Dissidia: Final Fantasy
Nov 26, 2009 18:38:11 GMT
Post by Paul Smart on Nov 26, 2009 18:38:11 GMT
(I know I posted this ages ago in the "game reviews" thread in the "Video Games" board, but I thought I pay aswell post it here too, to start this board off)
DISSIDIA: FINAL FANTASY
I've played this for at least 1-2 hours every day since the day it came out. Often even up to 3-4 hours. I think that just about says it all.
Ok here we go, I don't like writing reviews, but Roxas12 person (yes, you) said I should for Dissidia and Persona 4, and actually I want to.
Graphics 10/10:
The game runs almost perfectly with the great looking graphics. Very colourful, nice effects, lots of variety in arenas and characters, including an alternate costume for each, and different appearance while they're in EX Mode (kinda the Limit Break mode).
Now, notice I said "almost perfectly", and yet I gave it 10, not 9. Why?
Because, the only problem I've had with the graphics is slight slow-down VERY rarely, but I let it slide because I know it's just because the PSP can't keep up with my SKILL!
But seriously, it happens so rarely that it doesn't matter, and it doesn't effect gameplay at all.
Audio 9/10:
Great music, some of it sends shivers down my spine. Some great remixes of old familiar battle musics, and some battle musics that have been left un-touched. But either way, it's all great and work well in the places they're used.
Also, the voice acting is great. It's a little strange at first hearing the voices of some of the previously voice-less characters (mainly Zidane for me, that was a bit strange at first, but suits him I think). All the voice acting in the cut-scenes and in-game are fitting, and there are many lines that each character will say. Only reason I don't give it 10/10 is because a lot of the lines repeat annoyingly at times. For example, doing a certain move will always cause the character to say "Here it comes!" or something, every time you use it. But anyway, not a big problem.
Gameplay 9/10:
I'll say now, it deserves 10/10, but if you're like me, it will be near impossible to get your head around all the different moves and skills and combos for the 22 different playable characters (as far as I know). I've only really played as 4 of them properly so far, and I'm already confused. But luckily, the most important things stay the same for each character. The chasing, the simple attacks, the big attacks (they're not called "simple" and "big" attacks, that's just my easy way of naming them without going into describing the game mechanics).
But all that is just me, I always have trouble with fighting games and all the different moves. Despite all that, the battles are sooo addictive! Imagine the battle scenes in Advent Children, it's like playing those in a game! (Also, I love Advent Children, so shush. No haters please)
Storyline 7/10:
I haven't really got all that far yet, but it seems to be your basic "Oh no, darkness is taking over the world, must stop it with the power of the crystals!" thing. BUT, Story Mode allows you to play the story of each of the 10 heroes, so they each have their own little story to follow, along with the main one! (other stories open up as you complete the individual character stories).
Lifespan 10/10:
My god... Addictive gameplay, countless things to unlock, get friend cards to play against people online, 20+ characters each with their own customizable equipment, abilities, accesories, and summons. Hundreds of accomplishments to achieve (basically achievements).
I can't think of much more they could have added, there's just SO much to do and it's SO fun to play. I'm not sure how many hours I've played so far because I'm in the middle of a story at the moment, so I can't find out I don't think, but it's been 30+ hours for sure, and I've only played as 4 characters really. Haven't even touched the other 16+ yet!
I imagine the battles may get boring/repetitive for some people, either quickly or eventually depending on the person, but each character has their own abilities which are gained over time (you gain AP from battles, like in FF9, so you can master abilities and gain more!). So you'll have many abilities to switch around to play with, to see which ones suit you best with each character.
Overall 10/10:
Although it's a very different Final Fantasy game, it works so well (as long as you like fighting games). The battle system actually feels very much like Kingdom Hearts, I think, though with a lot more freedom (you can literally stay in the air for the entire battle if you want, just keep dodge-jumping, or chasing).
I'm not a fan of fighting games, and I still love this game in more ways than I can describe. So much freedom, so much fun, so much customization, so many characters, so much good music, ARGAMUFFIN!
I don't remember the last time I was so happy I bought a game. I had doubts, because FF games lately, although I love/like them all, haven't been AMAZING lately. But I'm glad I bought this for full price when it came out. Seriously one of the best spin-off titles for any game series ever, in my opinion.
And that ends my review.
There's probably more I want to say, but that's all I can think of right now.
DISSIDIA: FINAL FANTASY
I've played this for at least 1-2 hours every day since the day it came out. Often even up to 3-4 hours. I think that just about says it all.
Ok here we go, I don't like writing reviews, but Roxas12 person (yes, you) said I should for Dissidia and Persona 4, and actually I want to.
Graphics 10/10:
The game runs almost perfectly with the great looking graphics. Very colourful, nice effects, lots of variety in arenas and characters, including an alternate costume for each, and different appearance while they're in EX Mode (kinda the Limit Break mode).
Now, notice I said "almost perfectly", and yet I gave it 10, not 9. Why?
Because, the only problem I've had with the graphics is slight slow-down VERY rarely, but I let it slide because I know it's just because the PSP can't keep up with my SKILL!
But seriously, it happens so rarely that it doesn't matter, and it doesn't effect gameplay at all.
Audio 9/10:
Great music, some of it sends shivers down my spine. Some great remixes of old familiar battle musics, and some battle musics that have been left un-touched. But either way, it's all great and work well in the places they're used.
Also, the voice acting is great. It's a little strange at first hearing the voices of some of the previously voice-less characters (mainly Zidane for me, that was a bit strange at first, but suits him I think). All the voice acting in the cut-scenes and in-game are fitting, and there are many lines that each character will say. Only reason I don't give it 10/10 is because a lot of the lines repeat annoyingly at times. For example, doing a certain move will always cause the character to say "Here it comes!" or something, every time you use it. But anyway, not a big problem.
Gameplay 9/10:
I'll say now, it deserves 10/10, but if you're like me, it will be near impossible to get your head around all the different moves and skills and combos for the 22 different playable characters (as far as I know). I've only really played as 4 of them properly so far, and I'm already confused. But luckily, the most important things stay the same for each character. The chasing, the simple attacks, the big attacks (they're not called "simple" and "big" attacks, that's just my easy way of naming them without going into describing the game mechanics).
But all that is just me, I always have trouble with fighting games and all the different moves. Despite all that, the battles are sooo addictive! Imagine the battle scenes in Advent Children, it's like playing those in a game! (Also, I love Advent Children, so shush. No haters please)
Storyline 7/10:
I haven't really got all that far yet, but it seems to be your basic "Oh no, darkness is taking over the world, must stop it with the power of the crystals!" thing. BUT, Story Mode allows you to play the story of each of the 10 heroes, so they each have their own little story to follow, along with the main one! (other stories open up as you complete the individual character stories).
Lifespan 10/10:
My god... Addictive gameplay, countless things to unlock, get friend cards to play against people online, 20+ characters each with their own customizable equipment, abilities, accesories, and summons. Hundreds of accomplishments to achieve (basically achievements).
I can't think of much more they could have added, there's just SO much to do and it's SO fun to play. I'm not sure how many hours I've played so far because I'm in the middle of a story at the moment, so I can't find out I don't think, but it's been 30+ hours for sure, and I've only played as 4 characters really. Haven't even touched the other 16+ yet!
I imagine the battles may get boring/repetitive for some people, either quickly or eventually depending on the person, but each character has their own abilities which are gained over time (you gain AP from battles, like in FF9, so you can master abilities and gain more!). So you'll have many abilities to switch around to play with, to see which ones suit you best with each character.
Overall 10/10:
Although it's a very different Final Fantasy game, it works so well (as long as you like fighting games). The battle system actually feels very much like Kingdom Hearts, I think, though with a lot more freedom (you can literally stay in the air for the entire battle if you want, just keep dodge-jumping, or chasing).
I'm not a fan of fighting games, and I still love this game in more ways than I can describe. So much freedom, so much fun, so much customization, so many characters, so much good music, ARGAMUFFIN!
I don't remember the last time I was so happy I bought a game. I had doubts, because FF games lately, although I love/like them all, haven't been AMAZING lately. But I'm glad I bought this for full price when it came out. Seriously one of the best spin-off titles for any game series ever, in my opinion.
And that ends my review.
There's probably more I want to say, but that's all I can think of right now.