NatX7 from TGH writes:
"I've never been one to get excited about tower defense games. I had a brief stint with "Pixeljunk Monsters," and, for the most part, enjoyed it, but aside from that, my history with the genre is brief. Then along came "Crystal Defenders"; A tower defense game from Square Enix that borrows heavily from the "Final Fantasy" universe (most notably "Tactics"). Yet, while people will buy the game simply because of its association with the franchise, only serious tower defense enthusiasts need apply, as "Crystal Defenders" too often becomes a mundane and monotonous process of trail and error.
The game has you choosing various maps across three worlds with each presenting an increase in difficulty. Each map has a path for enemies to traverse, most with beginnings on the left and the path's conclusion on the right. Prior to each round, you'll set up various characters ranging from soldiers to thieves on the borders adjacent to the paths in order to stop the wave of enemies that make up each round. If an enemy manages..."
Even if you have the proper characters on the map, sometimes that’s not enough. You might have placed a bunch of archers but if none of them are leveled up, later foes can shrug off their attacks and rush through an entire gauntlet of archers or wizards. Since every level a character gains costs you more gold than the previous one did, Crystal Defenders becomes one of the most exhilarating games about effective resource management that you’ll find on Xbox Live. A single mistake can be enough to throw off your whole approach.
Davesto, from Gameolio, writes:
"The news of the Final Fantasy XIV development team restructuring and Square-Enix slashing profit forecast by 92% came as a shock-wave to the gaming industry. Surely team restructuring and changes in profit forecast are not new in the gaming industry. But citing the failure of a flag ship franchise title because it bombed beyond expectation did cause some jaw-littering.
Final Fantasy XIV generated high expectation from gamers and industrial practitioners alike. Also with the experience of Final Fantasy XI, there were high hopes for Square-Enix’s next MMO under the Final Fantasy brand. However, low critic scores, gamers complaints, glitches in the game and now sluggish sales (some local shops in my area already put them in bargain bins) all contributed to Square-Enix’s drastic recent actions. Trial free play period has been extended for a second time to keep people in the game, but would that stop disappointed gamers from leaving?"
Honestly, Agito and Versus have my full attention. They will shape my future with S-E and decide wether or not I will buy their games. From the small amount of gameplay shown, both look good so far and jan 17th will show us what they really look like.
Those are the only two games that can change my mind about SE. If they don't and if XIV can't improve....I'll just look forward to their remakes and possibly good sequels.
Square Enix is just failing this gen, pretty hard.
I feel sympathy for the people who actually have faith in FFVersus, I mean seriously, FF13 was a failure (if you are a FF fan), and FF14 online was a complete failure. You really expect Square Enix to live up to your wants/needs? If they do I will be happy but seriously guys face reality, stop bragging about a game that will probably turn out a complete fail because you will just feel like idiots down the road! Just wait and see, play the game yourself before you brag about how good it is going to be.
@AndrewRyan
Because Birth by Sleep is a great game (best in the franchise) and the same team is working on Versus XIII. The people who worked on XIII aren't in charge of Versus XIII.
@Jezuz
He said he has "faith" in it. The KH team is making is so I do too since their games have only gotten better and better. In case you didn't know, SE is divided up into small teams that work on specific franchises.
Yes, i agree. Let just hope they don't screw this up, even if i have to wait longer.
FF13 was beautiful, just not what was expected. Vs13 and agito look dope. They made many good rpgs (the last remnant, in undiscovery, nier, star ocean 4, ff13, crisi core, birth by sleep) this gen. FF11 and 14 suck to me as i hate mmo's. Couldve added to 11 like wow intead of splitting thier mmo fans. A ff7 remake isnt needed. It was good but it would ruin it, just make ff15 better. Go back to the ff7/8 feel of it. FF7 is beloved because its the first 3d rpg many played. There are better rpgs. Just make a ff7/8/9 hd remaster with a ff10-12 hd remaster disk. If you miss ff play lost odyssey(the real ff13 and better than any ff imho) and blue dragon. Everything the old ff's were. The last story will be mistwalkers best game yet. Cant wait for tls and vs13. Square does need to revive stuff like vagrant story and xenogears. Their 2 best games along with chrono cross. Loved them to death. Triace needs a valkyrie profile sequal. At least put part 2 on psn. Love that series and never finished 2.
Well said, Lost Odyssey is ff 13 for me too.
Anyway, PSX gen was the best for RPGs IMAO. And not only because of Square. Grandia and Breath of Fire III (and maybe Chrono Cross) were true gems.
Star Ocean 4? U mad? Game was average at best. Floaty battle system that lacked umph, brass characters, questionable visuals and overall polish...I could go on. It's not a BAD game...but it's not great either. I'll finish it at some point maybe.
Lost Odyssey is the one for me atm. 15 hours in and loving the hell out of it. FFXIII should have been like this, but keeping its battle system and its other great points, while sticking to more classic JRPG conventions like towns and FF's airships.
ffvii is loved because its the most mature final fantasy it even has swearing......
i simply don't like playing online, especially when it comes down to a Final Fantasy game.
Final Fantasy will become Forgotten Fantasy the way SE is ruining the franchise.
The golden days of Final Fantasy are behind. Atleast I was there to play them. Actually the golden days of RPGs together are gone.. breath of fire, chrono cross/trigger, legend of dragoon and so many more. Hopefully since Japan got legend of dragoon and chrono cross then they will release it in US as well.
Brandon Thompson writes: "Gamers have seen few franchises with histories as impressively deep and memorable as the Final Fantasy series. Besides being known for great story lines lovable heroes, Square/Enix's uber-popular franchise is also known for having some of the meanest and most evil baddies in the history of video games.
What does it take to make a successful bad guy who makes a real impact on gamers? The character's costume certainly plays a part. Maybe it's how dramatic of an introduction the character has? Maybe it's all about how insanely crazy, strong, and determined the antagonist is. We still think the costume plays some part. You be the judge."
Kefka been there before and surpassed him. As I love Sephiroth, he's my favourite villain, Kefka is much more than him. Makes Sephy look like a wannabe.
Sephiroth is more bad ass than Kefka, but no one will be crazier than Kefka. The guy is a definition of 'evil'. He should be tops in that list, not Sephiroth.
from the article - "While we’re not allowed to number our top five lists anymore, there’s little doubt that Sephiroth would top the list if it were titled "popular" bad guys. Even though he's not the most evil, his hatred puts him in the top five."
Why can't you number a top 5?
lol, Sephiroths a little mommas boy always crying for mother. Kefka actually destroyed the world unlike the rest of them.
Sephiroth is a big wet p(an)sy. I'd rate Kuja over him, and Kuja is basically a schoolgirl.
Hands down: Sephiroth. What other villian has a symphony orchestra perform his theme song to live audiences? huh huh? That's right, Sephiroth PWNS!!!
was that a chick dressed as him in the pic. I would have to say the one I hated the most was seymor from FFX. Turned his mom into a summons and kept her in the basement all chained up.
Sephiroth has more rich character development, and a more obvious motivation for destruction. While Kefka is insane, Sephiroth was once psychology (seemly) normal, and even a great hero at one point.
He also didn't think what he was doing was wrong at all. Sephiroth honestly thought he was saving the world by becoming it's God.
"Sephiroth is more bad ass than Kefka, but no one will be crazier than Kefka. The guy is a definition of 'evil'. He should be tops in that list, not Sephiroth."
I kinda agree with that, though they did say they aren't allowed to number them. :p
Granted Sephiroth is another likeable villian from the FF series, I'd have to give the Bat**** crazy overall title to Kefka. The amount of stuff Sephiroth did in FF7 is kinda pale in comparison to the amount of grief, death, and overall things Kefka did in FF6.
However Sephiroth did make it seem more personal to what he did, which still makes him on the top lists.
why would sefi top the list the list said most evil bad guys technically speaking compared to what some of the other FF have done and what some of them actually are like the embodiment of malice itself sefi isn't really all that evil just someone who went insane
its just a popularity thing in the end anyways
I define evil as someone for no remorse or compassion for no living being on this planet. A pure malicious conscious from beggining to end. Someone that not even his/her mother would love. For this, Kefka takes the specifications perfectly. A pathetic weakling from the start of the game, towards becoming something like the devil itself. But regardless of his power, he was always an evil twat.
Barthandelus in XIII was pretty lame, even if it wasn't hermaphrodite lame like almost all other FF villains, he was pretty lame.
Most evil had to be Kefka... sorry Sephiroth fans, he was just a lonely kid who missed mommy.
dear god, main villain of ff13 was probably the worst villian in any game since xenosaga 2....probably cuz they r both popes.....but UGhhh, i think ff13 wuda been better if guy cid, or guy with silver hair or even jihl (chick with huge rack) was the main villain.
i loved the whole cast except for main villain. uggh i hate him so boring
