Final Fantasy XIII-2

[Tetsujin]

Yeah I didn't see that coming.

 

[Catherine]

Omg the last screenshot.
Why is this woman testing my sexuality so much.

 

[Splintered]

If the Ezio outfit was available for all games, the world would be a better place.

 

[Lumina]

^^^^I would definitely use Noel.. With that outfit. I agree

 

[Splintered]

Listening to the new OST...

Wow, XIII-2 really likes the vocal tracks... :/ Not sure how I feel about that.

 

[Strangelove]

*ignores trophy list*

[spoiler="Soundtrack disc 2 track listing]
???
???
ラストハンター　= Last Hunter
祝福のファンファーレ　= Blessing's Fanfare
戦いの軌跡　= The Course of Battle
ミッシングリンク　= Missing Link
未来への追憶　Reminiscence of the Future
エクリプス　= Eclipse
エクリプス-Aggresive Mix-　= Eclipse -Aggressive Mix-
ホープのテーマ～託す想い～　= Hope's Theme ~Feelings Bestowed~
???
壊れた郷　= Broken Hometown
壊れた郷-Aggressive Mix-　= Broken Hometown -Aggressive Mix-
時の迷宮　= Time's Labyrinth
???
カイアスのテーマ　= Caius' Theme
エトロの瞳　= The Eyes of Etro
並行世界　= Parallel World
並行世界-Aggressive Mix-　= Parallel World -Aggreessive Mix-

Broken Hometown: 郷 was used in FFXIII to refer to Oerba ヲルバ郷, so Oerba will be a location in this game? (unless this is already known and i just missed that)[/spoiler]

 

[Fangu]

Spoiler

Broken Hometown: 郷 was used in FFXIII to refer to Oerba ヲルバ郷, so Oerba will be a location in this game? (unless this is already known and i just missed that)

OH YES PLEASE YES YES YES
(Even if it's the future version and not the past version)

Edit: Yeah, looks like this was old news (about it being in XIII-2) but still, it was new to me

 

[Splintered]

You see Oerba briefly in the trailers, Yuel and Caius are there talking about whatever (future version though)

 

[Strangelove]

I now remember seeing that, completely slipped my mind

Have they said what Eclipse is? Anything with an 'Aggressive Mix' seems to be a location theme, but is that a location name (like the Neo Bodhum tracks) or just track name (like Oerba)?

 

[Splintered]

Have they said what Eclipse is?

Dunno. But I think in one of the recent fragment screenshots, the side mission says that someone wants an item but it only appears around an eclipse (the person asking for the item is disappointed because she'll probably be dead by the next time it rolls around).

So it's probably a location event in the historiacrux, one that we're allowed to revisit. Unlesss I'm wrong.

EDIT:

Here we go. It was posted a little earlier

Spoiler

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[Arianna]

Have they said what Eclipse is? Anything with an 'Aggressive Mix' seems to be a location theme, but is that a location name (like the Neo Bodhum tracks) or just track name (like Oerba)?

Dunno. But I think in one of the recent fragment screenshots, the side mission says that someone wants an item but it only appears around an eclipse (the person asking for the item is disappointed because she'll probably be dead by the next time it rolls around).

I think they mean a regular (solar or lunar) eclipse, not a point or place in the world or time. As to why it has a theme song... Not sure. Perhaps something happens during that time (or it's just a theme for the mission)?

 

[Lumina]

I totally approve of Caius's and Hope's themes. I'm listening to the preview like a retarded. Its just SO Goood

 

[AvecAloes]

Spoiler: Final Fantasy XIII-2 Enhanced Battle System Video

Square Enix has released a new video showing Final Fantasy XIII-2's updated battle system, including the new Instant Paradigm Shift, the QTE-like cinematic actions, and updated paradigm customization interface. The clip also shows Noel and Serah fighting alongside Snow.

Nice! I love the way the battles flow, especially now that they have the Instant Paradigm Shift. So quick and seamless! It looks like it's going to be a lot of fun to play

 

[Catherine]

Spoiler: Final Fantasy XIII-2 Enhanced Battle System Video

Square Enix has released a new video showing Final Fantasy XIII-2's updated battle system, including the new Instant Paradigm Shift, the QTE-like cinematic actions, and updated paradigm customization interface. The clip also shows Noel and Serah fighting alongside Snow.

THIS IS AMAZING.
Battles seem to be much faster and crazy now. Plus, I know I'll be grinding like crazy since the very beginning since the crystarium will be already unlocked

 

[Splintered]

So Serah's weapon changes with different roles or something? Anyway, the gameplay looks a little faster, thank god they took away the obnoxious first paragim shift scene. Also was the paragim tune shown? Because Noel starts off attacking a different enemy, and then starts attacking Serah's enemy. I hope they did, there's nothing more annoying that wanting to COM/COM/COM a staggered enemy with multiple monsters around.

Snow as a fourth member doesn't seem to do much other than look cool on screen he's doing like, 30 damage while everyone else is in the 200 range. :'[ I still want all the old cast to come back and fight in at least one battle together.

Also I kind of love the battle music.

 

[Max Payne]

Even the fucking chocobo looks cooler than noel.

 

[Splintered]

Random screenshot thoughts:
Is that a canon? Aimed at the Long Gui's. That would be an awesome minigame. Because fuck those guys seriously.
Also there's a gigantic cactaur statue in that screenshot...

Purchasing weapons requires components it looks like. I can handle that.

You can change the paradigm tune with your deck, I kinda hoped it would be during battle >___>

Lightning dodging minigame.... no.

 

[Roger]

If only there was hope Noel would keep the Ezio outfit on in cutscenes MGS4 style.

 

[Max Payne]

If only there was hope Noel would keep the Ezio outfit on in cutscenes MGS4 style.

There's no reason he shouldn't if they're all rendered in real time.

 

[AvecAloes]

Lightning dodging minigame.... no.

:Thunder Plains nightmares:

 

[Super Mario]

Noel's costume isn't to my liking.




Lets put him in Ezio's garbs. Then the game might be alot more fun!

 

[OneWingedDemon]

Lets put him in Ezio's garbs.

Aww yeah

 

[Lumina]

Ezio FTW

Also, I lol'd at the "The Cat is my Family!" . Tumblr is so baddd.
AND Serah... I love you! She amazes me even more. And Caius... I love your theme but not you.

Also sheesh. I wonder what she'll do when Lightning dies. Will she kill herself too?

 

[Fangu]

I wonder what she'll do when Lightning dies.

Don't write things like that, you're scaring the shit out of me!!

 

[Lumina]

^^^^ Hahaha oh you. I don't think she'll die xDDDD. It was just me thinking out loud xD.