Final Fantasy Versus XIII

[Novus]

This may be a dumb question. But I still don't get the title of this game. It just doesn't make sense?

 

[Drax]

Versus means to contrast or oppose, so its theme might be a counter-argument/different perspective to whatever XIII's was.

 

[Novus]

I'm sure in Japan it's fine, but over in English speaking countries it's a marketing disaster.
If it was an piece of fiction by a single writer critiquing the works of another writer it would make sense. But from a video game it just sounds like the FFXIII characters brawling.

 

[Lex]

Posted on the official SE Twitter:

See when this game does eventually happen, I'm going to have to work very hard not to go into it hating Noctis from the constant hype surrounding his character for absolutely no reason .

 

[The Twilight Mexican]

Is that where all their Versus XIII-related resources have been going?

 

[Cookie Monster]

Interesting timing. If the game is still being made, then they're likely delaying it for a release on the PS4. Wouldn't surprise me if we hear more about it at Sony's reveal on Wednesday.

 

[The Twilight Mexican]

Going to be super pissed if that happens. In fact, I will never fucking buy it if that happens.

 

[Zee]

you, too, can smell like empty promises

 

[ForceStealer]

Going to be super pissed if that happens. In fact, I will never fucking buy it if that happens.

You're not fooling anyone, you know.

 

[Drax]

Not every day you know what a character smells like before the game actually exists.

 

[Jiro]

People are going to be less disappointed if they announce it as vapourware. The sheer time it has taken has built everyone up way too much. It'd be Duke Nukem Forever all over again.

 

[Tetsujin]

People are going to be less disappointed if they announce it as vapourware.

Vapourware.

NOW I GET IT.

That's why they released a Noctis perfume. It's a clever comment on the game's development state.

 

[Pixel]

Why perfume instead of aftershave? Is it because Noctis is gay? lol Or are they aiming at a female demographic...

 

[Flintlock]

That's perfume? I thought it was a lightsaber.

 

[Tetsujin]

Why perfume instead of aftershave? Is it because Noctis is gay? lol Or are they aiming at a female demographic...

What exactly are you implying?

 

[Carlie]

It's always lovely to see Squeenix's priorities when it comes to Versus.

 

[Pixel]

What exactly are you implying?

What are SE implying?

 

[Alex Strife]

Merchandising about a character from a game that doesn't exist (yet).

Wat.


But I can't blame them. People are obsessed with the character. It makes sense Square would milk that. They're being reasonably smart for once. The sad thing is the combination of Square not having finished the game after 7 years and the fans going mad about something that doesn't exist.


Also, this is a bit random but anyone else feels Versus had some of the problems FFXIII had (cities-wise) and had to be at least partially re-worked to avoid a fiasco and that's part of the reason it's taking so long?

 

[The Twilight Mexican]

I think the problem is simply that crack is a hell of a drug.

 

[Dumb Apple]

4+ years later and I'm still snorting any FF Versus XIII news off a glass tabletop.

 

[OneWingedDemon]

If it comes out for the PS4, Versus can kiss my fucking ass because unless it's in a walmart bargain bin, I ain't buying it.

 

[ForceStealer]

With each passing moment I become more certain that is exactly what will happen.

 

[JBedford]

I don't think I understand why people would have a problem if the game came out for next-gen consoles.

I'd be unlikely to buy it because I don't plan on owning a next-gen console, or at least not any time soon. But I hardly see reason to be pissed at a decision to release it on one.

 

[OneWingedDemon]

Because it was originally advertised as a game for the PS3. A lot of people bought the console expecting a series of FF titles, of which Versus was one.

And they got the most disliked piece of shit SE has made in return. And sequels no one asked for.

So after 7 years of waiting, SE announces they want us to shell another $400+ to play the title they promised their customers?? FUCK NO!

 

[Drax]

The thing is, Square tried to be greedy, releasing 3 final fantasies at the beginning of console life, instead of spacing it out. And if they could have, they would have kept going for a total of 9 FF games in the PS3's lifespan.

But releasing only 3 Final Fantasies per console has and always will be their workload. They can't get out of it. And because they took the risk, we were stuck with 3 games under the same development engine that they started with (instead of advancing to better graphics as time went on), but it's all still salvageable.

I'd rather they just admit to everyone that they screwed up, rework the game, and do it right. But they aren't and it's irritating.