FFXII; I liked this one a lot, its bigger and more fast paced than FFX despite some problems (the characters are a tad boring, only Balthier is a little cool). I liked the combat, it was somewhat automated but nowhere near FFXIII level where all forms of direct control in combat is effectively stripped away apart from the leader. The story is so and so but the same can be said for most FF games (imo) but I really liked the world and a lot of the levels a lot!
Score: 9/10
FFXIII; I haven't finished it, I'm currently in chapter 10 and haven't played for a few weeks now and I don't feel like it either for some reason. The entire concept has been stripped down to bare essentials and half the RPG elements are gone along with all semblance of depth and control in combat (and with the amount of combat in JRPG's it kinda sucks if you don't like it that much). The characters are extremely stereotyped and predictable, as is the story in good old FF tradition. I do like the game but I think it may very well be the last Final Fantasy I'll ever somewhat enjoy if they keep going in this direction, its becoming an action game series.
Score: 6.5/10







