[Trumpcard]

Me and Image had this argument about Final Fantasy the other night, so i'll post my comments here.

I started playing Final Fantasy I on the original version on the Nintendo MANY years ago, played the first 3, and really enjoyed them.

Years pass by, I play FF6. Story line has gotten weirder, and less cohesive, but it was kind of fun.

FF8. Tried it , dropped it really quick..

FFX. Bought this for the PS/2 on the recommendation of some friends kids. PLayed it for about 3 hours, and other than very nice graphics, I think its the crappiest attempt at a game i've ever seen. There are almost zero options in combat other than i whack->you whack->he whacks --- (anyone die? N) --> I whack -> you whack ....................
I understand the japanese dont think like we do, and often their stories dont make alot of sense to us americans (80% of anime in my opinion), but there is no discernable direction in the entire game!! It really feels like a completely random and unconnected plot....

Plus. the visual skill upgrade system requires a civil engineering degree to navigate through.. I thought I was going to have to hire a draftsman..

Image jumped on me with my blanket FInal Fantasy sucks statement because I didnt like anything after 6 (this coming from the guy that buys i piece of equipment from a computer company, has problems with it, and then broadcasts onward that their hardware sucks!! LOL) , but am I alone in my feeling that the entire storyline and actually playability of the game has just continously dropped ??

Admittedly, I havent played every single one, but I've noticed the trend... Now dont go flakey on me and freak out because I dont like it, but I'm an OLD school rpg'er, the coolest RPG's in my mind are probably ones you guys have never even heard of, Wizards Crown, Phantasy, Shard of Spring, Xyphus.. Best game ever? ELITE, hands down!

I guess I just don't 'get' them...