This game oddly makes me want to play FFXIII again

[benj]

Anyone else feel the same? I know it's not the most flattering comparison to make, but I do like that game. I guess it's something about the art design and the story's theme of fighting against a certain death that made me think of it.

[Limone]

I wanted to love FFXIII, but stopped after 10 hours in FFXIII-2. It was just sooo tedious. This game is the opposite for me. I just can't get enough.

[R]

Yeah a little, too much combat for my liking though, that game's idea of downtime is a dungeon with chill music, it's fun but the little issues I have with combat (paradigm shift animation) just become so grating by the end

[C1REX]

Originally posted by benj:

Anyone else feel the same? I know it's not the most flattering comparison to make, but I do like that game. I guess it's something about the art design and the story's theme of fighting against a certain death that made me think of it.

I recently replayed and platinum the whole trilogy and I enjoyed it a lot. Much more than when it was released. It also look surprisingly good for such an old game and especially with textures mod.

Also FF XIII-3: Lightning Returns has probably the most similar battle mechanics from any other JRPG. It has parry (perfect block) and timed attacks.
It’s turn based but also active. Active Time Based (ATB) as Square calls it.

[benj]

I do remember how repetitive the combat could be...I wonder how well I'll be able to tolerate that playing it again 13 (!!!) years later, lol. I only ever got as far as the demo for XIII-2 so most of the trilogy will be new to me.