katyazack
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6 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 0 replies · +3 points
6 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 0 replies · +4 points
I find the combat in particular weirdly soothing. It has all the perks of an MMO, but without having to deal with the social aspects that make it difficult for me. And the sheer scope and variety of weapons and areas makes it a little different each time you play it. It is so satisfying to go grab high level equipment and power through difficult bosses/hunts.
Plot wise it's definitely more subtle than a lot of the other FF games. I really like the characters (Penelo's my fav, even though she doesn't have much of an arc) and world (even the graphics on the original have held up remarkably well). The plot as a whole does drag in places (part of the problem of having such a large world is that pacing suffers.)
It was a little odd to play the remastered version, given how much I had played the original. I really liked most of the changes (FF button!, Reorchestrated soundtrack, actually getting the high level black mage spells when they do some good, the voices sounds really high quality now). Most of my problems are just from things they've changed drop and chest wise, which is easily overcome. Oh! and locking some squares on the licence board is not my favorite decision.
I am really annoyed that they put the platinum trophy behind beating challenge mode. I'm stuck on level 97 (due to lack of items) and if I quit to go get more items I have to start over >.<
Overall, I LOVE this game and wish it got more love from the fan base.
6 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 0 replies · +4 points
I'm so glad Balthier and Fran were ok. I'd have been annoyed if they died.
7 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 2 replies · +4 points
7 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 0 replies · +3 points
7 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 0 replies · +3 points
7 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 0 replies · +2 points
7 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 1 reply · +3 points
7 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 0 replies · +3 points
7 years ago @ http://markspoils.blog... - Weekly Shenanigans · 0 replies · +2 points
At least in this version the status blocking accessories seem to be available earlier. Black belts in particular were a later thing in the original version and made this fight way harder.