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CAG BUZZ: Final Fantasy Crisis Core (PSP) Giveaway



You are a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who aspires to become a 1st, those who are strong enough and who are respected and idolized by the citizens. SOLDIER is a group of skilled combat operatives within the Shinra Company, who is rapidly increasing its influence through its monopoly on mako energy and military might. A large number of SOLDIER members have gone missing during an operation in Wutai. You are charged with finding them, along with your 1st Class mentor Angeal, and the 1st Class superhuman hero Sephiroth. A cruel and fateful struggle waits!

Key Features:

• Complete the FINAL FANTASY VII experience and reunite with the most recognized RPG characters created by world-renowned character designer Tetsuya Nomura
• Witness stunning graphics, inspiring visuals, and gorgeous CG cut scenes coupled with top-notch voice acting in a 16:9 widescreen presentation, made possible by the PSP system hardware
• Innovative D.M.W (Digital Mind Wave) system enhances the action-packed, engaging, real-time battle system, allowing players to unleash special attacks or call upon iconic Final Fantasy summons
• Take on challenges with the all-new “Hard Mode” developed exclusively for the North A merican audiences
• Acquire unique accessories made available through 300 side missions to further enrich the gameplay experience

CAG BUZZ ENTRY QUESTIONS:

1. List 2-3 key factors and pointers that would affect your decision in purchasing Crisis Core for the PSP (battle modes, gameplay, character development, etc)?
   
   
2. There is a possible rumor that the original Final Fantasy VII for PS One will be remade for the PS3. What is your opinion on this and would you support it?
   
   
3. If you could make any suggestions to improve the Final Fantasy series, what would it be?

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1) I would like for it to be really loosly based on FF7.
It also needs to have less cinematics, or maybe more interactive cinematics than normal FFs.
2) I would support the remake since I never finished the mountain part near the end and a friend borrowed the disc and never brought it back.
3) Needs to be able to stand on it's own. It needs very little help from FF7.

1) More backstory/info on FF7 characters included. Make it worth a new story, not just a rehash of things we already know.

2) I would absolutely love to see it remade, either for the PS3 or DS. VII and VIII are a huge part of gaming nostalgia for me, and it'd be great to see either redone.

3) I'd suggest sticking to new installments in traditional RPG formats rather than spinoffs/remakes and forays into RTS, etc. I just want some good ol' fashioned role-playing.

1. Character development and game play would be the 2 main factors for me.

2. I would definitely support the remake of FF:VII on PS3. I would even purchase a PS3 for it.

3. It has to be epic and has great battle system. If they want to crank up crap RPG, make it under the Unlimited Saga series.

If Crisis Core were like FF7 but good that'd be enough to make me pick it up. The basic combat in FF7 was decent enough (since it was basically the same as FF6), and I'd like to see more of it, but the characters just weren't unique enough and the insanely long summon spells were horrible. I couldn't care less about a FF7 remake as it is probably the worst in the series since it came to Super Nintendo, with the possible exception of FF11 that isn't even cannon. Maybe if they give it a good script, drop the annoying side quests that are nothing but boring filler, retune the combat to have more unique characters and less wasted time, and either fill out or trash the last third of the game that is nothing but grinding long after the story has lost any interest. But otherwise leave this dead dog where it is. The only positive I can see with a FF7 remake is that at least it'd hold off the inevitable, and inevitably bad, remake of Final Fantasy 6, a classic that actually _does_ deserve its place in history.

At this point I don't think the Final Fantasy series needs to be improved, it needs to be killed. It's not even that the games have been bad lately. They hit their low point with FF7, but came back with some interesting new twists on the tried-and-true ATB combat system in 8 and threw it back old school in 9. Even though ATB was removed in 10 that game was still really solid and had some incredible characters, really showing that perhaps FF was getting back on track. Despite the terrible demo FF12 was actually really great, but it's also come a long way from actually being a Final Fantasy game. I'd like to see them just end this thing with lucky number 13 and move on to a new name with new series of unrelated games with consistent recurring characters and world elements. It's not really Final Fantasy any more and no matter how good they make the games in the future they really deserve to have their own identity.

1. The story line would be the biggest factor for me, I'd want a really well done story to really flesh out the FF7 world. Game play would also have to be well done and I'd appreciate it if it kept in mind that it was a hand held game, so plentiful save points and no really long parts where you either can't skip cut-scenes or can't save.

2. I'm all for it. I loved FF7 and I would love to see it re-done with better graphics. I'd definitely buy it.

3. I'd love to see all the FF games get simultaneous worldwide releases. I don't know why, but it really bothers me that almost all the FF games come out 6months to a year earlier in Japan.

1. Battle mode, and the story. and the characters themselves are the key factors that tend to affect my decision in any RPG title. As for this one I"m buying it period. I've always been a fan of the series so it is a given for me.
   
   
2. I would support this whole heartedly. Since I'm more of an old school FF fan, I would have to say that this was the last of my true favorite ones.
   
   
3. Hmm, I suppose I would only suggest keep the storyline well written, and the characters themselves well developed. Have options open for both the hardcore as well as the more casual type gamer (like have two endings or something like that to help encourage or reward those that take the time to play)

1) finally learning about zack and clouds past is a big factor for me to grab this game, another factor would be the story since its a prequel

2)like everyone that has played ff7, i would support a remake of ff7 it'd be nice to see the characters not being blocky anymore .
but id prefer a ff6 remake first though that will never happen

3) male leads are starting to look too girly for my taste, free world roaming, no linear story i liked getting lost in the world

1. List 2-3 key factors and pointers that would affect your decision in purchasing Crisis Core for the PSP (battle modes, gameplay, character development, etc)? I think the gameplay first and foremost i love action rpg's over turn based rpg's. I also think the fact that the materia system is back is another reason i would buy it. Lastly as a huge fan of Final Fantasy VII just being able to learn more about all of the characters is a major selling point.
2. There is a possible rumor that the original Final Fantasy VII for PS One will be remade for the PS3. What is your opinion on this and would you support it? Absolutely i would support it i have been waiting for a remake of the original since the days of the ps2 and especially after seeing that tech demo of the opening sequence of FFVII they should do it. I still play the original every so often but updated graphics would make the game just that much more perfect.
3. If you could make any suggestions to improve the Final Fantasy series, what would it be? Don't mess with success to much. The stories are always entrhalling but like i stated earlier i love the fighting in my all time favorite square enix games the Kingdom Hearts series. So making the fighting like that in full console versions would be great.

1. The story has to be good, as well as high replay value. And of course, gameplay is important too.

2. Yes, I would. It's a game that I've been waiting too see for a long time, and it would be a day one purchase for me.

3. Downloadable dungeons/caves/missions/etc. would be nice... It would give the FF series some much needed replay value after a completed game.

1. A good battle system, good story, and have a good save system.
2. I'd buy it for sure.
3. Non turn based combat system would be a good start. FFXII sort of did this, but I'd rather it be faster paced.

1. Graphics (Sadly, in this case I must be a graphics whore) Story. (I want to know backstory, damnit!)
2. Hell yes I would buy a remake for the PS3!
   
3. Don't *ever* make a game like X. Again. Also, wipe XI off the face of the Earth too if you get the chance. How will it help? Restore my faith in the Squenix. Also, I demand VC releases. Future releases will be ignored until demands are met.

1. The story is my main driving point and the battle system looks to be good with the slot system.

2. Bring it! I'd buy it day 1. With a prequel, sequel and a movie out already a remake of 7 would complete the collection.

3. Limit fetch quests. They stray away from the main story and stick you in a dungeon that takes forever to finish.

1. I would want it to be either turn-based or not, as opposed to FFVII, which had a mixed sort of battle system which annoyed me. Also, I would like there to be occasional mini-games to break up the monotony of slashing enemies over and over again.

2. I would absolutely support it. I think it would generate many new Final Fantasy and RPG fans who never played the original FFVII ( and likely wont since the graphics are dated by today's standards ). Also, more Final Fantasy on the PS3 is never a bad thing.

3. I would suggest maybe changing things around more radically in each iteration in terms of character design and battle system. But of course nothing TOO zany; otherwise they might end up with another Unlimited SaGa.

1. Character development, story, and battle system.

2. Yes I believe that it is going to happen and I will buy it the day it comes out.

3. Less level grinding and DLC.

1. The main factor for me is the story, with gameplay bringing up a close second.. Like everyone else, I loved FF7 for PSX and I would love to continue the story with a relatable character. Also, I have seen the FF7 series and it's characters go through so many renditions/games that I honestly am open to trying anything... I even played Ehrgeiz:God Bless the Ring in an EBGames Tournament and thought it was ok!

2. I would support it! I supported previous remakes (FFT:War of the Lions and FF1 for PSP as of late) and if it was a specific Square-Enix game that I liked (Especially 7) I would buy it on PS3 in a heartbeat... Honestly I don't think Square-Enix will ever do it because of the fear of damaging the nostalgia, but I have faith that they could do it justice if they tried hard enough.

3. My best suggestion is to create a classic FF RPG game where the battle modes are interchangable/selectable. I know that it would be hard to create a game like this, but I know plenty of people who hated FFXII for it's realtime battle system, but I know I personally got tired of the Queue attack system and loved FFXII for the change. If Square had a way to make everyone happy, it would seem like a new idea to support multiple game modes and would get better fan response, IMHO.

1.) The story is biggest factor in my opinion. This is the closest thing to the official FF7 series, while Dirge was a complete spin-off (but still good). The battle system would be next factor. I loved the turn base setup, but now I'm really interested in checking the new system out as it's gotten pretty good reviews. Character development would be awesome if done right. Zack appears very little in the original game and the final scene in Advent Children, so I would like to get to know the character's past, etc. And I just realized I wrote too much for the first question. Sorry guys.

2.) I think the remake could happen. I still watch the PS3 Tech demo almost everyday and think about how bad ass it would be. Alright, I own the PC version of this game, the black label PS One copy, and the Greatest Hits PS One copy. Why wouldn't I add this to the collection?

3.) I love the series so much, but if I could make a couple suggestions, they would be simple. I want the characters to be more rememberable. Everyone remembers Cloud, Squall, and Zidane, but after that it seemed to go downhill. Tidus was alright, but nothing like the first three that made appearances on the playstation. And I played through XII and had mixed thoughts on that main character. I also want (as cheesy as this sounds) there to be more drama in the series, like 7 brought us. Those are my simple suggestions, but hell, nothing will stop me from buying Final Fantasy games!!

1) List 2-3 key factors and pointers that would affect your decision in purchasing Crisis Core for the PSP (battle modes, gameplay, character development, etc)?

Storyline and gameplay

2) There is a possible rumor that the original Final Fantasy VII for PS One will be remade for the PS3. What is your opinion on this and would you support it?

There's no need for a remake. Make the game downloadable from the PSN as has been done for other PSOne games and focus on new games.

3) If you could make any suggestions to improve the Final Fantasy series, what would it be?

Stay away from spin-offs like Dirge of Cerberus.

1. Gameplay as always as well as story are important.
2. That would be great and I would buy it.
3. More drastic improvements over the battle systems. While it has gotten better it feels like there is room for more improvement and for more fast paced action.

1) Mostly the storyline. Graphics, to a somewhat lesser, but still heavy extent. (yeah, yeah, graphics whore, sorry)
2) If it uses the art style from Advent Children, I'd be all over it. Seriously. Aside from that, it'd be nice because it's still a timeless classic RPG. Give it a retail of $30 or 40 and it'd make a killing, I bet.
3) FFXII played too much like an MMO to me. Personally, I didn't find it nearly as enticing as its predecessors simply because of the battle system - I much preferred the older style of ATB (though hopefully not as fast as the PSX FF4 version, I found that game to be much, much too frenetic).

Someone mentioned earlier, don't make spin-offs - this is fine, since it's a chance to experiment with different game styles, but FF made its name by being a classic RPG, and I would prefer to see it stay in that vein...