Devyn Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi there. I haven't been posting much on here lately as I've been more busy actually playing games than talking about them, but most of you are cool and I was wondering what you thought of this game. I have a lot of fond memories of Final Fantasy IV. I remember the first day I saw it when my older brother rented it when I sat on my bunk bed sick as hell watching him beat the whole thing. I've always loved the story, the music, and the characters, and just the feel of the game in general. It has one of those worlds that you just wish you were a part of, and I'm not even that big of a Final Fantasy fan(relatively speaking). So, it was a no-brainer that I'd be downloading the game when it came onto Nintendo's Wiiware. I'm not happy about the episode system - I'm going to assume that you know that it was originally a cell phone game and how this game is like Mega Man 9 in an old school nostalgic way. I love this game (or games?). I'm addicted to it like a crackwhore wanting more crack. It feels like hanging out with old friends you haven't seen in a while. So far, I am not disappointed at all and my low expecations have been crushed and whisked into the ether. I know that SquareEnix wants my money and fully intends to take every dollar I have by charging individually for every episode, but I don't understand why I can't just download them all. So people, what are your thoughts on this game? I think it is great and I think it's a great time to be a gaming nerd, especially if you're one of those old enough to be nostalgic about games. There are lots of cool games out on all systems right now, but this episode crap is driving me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi there. I haven't been posting much on here lately as I've been more busy actually playing games than talking about them, but most of you are cool and I was wondering what you thought of this game.I have a lot of fond memories of Final Fantasy IV. I remember the first day I saw it when my older brother rented it when I sat on my bunk bed sick as hell watching him beat the whole thing. I've always loved the story, the music, and the characters, and just the feel of the game in general. It has one of those worlds that you just wish you were a part of, and I'm not even that big of a Final Fantasy fan(relatively speaking). So, it was a no-brainer that I'd be downloading the game when it came onto Nintendo's Wiiware. I'm not happy about the episode system - I'm going to assume that you know that it was originally a cell phone game and how this game is like Mega Man 9 in an old school nostalgic way. I love this game (or games?). I'm addicted to it like a crackwhore wanting more crack. It feels like hanging out with old friends you haven't seen in a while. So far, I am not disappointed at all and my low expecations have been crushed and whisked into the ether. I know that SquareEnix wants my money and fully intends to take every dollar I have by charging individually for every episode, but I don't understand why I can't just download them all. So people, what are your thoughts on this game? I think it is great and I think it's a great time to be a gaming nerd, especially if you're one of those old enough to be nostalgic about games. There are lots of cool games out on all systems right now, but this episode crap is driving me nuts. All I know is that Final Fantasy IV was literally my first religious experience and I've waited my whole life for a true sequel. Course, now I get the bittersweet sensation of knowing better than to get my hopes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Really enjoying After Years when I don't get stuck with a single character in my party. Ceodore rulezzzzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Really enjoying After Years when I don't get stuck with a single character in my party. Ceodore rulezzzzz. It's already out!? (Wiki confirms) Fuck! I waited my whole life for June 1st, 2009 and I missed it! I have nothing else to live for. I'm going to 7chan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global-Trance Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 If you happen to know where to look, the whole thing got leaked. So you homebrewers can get the whole thing before the entire story is on Wii Shop Channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Really enjoying After Years when I don't get stuck with a single character in my party. Ceodore rulezzzzz. Ceodore rules? What are you talking about? I am at the cave near Kaipo with both "Masked Man" and Ceodore at level 34 and Ceodore is still HORRIBLE. He has crap for stats. He is a punching bag for every monster I encounter. Having "Awaken" should not be a reason to nerf his stats. I would sacrifice that ability in an instant if it gave Ceodore better base stats. He is the son of a paladin and white mage. He should be able to tank this shit with ease. It sucks that this isn't the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Waiting for all episodes and rumored(probably not happening) 360 port. Glad to hear that you all like it, though. I was worried that the episodic nature might take away from the "epic" feel of the original. Seems not. So how exactly does the battle system work? Is it just a rehash of the FFIV ATB system with similar abilities or did they play around with it at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Ceodore rules? What are you talking about?I am at the cave near Kaipo with both "Masked Man" and Ceodore at level 34 and Ceodore is still HORRIBLE. He has crap for stats. He is a punching bag for every monster I encounter. Having "Awaken" should not be a reason to nerf his stats. I would sacrifice that ability in an instant if it gave Ceodore better base stats. He is the son of a paladin and white mage. He should be able to tank this shit with ease. It sucks that this isn't the case. Consider labeling those items as SPOILERS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Israfel Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I really need to pick this up. I remember beating Final Fantasy II ( =P ) as a kid and being so hyped up for a sequel, and I just *knew* one was coming out. This whole 'FFs are all separate storylines' thing wasn't exactly common knowledge then. So finally, my 9 year-old self can find out what happened to Kain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XZero Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'm actually not very pleased with it. Don't get me wrong, the game is good, but there is NO REASON WHATSOEVER FOR EPISODIC GAME RELEASES, especially for an RPG. I would prefer to have been given a DS release and paid $40 for it if the alternative is having a $37 digital release with nothing physical to show for it. One other thing, though I'm not too terribly far in: is there any new music? So far everything is from FFIV (which isn't bad or anything, but I wouldn't mind some new stuff). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Consider labeling those items as SPOILERS. What spoilers? Kaipo is in the original. Ceodore learns that thing like 5 minutes into the game. One other thing, though I'm not too terribly far in: is there any new music? So far everything is from FFIV (which isn't bad or anything, but I wouldn't mind some new stuff). Only one track so far, which I don't really mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecilff2 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Excellent, now if only there was a proper connection in this area so I could download it to my Wii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'm actually not very pleased with it. Don't get me wrong, the game is good, but there is NO REASON WHATSOEVER FOR EPISODIC GAME RELEASES, especially for an RPG. It was originally released as an episodic game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ybrik Metaknight Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'm waiting until a) the whole this is released and I've finished FFIV DS. I have way too big of a backlog as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 It was originally released as an episodic game. Yea, you can't blame them for it. If anything, people should be happy that our version has an extra chapter added on initial download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 What spoilers? Kaipo is in the original. Ceodore learns that thing like 5 minutes into the game. Well, unless the masked man you're talking about is Edge, there's still enough original material in there, even if it is talking about places and items that were in the first game. And I agree thats not bad, I'm just trying to set a precedent so bigger spoilers aren't accidently spoiled, you dig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I could have said a whole lot more, but I didn't because I already didn't WANT to spoil things. Your post really didnt prevent anything at all. Anyway, anyone liking the difficulty? It feels a lot like FFIV DS's and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I could have said a whole lot more, but I didn't because I already didn't WANT to spoil things.Your post really didnt prevent anything at all. Well of course not, it was made after the fact and not too long ago. On topic: How much is it selling for on Wiiware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XZero Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 It was originally released as an episodic game. I know that. I'm making a blanket statement. There is no reason for episodic gaming in general. I feel ripped off by the whole concept, especially since I downloaded FFIV thinking I was getting a full game for $8 (which is roughly the cost of an SNES game, so it makes logical sense). I do not like episodic gaming. I'm also stuck in this game, so now I'm mad at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Jay is pro got all the info on cost: For your $8 you get just the main story. There are 7 add on stories of DLC for $3. And one final chapter, that is $8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 You gotta hand it to Square, they know how to rape you for your $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio fidelity Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 thats pretty predictable wesley - i mean 40 dollars for a 40-50 hour rpg sounds about right eh? i'm just super glad they did it - i'd pay twice as much and be happy haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 $19 for what I've always wanted really isn't that bad of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Heh, well I still let myself take it from behind from Square. In fact, I'm downloading it right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Or you know, you could all just wait 'til the inevitable release of the entire collection of chapters down the road some time. Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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