Neocrisis writes: Final Fantasy XII is quite possibly the only game in the series with a strong love-hate relationship. Some people hate it because it wasn't the same as the past Final Fantasies, while others praise the change. I, on the other hand, have mix feelings for FFXII.
Clive actor Ben Starr plays kiss, marry, kill with Final Fantasy characters, and decides to off Cid from Final Fantasy 12.
Ew VO actors and their cringe core. Fiverr voice actors could out perform this chump.
Final Fantasy XVI makes big changes to the series. It has a new approach to combat and a mature story, that makes XII the perfect game to play after.
It's always a good time to play ff12. But more importantly absolutely everybody that has a ps5 should be playing ff16!!
What a game yoshi p and his team have delivered, we can only hope they have been handed the keys to next main line final fantasy and they can go back to back!!
ff12 was the worst ff imo; no character was unique because of the class system, so in cutscenes no character had an assigned weapon; they were all different skins of one another; the game played itself, the main character wasn't the main character and it was just a big eh
Still the last one I really enjoyed.
Series is just all over the place anymore and, while people like the new arpg gameplay, it doesn't do anything for me.
The world is the real star of XII. I didn't care about the character nor the story but the worldbuilding was excellent.
First, the rumor itself. When Final Fantasy XII originally launched in 2006, plenty of players were left disappointed by protagonist Vaan, who many deemed to be dull and apathetic. From this, a rumor sprang forth than companion Basch was originally meant to be the protagonist of Final Fantasy XII, but was switched out of the role at the last minute.
This rumor has gained traction ever since, to the point where multiple outlets have reported it as fact, and Final Fantasy XII’s Wikipedia page (opens in new tab) even mentions it as part of the game's development. Now though, years after the rumor originated, original Final Fantasy XII director and scenario writer Yasumi Matsuno has stepped in to quash the rumor.
I'm still convinced Vaan and Penelo were placed in the game as a last minute decision.
ok that doesnt change the fact that Vaan is the least intresting and biggest waste of a main character in the franchise.
like Penelo and Vaan are literally just there, to be there. any other character has more purpose haha.
The characters and writing for this game, just wasn't good, I have a hard time believing that there wasn't some major changes at some point (do writers just not leave notes for each other if one of them gets sick or leaves?).
It was obvious Vaan was of little importance. His brother or Balthier should've been the MC. They've already told us that Vaan was chosen just so the game can appeal to younger audiences. But well that's square for ya, always trying to appeal to the masses rather than just do what they really want to do and favor core fans.
Cheers for the worst FF I played.
@1 i agree
its the worst FF i have played
I actually really enjoyed XII. My biggest beef with it was the spells weren't as flashy as previous FFs, and the story focused more on events instead of character. Balthier, Gabranth, Vayne were all so great... if only they developed them a TAD more, I'd have no issues!
Still, I don't regret getting the steelbook edition in the slightest. I also felt the score was quite impressive, even without Uematsu (who still rocks, duh).
i was to inot killzone and other FPS's at the time so only finished like a little more then half or so.. i DID however like the graphics,characters and world with awesome battle system but i couldnt get to much into the story as i usually do with final fantasy games witch is jacked up cuz i need me some awesome stories to dwell on.
and imo if a game can capture you from the start and keep you interested and hooked for the entire game then that my friends is a MASTERPIECE of great story telling.
thats to bad FF12 didnt do that for me-- final fantasy 10 and 7 were all time greatest storytelling FF's.
I love all the Final Fantasy games and I love FF XII equal with all others.