Dissidia: Final Fantasy

[Nic Xtreme]

So Dissidia: Final Fantasy, the action/rpg/fighting game for the PSP is finally about to be released in English. It is getting good reviews (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/psp/dissidiafinalfantasy?q=dissidia), too. I'm mildly excited about it, but considering the fact that the weak repetitive action of Crisis Core also got quite positive reviews I'm sceptical.

So if you get this game, post about it here! I want to know how it plays, and whether you were a fan/non-fan of Crisis Core so I can see if we can align tastes to make judgments!

[Citizen Erased]

I've been looking forward to buy this game for some time now. The only thing I dont understand is why Jecht is Tidus's rival ? Should it be Seymour since he was the one trying to kill every one.

[Nic Xtreme]

I've been looking forward to buy this game for some time now. The only thing I dont understand is why Jecht is Tidus's rival ? Should it be Seymour since he was the one trying to kill every one.

They musn't have done that because making a remix of the Seymour battle theme would have been so awesome their heads may have exploded, so they just chucked in Jecht.

[FF Freak]

I think they threw in jecht because the chaos side is made up of final bosses. jecht was technically the final boss of FFX.

Got the CE on pre-order at EB but apparently it's release has been pushed back by a week from the game's official release (according to the EB website). I so hope it hasn't.

As for Crisis Core. I'm a fan of it yet I'm not actually a fan of FFVII. Kinda contradictory I know but I preferred Crisis Core.

[aceaussie]

I've been playing the demo and loving it.
I have pre ordered the collectors edition from EB Games and i can't wait, I downloaded FFVII from the PS store to keep me busy while i wait <3

[Nic Xtreme]

The PS Store won't let me download the demo :( It keeps getting network errors! (via PSP, that is)

[FF Freak]

Been playing the demo most of today and getting use to the quirks of some of the characters. I've played with all 5 playable characters through normal and hard so slowly getting the hang of them. My most hated opponent so far though would have to be Cloud of Darkness...those damn tentacles kept ripping me to part. Cecil took a little while to get use to the system of how to switch him between light and dark forms, Terra felt like a ranged character to me and Onion Knight was interchangeable between ranged and melee. Still getting use to the parry system...so much is operated by using the R button in this game.

Definitely can't wait for release now though. I want to play as Kuja and Kefka.

[Afrogamer]

Cant wait to use sephiroth, hands down my favourite final fantasy character of all time.

[FF Freak]

Sephiroth's the only Chaos character in the demo so I've been having my fill of using him.

[aceaussie]

The PS Store won't let me download the demo :( It keeps getting network errors! (via PSP, that is)

thats odd, I haven't had that issue at all =/

Also I have only played as cloud, out of every character i've had to VS it has to be that stupid villian from FF II/IV the massive knight, argh i forget his name, he beat me so many times and Jecht is a bitch to beat but most of the heroes are simple to beat (Only really played Tidus, Warrior of Light and Ziddaine)

[Citizen Erased]

Is the game out today or tomorrow ?

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

I have no idea, some websites say today, others tomorrow. I'll have a look in JB later on. Same goes for Soul Calibur.

[FF Freak]

I called my EB where I've got the CE pre-ordered and they said main game for them was pushed back tomorrow but the've already got the stock in. As for the CE they don't have their stock yet.

[Citizen Erased]

Damn you last minute date change.

[FF Freak]

I know Dungeon Crawl in Melbourne CBD has been selling it since Tuesday (US import). If I hadn't wanted the CE that's where I'd have gotten it from.

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

Picked this up today. JB was selling it at $59. I had a thought that there might be a chance of a digital download on the psn store tomorrow? Anyone think there will be? I haven't opened it yet just in case there is so i can take it back :p.

[FF Freak]

doubt it...all the games on PSN store have been out for ages already. I've only seen games on there that have been out for half a year at least. However you can wait and find out.

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

Now that you mention it the only recent release is Patapon 2 which Sony were crowing about being up there so it seems likely they would have done the same for Dissidia which they havent.. Hmm well I'll play Batman tonight and start this tomorrow just in case :)

[Citizen Erased]

Got it today, its different but enjoyable.

[FF Freak]

I can't pick mine up till tomorrow...damn Uni.

[Slippery]

That's why going to uni on Bourke St is awesome :D Pick up games on release from JB across the road between classes.

[Citizen Erased]

Found out you can install the game on your memory stick to reduce loading times.

[FF Freak]

please share...I didn't know that was possible. Though i need to buy a bigger memory stick than 1Gb.

[RunningMild]

Now that you mention it the only recent release is Patapon 2

Resistance: Retribution is a more recent release than Patapon 2, as is Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, which only came out a couple of months ago.

Anyway, I just played this game and I think it's pretty damn good. I've been playing as Kefka but I'm starting to think he doesn't suit my style... :(

And I agree, that Cloud of Darkness is a pain in the arse. I played Arcade Mode (with 5 enemies to defeat) and she was the only one who I didn't beat on the first go.

[FF Freak]

Finally got my copy today and after work got started on story mode. Decided to jump into the deep end and try to do the chapters by number no by difficulty so stupidly went and completed Warrior of Light's path first...took a lot longer than it probably should have but hell got it completed and I spent my points unlocking Kuja. Think I'm gonna try an easier story arc.

I find it interesting that Final Fantasy XI and XII get a mention through a cutscene...I've only seen 1 with them so far but there may be more.

[Kasplatza Red]

Well, that'd be because
Shantotto from FFXI and Gabranth from FFXII are Hidden characters

Got my copy the other day from Dungeon Crawl, and MAN am I having fun. This could be the game that redeems Square-Enix in my mind, I'm having so much fun. Sure, the fanservice is great, but there's actually a good game underneath all of that!
I sincerely hope this is based on the Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep engine.
Also, I started with Warrior of light, and got stuck on one of his boss fights. Now I've done all of the other stories and need to finish Warrior of Light, who I hate using :S

[Citizen Erased]

Loving the game so far, buy I dont understand why there is a huge difference is difficulty in the story mode. Shouldn't difficulty be selectable not pre-set.

[FF Freak]

The difficulty seems to be based around the enemy levels and preset tactics. I noticed that for most of the 1 star difficulty stories that the enemies didn't really rise from level 1-4 but with Warrior of Light's the enemies rose in level quite rapidly. Currently finished 3 story modes (not including prologue) and working through Firion's.

[Citizen Erased]

Is there a story mode for the bad guys in dissidia or not ?.

[FF Freak]

there doesn't seem to be but once you finish shade impulse you start to unlock modes that allow you to level the villains. Half way through the 3rd chapter of Shade impulse myself...focusing on cloud he's level 39 but I'm more a Terra player.

Found a few passwords for hidden icons, items and ghost data today...it's only a really small portion of what the Japanese version suggests there is though.

Edit: Finished Shade impulse 2 days ago...also completed the two story modes to unlock the secret characters
Chaos was a bloody insane fight...took me three hours of attempts to get him down and even then it was just luck that I got a hold of a full ex gauge each phase. Not looking forward to taking on Inward Chaos who's apparantly an hour long fight. I doubt I'll use Cloud again.

Shantotto and Gabranth are weird to use. Both characters play completely different to any of the other characters and from what I've done their awkward and uncomfortable to play as.

Also has anyone completed Accomplishment 16 (Battle 'Em All)? was wondering if it included Inward Chaos because I've beaten every character but don't have it.

[Sac]

Played a bit of this and am so far enjoying it, but my two main niggles are:

1: Special moves: it just feels frustating to me that they're base don away/towards enemy. Half the time I feel like I'm doing the towards/away motion, yet my character will still do the nuetral motion move.

2: Flying. I find I don't enjoy the battles that require me to be in the air allot. It just doesn't seem to control as well, and it's harder to find and fight my opponent.

Unlike the Good Game reviewers, however, I quite like the RPG aspect. Given the characters are from an RPG franchise, it makes sense to me.

Oh! And I love how the characters that have their faces on the help screens have little bits of text to keep them in character. I thought that was a nice little shout out/easter egg for the fans.

[Citizen Erased]

I wonder if this game would be better if it was more like Soul Calibur.

[Kasplatza Red]

Zidane is <3. I'm doing shade impulse with him. I also like Bartz and Cecil.

[FF Freak]

Terra's still currently my main...gonna be ridiculous trying to get all the good items though. Was doing the first battle in Inward Chaos with Terra VS Warrior of Light. Lasted about 15 mins only to lose. Sadly me gear is rather low being around level 50 gear with a level 78 weapon so dmg was real low.

[Citizen Erased]

Finaly up to Chaos, but he is such a bitch. Im almost up to the point of rage quit, any help or tips would be welcome.

[FF Freak]

Which Chaos you up to? Inward Chaos or just the level 48 one? and which character are you using?

[Citizen Erased]

Which Chaos you up to? Inward Chaos or just the level 48 one? and which character are you using?

Yeah that one, Im playing a Cloud (who else) at level 48. Talk about spamming, chaos takes the cake.

[FF Freak]

chaos was hard for me at 50 with Cloud...basically what I did since you don't have to worry about DP was fight him repeatedly, gain levels and exit/enter the fight. It took me 3 hours and some luck with 3 Ex burst attacks to kill him. I think i was 60 by the time I got him. The other way you could do it is on your bonus day just do cloud's main story a few times for levels.

If you want to get some practice for Inward chaos though go in at your current level and it just takes some well timed blocks and dodges. I still can't get the timing right on blocks. With this approach you may want to chip away at his health rather than oing for breaking his bravery.

To explain how hard inward chaos is, he's level 120 for the fight and spam's even more. 1 mistake on him = death. The inward chaos stage is hard enough as taking on Warrior of Light I had a 16min battle, took him to 1k health and still lost in the end.

[Citizen Erased]

I found it strange that Chapter four in shade impulse was extremely easy and then BAM, it hits you with one on the cheapest bosses I have ever incounted. I know the final boss is ment to hard, but not this hard.

[FF Freak]

when your character gets high enough you'll start with enough bravery thta you can one shot or 2 shot him before he can do any real dmg.

If you're having trouble with his starting attack I've found it's usually one of two things. Either the flame pillars which can be dodged left or right or his melee attack where you want to dodge away from him or block.