Final Fantasy XII (PS2)

The last 'Adequate' Final Fantasy was released well back in 2001 and introduced a whole pletherer of changes to graphics, gameplay and story. Six years later and Square have moved up a gear and made so many more changes to this installment that outwits FFX in every way. Graphically the game is stunning as to be expected winning hands down to even FFX. Facial expressions are highly detailed recognising each emotion the character emits, with cheeks, ...
...The story of every Final Fantasy game has never been more central than this. Usually the story revolves around the central character, but here the story of the rest of the world is mixed with the story of the main characters to produce a really breath taking experience. The story starts where an inevitable fate is nearing. A war is set to happen between two big empires, Rozarria and Archadia and anything in between will be crushed. Archadia pushes ...

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...the Archadian Empire. In Final Fantasy XII the story is an uneventful one and it does not help that you are sidetracked for significant sections of the game before anything does happen. As such, it gives the impression that the cut-scenes have been used to show off its dialogue and accents - both of which seemed dubious at times. Yet, despite the numerous cut-scenes - which luckily you can skip this time around - the character development for an-already-weak ...
...somewhat of a surprise that Final Fantasy XII would be presented in a Dolby Pro Logic II format, considering also when the music has many a muted moment, bordering on inaccessible with Hitoshi Sakimoto's compositions not being so melody-lead as those by Nobuo Uematsu. Though the qualities are there to be heard it'll still be Uematsu's pieces which you'll be humming after play despite Hitoshi composing the majority of the game's soundtrack. Final ...

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...a huge fan of the Final Fantasy series of games and have played (and completed) most of them. I love the way the combination of exceptional graphics, complex storyline and multiple sub-plots immerse me in a fantasy world. Final Fantasy XII (FFXII) is no exception and I must say it’s probably my favourite of the series. As with all the Final Fantasy (FF) games, this is a RPG or Role Playing Game, where the player takes on the role of a hero in a world ...
...persona of Vaan, a young street rat, a mere boy whose brother was treacherously murdered 2 years ago and while looking for revenge Vaan finds himself in a position where the fate of his home town and indeed whole world falls in his hands. The plot is well thought out, if a little contrived in places and needs to be followed in order for the game to be completed. As well as the main plot there are a number of sub-plots and mini-games that make this ...

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...been slightly addicted to the Final Fantasy games, when I have time to play them - which at the moment isn't a lot. But I've always admired the complex plots and characters which can immerse me in an entirely new world for hours at a time until I finally look at the clock and suddenly realise how long I've been playing for. But is this new addition up to scratch, to give credit it couldn't be much worse than X-2 or XI but when you bring it against ...
...==Plot== The plot for Final Fantasy XII is a completely different style from any of the other Final Fantasy games, every other FF I have played has had an epic story line that you watch unfold and has an ever lasting impact on the lives of everyone in the game. This isn't quite the same in this newer version, you have more of a political game which is concerned with political intricacies and philosophical concerns. The basic idea is that the Archadian ...

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...from any game in the Final Fantasy series. In this game the normal graphics are beginning to rival the cinematic sequences, which are more than a few seconds and give this game a real sense of excitement. The storyline is developed immediately, along with what could be considered the tutorial part of the game in which you control a soldier called Reks. This tutorial explains enough of the basics, but not all at once and still leaves some for the ...
...more experienced players or those who are playing through the game a second time. The story starts with a war against a far larger empire known as Archadia against what becomes your country, called Dalmasca. I won’t spoil the rest, but I think it would be appropriate if there were one or two twists in the plot, since it is fairly predictable throughout the game. It is obvious the story is similar to FF9, with events like a princess who asks to ...

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...protaganist as with most other Final Fantasy games. So down to the nitty gritty.. Graphically it really is excellent, with some great character animation (characters eyes move in conversation for example, a nice touch that really adds depth). The voice acting is top notch, and as always, the music has that distinctive FF atmosphere and feel. The world around you is now in full 3D too, so no longer are you unable to run over that patch of grass on ...
...anywhere. Again, a welcome change. So whats different this time around? Well, if you're a fan of the series you will no doubt have heard about the battle system changes. No longer are you greeted with a swirling mass of psychedelia every time you enter a battle, oh no. Now, although still 'turn based', you can not only see monsters roaming about in the field ( and thus avoid them if you want) but you can also directly control character movement ...

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Final Fantasy XII is the lastest in the series of the Final Fantasy computer games developed by Square Enix (formally Square Soft), which has spanned multiple consoles from the Sony Playstation and PS2 to the Nintendo Game Boy, and the NES, selling over 70 million games worldwide from 28 games. This series of games has captured the attention of millions and started thousands of dedictated groups in Asia, Europe and US markets. For the newer audiences, ...
...to play them!). Final Fantasy XII is set in the fictional world of Ivalice, where a war between two seperate empires has divided towns and cities in order to become victorious. The player follows Ashe, the princess of Dalmasica, as she creates a resistance group to stop the empires fighting over her kingdom and to create peace across Ivalice. Along the way she meets Vaan, a young, orphaned boy with dreams of becoming a sky pirate as well as other ...

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Final Fantasy XII is the kind of game that makes me angry. Not in a Resident Evil 5 kind of way, where I just about soiled myself at the realisation that I'd shelled out £45 for a game that abandons everything good about its own history. No, I'm talking about the kind of anger that comes from wasted opportunities, the bitter reminiscing over what might have been. Final Fantasy XII isn't a bad game. In fact, in many ways it's a big leap forward for ...
...the combat system. All previous Final Fantasy games use random encounters to start battles, meaning you can effectively be ambushed anywhere, at any time, without warning. This was always an annoyance, as the random battle generator meant it could take an abusive amount of time to get from one place to another. Now however, monsters simply appear on the field screen like any other character, meaning its quite possible to bypass them if you're low ...

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Every single fan of final fantasy waited with bated breat for the latest title in perhaps the greatest role playing series ever created. What new features had been added? Which features had been removed? Perhaps the biggest question being asked was what was the new real time combat system like? Then finally the wait was over, at last Square Enix' lastest masterpiece arrived in the UK and immediately shot up the games chart everywhere· Gamers everywhere ...
...power of the PS2, as Final Fantasy IX had done so with the PS1. The cut-scene sequences were stunning, but what really impressed me was the graphics in-game. The in-game graphics come quite close to the cut-scenes in terms of quaity, which makes game play more enjoyable as there is no major difference so there is no lose of continuity of game play. Whilst all fans will love the new graphics, there will be an instant division of opinion when regarding ...

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...nice turn from the previous Final Fantasy where your goal is to destroy a being which will destroy and rule the world. The graphics are nothing short of amazing. With incredible minor details added to make the game more realistic and breathtaking. You can see minor stuff such as the flowing of the characters' hair, their clothes, accessories, et cetera. By the way, weapons and shields are shown in battle, meaning they can change to whatever equipments ...
...me. By the way, this Final Fantasy has the weather system. Certain things are met under certain weather, and the weather looks very realistic, from raging sandstorm and icy blizzard to the rains and fogs. I also love the minor details here. You can actually see the clouds moving and wait till you see the traps. I didn't notice the details in the first 60 hours of playing the game. They actually have some sort of moving seals in the centre! You can ...

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...can I say about the Final Fantasy series of role-play games? Is it one of the most successful games series in video gaming history? Does it captivate its player from beginning to end? Does it provide almost unlimited gameplay? The answer to all those questions is a resounding yes. The very words 'final' and 'fantasy' when put in conjunction with each other are synonymous with quality, and the 12th instalment of the series (excluding the various spin-offs) ...
...I were to say that Final Fantasy XII is one of the best RPG games ever created, and even if you aren't a fan of RPG's, then you sure will be once you've given this a shot. It's even perfectly affordable, at around £15-£20 for a new copy, so there's no excuse. Long may Final Fantasy prosper. ...

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I am a Final Fantasy series big fan and I've played almost all of its series. And after a long period of time waiting for its release, finally Final Fantasy XII was released for PS2. The first time I tried this game, it's a totally different feeling compared with playing other Final Fantasy series. SquareEnix made many changes in this game, the field exploration element is more real-time compared to the other FF series, the battle system is also ...
...This system is adapted from Final Fantasy XI (online). It maybe real-time battle, but the system still using the old style "active time bar" (ATB), means that characters can't perform any actions aside from moving around before the ATB is full. Players can control maximum up to 3 characters at a time, players can actually do manual control all of them but it may cause too much hassle as battle is real time. Here where Gambit system comes in handy. ...

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Final Fantasy XII has evolved the final fantasy series with it's new real-time combat and gambit system. As a big fan of the final fantasy series, it took me a little while to get used to these radical changes of gameplay in comparison to previous final fantasy releases. Within the first few hours of playing the game, I wasn't feeling the appeal of the new combat system. During the start of the game, the enemies you encounter tend to be of little ...
...was quite common in previous final fantasy games. Although the game is pretty well rounded, it is far from perfect. One of the things that I was disappointed with was the fact that the storyline to me, seemed very dull, predictable and standard. In previous final fantasy games you develop opinions about the characters as their aspirations, flaws and temperaments are disclosed during the storyline. In FFXII however, you only get to learn about the ...

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The final fantasy series is in my mind the best games series EVER! There 12th addition further advances this but only just. The basic jist of a FF game is that you start with a few characters that will ultimatley save the world from something- to get to this point you must first travel the world defeating enemy and leveling up so eventually you will be strong enough to kill that final boss! Generally in your team you will have damage dealers, white ...
...graphics as ever with the final fantasy collection are incredible- some of the FMV sequences blow you away! Firstly though I would recomend completing it twice; one quickly to get the storyline and another to get all the hidden parts and side quests ( thats if your a true final fantasy freak like me :D) the reason I would recomend this is the size of the game is HUGE and you can spend so long on the side quests it makes the game feel quite patchy. ...

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...of a long list of Final Fantasy games, many people would buy this almost out of necessity, a loyalty to the previous games. While there have been mixed reviews about this game, I picked up this title expecting 50 hours + of enjoyment as with the previous games. The first time round I found myself disappointed. The characters appear to be rather two dimensional, the game play appears to be too easy and completely different from previous games and ...
...the enjoyment out of playing Final Fantasy, is ingenious, allowing for much quicker, smoother game play. Battles can still be challenging and the complexity comes with arranging the ways your characters act in battle. The second time I played this game, I paid more attention to the storyline and found myself involved in what was happening. There are many side quests and stories to keep users interested for hours. The levelling in this game is far ...

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