Here At Last; Final Fantasy XIII Brings A Magnificent Videogame Experience
Today we witness the unveiling of probably one the most vastly anticipated titles of the decade; Final Fantasy XIII. This game was actually first teased at way back in 2006, so the lengthy wait for release has been staggering. However, that wait is finally over and we can all sit down to surely what’s going to be the gaming release of the last few years.
Launched in December over in Japan, Final Fantasy XIII has truly amassed a little controversy since its unveling, and the evaluations obtained for the game haven’t quite been the straight aces producers Square Enix had been hoping for. The main cause for this being that Final Fantasy XIII has somewhat considerably revised the fundamental gameplay associated with the series, and indeed the RPG genre on the whole. They have dropped NPCs, interactive cities and an immediately open world.
Instead, Final Fantasy XIII is much more linear and plot driven. Gamers comply with quite a tightly set route for the first 25 hours or so of play. Following this, the gameplay opens up and gamers are free to follow their very own choices a little bit more. This has been a significant gripe for some, whereas others welcome the more direct and cinematic approach. It actually does depend on your preference.
One element which has been universally applauded is the battle system, which is made up of an innovative mesh of X and XII. Gamers are actually encouraged to ‘stack’ actions, and the more you can stack increases as you level up. Moreover, in Final Fantasy XIII there are numerous different roles your heroes can play, including healer and tank, and gamers are able to shift these roles throughout fights.
It’s a forgone conclusion that the visuals in this game are mind-blowing. Presentation has at all times been Square Enix’s crux, and the series has always supplied high range visuals. Being the first of the series to hit the next gen machines,Final Fantasy XIII is, undoubtedly, the prettiest looking title ever. The cut scenes are so detailed and beautiful you may wish to stare at them for hours, and the in-game visuals are good enough to rival the FMVs of lesser titles.
Add an undoubtedly epic plot, and you’ve got the biggest game of the year. It may be a bit different to what you’re familiar with, but overall Final Fantasy XIII is simply what everyone’s been ready for. Masterful battle, achingly beautiful visuals and a guartenteed 60+ hours of gameplay mean Final Fantasy has returned with a vengeance. Let the adventure begin.
