Archangel
Wings of razors
First off, I completely agree that the Malboros have lost their fear factor. I used to be afraid that, when the battle transition started, that the monster would be Malboro. It was a legendary monster that struck fear into all FF players (that Bad Breath was one of the most feared moves ever). In XII they definately lack that and are just pathetic now. It has been demoted.
Secondly, the reason why SE keeps the same names for the monsters because for one it would be extremely long-winded and time-wasting to create a whole new set of names for a whole 100-odd monsters. It is also one of the trademarks of FF. FF practically changes with each iteration and the only things that really link them together are such things as the summons and the MONSTERS. They're sort of the identity for the FF franchise and players could not really see an FF game without them. They are one of the treasured assests of the games and should NEVER change!! I mean who could imagine not running into such iconic monsters as the Cactuars and the Malboros. These names are here to stay!!
Although I do agree that perhaps the cities should be changed. They dont need to ever stay the same, especially considering the FF world changes with each instalment. Having the same name for the cities and the world map may be a bit too much.
TRUE DAT!!! In FFXII I like the fact that They have kept the same names as previous installments it makes for a more FF feal in a game. I do like the fact the places change but wouldn't mind bumping into "Oh I've been here before!!" just for kicks... But its really easy to take something someone else has done and look at it and say "Well you could've done it this way or that way". You gotta give credit where credit is due... they made a great game here and if they want marlbros to be wimps or the lead character to be 17 so be it. I can live with that. I'll miss the old scary Marlbros but I still give this game a 9.