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- Platform: PlayStation2
- BBFC Rating:
Suitable for 15 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 15. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 15 years of age or over. - Media: Video Game
- Item Quantity: 1
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- Active Dimension Battle system - giving players the freedom to move seamlessly between exploration and combat
- Random battles and load times are a thing of the past
- Cinematic presentation and a sweeping orchestral score provide the perfect experience
- Breathtaking visuals and immersive gameplay
- Control a party that reacts and behaves realistically
- All-new gambit system tailors combat to reflect each person's unique playing style
- Awe-inspiring CG sequences rival next-gen graphics
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
The UK has always had a very unique taste in games, never comparable exactly to either the U.S. or Europe. As such, Japanese role-playing games have never been very successful here, even such worldwide blockbusters as the Final Fantasy series. No matter how fancy the graphics, most Britons just can’t be having with the tedious, randomly initiated, turn-based combat. So it’s a bit of a shock to find that Square Enix has finally come around to our way of thinking, because this game completely ditches the usual battle system for a semi-automatic design that actually has you looking forwards to fights rather than dreading them. Although you can still take manual control of a character the game invites you to set-up a series of tactics and rules for your allies before a fight, so you only have to intercede directly in combat if something goes wrong.
Character customisation is also much less regimented than before and the storyline has none of the teen angst emoting that made previous games so hard to stomach for some. In fact the only major feature remaining from the other games is the stunning graphics (and they really are stunning too – probably the best ever seen on the PlayStation 2). So thorough has Square Enix been in revamping and refining every aspect of the series’ formula that the only people not likely to enjoy it are die hard fans of the originals. Other than that the only real criticism you could level against it is that it doesn’t exactly rival Wii Sports in the accessibility stakes, but with a game of this length and depth that’s a small price to pay.
HARRISON DENT
Product Description
As war looms on the horizon, the mighty Archadian Empire begins a campaign to subjugate its neighbours. The small kingdom of Dalmasca shares their fate, and it is here that our tale begins.
Two years after the fall of Dalmasca, the citizens are without guidance and direction. In the capital city of Rabanastre, the denizens gather and await the introduction of Archadia`s new consul. To Vaan, a young man living on the streets of Rabanastre, the Empire is a hated enemy who took the life of his brother, the only family he had left. In an effort to exact revenge, Vaan hatches a plot to break into the palace and steal from the occupying imperials. There, he gets more than he bargained for as he runs into Princess Ashe, the sole surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne. Together, the two will embark on an incredible journey through Ivalice, tracing the mysteries behind the Archadian Empire`s invasion. The choices they make will determine the very fate of the world.
- Active Dimension Battle - The Active Dimension Battle (ADB) system enables players to move seamlessly between exploration and combat. Jarring random battles and their load times are a thing of the past, keeping you in the world from start to finish
- An All-New Combat System - Characters act according to an intricate gambit system of actions and reactions that you determine. As they fight, characters earn license points that can be spent to broaden their knowledge of magic, arms and armour
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
FFXII is by far the most time consuming FF ever. The world (Ivalice) is huge, with many different types of environment and terrain, even the weather changes, affecting which types of monsters inhabit an area.
With such a huge world in which to run around in it can seem somewhat overwhelming. Large areas can harbour some seriously handy treasures but with the new "probability" system the treasure may only stand a 20% chance of being a useful item and maybe only a 60% chance of appearing at all. This can lead to hours of going away and coming back again, hoping to have re-spawned the treasure into something you need.
Monsters can be a serious pain, especially if they gang up on you. You can avoid a lot of battles by simply fleeing past them, because unlike other FF titles FFXII allows you to see monsters roaming arround so you can avoid tough battles. Sometimes fleeing seems like a great idea but you need to idealy spend hours and hours fighting them and "leveling up" otherwise you will stand no chance of completing the game.
There are 21 optional side quests, some of which you will have to complete to find hidden bonuses and bosses throughout the game.
Magicks, Weapons, Armour, Shields, Tecknics and Augments can be bought for the usuall transfer of GIL at traders, but (and this is a very big but) you will need to unlock the corresponding liscence on the liscence board using points you have gained from defeating monsters. For instance, you have bought a sword but need to unlock the liscence square for 25 LP (licence points) you will need to defeat 25 wolf type creatures, most of which only award 1 LP. when you have done this simply unlock the tile on the liscence board and slash away. Its exactly the same with everything else.
Thats the basics of the game really but i could go on and on, if i did this review would take up several pages. Its a brilliant game and well worth the wait. I hope you enjoy it as much as i have.
If there is one piece of advise i could give, i would suggest you buy the strategy guide when you buy the game. You can complete the game by not having it but you will find it very difficult to find the juicy bonuses throughout the game with out it.
Happy Gaming.
With such a huge world in which to run around in it can seem somewhat overwhelming. Large areas can harbour some seriously handy treasures but with the new "probability" system the treasure may only stand a 20% chance of being a useful item and maybe only a 60% chance of appearing at all. This can lead to hours of going away and coming back again, hoping to have re-spawned the treasure into something you need.
Monsters can be a serious pain, especially if they gang up on you. You can avoid a lot of battles by simply fleeing past them, because unlike other FF titles FFXII allows you to see monsters roaming arround so you can avoid tough battles. Sometimes fleeing seems like a great idea but you need to idealy spend hours and hours fighting them and "leveling up" otherwise you will stand no chance of completing the game.
There are 21 optional side quests, some of which you will have to complete to find hidden bonuses and bosses throughout the game.
Magicks, Weapons, Armour, Shields, Tecknics and Augments can be bought for the usuall transfer of GIL at traders, but (and this is a very big but) you will need to unlock the corresponding liscence on the liscence board using points you have gained from defeating monsters. For instance, you have bought a sword but need to unlock the liscence square for 25 LP (licence points) you will need to defeat 25 wolf type creatures, most of which only award 1 LP. when you have done this simply unlock the tile on the liscence board and slash away. Its exactly the same with everything else.
Thats the basics of the game really but i could go on and on, if i did this review would take up several pages. Its a brilliant game and well worth the wait. I hope you enjoy it as much as i have.
If there is one piece of advise i could give, i would suggest you buy the strategy guide when you buy the game. You can complete the game by not having it but you will find it very difficult to find the juicy bonuses throughout the game with out it.
Happy Gaming.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I've been a fan of the FF series for a while now, dipping in and out to see how they progress. And I've been astounded with just what they have achieved here on a (relatively) elderly console. The cut scenes are just beautiful to watch, the play is smooth, the load times are minimal and the story plays out just nicely and draws you in.
There a couple of things to note - the battle scenes can get pretty complicated when you've got characters firing off gambits left right and centre and enemies are putting spells up, and using items. I didn't mind this - first time I had a big battle, I was struggling to keep up with the action, but after one or two more, I went with the flow and the pace that things happen feels true to combat. Secondly, the licence board is a definate case of there being a few key squares that you make for to get an early character boost. The Quickenings make things very easy for a while, and the HP boosts really help too. Thirdly, the overall difficulty swings up and down a bit. Early on, it felt easy, then it got a bit tricky, then I hit a mid game patch where five or six bosses were just trivial and then it got a lot harder again.
So this is a character based RPG, with a bit of grind in there, plenty of monsters, plenty of female characters with not much on (some of Fran's scenes are just wrong!) - you know what you're getting. But it is all very well done, and I'd recommend without any hesitation.
There a couple of things to note - the battle scenes can get pretty complicated when you've got characters firing off gambits left right and centre and enemies are putting spells up, and using items. I didn't mind this - first time I had a big battle, I was struggling to keep up with the action, but after one or two more, I went with the flow and the pace that things happen feels true to combat. Secondly, the licence board is a definate case of there being a few key squares that you make for to get an early character boost. The Quickenings make things very easy for a while, and the HP boosts really help too. Thirdly, the overall difficulty swings up and down a bit. Early on, it felt easy, then it got a bit tricky, then I hit a mid game patch where five or six bosses were just trivial and then it got a lot harder again.
So this is a character based RPG, with a bit of grind in there, plenty of monsters, plenty of female characters with not much on (some of Fran's scenes are just wrong!) - you know what you're getting. But it is all very well done, and I'd recommend without any hesitation.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Like everyone else I am a massive FF fan and was concerned when I haerd the whole fight engine was being overhauled. But I wasn't disappointed once I started playing. What seems a bizarre system at first soon turns into a logical progression for the series.
I simply don't understand where the comments from some of these so-called FF experts are coming from. This is a beautiful game with incredible detail, a more mature storyline and a nicely nostalgic score. Although at times this feels a far darker and broodier game than the typical FF fodder. The gothic, detailed graphics, political intrigue and often moody score reminds me very much of Vagrant Story on the PS1. There's even a very similar battle system.
If you want an impressive and new gaming experience give this a go - if not go play FF7 and remind yourself how much the franchise has improved.
I simply don't understand where the comments from some of these so-called FF experts are coming from. This is a beautiful game with incredible detail, a more mature storyline and a nicely nostalgic score. Although at times this feels a far darker and broodier game than the typical FF fodder. The gothic, detailed graphics, political intrigue and often moody score reminds me very much of Vagrant Story on the PS1. There's even a very similar battle system.
If you want an impressive and new gaming experience give this a go - if not go play FF7 and remind yourself how much the franchise has improved.
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