Released At Last; Final Fantasy XIII Brings An Awe-Inspiring Gaming Experience
This week we witness the release of one of the most highly anticipated games of the last few years; Final Fantasy XIII. This title was actually first teased at way long ago in 2006, so the lengthy road to release has been overwhelming. Well, 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.
Released in December over in Japan, Final Fantasy XIII has truly amassed just a little controversy since its unveling, and the evaluations received for the title haven’t quite been the straight aces producers Square Enix were hoping for. The primary cause for this is that Final Fantasy XIII has somewhat drastically revised the elemental gameplay related to the series, and certainly the RPG style as a whole. They have dropped NPCs, interactive towns and an instantly open world.
Instead, Final Fantasy XIII is a lot more linear and story driven. Players observe quite a strictly set route for the initial 25 hours or so of play. Succeeding this, the gameplay opens up and players are free to observe their very own selections a little bit more. This has been a significant gripe for some, yet others welcome the more focussed and cinematic style. It really does depend on your inclination.
One element which has been vastly applauded is the combat system, which is made up of an innovative mesh of X and XII. Players are now able to ‘stack’ actions, and the more you can stack will increase as you level up. Furthermore, in Final Fantasy XIII there are various different roles your heroes can command, such as healer and tank, and players are able to swap these roles during fights.
It goes without saying that the visuals in this title are amazing. 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, no doubt, the prettiest looking videogame ever. The FMVs are so detailed and gorgeous you’ll wish to stare at them for hours, and the in-game visuals are good enough to compete with the FMVs of lesser games.
Throw in an undoubtedly epic story, and you have the most important title of the year. It may be a little different to what you’re used to, yet overall Final Fantasy XIII is just what everybody’s been ready for. Masterful combat, achingly gorgeous visuals and a guartenteed 60+ hours of gameplay mean Final Fantasy has returned with a vengeance. Let the adventure begin.
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