09-17-2005, 05:13 PM
1) I'm as unimpressed about FFXII as I am about every other FF since Square left Nintendo.
2) Many of the screenshots are all of cinematics. These do not in any way show the graphical power of the PS2.
3) The trailer is, likewise, entirely composed of cinematics.
This has been a common tactic of Square since they partnered with Sony, and it's truly despicable. It's typical brainwashing advertisement, hoping to hook you in with pretty cinematics and a "dramatic" storyline rather than actual solid gameplay. Forgive me if I couldn't care less about the game.
Obvlivion, however, looks to be unbelievable, and I will grab my copy as soon as it hits shelves. It looks to have everything - incredible gameplay, storyline, AND the best graphics ever seen in a video game.
Having never played the Civ series, I can't comment about Civ IV. However, I am looking forward to the continuation of the series. We need more innovation in RTS however.
I personally am looking forward to the new Zelda game. It looks to be phenomenal, a real step back in the direction of the older games.
Dark Messiah - Might and Magic also looks to be a strong contender, particularly for the Elder Scrolls camp. :) I'll be very interested in that title.
Some other random games:
Warhammer 40K - Winter Assault XP
Kingdom Under Fire - Heroes
Neverwinter Nights Kingaker Experience
X-Men Legends II - Rise of the Apocalypse
FarCry - Instincts
Age of Empires III
Raiden III
Quake 4
Black & White II
Galactic Civilizations II
Titan Quest
Star Wars - Empire at War
Star Wars Battlefront II
Rampage - Total Destruction
Bet On Soldier - Bloodsport
Heroes of Might & Magic V
I'm sure I'm forgetting some, but those are on my list. :)
2) Many of the screenshots are all of cinematics. These do not in any way show the graphical power of the PS2.
3) The trailer is, likewise, entirely composed of cinematics.
This has been a common tactic of Square since they partnered with Sony, and it's truly despicable. It's typical brainwashing advertisement, hoping to hook you in with pretty cinematics and a "dramatic" storyline rather than actual solid gameplay. Forgive me if I couldn't care less about the game.
Obvlivion, however, looks to be unbelievable, and I will grab my copy as soon as it hits shelves. It looks to have everything - incredible gameplay, storyline, AND the best graphics ever seen in a video game.
Having never played the Civ series, I can't comment about Civ IV. However, I am looking forward to the continuation of the series. We need more innovation in RTS however.
I personally am looking forward to the new Zelda game. It looks to be phenomenal, a real step back in the direction of the older games.
Dark Messiah - Might and Magic also looks to be a strong contender, particularly for the Elder Scrolls camp. :) I'll be very interested in that title.
Some other random games:
Warhammer 40K - Winter Assault XP
Kingdom Under Fire - Heroes
Neverwinter Nights Kingaker Experience
X-Men Legends II - Rise of the Apocalypse
FarCry - Instincts
Age of Empires III
Raiden III
Quake 4
Black & White II
Galactic Civilizations II
Titan Quest
Star Wars - Empire at War
Star Wars Battlefront II
Rampage - Total Destruction
Bet On Soldier - Bloodsport
Heroes of Might & Magic V
I'm sure I'm forgetting some, but those are on my list. :)
Roland *The Gunslinger*