty easy to find around here, all i need is a PS1 memory card. (Those reading this, and have a spare donate PLOX! I need it for MGS). VIII I hear is meh, but actually has a main character in the PS age that doesn't look like a total chode. Sure, Squall looks like Gackt, but he looks more masculine then Cloud, Zidane, Tidus, and Vaan. XII I haven't played either, but I understand, it's not too flawed, and it doesn't use random encounters. However, it is totally true that it is exactly like Star Wars, and Vaan is the Jar Jar binks of the game, according to people who have played this game. X, despite the sequel being crap, is a great game, with some awesome characters. Tidus might suck, but he is pretty useful, and actually has a fucking role in the story. I mean, most people feel they don't get alot out of JRPGS, since it basically feels like they're wheeling their character from one cut scene to the other, with a bit of grind in between. Nevertheless, these games don't deserve retarded critism, and if you like the games, and enjoy the story you're not gonna care.
Now, here is where I get to the upcoming title in the series. Final Fantasy XIII, and the Fabula Nova Crystalis series. Now, this game, i'm taking the Yathzee Croshaw approach, and being rather cynical of this title, considering only a rental at best. Because the main character, who is called Lightning (but is thankfully not her real name), is basically supposed to be a female version of Cloud, with a gunblade. Now, I really want to like this game, but I can't considering how it's 2 years away, and that Square hasn't really said anything promising about this game. I mean, it is on the 360, which i like, and people who claim this is hurting the series are fucking stupid. People will get the PS3 version, but to those who have the 360 only wil get the game. Their is no reason for people to make a big deal out of it, it's happening, live with it. The game will probably not be too great anyways. So yeah, that's really all I have to say on this.
Now, I am gonna conclude this whole rant, or wall of text by saying this. Never get your hopes up for any game, you may get all your hopes shoved up your ass. Play the games before forming an opinion, don't let a single review change it, or persuade you otherwise. Don't be a total dick, and think that every game in a franchise is terrible, it only makes you to be a dick, and no one will take your opinions seriously of a game. Especially if you have giving the game any proper consideration. It pays to be a cynic, but play the games any way because it may change your whole premise of a game you thought might be shit, and in reality is not half bad. All and all, don't be a faggot, try it before you buy it, and don't be a fucking tool.
That is all. Thanks.
