[quote name='SynGamer']We're talking about a company that NEEDS to string along a few hits in order to regain consumer trust. The past few years have been nothing but shit. FFXIII is a shining example of that. Yes it sold, but only because of the name. Overall, one of the worst FF games I've ever played.
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Square Enix could give a shit less about what some gaming community boards say about their products. Every FF released since gaming forums have become so mainstream have been met with large amounts of negative feedback. Everyone is still on their FF nostalgia ride they started with FF[Insert number here], and most of these hardcore fans are the ones typing on forums, no? I heard the same forum rage when FF12 came out, oh and remember X-2? :lol: Forums
hated those games and both were huge money makers. Why do you bring up your personal opinion on a game's quality when we're strictly talking business decisions here? The only game that was a major bomb for Square recently was FFXIV, not surprising because it did actually suck. Why didn't all the FF zombies buy that game because of the name? Hmmmmmmm
Square does not care about us, whether you enjoyed their latest product or not. They care about feedback from the market. XIII was a success, millions out there want more of it. If it really is the worst game ever made, then how about we place a bet on how many units it will push with the sequel? Logically no one will want that shit, right? People bought it because of the name, right? They won't fall for the same trick twice!
But they fell for X-2, they fell for XII, and they came back for more with XIII. The brainwash is so strong! I hate these games and RAWWWWR BRING ME FFVII IT WAS SO GOOD.
Or perhaps it's more reasonable to conclude that Square Enix is still putting out great software, just games directed at new audiences?
[quote name='Ecofreak']Amazing to see such a polarizing game. I'll give XIII a whirl and see if I enjoy the game enough to work through the whole thing. Otherwise, I'll read the Wiki like you suggest.
I just bought it for $20 off Amazon.
Besides, if I do complete the whole game, it'll take me 1-2 months and by then the fall releases should have a price drop or two.[/QUOTE]
Every FF is polarizing. Unless you're talking to a bunch of 25+ year olds about FFVI. Then it's just a circle jerk.