Are "Final Fantasy" Monster Battles Too Short?

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MR.KAZ

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Hi People!

Earlier today I went down to Future Shop to look around at the games and an employee I know came up to me to say hi.We got to talking about video games and I mentioned how I can't wait until "FF XIII" comes out.After I said that he kind of shook his head and rolled his eyes,I said to him what's up,he replied that he doesn't like the way battles go.

I asked him what he meant,and he said that in every Final Fantasy that he has played,that the battles end too fast.Usually one strike from a sword or other weapon often kills the monsters so fast,it's not very realistic,the fights are too short.I've played a lot of Final Fantasy titles,and when I think about it hard enough,I think that there is some truth in what he's saying.How about you?

God Bless,
MR.KAZ
 
MR.KAZ said:
Hi People!

Earlier today I went down to Future Shop to look around at the games and an employee I know came up to me to say hi.We got to talking about video games and I mentioned how I can't wait until "FF XIII" comes out.After I said that he kind of shook his head and rolled his eyes,I said to him what's up,he replied that he doesn't like the way battles go.

I asked him what he meant,and he said that in every Final Fantasy that he has played,that the battles end too fast.Usually one strike from a sword or other weapon often kills the monsters so fast,it's not very realistic,the fights are too short.I've played a lot of Final Fantasy titles,and when I think about it hard enough,I think that there is some truth in what he's saying.How about you?

God Bless,
MR.KAZ
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well it depends in the area that you are and the type of monsters that you fight.... i mean there's always a point in final fantasy where there are random battles that take some time to fight, but honestly why drag the player for so long in a battle with weak monsters? the same can be said with other RPGs. i think short or long it doesn't matter as long as it plays good.

PS- a hit with a huge sword like cloud's would kill anyone with just 1 hit
 
I personally like short battles when it comes to RPG's, which is why I loved Tales Of Symphonia's battles. They were quick, but very fun. You take a game like Dragon Quest 8 who's random battles are pretty long and it quickly gets very tiresome. IMO, quicker is better.
 
Zidart said:
well it depends in the area that you are and the type of monsters that you fight.... i mean there's always a point in final fantasy where there are random battles that take some time to fight, but honestly why drag the player for so long in a battle with weak monsters? the same can be said with other RPGs. i think short or long it doesn't matter as long as it plays good.

PS- a hit with a huge sword like cloud's would kill anyone with just 1 hit
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Hi Zidart!

I hear ya when it comes to Cloud's sword,it's bigger then he is! :lol
 
I'm an RPGer who puts A LOT of weight on the battle system when I'm deciding whether I like the game or not. Mainly because it's what you're gonna really be doing the most of in the game, as that's how you get stronger. I personally don't like slow battles, which is probably why I just couldn't get my characters in FFX maxed out sadly. :( It still is my favorite Final Fantasy, because the battles were simply fun but just lasted too long.
 
aleeock157 said:
I'm an RPGer who puts A LOT of weight on the battle system when I'm deciding whether I like the game or not. Mainly because it's what you're gonna really be doing the most of in the game, as that's how you get stronger. I personally don't like slow battles, which is probably why I just couldn't get my characters in FFX maxed out sadly. :( It still is my favorite Final Fantasy, because the battles were simply fun but just lasted too long.
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Hi aleeock157! W'sup?

Slow battles weren't your problem,it's the stupid grid system.
 
MR.KAZ said:
Hi aleeock157! W'sup?

Slow battles weren't your problem,it's the stupid grid system.
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No, I absolutely adore the grid system, and I wish that more games out there would impliment something of the sort.
 
MR.KAZ said:
Hi aleeock157! W'sup?

Slow battles weren't your problem,it's the stupid grid system.
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Seems to me, Kaz, that you are the only one who has a problem with the grid system. So, I am pretty sure the problem for Aleeock was slow battles such as she said, not the grid system.
 
x2 said:
Seems to me, Kaz, that you are the only one who has a problem with the grid system. So, I am pretty sure the problem for Aleeock was slow battles such as she said, not the grid system.
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Hi x2!

Grid System.....evil ::D
 
x2 said:
Seems to me, Kaz, that you are the only one who has a problem with the grid system. So, I am pretty sure the problem for Aleeock was slow battles such as she said, not the grid system.
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agreed, the battles in FFX were short but it was fun to play and so was the grid system
 
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