Comments on: Even The Final Fantasy XIII Elixir Has A Commercial http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-610443 Aoshi00 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:40:10 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-610443 I highly doubt it, they can't mess up the traditional turn based battles for one thing. I actually have liked all the past flag ship FFs w/ the exception of XI which was online and XII sort of pseudo online (I love it and hate it). Sigma was a portable IP that they kind of experimented w/, so.. I highly doubt it, they can't mess up the traditional turn based battles for one thing. I actually have liked all the past flag ship FFs w/ the exception of XI which was online and XII sort of pseudo online (I love it and hate it). Sigma was a portable IP that they kind of experimented w/, so..

]]> By: UnleashTheCaseyhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-610442 UnleashTheCasey Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:24:19 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-610442 Let's hope Final Fantasy XIII doesn't end up the same. It looks too promising. Let's hope Final Fantasy XIII doesn't end up the same. It looks too promising.

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-610441 Aoshi00 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-610441 I picked up the game at $60 when it was out and boy did I regret it. No, you're not alone in thinking this is a horrible and boring game. I've been telling people not to get it even for $10-15. It's really quite unfortunate since it has some interesting art design and a nice soundtrack.<br><br>I'm not quite sure what's w/ those reviews on P-A (people getting their 50 cent credit?). Of course one should be able to read Jpn in order to fully enjoy this game, I can read Jpn fine and I thought the puzzles were just senseless, which to me was the biggest flaw. Most Jpn users just gave 2 to 3 out of 5 stars on Amazon Jpn listing tons of problems w/ the game which I won't elaborate, you could read them up if you want, <br><br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.jp/product-reviews/B0016OHWBY/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.co.jp/product-reviews/B0016OH...</a><br><br>I say it's good that this game is not localized.. I picked up the game at $60 when it was out and boy did I regret it. No, you're not alone in thinking this is a horrible and boring game. I've been telling people not to get it even for $10-15. It's really quite unfortunate since it has some interesting art design and a nice soundtrack.

I'm not quite sure what's w/ those reviews on P-A (people getting their 50 cent credit?). Of course one should be able to read Jpn in order to fully enjoy this game, I can read Jpn fine and I thought the puzzles were just senseless, which to me was the biggest flaw. Most Jpn users just gave 2 to 3 out of 5 stars on Amazon Jpn listing tons of problems w/ the game which I won't elaborate, you could read them up if you want,

http://www.amazon.co.jp/product-reviews/B0016OH…

I say it's good that this game is not localized..

]]> By: UnleashTheCaseyhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-610440 UnleashTheCasey Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:08:15 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-610440 So what's with all the glowing reviews on Play-Asia?<br><a href="http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70-2snw.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70...</a><br><br>I bought that game a while ago for around 10 dollars on Play-Asia, and for a while I thought I was totally alone in thinking "This game sucks!" I was thinking "Maybe I'm just missing something...?"<br><br>So the general consensus is that it's just a genuinely bad game, and not Casey being a picky player? :( So what's with all the glowing reviews on Play-Asia?
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70…

I bought that game a while ago for around 10 dollars on Play-Asia, and for a while I thought I was totally alone in thinking “This game sucks!” I was thinking “Maybe I'm just missing something…?”

So the general consensus is that it's just a genuinely bad game, and not Casey being a picky player? :(

]]> By: Joannahttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-610436 Joanna Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:44:36 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-610436 Not that I know of, boxing day is usually the day that I hunt for deals on electronics. I've found some really nice deals before (like 30 for Bully Wii and Ring of Fates). I'll keep an eye out for one then. Not that I know of, boxing day is usually the day that I hunt for deals on electronics. I've found some really nice deals before (like 30 for Bully Wii and Ring of Fates). I'll keep an eye out for one then.

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-610437 Aoshi00 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:13:07 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-610437 I just want to collect the can w/ the chocobo chick on it :) I just want to collect the can w/ the chocobo chick on it :)

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-610438 Aoshi00 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:11:44 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-610438 So weird, that really sounds like Noto Mamiko narrating the commercial, but the girl running is not her.. does she even have a role in FFXIII? So weird, that really sounds like Noto Mamiko narrating the commercial, but the girl running is not her.. does she even have a role in FFXIII?

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-610435 Aoshi00 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:03:22 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-610435 I don't know if you have these Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals in Canada, there were so many lightning sales on Amazon these past couple of days, so it was really the best time to pick up a console for cheap.<br><br>I picked up a 2nd PS3 slim since the bundle was so great, it was $299 w/ 2 games (Infamous and Killzone 2) w/ $10 credit, no tax/free shipping, and I got another $10 off w/ the Discover card promo. I didn't really like Infamous too much so I might sell it to a friend for $40. So that gives me a Slim for $240 :) Too bad the Slim can't play PS2 games though, so I still can't totally replace my old Phat. Actually I might just be a good Santa and give to my sis to play FF XIII later, and she could watch Netflix too since I just got the install disc from them. <br><br><br>PS. so far it seems like the characters/enemies have a ton of HP, including this girl who gets hit by a bench and a car :) I don't know if you have these Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals in Canada, there were so many lightning sales on Amazon these past couple of days, so it was really the best time to pick up a console for cheap.

I picked up a 2nd PS3 slim since the bundle was so great, it was $299 w/ 2 games (Infamous and Killzone 2) w/ $10 credit, no tax/free shipping, and I got another $10 off w/ the Discover card promo. I didn't really like Infamous too much so I might sell it to a friend for $40. So that gives me a Slim for $240 :) Too bad the Slim can't play PS2 games though, so I still can't totally replace my old Phat. Actually I might just be a good Santa and give to my sis to play FF XIII later, and she could watch Netflix too since I just got the install disc from them.

PS. so far it seems like the characters/enemies have a ton of HP, including this girl who gets hit by a bench and a car :)

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-610439 Aoshi00 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:53:13 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-610439 Actually Sigma Harmonics was quite poorly reviewed and received in Jpn because it was essentially a broken game, there's a reason why it sits permanently in the bargain bin (700 yen on Jpn Amazon). <br><br>Like Joanna said, I only liked its soundtrack done by Hamauzu, which I thought it was rather excellent and wasted in the game. <br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0-UB4aoApE" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0-UB4aoApE</a><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmFoLG08WKM&feature=related" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmFoLG08WKM&feat...</a><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYnzoj48hj0&feature=related" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYnzoj48hj0&feat...</a><br><br>Listening to FFXIII's music immediately reminds me of his distinctive style from FFX and the more recent Sigma. Actually Sigma Harmonics was quite poorly reviewed and received in Jpn because it was essentially a broken game, there's a reason why it sits permanently in the bargain bin (700 yen on Jpn Amazon).

Like Joanna said, I only liked its soundtrack done by Hamauzu, which I thought it was rather excellent and wasted in the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0-UB4aoApE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmFoLG08WKM&feat…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYnzoj48hj0&feat…

Listening to FFXIII's music immediately reminds me of his distinctive style from FFX and the more recent Sigma.

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-587898 Aoshi00 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:40:10 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-587898 I highly doubt it, they can't mess up the traditional turn based battles for one thing. I actually have liked all the past flag ship FFs w/ the exception of XI which was online and XII sort of pseudo online (I love it and hate it). Sigma was a portable IP that they kind of experimented w/, so.. I highly doubt it, they can't mess up the traditional turn based battles for one thing. I actually have liked all the past flag ship FFs w/ the exception of XI which was online and XII sort of pseudo online (I love it and hate it). Sigma was a portable IP that they kind of experimented w/, so..

]]> By: UnleashTheCaseyhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-587897 UnleashTheCasey Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:24:19 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-587897 Let's hope Final Fantasy XIII doesn't end up the same. It looks too promising. Let's hope Final Fantasy XIII doesn't end up the same. It looks too promising.

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-587895 Aoshi00 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:02:01 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-587895 I picked up the game at $60 when it was out and boy did I regret it. No, you're not alone in thinking this is a horrible and boring game. I've been telling people not to get it even for $10-15. It's really quite unfortunate since it has some interesting art design and a nice soundtrack.<br><br>I'm not quite sure what's w/ those reviews on P-A (people getting their 50 cent credit?). Of course one should be able to read Jpn in order to fully enjoy this game, I can read Jpn fine and I thought the puzzles were just senseless, which to me was the biggest flaw. Most Jpn users just gave 2 to 3 out of 5 stars on Amazon Jpn listing tons of problems w/ the game which I won't elaborate, you could read them up if you want, <br><br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.jp/product-reviews/B0016OHWBY/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.co.jp/product-reviews/B0016OH...</a><br><br>I say it's good that this game is not localized.. I picked up the game at $60 when it was out and boy did I regret it. No, you're not alone in thinking this is a horrible and boring game. I've been telling people not to get it even for $10-15. It's really quite unfortunate since it has some interesting art design and a nice soundtrack.

I'm not quite sure what's w/ those reviews on P-A (people getting their 50 cent credit?). Of course one should be able to read Jpn in order to fully enjoy this game, I can read Jpn fine and I thought the puzzles were just senseless, which to me was the biggest flaw. Most Jpn users just gave 2 to 3 out of 5 stars on Amazon Jpn listing tons of problems w/ the game which I won't elaborate, you could read them up if you want,

http://www.amazon.co.jp/product-reviews/B0016OH…

I say it's good that this game is not localized..

]]> By: UnleashTheCaseyhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-587894 UnleashTheCasey Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:08:15 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-587894 So what's with all the glowing reviews on Play-Asia?<br><a href="http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70-2snw.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70...</a><br><br>I bought that game a while ago for around 10 dollars on Play-Asia, and for a while I thought I was totally alone in thinking "This game sucks!" I was thinking "Maybe I'm just missing something...?"<br><br>So the general consensus is that it's just a genuinely bad game, and not Casey being a picky player? :( So what's with all the glowing reviews on Play-Asia?
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70…

I bought that game a while ago for around 10 dollars on Play-Asia, and for a while I thought I was totally alone in thinking “This game sucks!” I was thinking “Maybe I'm just missing something…?”

So the general consensus is that it's just a genuinely bad game, and not Casey being a picky player? :(

]]> By: Joanna_Thttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-587890 Joanna_T Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:44:36 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-587890 Not that I know of, boxing day is usually the day that I hunt for deals on electronics. I've found some really nice deals before (like 30 for Bully Wii and Ring of Fates). I'll keep an eye out for one then. Not that I know of, boxing day is usually the day that I hunt for deals on electronics. I've found some really nice deals before (like 30 for Bully Wii and Ring of Fates). I'll keep an eye out for one then.

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/27/even-the-final-fantasy-xiii-elixir-has-a-commercial/comment-page-1/#comment-587888 Aoshi00 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:13:07 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=53450#comment-587888 I just want to collect the can w/ the chocobo chick on it :) I just want to collect the can w/ the chocobo chick on it :)

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