what can i say? ill have to be honest, when my cousin first introduced me to this game 8 years ago, i pointed and laughed at it saying something along the lines of "I'm controlling an action figure and all that happens are random battles and talking" - mind u it was my first rpg, and i didn't know what made an rpg. i stopped playing it after 2 hours or so and returned it to my cousin and told him never to present me with such drek ever again.
some weeks later, my friends and i were discussing video games (i was a total nerd back in secondary school) and the subject of final fantasy came up. all of my mates were united in their praise for the game describing it as "epic" and "without an equal even this early into the playstations life" - it made me think - did i play this game long enough? can it really be that good that every one of my mates loves it so much? mind u i was only 12 back then...this was the first game to make me appreciate everything games are supposed to be about.
so i forked out for a copy eventually. and after beating my previous best of 2 hours playtime, i was hooked. there was just something about it. the music, the characters, the dialogue. heck even the random battles started to have meaning. after around 4 hours of playtime i was totally hooked. it was a game i couldn't wait to get home to play and a game i talked about whenever and wherever i cud. final fantasy was very well a part of my life now so thats my story. as for details on the game itself it is easily 50-100 hours long on ur first play through. there is just so much to do. there are 3 hidden boss enemies that are actually harder than the final boss himself - and believe me he is tough! so it provides a welcome challenge for veteran gamers alike. the characters are beautifully desgined and there is just so much depth to them that u cant help but fall in love with them. the story is full of twists and turns whilst the game really does make u believe that one man can make a difference that lasts forever. this game also features the most hate-able villain in gaming history. just visit any gaming website and he will be top of the list. it is because he is such a b****** that u love him - it makes u want to kill him the music in this game touching - very touching. from the heart felt piano solos to the pounding battle music that really gets the blood flowing - this games music makes most Hollywood movies bow their head in shame.
i really am finding it hard to stop talking about this game lol...i cud write an essay let alone a review! to round things off i will just say that u must own this game no matter what the cost. its a steal at the price its going for and u shud be proud that u own such a landmark game in gaming history. it set the standard for future rpgs, and for me it is so powerful that even in 50 years time the quality of this game shall not be equalled let alone surpassed. one last note - this game took a risk that no other game took - and it paid off. no matter what age u are, what gender, one important event in this game will make u cry ur eyes out. i wont ruin it for u, but unless ur some sort of emotionless robot with no feelings whatsoever u will weep like a baby. i did...and i was only 12 back then folks.
right I'm gonna shut up now. just buy this game. the experience of a lifetime awaits u
some weeks later, my friends and i were discussing video games (i was a total nerd back in secondary school) and the subject of final fantasy came up. all of my mates were united in their praise for the game describing it as "epic" and "without an equal even this early into the playstations life" - it made me think - did i play this game long enough? can it really be that good that every one of my mates loves it so much? mind u i was only 12 back then...this was the first game to make me appreciate everything games are supposed to be about.
so i forked out for a copy eventually. and after beating my previous best of 2 hours playtime, i was hooked. there was just something about it. the music, the characters, the dialogue. heck even the random battles started to have meaning. after around 4 hours of playtime i was totally hooked. it was a game i couldn't wait to get home to play and a game i talked about whenever and wherever i cud. final fantasy was very well a part of my life now so thats my story. as for details on the game itself it is easily 50-100 hours long on ur first play through. there is just so much to do. there are 3 hidden boss enemies that are actually harder than the final boss himself - and believe me he is tough! so it provides a welcome challenge for veteran gamers alike. the characters are beautifully desgined and there is just so much depth to them that u cant help but fall in love with them. the story is full of twists and turns whilst the game really does make u believe that one man can make a difference that lasts forever. this game also features the most hate-able villain in gaming history. just visit any gaming website and he will be top of the list. it is because he is such a b****** that u love him - it makes u want to kill him the music in this game touching - very touching. from the heart felt piano solos to the pounding battle music that really gets the blood flowing - this games music makes most Hollywood movies bow their head in shame.
i really am finding it hard to stop talking about this game lol...i cud write an essay let alone a review! to round things off i will just say that u must own this game no matter what the cost. its a steal at the price its going for and u shud be proud that u own such a landmark game in gaming history. it set the standard for future rpgs, and for me it is so powerful that even in 50 years time the quality of this game shall not be equalled let alone surpassed. one last note - this game took a risk that no other game took - and it paid off. no matter what age u are, what gender, one important event in this game will make u cry ur eyes out. i wont ruin it for u, but unless ur some sort of emotionless robot with no feelings whatsoever u will weep like a baby. i did...and i was only 12 back then folks.
right I'm gonna shut up now. just buy this game. the experience of a lifetime awaits u