Post by: MadPerry on April 15, 2006, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: Kraptreon on April 15, 2006, 10:16:00 PM
Post by: BoyScout on April 15, 2006, 11:59:00 PM
Post by: metaldevil on April 16, 2006, 06:29:00 AM
Way too much emphasis is placed on graphics. Graphics aren't everything. Graphics can't make up for the lack of A.I. in Ghost Recon: AW. I'd much rather play GTA3 on the Xbox than Auto Modellista. Auto Modellista is a beautiful-looking game, but it's like battling the controller to get your car to do what you want it to. In fact, I've never come across anyone that ever said it's a fun game.
You'll be doing yourself a disservice if you only judge games by what they look like. I don't know if the beta period is over, but if you search dilligently, you might find a February issue of OXM, and you can make your mind up properly.
Post by: Kraptreon on April 16, 2006, 11:36:00 AM
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meh dont have enough money to support renting games, xbox live, and paying for another MMO... the 360 cost high enough XD
its actually not going to cost extra to play on xbox liveQUOTE
Way too much emphasis is placed on graphics. Graphics aren't everything. Graphics can't make up for the lack of A.I. in Ghost Recon: AW. I'd much rather play GTA3 on the Xbox than Auto Modellista.
totally true, i don't care about grafics that much which is why i just finish grim fandango, i just was never able to get a copy of it in the past
This post has been edited by Kraptreon: Apr 16 2006, 06:39 PM
Post by: Sweenerdog32 on April 16, 2006, 08:27:00 PM
QUOTE(metaldevil @ Apr 16 2006, 01:36 PM) 
Way too much emphasis is placed on graphics. Graphics aren't everything.
I see where you're coming from, but...if you allow me to say so...they play one hell of a part in what a consumer buys. I mean, why did we all buy the 360? Mostly because of the improved technology, and because of that, the improved graphics. If graphics don't matter, then whats the point of shelling out $650 for a 360? We could all be playing the NES!
Sorry if I sound rude, but graphics do impact on what we play (most of the time)
Post by: twistedsymphony on April 16, 2006, 08:40:00 PM
QUOTE(MadPerry @ Apr 15 2006, 11:06 PM)
i downloaded the 720p trailer for final fantasy XI and i think it looks lousy. screen tearing a plenty, ps2 poly models, and blurry textures that look low res. like i thought, square enix support is going to be a joke.
... why pass judgment on the trailer when you could just get the beta version and try it for yourself?
honestly the graphics aren't THAT bad for an MMO. The problem I had with it was it's clumsy interface and lack of integration with Xbox Live (it uses the Play online crap instead of Xbox Live for most generic functions) but neither of those things are any worse then you'd get on a PC or another console.
Post by: lowendfrequency on April 17, 2006, 10:21:00 AM
Post by: KAGE360 on April 17, 2006, 10:47:00 AM
as for the game, its a 3+ year old game. what do you expect? also MMOs have never been known to be graphical powerhouses. for a MMO it looks average IMO, although the tearing during the video was a bit much, im sure it wont be that during gameplay.
Post by: Deftech on April 17, 2006, 12:21:00 PM
Happy day after Easter
Post by: ILLusions0fGrander on April 17, 2006, 01:15:00 PM
QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ Apr 16 2006, 09:47 PM)
... why pass judgment on the trailer when you could just get the beta version and try it for yourself?
beta ended a couple weeks ago, have to wait for the real deal...
Post by: cerealkillajme on April 17, 2006, 01:37:00 PM
Can this game even be played as single player or can it only be played online?
I'm not a huge FF fan, but I played 1, 2, and had the 7th (haven't played any since, hate PS2 and PC games). I have it on reserve and still plan to buy it even if everybody is downing it. Either way it won't change my mind, but that does kind of suck if it can ONLY be played online. Thanks for any replies.
Post by: MajestacaL on April 17, 2006, 02:25:00 PM
QUOTE(cerealkillajme @ Apr 17 2006, 08:44 PM) 
I feel like a total noob for asking this, but I have read a few previews and such and still can't find the answer.
Can this game even be played as single player or can it only be played online?
I'm not a huge FF fan, but I played 1, 2, and had the 7th (haven't played any since, hate PS2 and PC games). I have it on reserve and still plan to buy it even if everybody is downing it. Either way it won't change my mind, but that does kind of suck if it can ONLY be played online. Thanks for any replies.
I online only no single player action ive been playing it since release its a great game but ive always been a ff fan.
Post by: twistedsymphony on April 17, 2006, 01:53:00 PM
QUOTE(ILLusions0fGrander @ Apr 17 2006, 03:22 PM)
beta ended a couple weeks ago, have to wait for the real deal...
ahh, I didn't realize...
QUOTE(cerealkillajme @ Apr 17 2006, 03:44 PM)
I feel like a total noob for asking this, but I have read a few previews and such and still can't find the answer.
Can this game even be played as single player or can it only be played online?
I'm not a huge FF fan, but I played 1, 2, and had the 7th (haven't played any since, hate PS2 and PC games). I have it on reserve and still plan to buy it even if everybody is downing it. Either way it won't change my mind, but that does kind of suck if it can ONLY be played online. Thanks for any replies.
Nope, online only.
This game doesn't really have any story to speak of, IMO even if you're a fan of other FF games this really shouldn't even be considered FF, it's in the same universe but that's about it. It's just an MMO like World of Warcraft or Everquest.
Playing this single player would be like playing an FPS on a multiplayer map with no bots and no other players.
Post by: stoneyjonez on August 25, 2006, 01:04:00 AM
QUOTE(Sweenerdog32 @ Apr 16 2006, 10:34 PM)
If graphics don't matter, then whats the point of shelling out $650 for a 360?
I don't know where you got a 360 for $650, but you definitely got ripped.
Post by: JethroTul on August 25, 2006, 01:10:00 AM
I love nice graphics but when it comes to RPG`s sometimes you need to forget about the graphics and look at the gameplay....FFX1 is a vast game and with a vast game you cant cope with nice graphics. Maybe I did not have the real time to give to FFX1 since my friends are all the time online playing it ........