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starcraft said:

http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/849/849907p1.html

Got an 8.

It got a 7.5 for gameplay. The major markdown was that it doesn't innovate.

Having never played a JRPG im almost done with the first disc and so far think this is one of the best games ive ever played. So i guess its a matter of opinion. For seasoned JRPG gamers, do you want more of something great with a few tweaks (ring system, wall system) or something completely different.

As far as I could see they didn't specify which version they reviewed (Japanese or PAL), but despite giving it a 9 for graphics, the review claims there was some framerate issues and screen-tearing. Again, either they are reviewing the Japanese version (which was known to have FR issues), or they are talking about the 2,3 and/or 4th disk, because I simply have not faced one single screen-tearing or framerate issue in 9 hours of playing.

 

Gameplay

"It all works - despite AI and balancing issues - but the real problem isn't the gameplay itself, but the concepts behind. It's all been done before."

 

I cant speak to balancing issues having never played a JRPG, but as someone new to the genre I have to say this game is amazing. If you are looking for something new buy this game now it is excellent. But I guess if you are a seasoned JRPG gamer you have to decide if more of the same with a few differences is what you are after. Personally, I despise the fact that this game's mark has clearly come down because it didn't redefine the genre, but what can you do.


 Well thats probably the reason why it impressed you ... Still , I cant say that I have an opinion about the game aslong as I didnt played it ...



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