New FFXIII Information & Screenshots

[Aztec Triogal]

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0812/game081231a.shtml

Check out these bulletpoints in the article. There are also tons of new photos on that link... but truthfully I find this more interesting.

• It is possible to evade and counterattack
• Lightning's weapon can morph into other weapons in battles. For example from gun to blade
• You can score multiple hits on an enemy, or an enemy can have multiple targets
• You can hit multiple enemies at once with specific attacks/weapons
• It is possible to store multiple commands and execute them at once
• There is no MP in the game, each spell/skill has a maximum number of use or require charging to use
• The game seamlessly transition between field and battle scenes
• In the field you can see the enemies, warning signs appear on enemies who aware of your presence
• There is a Chain Bonus and Break Bonus system in the game, details unknown
• You can visually see the enemy name and the HP in battle

I think the most interesting one on this list is the no MP system that was used in early FF games. Honestly, I'm pretty pysched about it. It should be much easier to manage during combat than an MP system.

Also, check out this photo: http://www.the-magicbox.com/0812/ffxiii14.jpg
Seen again here: http://www.the-magicbox.com/0812/weapons.jpg
(Apparently someone noticed this too since they took a closeup pic of it but what do you think that metallic button is on her hand. I"m guessing it's a method for her to change her weapon on the fly. Thoughts?)

 

[ffking]

wow so far so good im really excited

ya thaT WAS my 1st thought too that the button would change on the fly. im guessing u can only summon once per battle maybe for each summon character. or maybe each character has there own summon O.O

 

[SaShman]

The game seamlessly transition between field and battle scenes

I found this point to be the most interesting because of the way it is phrased. It suggests that there will be two scenes (field and battle) similar to all the pre-XII FF games. But at the same time it says the game will seamlessly transition between the two.

So the way I interpreted it is that you will wonder around and see your enemies in the field scene, but the battles themselves will be more similar to the pre-XII games as opposed to XII's MMORPG style.

 

[mattbgamer]

OMG the more pictures I see of this game the more exicted I get. I also just saw video of Versus XIII, and that looked equally cool. In some ways im glad these arent coming out until late next year, gives me time to be able to afford an PS3 or an Xbox 360. They are still coming out for 360 arent they, I thought I heard that.

 

[SaShman]

In some ways im glad these arent coming out until late next year, gives me time to be able to afford an PS3 or an Xbox 360. They are still coming out for 360 arent they, I thought I heard that.

FFXIII is coming out on both the PS3 and the 360, Versus XIII is going to be exclusive for the PS3.

 

[mattbgamer]

Well then it looks like im gonna have to save up for both then. Because Versus looks really freakin sweet.

 

[DeathRaz0r666]

Final Fantasy XIII coming to PS3 & Xbox 360, and Final Fantasy Versus XIII to Xbox 360 only?

Anyways, this looks so fucking sweet! I just can't wait for the release! This is Square Enix's first next-gen game of the final fantasy series! Going to be so awesome and exciting to see how SE have builded this game up and what that really is next-gen with it ^^

 

[gn4wrgnawr]

Final Fantasy XIII coming to PS3 & Xbox 360, and Final Fantasy Versus XIII to Xbox 360 only?

Anyways, this looks so fucking sweet! I just can't wait for the release! This is Square Enix's first next-gen game of the final fantasy series! Going to be so awesome and exciting to see how SE have builded this game up and what that really is next-gen with it ^^

versus 13 is for ps3 only..god i cant wait til they show gameplay!

 

[AmethystRoses]

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0812/game081231a.shtml

[*]It is possible to evade and counterattack

This is a perfect addition to an ATB battle system.

[*]Lightning's weapon can morph into other weapons in battles. For example from gun to blade

Would this be coupled with some kind of a weapon upgrading system? I hope so. It would be interesting if it was kind of like the Kingdom Hearts keychain system. Only, you can equip multiple upgrades and switch between them mid battle.

[*]It is possible to store multiple commands and execute them at once

This is possibly the most intriguing update for me. It seems like it would make for the faster pace battle experiance they boasted. Also, it seems like it would keep players involved and thinking ahead. Use of brainpower is never a bad thing.

[*]There is no MP in the game, each spell/skill has a maximum number of use or require charging to use

Going back to a Final Fantasy VIII-esque magic use system?

[*]The game seamlessly transition between field and battle scenes

I grew up with random battles. I love them. However, this is a most convinent change I hope they stick with forever.

[*]You can visually see the enemy name and the HP in battle

Again, this was another thing I liked about Final Fantasy XII. But it is of no consiquence to me if they remove it for future releases.

 

[Rey]

Final Fantasy XIII is probably going to be the best final fantasy game ever. For the Xbox 360 what kind of acheivements do you think Final Fantasy XIII will have? These are some nice screens though.

 

[DeathRaz0r666]

versus 13 is for ps3 only..god i cant wait til they show gameplay!

Omg! FF Versus XIII coming to PS3 only? I thought it came to Xbox360 only! Omg! Im so happy now! Haha! XD
For sure im going to play FF Versus XIII !!!

 

[littleslyferret]

The armored guy in the fifth page of screens reminds me of a mash-up of Judge Magisters.

 

[mattbgamer]

versus 13 is for ps3 only..god i cant wait til they show gameplay!

I totally agree. I want to know if they are going to use the same battle system the are using in XIII. Plus the latest video I saw is that they are trying to make this game more realistic. I want to see how that will affect the gameplay.