for those who have played both Wii and New 3DS versions, which is better? Graphics? Controls? I want to see what this game is all about because all I hear is great things about it.

burninmylight said: Skullwaker said: Hey, we're at the same point in the game! I'm really enjoying myself too. I thought it was a bit overwhelming at first with all of the tutorial text but now that I'm past that, it's so much fun to just go in and explore and battle enemies. Really looking forward to playing more of it (and hopefully beating it before XCX comes out). It took me a little over 200 hours to 100 percent the game, if that helps (I tend to play much slower and more thorough than most though).

A friend of mine said that it takes something over 80 hours to finish the main story.

Also, I'm learning a lot reading this thread. Just make sure to avoid spoilers, guys.

Semi-spoiler of  the gameplay variety, not the story kind:

There's an even easier and haxier way to raise affinity than that. I can't remember their names, but their are two unique monsters that allow you to max affinity in minutes. One of them puts a character to sleep every time it is hit, and another lowers morale every time, so all you have to do is form a party of characters you want to make good friends, load the CPU characters up with weak or unoffensive skills, and let them keep auto-attacking the UM so you can keep running up to them and waking them up/encouraging. You can go from basically no affinity to max in around 15 minutes. The only drawback is that you have to wait until close to the end of the game, because these monsters are somewhat strong.

One of them is located on the far end of the Eryth Sea.

I think your experience is much the same as mine. I loved classic RPG's like FF4, and this is the first game in a decade that has captured that spirit.  Mixed with modern advances, it's a masterpiece.  And yes, it only gets better.

This game is epic ,i still have a way to go myself. finding the time is hard but i know i will get there, not since Phantasy Star Online on Dreamcast has such a game grabbed me. It truly is the Wii's swansong.. I read somewhere it has around 85 hours of game play. That's Huge..

I've been enjoying it myself. My only difference in experience is that I find those normal battles very boring. Normal enemies have way too much health and they take too long to kill. That has lead to some duller beginning along with the very bad pacing once you first get to explore the Colony. 

Game is more enjoyable once you get out of that area.

Well. I love this game, now. I don't know why but sometimes when people gush over a game, I get frustrated waiting for it to get to the good part. Trying it again with lower expectations, I'm enjoying it wrote a bit.

I'm not too big on the story of this game, but I like how you can explore freely and listen to the music without worrying too much about all the drama.

The game is very laid back like that.

I've enjoyed that part quite a bit as well. While they do kinda flood you with side quests, they're just that. Side quests, and you're able to take things at whatever progression you desire. Non-boss battles kinda lend itself to that too imo.

great choice
is one the best games i played!
enjoy!