Unlike most of these people below (thus far), I also agree and realize that FFXII was probably the most complete FF out there, and one of the best. So-So story, but great, deep gameplay, amazing end-game content, and some very difficult bosses. FFX was a joke. FFXII had about 100x more depth, even in story, which…

It’s pretty simple: trailers gave away too much became outside of an aesthetic pleasing world, the game is fairly shallow. Weak, non-involved story; bland characters, non-engaging dialogue sequences; little story telling; rudimentary questing from 2002; awful NPCs; basic combat; not much to do.

Hah, awesome! Be good to know. I think I’m off my rocker here, but in any case, let’s relive the good old days of trying ridiculous things on SNES games because someone out there said it was true. :)

I believe that was the most popular theory back in the SNES days. There were a few mentions of Setzer’s lady pilot friend, and where she crashed. And Gogo was only available by Airship in a remote area of the world. I think I’m just making things up in my own mind here, but wasn’t there some slight dialogue “...” or…

I was complaining about this nonsense on Day 1. Whole slew of people go, “Stop nitpicking nothing!” And here’s an article about it a couple weeks later. Everyone agrees.

People still pretend there’s innovation to be had in a stale genre, that’s the misconception. It’s like the California Gold Rush of the 1850s, but with everyone showing up years too late for the party.

All four are pretty awful, really. Gladio is an annoying muscle bound jarhead who just goes on about camping and taking off your shirt/jacket. Oh, his massive depth comes from his little sister.

Best game footage I’ve seen in years. This is the only game I’ve really been waiting for, as I’ve pretty much given up with most games these days. ME1, ME2, and ME3 are all some of my favorite games, and this game looks to be taking elements from all three (namely 1 + 3) and merging them into a massive, open world.

Well, you’re narrow minded if you think that only “teenage boys” are into attractive game characters. Sorry, but that’s a stereotypical box-mentality. That’s like saying someone who makes fun of someone else on the internet is “a loser who lives in their mom’s basement.” Get some new material; get a new argument, new…

She has on as much clothing as many girls wear on a daily basis. And let me ask you, if you saw a well-endowed girl in a bikini walk into your local food joint, would you stare? If a hulking man with massive muscles walked in with no shirt on, would you stare? The answer to both questions is “Yes”. The reasons why are…

To me, FFXV actually feels like the spin-off. Kingsglaive should have been the actual game.

No, no. Come on now. Her breasts are propped up, right? So that’s sexist. Anti-female. Since no women prop their breasts up. And since Gladio doesn’t walk around with muscles bulging and no undershirt on ... all the time.

I ultimately think if FF6 was recreated with current gen graphics and voice overs, you’d see a really, really deep, disturbing game. Think of the issues that happened in that game:

I think where Square started to get a little carried away was their fashion style and world building atmosphere. FF6 worked as a colorful game through the characters, though in reality, the world was quite drab in atmosphere, and at times depressing. It was not a flourishing world under the hand of the Empire. You got…

Very well written review. I like the throwbacks to break up the narrative, but I also want to use them to emphasize a point. General Leo, FF7, Nintendo Power... what do all of these nostalgia items have in common? They were from the 1990's. I think that’s where people seem to forget 2016 vs. the past. Back then, there…

As a long term RPG player, and a fan of open worlds, I concur with you. I struggled (many times) in my attempts to enjoy both Witcher and Witcher 2. I never liked the game play, never liked Geralt. So when I sat down to play Witcher 3 I was hoping the “Greatness” everyone spoke of would change my mind. However, all I…

Yeah. Some people are picky about it, others could care less. I generally find (at least among my peers) that RPG goers tend to be more selective about games they enjoy (or in some cases, even play) because of the lead character. I’m all about character creation. I write a lot of fiction, and one of my favorite things…

Back when MGS was interesting. Patriots was pretty bad story wise, and MGS5 has no story (or characters that have any depth or emotion). I think the mistake with this franchise was the decision to go back and relive the days of Big Boss, who ultimately turns into one of the most uncharasmatic and bland/dull characters…

Yeah, SR3 was a really big surprise for me. I remember getting it on Steam cheap and ended up plugging around 60 hours into it, both solo and with a friend. It basically said, “Look, we’re emulating some of GTA but to a lesser quality and then doing everything else insane — love us or hate us,” and it turned out to be…

Agreed. It’s the reason I’m turned off. That, and it feels like a cheaper GTA-rip featuring a niche gimmick (hacking ... excuse me, hacking everything!). Also, I tend to have to like the main character in these types of games somewhat, and neither main in either Watch Dogs game does it for me. I liked Claire in WD,…