Final Fantasy XIII review score controversy justified?
The most anticipated RPG game of the decade is set to come out in Japan on Dec. 17. The biggest video game magazine in Japan, Famitsu reviewed Final Fantasy XIII. There is some controversy over the score that the magazine gave the title.
According to recent Fanitsu scans on Final Fantasy-XIII.net, the Japan based publisher has reviewed the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIII already and gave it an interesting score. The magazine gives the highly anticipated RPG, a review score of 39/40.
This is an excellent score, but judging from the reaction from fans around the world, many do not agree with me. It could be because Famitsu recently gave Bayonetta a perfect 40/40. Famitsu, a magazine that’s been in publication for 23 years has only given four perfect scores in all of its history (Bayonetta, Monster Hunter 3, New Super Mario Bros, and Dragon Quest IX).
Famitsu review scores comprise of four 10-point ratings given out by four different individuals. It seems like one of the reviewers gave FFXIII a 9/10. Looking at the translation provided by Final Fantasy-XIII.net, the reviewer criticized minor issues like not being able to clearly see battle point damages at times. The reviewer also stated that FFXIII does not seem like a “RPG-like RPG.†Who knows what that means, but it could be a good thing as well.
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December 9th, 2009
Final Fantasy XIII needs to get a 10/10. I’m not into RPG but i will most likely get this really soon for trophies. I love PS3 games.
December 9th, 2009
“has only given four perfect scores in all of its history”
That would be 4 perfect scores this year Mike (Kotaku has it right). It has actually given 13 in it’s entire history.
“Here is how the other FF title stack up in the eyes of Famitsu:
Final Fantasy I – 35
Final Fantasy II – 35
Final Fantasy III – 36
Final Fantasy â…£ – 36
Final Fantasy V – 34
Final Fantasy VI – 37
Final Fantasy VII – 38
Final Fantasy VIII – 37
Final Fantasy IX – 38
Final Fantasy X – 39
Final Fantasy XI – 38
Final Fantasy XII- 40
Final Fantasy XIII – 39″
kotaku.com/5422026/famitsu-final-fantasy-xiii-misses-perfect-score-%5Bstory-spoiler%5D
December 9th, 2009
Apparently Famitsu rates XII as the pinnacle of the series so far, and V as the lowest point.
December 9th, 2009
OMG!!!!! It’s not perfect.
December 9th, 2009
“Apparently Famitsu rates XII as the pinnacle of the series so far, and V as the lowest point.”
I will have to agree with that. V sucked and XII was awesome and innovative.
December 9th, 2009
Phranc,
Chack your PSN mailbox
December 9th, 2009
Roca
will do after work.
I enjoyed 7 & 10 the most. I’m also not really an rpg guy.
December 9th, 2009
My beef with 12 was the fighting engine. It was trying to be too mmo like. I still prefer turn based.
December 9th, 2009
Are you serious?!
I read the actual review and his main complaint was the story was linear for the first part of the game… Excuse me? FFXII got a perfect score and that had the worst storyline of a Final Fantasy to date. I would really like to hear a interview with the reviewer as to how FF12 story was better then FF13, i dont think he will have much to say.. As for the combat not seeing some damage counters, when your doing aerial i can see that, or fighting really large creatures its understandable. I guess im just kind of upset with the reviewers complaints when 12 (which is one of my favorite FF’s, just thought the story was horrid) got a perfect score and named the story as being a complaint…
December 9th, 2009
what I dont like after the Square and Enix merge is that now you CANNOT fly around to any place in the World Map. now you choose the point where you have to go and it automatically transport you there
December 9th, 2009
Final Fantasy XIII
“Whether you knew this or not, SE states that the audio and video on the Xbox 360 version will be compressed to fit on DVD, while the PS3 version will remain uncompressed and ship on a dual-layer Blu-Ray disc.
This is further confirmation that the game will ship on multiple Xbox 360 discs, while the uncompressed PS3 version is said to be sized at a minimum of 25GB.”
December 9th, 2009
If the cutscenes are hidef quality on the PS3 version and DVD quality on the 360 that will be a big deal.
Otherwise all it will mean in more DVD’s on the 360 version and more loading times on the PS3 version since they’ll be using a dual layered disc. Load times are practically doubled. It will need a partial install.
December 9th, 2009
New Mario Brothers is a perfect game? Goodbye creditability.
Maybe when that exact same game came out a decade ago, but simply adding 4 played co-op doesn’t make up for it.
Famitsu you fail hard!
December 9th, 2009
“My beef with 12 was the fighting engine. It was trying to be too mmo like. I still prefer turn based”
I actually liked it, but thought the story was kind of bland.
The battle system let you coast through some of the easier battles, but I found myself micromanaging every action during bigger battles. It worked worked pretty well imo.
December 9th, 2009
the new system works well to use the Magic/spell that you would have never use in Final Fantasy game before because you most likely didnt wanted to waste a turn on those kinds of spell.
I were doing my attacks manually but all my party members were casting:
-Haste
-Buble
-Protect
-Barrier
-M Barrier
-Berserk
-revive
-Decoy
-invisible
-Curaga (healing each other if health was under 30%)
-Using Turbo Ether when needed
-Special Magic spell for flying enemies
December 9th, 2009
also the that game has the two most difficult bosses (there were optional though) in video game history.
I fought one of them for 3 weeks straight without turning my PS2 off and I still couldnt beat the damn thing. I ran out of MP, potions, Ether, Elixir. I had nothing else to fight him with other than mele attacks
December 9th, 2009
“simply adding 4 played co-op doesn’t make up for it.”
From what I understand, they added quite a bit more than that barnabe, more than a few other major pubs and mags agree, I can’t see how they all should lose their credibility. It would be like saying Uncharted 2 simply added prettier graphics… it just isn’t true.
December 9th, 2009
1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3176906
December 9th, 2009
I was under the impression the new Super Mario Brothers is an entirely new game. Well almost entirely new. Isn’t it a DS port that added 4 player co op?
Anyway. 4 player Co op isn’t that great for platformers. In fact it can be down right frustrating at times.
December 9th, 2009
it would’ve had been better if it was co-op online
December 9th, 2009
“it would’ve had been better if it was co-op online”
good point. Then at least you don’t have to worry about losing the other player and keeping them on “your” screen.
December 9th, 2009
I want this game listed below.
Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy Agito XIII
December 9th, 2009
are you going to get them on the 360 or PS3?
December 9th, 2009
My guess is that he’ll buy the most expensive PS3 version while pirating the 360 version.
December 9th, 2009
I wish him luck trying to pirate Agito, 14 and Versus
December 9th, 2009
Carl B,
Propeller hats were a recycled mechanic from the DS game’s springs that you jumped on.
Same graphics, music, characters… they did the absolute bare minimum, by adding 4 player local (not online) co-op. It’s Nintendo as usual – half assed and playing off of people’s nostalgia.
I’m sure it’s probably a decent game, but it’s certainly not anything new, original, or exciting.
December 9th, 2009
I’m sure there will be an Agito ISO before the retail game hits US shores.
Not that I’ll download it, but just saying.
December 9th, 2009
its just like Mario Party 8, Mario Kark and Mario Stricker, and SSBB…they were all basically Gamecube games with motion, few more charaters and color. nothing new there!
December 9th, 2009
Hey this is what i will do.
Final Fantasy XIII for PS3 only maybe this month or on my birthday
Final Fantasy Versus XIII i want this game a must buy.
Final Fantasy XIV a must buy i love online.
Final Fantasy Agito XIII and yes this will be free maybe.
I will not pirate FF XIII for Xbox 360 is a waste of DVD too many fuck that. I will buy it for PS3 the better version.
You know me i always buy my most wanted games.
December 9th, 2009
Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Edition PS3 Bundle
shopncsx.com/finalfantasyxiiilightningeditionps3bundle.aspx
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Price: $709.90
Preorders ship on Dec 17, 2009
Item Number: CEJH-10008
Publisher: Sony
December 9th, 2009
“they were all basically Gamecube games with motion, few more charaters and color. nothing new there!”
That´s entirely untrue! They game case is red, so there! *Proud*
December 9th, 2009
lmaoo…at least somebody knows how to not take thing personally.
nice sense of hummor Akaro
December 9th, 2009
24kt Gold PS3 Slim Can Be Yours For A Nominal Fee of $5000
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December 9th, 2009
the Final Fantasy Franchise is Averaging a 37/40 base on Famitsu.
which is equal to an avarage of 93%. not bad at all considering this is a 13 game franchise. how many games last that long before they start going downhill
December 9th, 2009
Final Fantasy saved Squaresoft from going bankrupt.
December 9th, 2009
but they’re not sequels Roca
December 9th, 2009
which ones…the Wii games (ported from gamecube and DS) or the Final Fantasy games
???
December 9th, 2009
It was a joke due to the number. Most FF games are completely new independent stories and in no way based on the previous story.
December 9th, 2009
I know you were joking..I remember where the joke came from lol
December 9th, 2009
Phranc, you sir are WRONG. EVERY FF game is ENTIRELY different… except for those even numbered ones… or is it the odd? …lol.
December 9th, 2009
Even…… Odd…… just multiply by zero and it equals the games that aren’t different.
December 9th, 2009
NSMB Wii is a good game.
I suppose you have to play it to find that out though
December 9th, 2009
I’m so lost. My favorite Final Fantasy is Final Fantasy X the story is just beyond this world pure fucking awesome. The whole game is perfect.
me_:
I hate to tell you but Wii doesn’t really have games well just mini crappy games with a couple of exceptions.
December 9th, 2009
I just had sex with Leliana!!
I’m so proud of my guy. He lasted a good solid 10 seconds before finishing and passing out. Not too shabby.
December 9th, 2009
hahaha BJ
December 9th, 2009
Naughty Dog conducting Uncharted 2 difficulty experiment
neoseeker.com/news/12503-naughty-dog-conducting-uncharted-2-difficulty-experiment/
December 9th, 2009
I wanted to ‘do’ Yuna in FFX-2 lol
December 9th, 2009
I still have a crush for Tifa.
December 10th, 2009
I hear you Barnabe, Leliana took some time in comparison to Morrigan.
December 10th, 2009
Aw no, the tragediez. Review scores are based on the reviewer’s experience. Even when Uncharted 2 got a 7/10 from one reviewer, I was fine with it. The problem is that the same website gave games such as Halo 3, Gears, ODST, and all the 360 biggies 10/10, and actually gave Killzone 2 a 6, so I have to wonder.
Speaking of Uncharted, I want to see some Egypt in U3. Not the whole game, just a portion, and no mummies (that would be extremely generic). But I need to see duststorms and the Pyramids in graphics like that. They did jungle, city, snow, and temples. You need a teeny bit of sand in an adventure game series.
December 10th, 2009
Rikku Yuna and LuLu for me all from Final Fantasy X
December 10th, 2009
Rikku was quiet a sexy lil bitch as it goes lol.
December 10th, 2009
update 3.15is now live
December 10th, 2009
oldschool1987:
Just the way i like them in the real world.
Imagine UNCHARTED 3 in New York LoL. I wanna see UNCHARTED place with a lot jungle and nice island. I like how the first 2 game have awesome nice looking atmosphere.
December 10th, 2009
http://finalfantasy-xiii.net/2009/12/09/final-fantasy-xiii-ps3-and-360-differences-announced.html
December 10th, 2009
I like oldschool’s Idea.
I will also like to see some underware “forgotten” city type of adventure. but Egypt might be their next move.
December 10th, 2009
Roca.:
UNCHARTED 2011 fall my wish.
December 10th, 2009
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vevo
December 10th, 2009
C’mon Barnabe, admit it, you want to do it with Wynn just to see what it would be like, they cheated us… lol.
December 10th, 2009
People you can buy the exclusive Japanese PS3 game FFXIII December 17, 2009 just use the subtitles in English.
December 10th, 2009
“People you can buy the exclusive Japanese PS3 game FFXIII December 17, 2009 just use the subtitles in English.”
Does that mean that FFXIII really is a PS3 exclusive Ivan????
Please say it’s true!
December 10th, 2009
me_:
Yes, In Japan is a exclusive. Is %100 true.
December 10th, 2009
Yes, until I (and a couple hundred thousand others) buy my 360 version when I get there… lol.
December 10th, 2009
CarlB:
Yeah, Okay… Xbox 360 is not liked by Japanese they don’t even care for that shit.
December 10th, 2009
I’m not talking about the Japanese Ivan, I’m talking about the Marines like myself that are stationed in Japan.
December 10th, 2009
CarlB:
What the fuck are you blabbering about. And yes Microsoft should just give up selling Xbox 360 in Japan.
December 11th, 2009
Ivan, there are approximately 1,194,841 total sales of 360 in Japan. Considering those that only own a 360, it is reasonable to assume many will purchase the 360 version in Japan come March. For the tens of thousands of military members like myself, this is relatively easy to do via the many exchanges on our base. Therefore, it is not “100% exclusive in Japan”, it is a (limited) timed exclusive in Japan.
kotaku.com/5036846/the-xbox-360-akihabara-store-sell-out
kotaku.com/5034072/japanese-people-actually-lining-up-for-xbox-360-exclusive-oh-yes
December 11th, 2009
Posting dated news to help the Xbot sad
December 11th, 2009
No Ivan, that actually is the current total estimated of 360 sales in Japan, and weekly sales currently show it selling approx. 1600 more than PS2, so obviously some Japanese “care for that shit.” Don’t be sad.
December 11th, 2009
Sorry Ivan, this link is a little more up to date for you:
KOTAKU: “360 BESTS PS3″:
kotaku.com/5423791/nintendo-ds-wii-top-nov-us-console-sales-xbox-360-bests-ps3
FAMITSU: 360 VERSION OF BAYONETTA 40/40
December 11th, 2009
PS3 VERSION 38/40
“The PlayStation 3 port handled by SEGA, clearly lagging behind its more perfect sibling, was granted a 38 out of 40 from Famitsu.”
kotaku.com/5386238/bayonettas-perfect-famitsu-score-+-theres-a-catch
December 11th, 2009
Xbots are comparing PS2 to Xbox 360 i guess PS3 is just too much for them to handle.
December 11th, 2009
Only in Japan and only in sales Ivan, no worries. It takes quite a lot for any American company in Japan to break the ice. No worries.
December 11th, 2009
Xbox suck is a dying dated trash
December 11th, 2009
So is the 360 version of FF13 region locked? If so I got to imagine a lot of angry 360 only users in Japan. Sell it as a coaster carlb
December 11th, 2009
it is a Japan exclusive weather you like or not. S.E even said it themselve.
PS3 version of FF13 coming out in Japan: Dec 17, 2009
360 version of FF13 coming out in Japan: Never
they didnt even try, that showed alot
December 11th, 2009
It is phranc, but we will be able to purchase the 360 version from retail stores in Japan and have it work no problem.
It’s coming out there for us roca, no worries.
December 11th, 2009
“Leliana took some time in comparison to Morrigan”
I’m having the opposite problem. I’ve kept both in my party while visiting towns. Everything I do Leliana likes, while Morrigan gets pissed. Morrigan lets me kiss her, but she won’t let me make sweet love to her.
December 11th, 2009
lol @ carlb baiting ivan and roca into this conversation.
At least you’ll be able to play it while your over there. Why wouldn’t you just play the PS3 version though? Only one console making the trip?
December 11th, 2009
“It’s coming out there for us roca, no worries”
yes, Also FF versus 13 and FF14…no worries
@Phranc,
im just going going along with all the FF13 argument. gotta find keep my self busy during down times at work
December 12th, 2009
“Why wouldn’t you just play the PS3 version though? Only one console making the trip?”
lol… your right. I might play it still, as I am taking both, but I won’t be over there until near the global release date.