Final Fantasy XIII-2
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See Serah in new outfit (Wow it really is X-2 all over again) and see new character NOEL. Well... I dont think the trailers have shown Snow yet... and Noel is
" A Promise a Good friend Made me..." Alternate Universe??????
Am I gonna expect some NTR.... or something?
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" A Promise a Good friend Made me..." Alternate Universe??????
Am I gonna expect some NTR.... or something?
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"1. Could you give us an overview of what the Historia Crux is and how it works?
The Historia Crux is a new gameplay system that functions like a compass for time travel. As the portal which allows the player to select areas and time periods to go to, it functions a bit like a home menu and is at the heart of the story and gameplay progression of FINAL FANTASY XIII-2. The player can enjoy travelling through time by freely choosing between all the time-space locations where gates have been opened up. Although these locations proceed onwards into the future, you also have the option of rewinding time so it will be possible to experience many different historical possibilities.
2. What specific fan feedback are you trying to respond to with the Historia Crux?
The original game, FINAL FANTASY XIII, was primarily story driven and progressed in a very linear manner. For the sequel, FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, we are going for a much more player driven concept, so this time around the gameplay and story itself will alter to fit the player’s choices. You will be able to freely come and go between all the areas; the game will provide not just simple environmental exploration, but also a multi-layered exploration of history through the Historia Crux.
3. How does the Historia Crux affect the gameplay in FINAL FANTASY XIII-2?
The Historia Crux branches off into multiple different routes depending on the player’s choices. You will be able to take a detour into areas that have branched off of the route you have taken, perform side missions and turn back time in each of the areas to experiment with all possibilities. It is of course also possible to progress simply following the main story, like in the original FINAL FANTASY XIII. The flow of areas accessible via Historia Crux has been structured so that all of the player’s actions and decisions will influence the gameplay.
Casual players will be able to use the Historia Crux in a similar manner to browsing a favourite website – picking and choosing between all the different links available. It also contains elements aimed at more dedicated gamers, allowing for more challenging play through encouraging exploration of all the different times and places; to find additional secrets including the multiple endings that are hidden in the different routes.
4. Many fans have been longing for an explorable World Map for a while. Do you feel that the Historia Crux is a good alternative?
The Historia Crux divides the world into multiple layers, overlapping with the different time periods that can be played with the feeling of jumping freely around several world maps. This is a completely new system and experience, so it cannot be unconditionally compared with other options; however, when considering the key concept of “player freedom”, I believe it to be an optimal system for combining the best parts of open-world style games with the story-driven aspects of FINAL FANTASY XIII. The player can adjust their play style to either delve deeply into everything available and be engrossed, or just make more straightforward choices while going along their adventure.
5. Is it possible to share more information on how the Historia Crux allows for sidequests and hidden objects to feature in the game?
In the original game, the sidequests were only unlocked in the second half of the story in Gran Pulse, but in the sequel we have put in many different sidequests right from the start. Due to the overwhelming demand from players of the original, we have also included many strong and colourful mini games, a tradition of the FINAL FANTASY series. You will be able to return to any of the times and places whenever you like from the Historia Crux, so it is completely up to the player in what way they choose to play these.
6. Is it possible to change events that happen in the future depending on your actions in the past?
Depending on the player’s actions, new turning points to new futures will appear in time, and these will certainly form the basis for the multiple endings.
7. This is the first time time travel has featured so prominently in a FINAL FANTASY game, is this something you'd like to explore more in future games?
For the FINAL FANTASY series, each game has its own new game system, so it is not as if we are intending on making time travel key to all future instalments. We want fans to look forward to each FINAL FANTASY having its own unique system. For FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, we are experimenting with carrying out repeated large scale user tests to reflect the opinions of users in the game itself. We really have received a lot of feedback about the game, but among the voices there are those who say it reminds them of the classic RPG, CHRONO TRIGGER. For FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, we are aiming to make time travel a major thematic direction, and be able to express this on high-end game machines.
8. Will we be meeting older/younger versions of FINAL FANTASY XIII characters as we travel through time?
The main characters from the original FINAL FANTASY XIII will show up in this journey through time, so we will see them in many different situations and guises. I am sure that the fans of the original will be looking forward to seeing them again and how they have changed over the years!
9. Is it possible to return to time periods you've already visited and replay them as if it’s your first time you have visited the area?
It will be possible to wind back time in each of the areas you visit and replay them. Character levels and equipment etc will be carried over so it will be possible to play the game as if doing a “New Game+” for each of the areas at different times. It will be possible to play through from the start using your levelled up characters, once you have completed the game. We have taken care to put a number of elements into the game system to make replays more exciting and user-friendly."
https://member.eu.square-enix.com/en/blogs/we-discuss-time-travel-with-final-fantasy-xiii-2s-Motomu-Toriyama
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The Historia Crux is a new gameplay system that functions like a compass for time travel. As the portal which allows the player to select areas and time periods to go to, it functions a bit like a home menu and is at the heart of the story and gameplay progression of FINAL FANTASY XIII-2. The player can enjoy travelling through time by freely choosing between all the time-space locations where gates have been opened up. Although these locations proceed onwards into the future, you also have the option of rewinding time so it will be possible to experience many different historical possibilities.
2. What specific fan feedback are you trying to respond to with the Historia Crux?
The original game, FINAL FANTASY XIII, was primarily story driven and progressed in a very linear manner. For the sequel, FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, we are going for a much more player driven concept, so this time around the gameplay and story itself will alter to fit the player’s choices. You will be able to freely come and go between all the areas; the game will provide not just simple environmental exploration, but also a multi-layered exploration of history through the Historia Crux.
3. How does the Historia Crux affect the gameplay in FINAL FANTASY XIII-2?
The Historia Crux branches off into multiple different routes depending on the player’s choices. You will be able to take a detour into areas that have branched off of the route you have taken, perform side missions and turn back time in each of the areas to experiment with all possibilities. It is of course also possible to progress simply following the main story, like in the original FINAL FANTASY XIII. The flow of areas accessible via Historia Crux has been structured so that all of the player’s actions and decisions will influence the gameplay.
Casual players will be able to use the Historia Crux in a similar manner to browsing a favourite website – picking and choosing between all the different links available. It also contains elements aimed at more dedicated gamers, allowing for more challenging play through encouraging exploration of all the different times and places; to find additional secrets including the multiple endings that are hidden in the different routes.
4. Many fans have been longing for an explorable World Map for a while. Do you feel that the Historia Crux is a good alternative?
The Historia Crux divides the world into multiple layers, overlapping with the different time periods that can be played with the feeling of jumping freely around several world maps. This is a completely new system and experience, so it cannot be unconditionally compared with other options; however, when considering the key concept of “player freedom”, I believe it to be an optimal system for combining the best parts of open-world style games with the story-driven aspects of FINAL FANTASY XIII. The player can adjust their play style to either delve deeply into everything available and be engrossed, or just make more straightforward choices while going along their adventure.
5. Is it possible to share more information on how the Historia Crux allows for sidequests and hidden objects to feature in the game?
In the original game, the sidequests were only unlocked in the second half of the story in Gran Pulse, but in the sequel we have put in many different sidequests right from the start. Due to the overwhelming demand from players of the original, we have also included many strong and colourful mini games, a tradition of the FINAL FANTASY series. You will be able to return to any of the times and places whenever you like from the Historia Crux, so it is completely up to the player in what way they choose to play these.
6. Is it possible to change events that happen in the future depending on your actions in the past?
Depending on the player’s actions, new turning points to new futures will appear in time, and these will certainly form the basis for the multiple endings.
7. This is the first time time travel has featured so prominently in a FINAL FANTASY game, is this something you'd like to explore more in future games?
For the FINAL FANTASY series, each game has its own new game system, so it is not as if we are intending on making time travel key to all future instalments. We want fans to look forward to each FINAL FANTASY having its own unique system. For FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, we are experimenting with carrying out repeated large scale user tests to reflect the opinions of users in the game itself. We really have received a lot of feedback about the game, but among the voices there are those who say it reminds them of the classic RPG, CHRONO TRIGGER. For FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, we are aiming to make time travel a major thematic direction, and be able to express this on high-end game machines.
8. Will we be meeting older/younger versions of FINAL FANTASY XIII characters as we travel through time?
The main characters from the original FINAL FANTASY XIII will show up in this journey through time, so we will see them in many different situations and guises. I am sure that the fans of the original will be looking forward to seeing them again and how they have changed over the years!
9. Is it possible to return to time periods you've already visited and replay them as if it’s your first time you have visited the area?
It will be possible to wind back time in each of the areas you visit and replay them. Character levels and equipment etc will be carried over so it will be possible to play the game as if doing a “New Game+” for each of the areas at different times. It will be possible to play through from the start using your levelled up characters, once you have completed the game. We have taken care to put a number of elements into the game system to make replays more exciting and user-friendly."
https://member.eu.square-enix.com/en/blogs/we-discuss-time-travel-with-final-fantasy-xiii-2s-Motomu-Toriyama
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N0idas
sadi0N
Has mini games. Check mark
Has towns. Check mark
Has what seems to be a open world map. Check mark
Now the question is... Can I make my party entirely chicks or not?
Has towns. Check mark
Has what seems to be a open world map. Check mark
Now the question is... Can I make my party entirely chicks or not?
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Hentanize
rebaS
Chrono Trigger was, to me, the best 2d RPG I've ever played, mainly because of the time travel concept. If FF13-2 is as near as awesome CT was, then I can look forward to January 2012. Regarding the characters, I'm just happy Snow hasn't showed up yet.
Did someone mention NTR?
I pray it'll happen.
Did someone mention NTR?
I pray it'll happen.
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Im playing FFXIII right not (chapter 12) and this sequel looks interesting. They will change the worst things from the first FFXIII and thats a good point
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So it seems like returning to Cocoon BEFORE it falls is confirmed. Also:
Theme song varies depending on console.
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Quadratic wrote...
So it seems like returning to Cocoon BEFORE it falls is confirmed. Also:
Theme song varies depending on console.
As a Fellow Filipino.... I really fucking despise Charice....
Before hate mail, When she made Pyramid.... it seemed really over hyped and the song just outright annoyed me especially when my sister had that ringtone for months... Jesus christ...
Plus her other songs don't didn't really amaze me, most singers nowadays sound the same anyways so... meh
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Hentanize
rebaS
ROFL, Hope you badass you.
Laughed at Snow.
Noel needs to steal him his GF just sayin'.
Laughed at Snow.
Noel needs to steal him his GF just sayin'.
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Am I the only one just waiting for kh3 yea im getting this game but dam their are sooo many ff's coming out but OT this game does look interesting alto of people kept complaining that they couldn't control other characters.
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in terms of story i want to play this but....that's really just about it. from 7 and on there was at least one thing i liked in each final fantasy. 13 was the first i hated overall, from the battle system to how linear it was. the game just wasn't fun to play.
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N0idas
sadi0N
At least the original crew seems stronger than Serah and Noel, which is a good thing. That's one thing I didn't like about FFX-2, was how weak Yuna and Rikku were.
I also like the cameo appearances of the original crew, but I gotta say I didn't recognize Snow there for a second... he wasn't doing his normal fist pump of victory >.>'
Off Topic: Yeah I am waiting for KH3 as well, although Final Fantasy Versus XIII looks pretty sweet IMO.
I also like the cameo appearances of the original crew, but I gotta say I didn't recognize Snow there for a second... he wasn't doing his normal fist pump of victory >.>'
Off Topic: Yeah I am waiting for KH3 as well, although Final Fantasy Versus XIII looks pretty sweet IMO.
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Snow looks strange, Hope grew up, where is funny blackman Sazh?
Kinda sorta pumped, but I dunno how I feel about 13 as a whole...meh, but it for leet cutscenes.
Kinda sorta pumped, but I dunno how I feel about 13 as a whole...meh, but it for leet cutscenes.
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http://gematsu.com/2011/09/final-fantasy-xiii-2-has-its-own-gold-saucer
And for DLC, we're looking for weapon DLC, monster DLC, and costumes.
It also seems like there's a casino, and a bunch of other minigames.
And for DLC, we're looking for weapon DLC, monster DLC, and costumes.
It also seems like there's a casino, and a bunch of other minigames.
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English trailer, ho!
Yes, the lip syncing sucks, but that's because they dubbed over the Japanese version. It'll be fixed for the EU and NA releases.
On another note...
Why would you use that music, SE? It doesn't fit... anything...
Everything else was okay though, Noel's voice is too deep for his looks.
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Multiple options for QTEs. Looks... nice?
EDIT: http://www.novacrystallis.com/?p=1660
"Aside from the bit about FINAL FANTASY XIII-2†²s disc space (one disk only, even on Xbox 360), Famitsu has even more information on the game.
The version of Hope seen in the TGS trailer is from 10 years after the end of FINAL FANTASY XIII. He is 24 years old, and the head of a scientific investigation group.
Caius, the game’s main villain, has an evil influence on both Valhalla and Serah’s world. In the Promise trailer, the black smoke emitting from Lightning is called “Chaos.”
FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 will have some intense scenes as well, although not on the same level as FINAL FANTASY Type-0. QTEs will be a big part of the game, but failing them doesn’t necessarily penalize you. Clearing them will net you at least something, however.
By far the greatest addition is party switching. In FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, you’ll be able to switch out party leaders in real time during battle. This also means that, when your party leader dies, you will no longer game over.
Other things of note, the silver-haired girl traveling with Caius is known as Yeul. Noel’s memories are vague because of a time paradox. The game will include Easy Mode, and changeable costumes visible in event scenes. Also, there will be no level cap on the Crystarium system this time. "
