Author Topic: Final Fantasy XIII demo thread (Read 25512 times)

Himu · « **on:** April 06, 2009, 10:34:21 PM »

Who pre-ordered? I did.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:42:02 PM »

I said I wasn't going to get this.

I've been thinking about ordering a copy all day...

cool breeze · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:47:24 PM »

when is it out? i pre-ordered, but I don't remember the date it's released.

Himu · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:51:26 PM »

april 17

Himu · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:53:35 PM »

hey swaggaz, where'd you order from? I ordered from ncsx. Know when they charge and ship?

cool breeze · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:55:47 PM »

I have no clue. If I was smart months ago, I would have ordered from NCSX, but it might have been play-asia. NCSX is usually the fastest and I get games within 3 days of their release in Japan (I'm in PA)

I should really follow this stuff better. I actually wish I didn't know when it was coming out so I can come up and randomly find it in the mail.

ordered from NCSX

me from 3 months ago who was smart enough to order from NCSX, but dumb enough to spend $70 on a crappy movie and demo $:-\$

Bebpo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:23:24 PM »

Aren't you like a week early?

/hugs pre-order

Himu · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:41:19 PM »

swaggaz

Purple Filth · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:32:43 AM »

FF8 for ps3?

i guess it's just a weird play on the words (and no roman numerals)

Enl · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:35:49 AM »

Quote from: Purple Filth on April 07, 2009, 03:32:43 AM

FF8 for ps3?

i guess it's just a weird play on the words

And at that moment Himumu splooged a thousand splooges on his s-video powered PS3. His piano black system was a solid crusty white the next day.

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:51:29 AM »

pre-order, for a demo?

How much is Squeenix charging for this? And how big are their cojones if its anything more then free.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:56:31 AM »

Quote from: HyperZoneWasAwesome on April 07, 2009, 03:51:29 AM

pre-order, for a demo?

How much is Squeenix charging for this? And how big are their cojones if its anything more then free.

about 70 bucks or so and you get a free movie

(actually the demo is included with purchase of the movie but who seriously gives a fuck about advent children anymore)

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2009, 06:54:34 AM »

So is this just an Asian deal so far? I'll be willing to plunk down money for FF13 to get the demo.

FF13 seems to be a return to FF7,FF10 game design and that's fine with me. There aren't many J-RPGS that I like but FF13 looks like it could become one of them.

Ninja · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2009, 08:50:01 AM »

Pre-ordered with the fastest shipping I could get. Can't wait and I don't even know if I can watch the movie. Although since it's advent children, not being being able to see could be a plus.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2009, 09:57:45 AM »

What are the chances of this demo being decent?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:45:12 AM »

cant wait

dammitmattt · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:50:10 AM »

Save yourself $70 and watch the high-res videos that will show up immediately on YouTube, Gametrailers, etc.

GilloD · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2009, 11:08:34 AM »

Wait, you guys pre-ordered a demo?

SMH

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2009, 11:18:17 AM »

remember it only uses 50% of the PS3's power

Bebpo · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2009, 11:22:21 AM »

Quote from: GilloD on April 07, 2009, 11:08:34 AM

Wait, you guys pre-ordered a demo?

SMH

Directors cut of the FF7 movie in zomg HD with 30 mins of new footage + 30 min all new 2d anime OAV + 2 hour FFXIII demo for $60 = good deal if you like the FF7 movie, like FF7 anime, and like FFXIII.

Himu · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2009, 11:23:24 AM »

Quote from: Enl on April 07, 2009, 03:35:49 AM

Quote from: Purple Filth on April 07, 2009, 03:32:43 AM
FF8 for ps3?

i guess it's just a weird play on the words

And at that moment Himumu splooged a thousand splooges on his s-video powered PS3. His piano black system was a solid crusty white the next day.

Himu · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2009, 11:25:18 AM »

Quote from: Kosma on April 07, 2009, 08:29:24 AM

We should all chip in and get himumu a PS3 compatible monitor or something.

You're such a sweet heart

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2009, 11:27:17 AM »

I bought it, but I'm not as interested in playing the demo as I am in it going for high prices on ebay.

I'll definitely give it a few runs.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2009, 11:28:27 AM »

probably they were vague on Roman numberals and figured if the big thing on sale is FF7, and it includes a demo of some future FF, it would make sense for it to be 7+1=8

Diunx · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:03:01 PM »

I'll watch the HD videos, I wont spend $70 just so I can press X.

RPG demos

GilloD · « **Reply #25 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:18:20 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 07, 2009, 11:22:21 AM

Quote from: GilloD on April 07, 2009, 11:08:34 AM
Wait, you guys pre-ordered a demo?

SMH

Directors cut of the FF7 movie in zomg HD with 30 mins of new footage + 30 min all new 2d anime OAV + 2 hour FFXIII demo for $60 = good deal if you like the FF7 movie, like FF7 anime, and like FFXIII.

SMH SMH SMH

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #26 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:54:24 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 07, 2009, 11:22:21 AM

Quote from: GilloD on April 07, 2009, 11:08:34 AM
Wait, you guys pre-ordered a demo?

SMH

Directors cut of the FF7 movie in zomg HD with 30 mins of new footage + 30 min all new 2d anime OAV + 2 hour FFXIII demo for $60 = good deal if you like the FF7 movie, like FF7 anime, and like FFXIII.

Leper this homo. FF7 movie is just unwatchable trash, you gotta be a raging japafag to even sit through all of it.

Bebpo · « **Reply #27 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:57:51 PM »

I'm a graphics whore and the movie has nice graphics and music

I also like Nomura art so that helps

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #28 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:02:10 PM »

I like AC too, story included

I dunno about this version tho, seems like the additions are mainly more exposition scenes to beat you over the head with stuff that was more tastefully implied in the original

tiesto · « **Reply #29 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:10:03 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on April 07, 2009, 01:03:01 PM

I'll watch the HD videos, I wont spend $70 just so I can press X.

RPG demos

DQ8 had an awesome demo, but most RPG demos have been awful.

Bebpo · « **Reply #30 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:24:00 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on April 07, 2009, 02:10:03 PM

Quote from: Diunx on April 07, 2009, 01:03:01 PM
I'll watch the HD videos, I wont spend $70 just so I can press X.

RPG demos

DQ8 had an awesome demo, but most RPG demos have been awful.

FF demos are usually good because they just give you the action-packed game intro. Rpg demos have been bad this gen because they drop you in the middle of some event.

Given that they are basically selling the demo here, I think Kitase will make sure it kicks ass.

Himu · « **Reply #31 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:26:35 PM »

FF demos are the best rpg demos because FF demos are always in action packed part of the story.

cool breeze · « **Reply #32 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:53:00 PM »

I actually played the FFX demo last week when going through my old stack of demo disks (it's ridiculous how many demo disks I have from my OPM subscription). It was a pretty awesome demo.

btw, that Britney Spears DDR game is hilarious. They should do a Wii version.

Jansen · « **Reply #33 on:** April 08, 2009, 01:12:46 PM »

this demo is going to be final fantasys last chance to impress me

if it sucks i'm done anticipating future installments

Himu · « **Reply #34 on:** April 08, 2009, 04:27:54 PM »

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/970/970920p1.html

holy fuck this game sounds amazing

demi · « **Reply #35 on:** April 08, 2009, 04:36:41 PM »

Do you think this game will be better than GTA4, Himuro?

Himu · « **Reply #36 on:** April 08, 2009, 04:39:09 PM »

Hopefully.

Bebpo · « **Reply #37 on:** April 08, 2009, 07:29:08 PM »

Is it even possible for an FF game to be worse?

If I had to choose between GTA4 and SO4 I might even take SO4.

demi · « **Reply #38 on:** April 08, 2009, 07:33:12 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 08, 2009, 07:29:08 PM

Is it even possible for an FF game to be worse?

Yes

Third · « **Reply #39 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:07:25 PM »

I liked FFVII AC and I'll be getting the Blu-Ray release too.

Not bothering with the demo. Can't wait for the impressions, though.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #40 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:08:44 PM »

Any previews of the 360 version?

So far, all of the PS3 to 360 ports have been well done but I have a feeling that FFXIII will be the first exception.

ManaByte · « **Reply #41 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:14:56 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on April 08, 2009, 04:27:54 PM

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/970/970920p1.html

holy fuck this game sounds amazing

Quote

Toriyama also revealed something particularly surprising about the battle system. At the end of each battle, your character's HP will be totally recovered!

Third · « **Reply #42 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:16:23 PM »

Who cares about the X360 version?

Everyone with a Ps3 and X360 should get the Ps3 version.

demi · « **Reply #43 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:17:23 PM »

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #44 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:17:33 PM »

Quote from: Third on April 08, 2009, 08:16:23 PM

Who cares about the X360 version?

Everyone with a Ps3 and X360 should get the Ps3 version.

Why

Third · « **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:18:22 PM »

Because the Ps3 seems to be the leading platform and 1 disc>>>> multiple discs

Easy choice for me.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:20:21 PM »

Quote from: Third on April 08, 2009, 08:18:22 PM

Because the Ps3 seems to be the leading platform and 1 disc>>>> multiple discs

Easy choice for me.

But if both versions for some reason, end up looking and performing on par with each other, who gives a shit about what version you pick?

And >>>>> lol, it's a linear game, who gives a crap about multiple disks.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #47 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:22:34 PM »

Quote from: Third on April 08, 2009, 08:18:22 PM

Because the Ps3 seems to be the leading platform and 1 disc>>>> multiple discs

Easy choice for me.

Not if it means installing every time a new chapter is started, like in MGS4. I would rather just swap a disc and play right away.

Third · « **Reply #48 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:24:53 PM »

I do.

When I can get the same game on 1 disc instead of multiple ones, why should I go for the multiple disc version?

And I thought FFXIII's loading is going to be seamless, so no MGS4 scenario.

I guess FFversusXIII will make clear if the X360 is holding FFXIII development back.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #49 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:26:22 PM »

Holding FFXIII development back?

Third · « **Reply #50 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:28:31 PM »

Overworld is confirmed in Versus. FFXIII not.

I dunno. But we'll see what happens with both games.

X360 jrpg's have been pretty shitty so far anyway. I hope SE can do something special with FFXIII and FFVersusXIII

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #51 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:30:47 PM »

PS3 JRPGs have been so much better.

Third · « **Reply #52 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:34:05 PM »

Yeah, Valkyra Chronicles proves your point.

Let's be honest. All X360 jrpg's have been pretty generic so far. If they were to be Ps2 games, no one would care - that's because the Ps2 has better jrpg's out there.

Only Lost Odyssey and Vesperia were ok to good. But even those jrpg's are worse than the average Ps2 jrpg.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #53 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:36:49 PM »

Really, Valkyra Chronicles? A game that nobody gave a shit about, took no decent advantage of the hardware, and is possibly, the only even decent PS3 rpg exclusive, is your argument for PS3 having been a better JRPG platform?

You must be drunk or something.

Third · « **Reply #54 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:39:47 PM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on April 08, 2009, 08:36:49 PM

Really, Valkyra Chronicles? A game that nobody gave a shit about

It's not like the X360 jrpg's sold any better.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #55 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:46:47 PM »

Really? I don't know, last i heard, 360 jrpgs actually charted so hey.

And aren't you confusing the PS2 with the PS1? PS2 wasn't exactly a brilliant JRPG machine either.

And it doesn't even matter, i was just saying, your argument is crap. PS3 has been an even worse JRPG machine than the 360, and FF is gonna be just another FF because that's what Square Enix does these days, they make the most expensive looking JRPGs out there, and it's gonna be "good" not because it's on the PS3, or 360, but because 60 million dollars worth of investment will at least give you a great looking game, with lot's of cut scenes.

When FFXIII sucks, some nutsos will be blaming the 360, but truth is, they are only now seeing the truth, because FFX and FFXII sucked, and when Versus comes out it will suck because Nomura sucks, and people will be super hyped about because it's a PS3 exclusive, then it will start fading with time, and people will realize one thing, Square Enix sucks these days, and FFs are nothing more than over budget crap.

Third · « **Reply #56 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:52:40 PM »

This whole "X360 holding back development" is pretty logical. And it doesn't have much to do with the hardware.

FFXIII is the first main FF game that is getting a multiplatform release on day 1.

The previous FF games were so good becaue Square-Enix was focusing on one platform. Giving all the attention to one version.

Fans are just afraid that FFXIII will be getting less attention (Ps3 version in this case) thanks to the multiplatform approach.

treythemovie · « **Reply #57 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:53:00 PM »

Quote from: Third on April 08, 2009, 08:39:47 PM

Quote from: WrikaWrek on April 08, 2009, 08:36:49 PM
Really, Valkyra Chronicles? A game that nobody gave a shit about

It's not like the X360 jrpg's sold any better.

Except they did. Basically all them outsold VC. In fact, even Folklore and Persona 4 outdid VC by a good amount.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #58 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:56:04 PM »

@ anyone who pays $70 for a demo.

Third · « **Reply #59 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:56:14 PM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on April 08, 2009, 08:46:47 PM

Really? I don't know, last i heard, 360 jrpgs actually charted so hey.

And aren't you confusing the PS2 with the PS1? PS2 wasn't exactly a brilliant JRPG machine either.

And it doesn't even matter, i was just saying, your argument is crap. PS3 has been an even worse JRPG machine than the 360, and FF is gonna be just another FF because that's what Square Enix does these days, they make the most expensive looking JRPGs out there, and it's gonna be "good" not because it's on the PS3, or 360, but because 60 million dollars worth of investment will at least give you a great looking game, with lot's of cut scenes.

When FFXIII sucks, some nutsos will be blaming the 360, but truth is, they are only now seeing the truth, because FFX and FFXII sucked, and when Versus comes out it will suck because Nomura sucks, and people will be super hyped about because it's a PS3 exclusive, then it will start fading with time, and people will realize one thing, Square Enix sucks these days, and FFs are nothing more than over budget crap.

All X360 jrpg's bombed in NA. And Japanese sales have been underwhelming.

Ps1 has better jrpg's than the Ps2 (imo), but you must not underestimate the Ps2 when it comes to jrpg's.

FFX and FFXII are both amazing jrpg's who set the bar very high. And that's what a main FF usually does - setting the bar high. Especially in production values, but all the main FF games have been stellar so far.

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