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Accessory Genie
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Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Cute pillow of my favorite Fullmetal character!) 『"Wow, how cute it is!" I yelled when I first saw this pillow and began to save money for this. Before I bought this, I have bought the pillow of Edward. after I bought this, I thought my Fullmetal Alchemist fluffy toy collection would be perfect soon! This pillow of Alphonse is about 12.0x5.0x11.0 inches in the product details. It's bigger than the one of Edward. What's more, I love things with blue color very much, so this is really wonderful for me. After I took it home, I put it beside the pillow of Edward. I think putting blue and yellow together is a pretty view. The most important point is that the Elric brothers will always be together in my room!^^』 『 This is an officially licensed Full Metal Alchemist pillow. 』
price：$3.00
MSI:SQUARE SOFT
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Blown away) 『Any huge FFVII fan, this is a must own. The music is incredible and listening to the individual songs I can pick out where they each came from in game play. Aerith's Theme, Great Warrior, and One Winged Angel are favorites on this track that stand out the most for me. Those Chosen By the Planet sends chills down my spine each time.
Even if you're not a Final Fantasy VII fan but like good music, buy this. You won't be disappointed.』
(YESSS!!! Worth every cent!!!) 『Love listening to this so much! I always feel so nostalgic that I have to pop the game back in my PS2 @ some point to get my FF7 fix ;-> Highly recommend this cd to anyone who's played the game all the way thru and sooner or later finds themselves humming the battle tune! lol!』
(Speech Less) 『There is nothing really to be said about this soundtrack. Every track is amazing just like the game. All the songs speak for them self's. Every time I listen to it I feel like playing the game.』
(The four disc masterpiece soundtrack to one, if not, the best FF game ever) 『Not much can be said about the FF VII soundtrack that hasn't already been said. It is simply brilliant, a masterpiece of videogame music that has endured the ages. Final fantasy VII was my favorite FF game and the same can be said of its brlliantly composed music, of course by reknowned Japanese game composer Nobuo Uematsu.
Disc One (71:07) 1) The Prelude 2:52 2) Opening ~ Bombing Mission 3:58 3) Mako Reactor 3:20 4) Anxious Heart 4:02 5) Tifa's Theme 5:06 6) Barret's Theme 3:27 7) Hurry! 2:29 8) Lurking in the Darkness 2:33 9) Shinra Company 4:03 10) Fighters 2:47 11) Fanfare 0:55 12) Flowers Blooming in the Church 4:59 13) Turk's Theme 2:19 14) Underneath the Rotting Pizza 3:22 15) Oppressed People 2:38 16) Honeybee Manor 3:52 17) Who are You? 1:24 18) Don of the Slums 2:11 19) Inflitrating the Shinra Building 3:49 20) Fighting Again 3:32 21) Red XIII's Theme 1:28 22) Crazy Motorcycle 3:37 23) Holding My Thoughts in My Heart 2:14
Disc Two (64:30) 1) FFVII Main Theme 6:29 2) Ahead on Our Way 3:44 3) Rest, Until Tomorrow 0:10 4) That Day, 5 Years Ago 3:13 5) Ranch Boy 2:52 6) Waltz de Chocobo 0:34 7) Electric de Chocobo 4:02 8) Cinco de Chocobo 3:00 9) Chasing the Black-Caped Man 3:04 10) Fort Condor 4:00 11) Rufus' Welcoming Ceremony 2:14 12) It's Difficult to Stand on Both Feet, Isn't It? 3:31 13) Trail of Blood 4:13 14) J-E-N-O-V-A 2:32 15) Continue? 0:37 16) Costa Del Sol 2:28 17) Mark of the Traitor 3:32 18) Coal Mine Town 3:00 19) Gold Saucer 1:58 20) Cait Sith's Theme 3:34 21) Sandy Badlands 5:33
Disc Three (69:58) 1) Valley of the Fallen Star 3:36 2) Flow of Life 3:36 3) Great Warrior 3:24 4) Descendent of Shinobi 2:45 5) Those Chosen by the Planet 3:16 6) The Nightmare's Beginning 2:58 7) Cid's Theme 3:11 8) Steal the Tiny Bronco! 1:16 9) Wutai 4:29 10) Stolen Materia 1:36 11) Racing Chocobos - Place Your Bets 1:50 12) Fiddle de Chocobo 2:50 13) A Great Success 0:47 14) Tango of Tears 0:49 15) Debut 2:36 16) Interrupted by Fireworks 2:50 17) Forested Temple 3:51 18) Hearing the Cry of the Planet 3:40 19) Aerith's Theme 4:18 20) Buried in the Snow 4:51 21) The Great Northern Cave 6:05 22) Reunion 3:34 23) Who am I? 1:37
Disc Four (68:36) 1) Shinra's Full-Scale Attack 2:57 2) Weapon Raid 2:52 3) Highwind Takes to the Skies 3:35 4) A Secret, Sleeping in the Deep Sea 4:17 5) Parochial Village 2:26 6) From the Edge of Despair 4:15 7) On the Other Side of the Mountain 2:35 8) Hurry Faster! 2:57 9) Sending a Dream into the Universe 2:50 10) The Countdown Begins 0:50 11) If You Open Your Heart... 2:47 12) The Mako Cannon is Fired ~ Shinra Explodes 1:33 13) Judgment Day 4:07 14) Jenova Absolute 3:59 15) The Birth of God 4:11 16) One-Winged Angel 7:19 17) Crisis of the Planet 8:05 18) Staff Roll 6:51 』 『Japanese soundtrack to Japan's most popular computer game. Composed, arranged&produced by Nobuo Uematsu. 85 tracks on four CDs. Packaged in a standard double jewel case in a slipcase with 14 page color booklet.』
price：$45.99
Square Enix
Usually ships in 7 to 13 days Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (NEEDS MORE COWBELL) 『I love hard rock and metal. I love video game music. Especially music from the Final Fantasy games. What do you get when you blend all these together? Here's my track by track lowdown.
BATTLE SCENE (FF1): Has some okay guitar parts, but strays too much from the source material.
CLASH ON THE BIG BRIDGE (FF2): Overall, I liked this one better than the previous track--except for the awful "Pseudo-Sax" that plays a little more than halfway through the song.
FORCE YOUR WAY (FF8): There was a part during this song where I simply couldn't help but wonder, "What on earth are they doing to those keyboards?" It sounded like they were just randomly banging keys. Stays pretty faithful to the original.
BATTLE, SCENE II (FF2): Has nice use of bass for the intro. Pseudo-sax makes an appearance again, but not as bad as on Battle Scene.
DECISIVE BATTLE (FF6): Argh! Pseudo-Sax ruins the song . . . again!
BATTLE THEME (FF6): Slower than the original. Okay.
J-E-N-O-V-A (FF7): Has an odd Drum&Bass/Jungle intro. Same as original in terms of pacing and sound, with few embellishments. Spacey-ending. Best song so far, but still not great.
THOSE WHO FIGHT FURTHER (FF7): Starts off with . . . a COWBELL! You can almost see Will Ferrell banging on his cowbell to this one. Faithful to the original, good speed, few embellishments. No pseudo-sax to ruin it.
DANCING MAD (FF6): My favorite song from Final Fantasy 6. Very similar to the original--at times I don't think they changed anything at all. They could have used real choirs instead of synthesized ones.
FIGHT WITH SEYMOUR (FF10): Very close to original, which is a good thing, because the original was really good to begin with. Even the short keyboard part towards the end that was pretty good.
OVERALL IMPRESSION: This could have been a great album--they had some great source material to work with. Where I think they went wrong was in deciding how they wanted the songs to sound. Evidently, they were trying for a heavy metal sound for the songs, which begs the following question: When's the last time you heard a Heavy Metal band use a saxophone in their gig?! In all the years I've listened to Metal I've heard accordions, flutes, organs, keyboards, synthesizers, bagpipes and other obscure and traditional instruments--but never a saxophone. For the love of hamsters, leave the Pseudo-Sax OUT! I would have been content with this album if they had only left out the jazz and played a little more COWBELL!』
(A little too awesome.) 『Get your gaming blood boiling with epic final fantasy rock. This album is not for everyone; lesser gamers might suffer severe injury at the awesomeness that is the black mages. If you love final fantasy you also love the black mages and this cd.』
(Ordered and Never got) 『I ordered this fully knowing what it was. Thought hey good price and it will be here fairly soon. Great for the FF fan. But the seller I ordered it from NEVER sent it to me!! Even after a email asking where the heck it was at! DO NOT order from "Brown Bag Productions" they suck.』
(Overall, a great album) 『If you're a fan of old school final fantasy then you will love this album. Better than the second black mages album in my opinion, but there are a few tracks I was disappointed with. I really enjoyed hearing the tracks from the older games in the series (1, 2, 6,) since those were the games that originally got me hooked on final fantasy. Dancing mad was awesome, as was the other battle themes from six. Those three tracks alone make this album worthy of my collection. The only two tracks I was somewhat disappointed with were tracks seven (JENOVA) and ten (Fight With Seymour). I think they should have dropped those two tracks and picked some tracks from final fantasy 4 instead. But overall, it's an awesome album and I recommend it to any final fantasy fan!』
(two cents) 『I bought this and their second album one day by chance and absolutely fell in love with it. Being a fan of the Final fantasy games helps a lot and I have some of the game sound tracks and hearing them do it was really good I couldn't believe that no one told me about them sooner! if you like the Final fantasy games and the music to them i highly recommend you get this!
And that's my two cents!』 『Japanese game soundtrack featuring Battle Music from Final Fantasies I-X. The tracks were all arranged hard-rock style by Nobuo Uematsu himself. 2003.』
price：$15.98
Tomlab
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Superb!) 『A wonderful and creative album. Not only a new and unique style and sound, but the songs are also written quite well and not just different to be different. The kind of CD you could put on repeat all day at work or leave in the car for a month.』
(Great First Album) 『I bought this for my friend but I really want a copy. I had first heard his album He Poos Clouds. This one, however, I'd love to have the chance to obsess over.』
(Toronto Strings) 『You can totally hear Toronto in Owen Pallet's strings. No wonder why Pallet has received most of the credits for Final Fantasy, his melodies are incredibly awsome. I must highlight the fact this is not an easy album, even though the melodies are friendly, it took me about four times listening to it to really get it. But after that, the results are great. "Has A Good Home" is a mix of the Indie Canadian Scene with some classic structures and instrumentation. Opening with "No one of you will ever see a penny" followed by "This is the dream of Win and Regine" is just like the opening of a movie or a play, those two tracks set the path for what's coming next. And if lyrics like "Montreal might eat it's young, but Montreal won't break us down" doesn't put you in the right Canadian mood, when you arrive to "The CN tower belongs the the dead" you are listening to Canada made into music. The whole album is really worthy, buy it, you won't regret it!.』
(Something different&good.) 『I love this album. It reminds me of Rasputina, but without the pretense. There's a lot of sound to explore here. The melody creation and arrangement is fabulous and its odd enough to keep a weirdo like me interested.
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(I wish for you) 『Final Fantasy is one of those bands that require your heart and brain to be in it, not just your ears.
Owen Pallet's one-man band is an exquisite example of intelligent music -- classical violins playing experimental indiepop. And his debut album "Has A Good Home" is like a fragile glass ornament spun out of music, with wildly varying styles and sensitive, bittersweet lyrics.
It opens with a smooth string introduction, joined in by Pallett's melancholy vocals. He sings of a dying rich man, who vows that "None of you will ever see a penny/Of my ill-begotten wealth." But it isn't malicious -- he wishes "a lifetime of labour" on his children, because "hard days make peaceful nights."
You'd think all the songs would be like that. But it's wrong. With the very next song (a tribute to Arcade Fire's Win and Regina), he weaves electronic edges to his quirky violin plucking.
And in the songs that follow, Pallett tries out a variety of styles. Each one has the violin winding through each one like a silken cord, no matter how odd the style is -- string folk, tight indiepop, classical glitchpop, angelic ballads, dancey pop, medieval-sounding songs, and ominous little ditties that shiver through to the end.
But the album reaches its peak with "Chronicles of Sarnia," a shimmering ballad with heartbreaking lyrics: "I had to hide myself in a book/To keep your love away.... Midwinter Banquet, he shook his head/"Sadly, no,/I can reverse the river's flow,/but I can never send you home."
A lot of indie bands include strings in their music, usually woven in with other instruments, but very few have the guts to feature an indiepop song that is backed almost entirely by violin. So "Has a Good Home" ends up sounding wholly unique, polished and accomplished.
And the classically-trained Pallett knows how to use his violin: it shivers, shimmers, wobbles, twangs, swoops and swells, and sweeps out the music into bittersweet grandeur. In fact, his quiet instrumentation would be glorious even if it weren't backed by little horns and weavings of synth. Those are just the icing on the proverbial cake.
The finishing touch is Pallett himself -- his smooth, mournful voice croons through the songs almost conversationally. And his songs have the inscrutable quality of poetry -- he tackles adventure-lust, Canada, Yukio Mishima, and deep heartbreak: "Took you two years to win my heart/then two words to break it/every song from a heart this mangled/will be draped in strings, strings, strings."
"Has A Good Home" is an exquisite debut album, and only served as the warm-up to Final Fantasy's even better second album. Deserves to be a classic.』
price：$1.00
Blue Underground
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great SciFi) 『A modern aircraft carrier is somehow transported back to December 7, 1941, the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Very well done film. A family oriented film.』
(Time warp) 『This is a very interesting film and it deals with time travel. Imagine this..you're on one of the most powerful aircraft carriers of present day and you get whooshed back in time to just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. I won't spoil it for future viewers, I'll just say I really enjoyed it! Kirk Douglas and Michael Sheen are excellent and add their own quirks to the film. A must see. What would you do??』
(Great Sci Fi) 『This has traditionally been on of my favorites. An older film this boasts a very good cast and a what if scenario, if history could be changed. If you like military films and Sci Fi you may well enjoy this film.』
(One for a remake) 『The Final Countdown has always been one of my favourite what if movies. I purchased it on Blue Ray and was surprised at how well it turned out. Most of the time when they take an older movie like this and put them on BR and you watch them on a large screen TV 50 inches or better it is still like watching a VHS tape on a big screen. The BR Copy I bought was like a VHS upgrade to DVD. By no means as clear as BR should be but much much better than I expected to get. Hats off to the remastering team that did the work on these disks. BR and DVD.
Lastly. Would it not be cool for a good director and production team to remake this movie. And not ruin it with PC garbage or turning it in to a global warming commercial, or turning it in to a liberal anti war propaganda reel. Wouldn't it be cool if it was done right with today's effects?
What if』
(Modern Classic) 『This movie has always been a favorite of mine. The special effects were good enough for the time and still do not take away from a very entertaining movie. The Blu-ray clarity has added a wonderful aspect to all the flight operations. This movie was made the cooperation of the Navy and everything is actual footage and not computer generated. The F-14s and the Confererate Air Force Zeros performed amazing maneuvers together. The cast is first rate and made the movie work. As an added enjoyment, watch the interviews with the "Jolly Rogers". Naval Aviators always have something fun to say and don't worry about being politically correct.』 『With a tantalizing "what-if?" scenario and a respectable cast of Hollywood veterans,The Final Countdownplays like a grand-scale episode ofThe Twilight Zone. It's really no more than that, and time-travel movies have grown far more sophisticated since this popular 1980 release, but there's still some life remaining in the movie's basic premise: What if a modern-era Navy aircraft carrier--in this case the real-life nuclear-poweredU.S.S. Nimitz--was caught in an anomalous storm and thrust 40 years backwards in time to the eve of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor? Will the ship's commander (Kirk Douglas) interfere with history? Will the visiting systems analyst (Martin Sheen) convince him not to? Will a rescued senator from 1941 (Charles Durning) play an unexpected role in the future of American politics? Veteran TV director Don Taylor doesn't do much with the ideas posed by this potentially intriguing plot; he seems more interested in satisfying aviation buffs with loving footage of F-14 "Jolly Roger" fighter jets, made possible by the Navy's generous cooperation. That makesThe Final Countdowna better Navy film than a full-fledged time-travel fantasy, but there's a nice little twist at the end, and the plot holes are easy to ignore. James Cameron would've done it better, but this popcorn thriller makes an enjoyable double-bill withThe Philadelphia Experiment.--Jeff Shannon』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Joining in with the "this one was too cartoonish" chorus.) 『**Possible spoiler warning, proceed at your own risk**
Full disclosure: I only became a Nightmare On Elm Street fan recently, and I come to it from the Hellraiser fandom; a franchise that has had its own problems during its twenty-year run. And while other people score the second Nightmare On Elm Street film as the weakest in the series, I feel that description unfortunately applies to this one.
Believe me, it's not the fault of the actors here. Robert Englund is always awesome, Lisa Zane acquits herself well here as Maggie, veteran actor Yaphet Kotto turns in a likable performance, and the teen actors are all up to snuff. No, this film is a great example of what can happen when you have great-to-decent actors, and a director and screenwriter who seem to be trying to add to the mythology without taking it or their audience seriously at all. This is especially sad, because this movie could have been so much more than it was, considering what the director and screenwriter had to work with.
Let me clarify: In my experience, any horror movie franchise succeeds or fails on the basis of its mythology. There was already plenty of stuff in Freddy's past to work with, but this storyline could have been a lot more palatable in the right hands. I can see Freddy Kreuger having shown evidence of psychopathic behavior in childhood considering how he was conceived, and it certainly looks as if his origin story as the "Springwood Slasher" presents itself as the "perfect storm" of nature vs nurture (or lacktherof.) But Rachel Talalay camps it up so broadly that the impact of it is lost.
Same with most of the deaths - we get one serious, brutal, oldschool Freddy-style killing with the character Carlos. But then there is the incident with the NES power glove, which I think has gone down as the weakest killing in the entire series. It makes sense; back in 1989/1990, video games were not seen as the valid medium and potential art form as they are today. But it just seems as if the director is mocking Freddy, his victim, and the film's primary viewing audience (teens) all at the same time. Hellraiser had its lowest moment in the fifth installment with the infamous "Kung Fu Cowboys" scene; the Power Glove killing is Nightmare on Elm Street's equivalent.
Freddy has always cracked jokes and twisted teen pop culture into something he can wield back at his chosen victims. This is one of his attractions as a character, going back to the first film. But one of the reasons why this has worked so much better in other films in the series and not in this one is because Freddy's antics are only supposed to be funny to Freddy. I think part of the shock and horror factor of his murderous acts comes from the sheer sadistic amusement that he derives from committing them. In the first five films, we as the audience were able wince at the horrific and ironic nature of the killings (custom-tailored as they were to his individual victims) even as we appreciated Freddy's wit. But the killings in and of themselves are not supposed to be funny, or resemble something out of a Warner Bros. cartoon.
Also not supposed to be funny: an entire town suffering from the loss of its children, to the point of mass catatonia. Yet it was also played for laughs. And don't even get me started on the Dream Demons. As someone who is more used to Clive Barker's mythology and universe, I was expecting something more like the Iad Uroboros, the Big Bads of the from Barker's "Book of Art" series; H.P. Lovecraft-style horrors who thrive on human nightmares and are the reflections of the worst in humanity, who are just waiting to break through from the dream world so that they can consume all of waking creation. Instead, we got cartoonish tapeworm-creatures with adorably high-pitched voices that resembled refugees from a Jim Henson picture. These are supposed to be the things behind Freddy's gory and nightmarish rise to power?
In the late 1990s/early 2000s, Joss Whedon reminded us that it is possible to be clever, witty, and fun with a horror franchise while still respecting both the subject matter and one's target audience, and he did it for seven seasons with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. (Come to think of it - I'd suffer almost any privation for a Nightmare On Elm Street movie directed by Joss Whedon.) Wes Craven not only managed it with the first film in the Nightmare franchise, he did it again with the seventh film "New Nightmare," before scoring another hit with the Scream films. Ronnie Yu did it with Freddy vs Jason.
I had to go pop the fourth and fifth Nightmare on Elm Street films (Dream Master and Dream Child) back into the DVD player just to get over the disappointment of this one - which is regrettable, because the mythology of Freddy's daughter and origin deserved so much better than treatment it got in this film.』
(product review) 『I was pleased with the product I purchased but was completely dissatisfied with the charges that amazon added onto my purchase after I had bought the item』
(The Worst is Saved for Last) 『I recently re-watched this again, and I have to agree, this was definately the worst of the bunch that I've seen (I haven't yet seen Freddy vs. Jason, so don't know how it would compare). I wouldn't give it 1 star, as I was somewhat entertained, but this was definately below average for so many reasons. One of the reasons I pick on the original was it's idiotic dialogue, (for example, Nancy asking her dad to "arrest" Freddy when she pulls him out of her nightmares), but the dialogue added humor to an otherwise very disturbing tale. Part 6, however, was lacking the chills that made all the other movies that much scarier. The stoner in the video game was interesting, until it showed his "real" body running around the house like a cartoon with those awful sound effects. But what I really found annoying about this movie was the story. Nancy had connections in the first 3 movies (as a character in 1 and 3, and her diary that served as a background in 2). The characters in 3 overlapped into 4, and the characters in 4 overlapped into 5. Amanda became a known character in 3-5. So in a way the stories were all connected. Then comes 6, where the only real connection to the other movies was Freddy. We learn Freddy was married and had a child, none of which was disclosed in any of the other films, that he needs his child to escape the boundaries of Springfield without knowing why, and that one child remains who may or may not be blood-related to Freddy, but where are his parents/adoptive parents? It felt as if they forced a story in order to finish Freddy off, and they didn't bother with trying to find connections to the first movie. Forget all of that, though, what about pulling Freddy out of the dreamworld into reality? What a plot twist!... Oh wait, wasn't that what Nancy tried to do in the first movie? Why didn't it work then? That's the question a lot of people have, and the only thing I can think is that it didn't work for Nancy because it was all a dream (which would seemingly mean she pulled Freddy from one dream into another?). In part 6, we do learn more of Freddy's past, but unless you've watched the other previous movies you don't know why he is what he is, and what led up to his birth in the first place. And the dream demons, while an interesting idea, seemed out of place and not handled very well. I know they are planning to remake the original, and from what I can tell they plan to relaunch it as a franchise. If the directors are listening, my opinion is to make it a trilogy (nothing more than that as it seems that movies tend to die after the 2nd or 3rd installment), and use part 1 as the basis of part 1 remake, part 3 as the basis for the remake sequel, and parts 4 and 5 as the basis for the remake's finale.』
(FREDDY'S DEAD!?? IF ONLY IT WERE TRUE!) 『I am reviewing the entire Nightmare on Elm Street series, but not this DVD release. I own the box set and I wanted to do individual reviews for each film.
OK, sometimes during a long run of horror franchises, the train derails! This is the case with Freddy's Dead The Final Nightmare. The 3-D gimmick for the last 10 minutes are pretty cool, but not enough to save this so-so entry in the series. The DVD transfer looks good and the 3-D sequence is pretty good for old school 3-D!』
(The best 3D movie experience for me (the only one to, LOL)) 『In 1991 i would have been only been 8 years old and my older brothers still managed to sneak me in the cinemas, i will never forget this movie experience the staff gave me and everyone 3-D glasses when we sat down.
Fans let me be honest with you about freddy's dead, "ON THE BIG SCREEN THIS MOVIE ROCKS" i thought this was a good sequel it was a better movie then freddy vs jason which i also saw at the cinema's, i didn't like ANOEST.5: the dream child, only because of the fact that i had to always adjust my tv set this movie was to dark and to gothic like for me.
Im a big fan of the original 1984 film. I liked part 2, i thought part 3 was better then part 2, part 4 was ok, part 5 i didn't like and mentioned why, part 6 was good.
However wes craven's new nightmare was pretty ordinary in my eyes, i couldn't work out WHAT WAS REALITY (when nancy was nancy, or when she was acting as a real life person) AND WHAT WAS FANTASY (ie: a dream). This is ANOTHER movie i had to study a few times to get what's going on.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (OK) 『I feel it is only fair to preface this by saying that I paid very little for this (less than shipping will cost you on amazon) and that probably shifted my expectations. This video set has four 30 minute episodes that tell a story set in the world of the nintendo game with the same name.
In many ways this was surprisingly good (remember I had low expectations). There was plenty of comic relief. The plotline is not so similar to that of the game. The setting is similar, so you see places from the game drawn out in cartoon form. Some of the details there were nice. The best part of the video is seeing the setting from the video games drawn out and little details added that had inside jokes.
Many aspects of this were over the top to the point where it feels more like a parody of anime than an actual show. The main character Linally wears a man shirt (and not particularly big) with no pants. There are plenty of panty shots, including magically glowing butt cheeks that have something to do with the wind crystal's power. It's not so graphically drawn and she looks like she's about 10. I'm not sure if that makes it more or less disturbing.
Overall there is a nice mix of stuff that isn't fighting going on and fight scenes. The entire last thirty minute episode is basically one big fight scene. Every once in a while I'd be like, oh did they finish yet, and then reallize that they hadn't. The highlight of this was that there was a longish sequence with totally inappropriate music. The music was happy and jazzish and would better accompany something having to do with a chokobo than with a going to the moon to fight the death god scene.
Since I had no expectations, I kind of liked these. I wouldn't watch them again. If you are going to get this, then make sure to check the prices for buying the two videos separately. Right now together they are around 90 dollars, but getting both separately would cost about 1 dollar.』
(Get the Facts Straight) 『Sorry kiddies...those of you introduced to the FF series beginning with FFVII are uninformed. CG has obviously been a fairly recent addition to video games and therefore was not available for most of the 11 FF game titles. I have read that The Legend of the Crystals was based upon FFV, a game that wasn't released in the US until a couple years ago in the FF Anthology. This game was made way before CG and before Cloud. The 5th game isn't known for its storyline but rather the gameplay. Take this title as it is-a not very recent animation which is NOT FFVII, FFVIII, FFIX, or FFX! I love FF for the changing storylines, characters, worlds, and plots. I don't want another FF7, 8, 9, or 10. I look upon the "classic" FF games and associated items (such as this set) as simply different incarnations of the FF world. Love FF because of its roots and appreciate the older worlds which influenced the ones you're so fond of in 7-10. ^_^ There is not a "best" Final Fantasy, they're all unique and each story will be remembered as I explore each new world given to us by the people at Square.』
(The best movie ever) 『This is so good. It is cool but weird. The best part is the blinking ... scene. The weird thing is the ghost of a boy dead for 200 years is thrown in. If your looking in the anime section of hollywood and can't decide what to rent, rent this one.』
(A Must Have for Any Final Fantasy Game Fan!!!) 『I was laughing, cheering, and crying (from laughing so hard). I was very pleased that this story follows very closely to the game plots; it's that same style that flows though every Final Fantasy game, those favorite characters that you both became frustrated with and had fun with. This anime has it all: the summoning heroine, so pivitol to the success of the adventure; the easily tempered, yet laid back hero, secretely in love with our heroine; the bumbling brute in unrequited love; the enemy turned ally who's only looking out for number one; riddles, magic, and spooks; and reaching to another world to vanquish the foe and return peace to the entire earth. Oh, yeah! And featherless gold chocobos to save the day!
The only thing wrong I see with this series is that it's so short. But that may only seem that way to me because I'm used to 40-70 hour playing times! Even so, I'm very glad I got this set; it was well worth it!』
(Exciting, but very strange film) 『Aloof tale about group of ragtag heroes led by crazy boy hero Pretz, setting out to find magical crystals and who end up fighting a mechanical deity. Preposterous story and some absurd characters are redeemed completely by sensational music score, breathtaking trappings and kinetic direction. Loosely based on the ultra popular Japanese video game.』
price：$15.50
Buena Vista Home Video
Not yet released Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (KYLE XY) 『i for one will wait for this to come down it isn't worth paying 25 dollars and tax and shipping handling for 10 eps. on it and because it leaves you hanging with no finishing to the show. the family is taken,kyle is told that the guy he was working for is his brother and there is to much unfinished business on this show to pay 25 dollars for them to rip us off like that. so if you intend to buy it wait till someone sells theirs.』
(SAVE KYLE XY) 『To all kyle xy fans , I have an advise if you wanna be healthy, look at the back of the food box and see how much calories and to be a super healthy don't watch any thing from ABC family .
Dear ABC Family : we will not buy the DVD , and i mean it ,, even if you but one more episode that's will be not enough for that great show ,, we are a fans and what we need you do to us ,, we all agree with a fourth final season of the show ,,, don't cut the show like this its not fear . WE WILL SAVE KYLE XY WE WILL SAVE KYLE XY WE WILL SAVE KYLE XY --
SAVE KYLE XY WE NEED KYLE XY SAVE THE TUB ================= Let's work on it and JUST DO IT 』
(ABC Family jilted us) 『I don't rate the show itself a 1 star, it is the programers and producers of the show that I give this rating too, and ABC Family Network. The show is a 5 star show, but if you buy this DVD you will be greatly disapointed that there is no ending to all of your queries about the characters and you will have to leave, to your imagination, what ever happens to Kyle XY, because it is canceled with no ending. ABC Family sucks for allowing such a waste of my time and energies into a show, that left me dangling on a cliff with no hope of rescue. It was very selfish and indulgent of these people to hook me on a show, that in the end, has no meaning or finale.
If they ever create a finale to the show then this set of DVD's would be worth the money. Until then I wouldn't waste my time again.』
(Mini Series Wrap Up) 『Iv heard that the 3rd season dvd also contains a mini wrap up of the Series! So Hopefully We will get the answers we wanted on the dvd!』
(Yet another reprehensible cancellation by our friends at ABC) 『TV fans frequently castigate FOX for the long string of premature cancellations of potentially (or actually) great shows over the past fifteen years. They have built up a great deal of ill will with fans, with many people refusing to give FOX series tries because of a lack of confidence that they will stick with the shows. The damage done to FOX by their quick trigger finger is difficult to calculate. Until recently, I was loathe to watch any show on the network, so intense was my anger at them. Thankfully, things seem to have changed somewhat. New FOX head of programming Kevin Reilly -- who built a reputation at NBC for his patience with critically acclaimed shows with weak ratings, shows like FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, 30 ROCK, and THE OFFICE -- seems to have brought a similar patience with him. While shows like the marvelous TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES have been cancelled, he can't be accused of any silly cancellations that we saw with he predecessors.
But just as things have been improving at FOX, so things have been worsening at ABC. In fact, ABC seems to be determined to become the new FOX. The most shocking cancellation was unquestionably PUSHING DAISIES, which was not only one of the most critically acclaimed shows on TV, but led all shows for most nominations at the 2008 Emmys. They cancelled at the same time the delightful ELI STONE and later managed to cancel a substantial portion of its entire schedule. Now ABC Family has joined the party, cancelling network mainstay KYLE XY.
KYLE XY was not one of the best shows on TV. The writing was not as sharp as it could have been and the overall story arc seemed to drift at times. Nonetheless, KYLE XY was for three years a series I watched with ongoing interest and enjoyment. I loved the Trager family and was increasingly enjoying the surprising love triangle between Kyle, Amanda, and Jesse. I've also had an ongoing interest in shows featuring technologically altered people, such as Max in DARK ANGEL (a character Kyle resembles in some ways) or Jake in JAKE 2.0 or River Tam in FIREFLY.
I didn't care for Jesse much in Season 2, but I not only came to like her character in the current season, but actually enjoyed the complexity of the surprising love triangle that resulted as Kyle came to recognize her romantically. I have no idea how that would have ended, but it would have been delightful to find out. Another romance on the show seemed more likely to remain ended, as Joss's girlfriend Andy moved with her mothers to Cleveland. Magda Apanowicz, who played Andy, got a role on the BSG prequel CAPRICA, a much higher profile series. But the whole question of Amanda versus Jesse was left completely in the air.
I think all the television networks should commit themselves to a pact with their audiences. Over the years dozens and dozens of shows have been cancelled in midstory. When most shows were episodic rather than serial in format, this didn't matter. But virtually all shows worth watching -- and all of the shows I watch, without exception -- are serials. They tell an ongoing story. PUSHING DAISIES will end (as of this date the final three episodes have not been broadcast) with a host of story arcs dangling. The same is true of ELI STONE and KYLE XY. I think television would improve, ratings would improve, and attitudes towards networks would improve if all the networks would vow to allow all television series to have a proper conclusion. This could be done either by allowing a series an extra 2 or 3 episodes to wrap up the story or a mini-series or made for TV movie (or even a direct-to-TV movie) to do the same. As it is, I have immense anger towards FOX (though that has been dissipating somewhat the past couple of years) and a growing anger at ABC and ABC Family for scores of irritating cancellations. Let the series finish what they started!!!! In addition to all the other advantages, it would increase DVD sales. One of the reasons why WONDERFALLS is so satisfying on DVD is that while it was cancelled by FOX after four episodes, 13 were filmed and appear on DVD, the final episode providing a very satisfying ending to the short series. Right now when networks cancel a series, they just leave things in a mess.
But I also think that executive producers need to stop ending each season with a big cliffhanger. If you know a show is safe and that it has been renewed, a cliffhanger is not irresponsible. But I think it is stupid to write a cliffhanger for a show that is on the fence or in signficant danger of cancellation. I loved VERONICA MARS, but Rob Thomas knew the show was at risk of ending. He should have ended the show with something that could have served as a series ender in case it was cancelled. There is an important precedent for what I am suggesting. Even though BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER was able to end on its own terms, Joss Whedon felt that there was always a possibility of cancellation. So each season of BUFFY (and most seasons of ANGEL) end in a way so that it could have stood as a series finale.
Still, when networks cancel shows after work on the current season has ended, then they ought to allow some sort of ending. This is certainly the case with KYLE XY. There was simply no opportunity for the writers to provide anything like a series ending. At the very least ABC Family should have ordered three more episodes with the understanding that they would be the last.
I hope that whoever does the hiring and firing replaces the programming people at ABC and ABC Family. It isn't just that the networks have a string of bad shows; they are cancelling the best shows simply because the ratings are weak. If you have a critically acclaimed show, you always have the potential to build an audience. But if you replace it with crap, you have neither critical acclaim nor potential. As things stand, once LOST is finished, I may be finished with ABC as well, with the lone caveat that I'm anxious to see what they do with the pilot that they are developing for FABLES, based on the extraordinary comics by Bill Willingham. But apart from that, ABC has become the network from which I have the least expectations.』
price：$8.96
Blue Underground
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great SciFi) 『A modern aircraft carrier is somehow transported back to December 7, 1941, the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Very well done film. A family oriented film.』
(Time warp) 『This is a very interesting film and it deals with time travel. Imagine this..you're on one of the most powerful aircraft carriers of present day and you get whooshed back in time to just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. I won't spoil it for future viewers, I'll just say I really enjoyed it! Kirk Douglas and Michael Sheen are excellent and add their own quirks to the film. A must see. What would you do??』
(Great Sci Fi) 『This has traditionally been on of my favorites. An older film this boasts a very good cast and a what if scenario, if history could be changed. If you like military films and Sci Fi you may well enjoy this film.』
(One for a remake) 『The Final Countdown has always been one of my favourite what if movies. I purchased it on Blue Ray and was surprised at how well it turned out. Most of the time when they take an older movie like this and put them on BR and you watch them on a large screen TV 50 inches or better it is still like watching a VHS tape on a big screen. The BR Copy I bought was like a VHS upgrade to DVD. By no means as clear as BR should be but much much better than I expected to get. Hats off to the remastering team that did the work on these disks. BR and DVD.
Lastly. Would it not be cool for a good director and production team to remake this movie. And not ruin it with PC garbage or turning it in to a global warming commercial, or turning it in to a liberal anti war propaganda reel. Wouldn't it be cool if it was done right with today's effects?
What if』
(Modern Classic) 『This movie has always been a favorite of mine. The special effects were good enough for the time and still do not take away from a very entertaining movie. The Blu-ray clarity has added a wonderful aspect to all the flight operations. This movie was made the cooperation of the Navy and everything is actual footage and not computer generated. The F-14s and the Confererate Air Force Zeros performed amazing maneuvers together. The cast is first rate and made the movie work. As an added enjoyment, watch the interviews with the "Jolly Rogers". Naval Aviators always have something fun to say and don't worry about being politically correct.』 『With a tantalizing "what-if?" scenario and a respectable cast of Hollywood veterans,The Final Countdownplays like a grand-scale episode ofThe Twilight Zone. It's really no more than that, and time-travel movies have grown far more sophisticated since this popular 1980 release, but there's still some life remaining in the movie's basic premise: What if a modern-era Navy aircraft carrier--in this case the real-life nuclear-poweredU.S.S. Nimitz--was caught in an anomalous storm and thrust 40 years backwards in time to the eve of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor? Will the ship's commander (Kirk Douglas) interfere with history? Will the visiting systems analyst (Martin Sheen) convince him not to? Will a rescued senator from 1941 (Charles Durning) play an unexpected role in the future of American politics? Veteran TV director Don Taylor doesn't do much with the ideas posed by this potentially intriguing plot; he seems more interested in satisfying aviation buffs with loving footage of F-14 "Jolly Roger" fighter jets, made possible by the Navy's generous cooperation. That makesThe Final Countdowna better Navy film than a full-fledged time-travel fantasy, but there's a nice little twist at the end, and the plot holes are easy to ignore. James Cameron would've done it better, but this popcorn thriller makes an enjoyable double-bill withThe Philadelphia Experiment.--Jeff Shannon』 『Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 03/30/2004 Run time: 102 minutes Rating: Pg』
price：$8.49
Lions Gate
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Dead Zone: Fifth (Final) Season) 『The Dead Zone series was excellent and when writing about the final season I must warn readers that I refer to events they may not wish to know about until they have watched the series. As an Australian I eagerly awaited the arrival of all the seasons of The Dead Zone due to episodes being shown intermittently. The first shock was the death of Walt and a replacement actor for J.J. But the big disappointment was the unresolved fate of Stilson. To carry a story through so many seasons and leave it open-ended was frustrating and annoying.
Hopefully they will revisit the series to tie up loose ends. But overall the quality was still apparent.
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(I'm gonna miss it - but you can get it for 8.98 w free s/h) 『This DVD series was great! IS great! And you can get the final season at [...] from deepdiscount for [...]including free s/h! ships in 1-2 business days!』
(A good end to a great series.) 『If you like the supernatural (without being too silly), this is a great series. I was a little disappointed with the series ending and how it ended with so much left open, but all in all, it did end well.』
(john smith you are awsome .(Dead Zone)) 『I loved watching the dead zone anthony micheal hall is funny and really good on this show he made it fun and interesting to watch.I am going to enjoy watching this seasons show missed 1/4 of them from moving.you need to see this show.』
(Not what I expected.) 『I've been a Johnny Smith fan since I watched one chapter on the AXN channel (in Argentina). The whole Dead Zone idea was really chatchy and I was hooked immediately. The last season is not what I expected as an end for the whole thing. Pretty poor and vague I think. On top of that, these boxed sets, which I own them all, don't come with any subtitles, not even in English. Personally, that's fine with me because I'm a teacher of English but I'm the only one who can watch the DVDs at home. A shame, really.』 『Prepare to experience all-new spellbinding suspense and paranormal adventures as Johnny Smith (Anthony Michael Hall) faces the greatest challenges of his psychically-altered existence in this sixth and final season of The Dead Zone.System Requirements:Running Time: 550 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES&SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 031398240792 Manufacturer No: 24079』
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Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (As seen on TV!) 『...As seen on TV while you're playing FFX or watching FFVII: Advent Children. This doll is as cute as it is perfect! Of course, the moogle dolls in the previously mentioned video game and movie respectively are dirtier and more worn, which wouldn't make for a very good product.』 『Imported from Japan. The moogle plush measures approximately 8-inches tall. Made by Square-Enix.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (More than I expected) 『When I started collecting the Advent Children Play Arts collection, Cloud was one of those figures I wasn't sure about. I started with season 2 and have been working my way back.
I was originally just going to get Cloud by himself(which is Figure no. 4) but I saw that they have a deluxe box edition with Fenrir(which is Figure no. 0).
The figure is exactly the same as if you bought him by himself. Great articulation even though he doesn't have as many articulations as the second season. His leg cape can be adjusted or taken off. Which is a plus. The figure looks wonderful. And yes, the New Buster Sword looks great.
I will admit one problem with the figure I got. Like all the other figures you get more than one hand. One of the two hands I got for Cloud did NOT fit snuggly on his arm and would fall off very easily. I don't mind since both arms are pretty much the same and the other arm fits on tightly. Still, I thought it needed to be mentioned.
Now for Fenrir. I was scepticle of his bike. But when I got it out of the package, I was amazed. The bike is perfectly perportioned to cloud. It's over 12" (1 ft) long. Great detail. All tires are rubber. And the front section rotates slightly from side to side and is slightly hydraulic. And Cloud can fit on the bike fairly well.
The downfall is that Cloud can't look up high enough for him to lay flat on the bike and look forward. So he ends up looking down at the bike. This isn't a big problem since you can still pull off great posses.
The bike is also sturdy and durable. A small problem that I see with the bike is the back tire. The plasic arm that holds the back tire is not completely sturdy. Which over time, could cause the back tire to turn slightly sideways. But this can be countered by the kick stand which gives the back tire full support. So there's no real problem there.
This duel set is a must have for FF7AC fans. Or if your collecting the FF7AC Play Arts figures, this set is a much better choice over just getting Cloud by himself.』
(Sturdy, beautiful and a treasure to have.) 『I am still so happy to have Cloud on his bike. He catches my eye from time to time with that terrific bike, and I am reminded of how glad I am to have it. I bought the Cloud figure first because I didn't think I could get the bike; then the price dropped (around this price) and I snatched it up. The bike is so sturdy I was blown away by the weight and balance of it. I really like Cloud, heck I have two of them now. One is on the bike next to my Final Fantasy Air Ship and the other stands on top of my Final Fantasy VII game. Cloud's one arm doesn't have any clothes on it so you will see the articulation points. They are there on every figure that can be moved in so many poses; it can't be helped. I put his giant sword in his right hand and it lies alongside the right side of the bike; a perfect fit.』
(This is ten years of C.G.I. entertainment come to life) 『The reason you are looking at this is because you either fell in love with the game back in the 90s or you discovered the Advent Children movie in the new millennium, right?
I'm in the latter camp. I remember when FF7 came out, but for whatever reason, I chose to ignore it. I rediscovered it when I picked up A.C. And a new interest/obsession was born.
This set, with Cloud, his sword, and Fenrir his motorcycle is impressive to say the least. This set is not cheap knock-off junk. The motorcycle is heavy, solid and very articulate. Heck, the damn thing even has suspension and a turning radius! Cloud, as other have commented, does look a little pale. Not the brooding lone wolf he is set up to be in the game or A.C. But that's for the overly critical. I brought my set in to work and receive overwhelmingly positive comments from people who knew nothing of the game or movie.
Before I start to sound too much like a nerd, just trust me. This set is sculpted in such a way that even the most oblivious will become a fan. Shell out the +/- $60. At the very least, you'll have people stopping at your desk for a chat about something you're interested in. Maybe they'll buy you a Coke and talk more about your favorite subject. 』
(Very cool little peice to display for FFVII fans) 『It's a little hard to get Cloud on the bike, his legs don't really want to go into the spots they're designated, but when you get it right, it looks very cool. Good level of detail, Cloud looks good too. I love the game and the movie, and this I feel is worth the money, it's a fairly large figure too. Cloud looks like he did in the movie, and the bike is this huge shiny beast of a machine worthy of the name Fenrir.』
(A Disappointment) 『I decided to buy the Cloud/Fenrir set after being really impressed with the Sephiroth Action Figure from the same line. I was really excited for it to arrive in the mail but when it came I was fairly disappointed. Let me make it clear that I did not buy the toy to play with but rather just to display. Although Fenrir was really well crafted (it would have been nice to see the sword compartments open up like in the movies so there would be a place to store the sword when Cloud is mounted on the bike), I am really disappointed with the Cloud figure. Overall is does not have same polish, this is especially evident in the figure's right arm which looks like it came off a GI Joe figure from my youth (I am now 19). Although the set is above average and great for any Final Fantasy fan, I can not recommend it at this price (especially if you are paying in Canadian currency like I am).』 『From the Square Enix CGI masterpiece, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children comes the heroic Cloud Strife and his mighty motorcycle, Fenrir. It's not just another figure/bike combination -- it's the ultimate ride with the ultimate rider!
The fully articulated Cloud Strife action figure measures 7.5" tall and includes his famous massive Buster Sword accessory. The motorcycle "Fenrir" is a fully detailed masterpiece of style and design, and measures over 12" long. Every detail has been carefully crafted, from the real rubber tires to working shocks and steering. Best of all, Cloud Strife can be posed astride Fenrir in a multitude of poses.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Love it!!!) 『I absolutely love it!!! The action figure came packaged with extreme care and even arrived earlier than I had expected. Fabulous service. I recommend buying from this seller.』
(I am a big final fantasy nerd so I had to have this toy to complete my collection.) 『This is one of the most greatest action figure to collect. FFVII is something I have been collecting, talking about, and playing since I was about 7 or 8 yrs old. It was one of my favorite RPGs ever! So when I came across this collectible of cloud strife holding his buster sword proudly, I had to have this action figure.』
(Another failure to make a great replica) 『the figure is not durable at all. the sword will brake easily,the arms ware down to when they fall off within a day or so of play. another failure, just like the advent children ff7 cloud, (IT SUCKS BAD)』
(ALL FF7 SHOULD OWN) 『After reading good reviews I was surprise that this figure was cheap and at the same time very detailed the only complain I have is changing out the hands took me an hour and I thought I was going to break the figure. But I pose Cloud as one bad mother F- sorry. For all you FF7 you should buy this』
(Absolutely worth it!) 『I really enjoy this product! The time was very accurate and when i got it delivered to my home, it was in really good condition. I really do recomend doing business with these people. Keep it up with your good work!』 『For the first time ever, the characters based on the Playstation game likeness of Final Fantasy VII have been made into highly articulated Play Arts Action Figures! Collect all three characters: CLOUD STRIFE comes equipped with his famous BUSTER SWORD. TIFA LOCKHART is attired in a mini-skirt, with all details accurate right down to her dolphin tail hairstyle. AERITH GAINSBOROUGH is in a soft pvc dress, to allow for poseability, and comes with her trademark Staff. Sculpted under the supervision of original character designer Tetsuya Nomura, all three figures are highly poseable, with at least 20 points of articulation, and stand approximately 8 tall.』
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Brady Games
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Not up to Final Fantasy par) 『Straightforward, this is by far the worst Final Fantasy I've played. Worse than Final Fantasy X-2. I at least finished X-2, can't get past the first part out of boredom which is sad. Great idea, poorly executed.』
(Complete guide for FFXII, but not recommended for collectors/fans) 『The strategy guide is full of information, but it is difficult to find it because of the format. It would be better if it was organized properly. Also, after about 3 weeks the the pages of the guide started to fall out (I mean like 10-15 pages!)...at least I was able to beat the game before then.』
(A must) 『This guide is a must for FF12, there is so much, and you can not just find it all with trial and error, I highly suggest getting this guide.』
(Great buy.) 『The guide was brand new and in great condition. I could always say that it needs to be cheaper especially since it's a PS2 game but hey, I got exactly what I wanted.』
(FF12 strat guide review) 『quite simply.... buy it.... this guide makes the game so much easier, in a challenging way.... it gives you the information you need to get through, but you still have to put in the hard yards..... i love this guide and would recommend it to everyone』 『FINAL FANTASY XII STRAT GUIDE (STRATEGY GUIDE)』
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BRADY GAMES
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great guide for a great game) 『If you're playing Dissidia, you need this book! If only for the beautiful pictures and handy tips, this guide is worth it.』
(Dissidia) 『This is an amazing game that is really challenging. The guide helps to know where the biggest challenges will be and helps to find ites which are greatly needed.』
(Excellent Guide.) 『For a PSP game guide,This is Loaded with content.I'm gonna make this review "Short and Sweet" this is a High Quality Guide that covers all you need for this amazing game. A Must Buy in my Humble Opinion.』
(Well detailed guide for a psp game.) 『This guide was done pretty well, along with having a lot of information in it. It tells you the best ways to get through each stage, and the best way to get DP so you can get the summon stones, and the best items.
It has a complete list of every weapon and item in the game. It tells you about each character and what they get each level(stat wise) and their skills. It gives you a complete list of summons's and a complete list of the pp catalog. Basically what you want to have in this guide, is in their. It's nice to have something like this, when websites like Gamefaq's have outdated guides for the Japanese version. Even then they don't have as much information than this guide has.
The pages are glossy, which i think is nice. I don't like how they did the pages of TES4 and Fallout 3. The cover is soft pages, so no hard covers like fallout 3 or gears of war 2. Most pages have some cool artwork, and photographs on it which is nice to look at.
On the downside it doesn't have every code that the Japanese version of the game has, but thats due to Square Enix waiting to release all the codes and no the guides fault. So far the only other place they have released more codes at is the special site for Dissidia, that only SE members can look at, but you can most likely find these numbered codes on Gamefaq's.
All in all this is a great guide, and i really like what i bought, and its at a great price too compared to Gamestop's price of 19.99 + shipping / tax. So if you like this game, BUY THIS GUIDE.』 『
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Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (boo) 『Great Buy Books took three and a half weeks to send me my book, when it got here it was the wrong book and when I asked for the right one they said they never had it to begin with..... truly terrible experience』
(Great accessory for the game) 『A must if you want to discover the entire game. It was great to have this help aide by your side when playing.』
(Just as described.) 『Strategy guide was in great condition. Shipping was fast. Would do business with again! Thanks!!』
(Decent price) 『Got this after my old one bit the dust. Love the game and I wanted the book to go with it. It did however take forever to get here. I'm talking like 2 and a half months.』
(Guide you should not go without!!) 『Really great help, to a really hard game! Has every aspect to the game inside it!』 『
BradyGamesFINAL FANTASY X Official Strategy Guidecontains a comprehensive walkthrough with detailed strategy to steer you in the right direction, complete with unbeatable strategy, and without plot spoilers! The unstoppable boss strategy provides powerful tactics to topple every boss in the game! Secrets revealed to unlock every character's legendary weapon. Every side quest and mini-game uncovered to help you become the ultimate blitzer! All-inclusive bestiary lets you discover the strengths and weaknesses of every fiend in the game and the spoils rewarded for defeating them. Game secrets include secret world map locations and airship passwords. Plus, area maps, detailed item, weapon, and armor inventories are also included!
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Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great game) 『There are tons of reviews for this game. Every 5 star review is right, and I am sure the reasons for the rating have been analyzed to death. Just be aware that it takes a few extra steps to get it running on newer systems *cough* Vista *cough*. The few extra minutes to set up the game is well worth it though.』
(Stop the Imports) 『Beware of the 'EA Classics' Version of this game advertised under 'New'. These are not the Official Eidos/Squaresoft Platinum Edition. Also Electronic Arts were never associated with Final Fantasy VII so the 'EA Classics' does NOT mean 'Electronic Arts'. The ones advertised are Bootleg Imports from Asia. Please support the Official USA version of the game and stop sellers from selling the illegal version.』
($150 ? , what is new in the game ?) 『For $150 it better have something in it way new and it better not be just another port because I love the game but if there is nothing that stands out that it would be price at $150 then it most likely not worth it.』
(Exploiting another good game during winter season) 『It always seems that during the holidays or other big shopping days all of the retailers and websites like to rip us off. I mean not a month ago i purchase this same game for 19.99 brand new in its original case from fry's. I dont know why amazon and other companies want to exploit ff7 and make it this "RARE" game noone can find. It makes me sick to my stomach. Well good luck finding this game for under 80 dollars anywhere now that cerebus came out and thanx again mainstream pigs for making a gamers life a bit more expensive.....』
(A perfect translation of the Classic Playstation RPG) 『If you liked this review, feel free to click my name and check out my others.
One of the best selling games of all time. This is a practically perfect translation of the Sony Playstation title for PC users. Follow the adventure of a mercenary and his band of adventurers seeking to protect the earth from certain destruction at the hands of a vicious corporation, an unstoppable warrior, and black destructive magic that in the wrong hands could doom the planet.
If you are a fan of more recent FF titles like FFX X2 or XI, you will be disappointed by the graphics. However, don't let that deter you from the action, the mystery, and the story that has kept this reviewer coming back to the game every year. The game features a fully navigable globe allowing you to explore dozens of towns, caves, and even regions underwater! I might add though that this is a long game. The first act plays out like a cyber-punk fantasy completely enclosed within the walls of a dark and polluted super-metropolis. By the time most other games have been beaten, you're finally leaving the city to discover the world outside. That's when the real fun begins.
The game play on this title is also a high point. The systems by which magic and other abilities are managed is fairly easy to understand and fun to experiment with. Those who seek to find new and more effective combinations of magic, skills, and weapons will find themselves addicted to strategizing in this game. The cinematic effects during battle are something to see too. there's something exhilerating about calling a dragon down from the sky to dispatch punishment on some tough enemies.
Having played both the PS and PC versions, I have to say I am partial to the PC version. It offers identical gameplay with the bonus that your PC allows you to save an insane amount of game data, take screen shots, or even collect video. Also, there are plenty of fansites on the web offering free downloads of patches, hacks, and editors if you'd like to experiment with characters, items, and magic.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Its fun if you have a good computer) 『i have a good computer and i played it and its fine i spent all of my allowance and it was fun for a while then when i finish it it got boring』
(Love FFVII, hate this version (2.5 stars)) 『I saw Advent Children and immediately fell in love with it. I wanted to play Final Fantasy VII, but at the time didn't have a PS1 or PS2. So I bought the PC version as a quick and relatively cheap alternative, and now I kind of regret it.
First off, it does NOT run right on windows xp. It is EXTREMELY buggy on my xp machine. There are patches out there to fix the bugs, but having to install patches makes the game no fun. The bugs detract from this amazing game.
The game itself is great and all there, and I love it to death. But the version is terrible. I have fun playing it when it's not acting up, but when it does, I'm ready to throw it out the window. The music sounds awful on my computer speakers (so laptop users beware). And the controls are a nightmare. I installed the game on my laptop before I realized that all of the controls are on the number pad, which a laptop of course does not have. So I had to spend another $16 on a USB keyboard. That allowed me to control the character, but the controls are still a real pain and hard to master. Half of the time I have to press two buttons at the same time (I wish I had a joystick), and going up a ladder is challenging. The controls alone turned my friend off to this version.
This game is DEFINITELY NOT worth $140! I bought it for $50, and it wasn't worth that! Installation was kind of a pain (I had to get my computer-savvy friend to help me), and overall, it is a real disappointment. Now that I have a PS2, I am going to fork out the money and buy the PS1 version (used), and I would advise everyone to do the same. Unless you have a spare Windows 95 machine kicking around, this game is too buggy to be worth the money (especially since I've heard that some of the bugs and glitches later on prohibit game play). I hate to buy this game twice, especially since it's so much money. But I'd rather buy the PS1 version than stick through this buggy mess.』
(DO Not Buy) 『BEWARE game does not run properly on anything newer than Win XP pre service pack 2. Most of the patches do not really fix the problems. Second Win 95 through ME are no longer supported or sold by Microsoft so drivers are impossible. Square Enix (Squaresoft) no longer support these games and will not help you neither will EA or Edios. I have tried to get this game running for 6 weeks and still no luck and none of the companies above will return my call. This game should be taken off the market and companies selling it should be sued under the lemon law as they all know this game is no longer supported and will not work with about 98% of the computers out there. By the way don't fall for running it on a virtual Machine. I have tried them all with the same out come. They dont have directdraw support or there are sound issues that are not repairable or any number of other issues.』
(Good game but bad edition) 『If I recall Correctly, EA used to distribute games for Squaresoft in SE asia, so it might be possible that this version is genuine. However BEWARE because this version doesn't work with Windows XP and Vista as well as with recent videocards.』
(nothing like the psx version) 『ill admit that i love the game. but if youve played the japanses verion and then play the american u will know what i am talking about. if you havent played either then dont read cause i will ruin the game.
in tthe jap. version you end the game after saveing the earth from meteor. and in the american verison (the extended version) u save it after you defeat the 3 stages of septh. and if u like the weapeons after. this version of the game is the jap. it doesnt let you continue to play after you save the earth from meteor. and to tell you the truth its makes it rather boreing if u can beat the game with out knights of the round...
if u just wanna get the basic's of the game then by all means get this one. but if u want the extended version with all the fun crap gl i dont know if there is one on the pc so ur best bet is to get the psx version.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Beautiful fantasy, with unfortunate transportation problems) 『If you're a Final Fantasy fan, then this game is just what you'd expect. It immerses you in a beautiful fantasy world, richly detailed and innovatively imagined. One thing I really like about this MMORPG that makes it unique is that it actually has a story. The RPG genre just doesn't feel quite right without a story, but Final Fantasy knows exactly how to put meaning and context into all that fighting and leveling.
The battle system could be described as typical Final Fantasy mixed together with the usual MMORPG battle system that you find in Everquest, Anarchy Online, and World of Warcraft. The class system is perfect. You level up as a class rather than a character, and you can switch classes if you like. For instance, if you're a level 12 black mage, you can switch over to white mage where you will start out as a level 1. You can go back to being a level 12 black mage later if you like.
I do have some complaints, though. The game has many clipping errors, which is disappointing considering the high quality I've come to expect form Final Fantasy games. There are many, many, many items and equipment to collect in the game, but you can only store or carry very few.
The absolute worse thing about this game is the walking. Most MMORPG's have vehicles, horses, teleportation, or some other way to get from one place to another. Only very high level white mages can teleport in this game, and the rest of us have to walk everywhere. This means that it's not uncommon to spend half an hour walking just to meet a friend, buy something you need, go to the next place to level, and so forth. This problem alone was so irritating that it was the reason I gave up this otherwise very fun game.』
(Decent game if you give it a chance) 『Lots of people truly don't give this game a chance when they first play it.I know I did when it first came out for the PS2. I'm glad I came back to give it a second chance. Though I do tend to perfer the Xbox 360 version over the PC version. This game seems built more for a controller than a keyboard.
MMO's are not like your regular games. You have to spend some time with them before you realize what the game offers. Most seem to give up because they can't do anything with their level 1 characters. MMO's start to shine when you get into the higher levels.
Sure the controls are frustrating and the interface a bit confusing at first. But with some quality time there is a nice little game behind it.
Its not your grind from 1 to 70 in six weeks game like your EQ's and WoW's. Lots of people like to try to compare it to those kind of games. You really can't compare it to them because its just a completely different game. I personally like the slower pace, and the ability to change professions on the fly.
Community is quite mature. Which one really learns to appreciate after playing WoW before making the switch. Refreshing not having to listen to a bunch of 10 year old brats talk about Chuck Norris and all the other useless banter that makes you spend most of the game with on the combat tab!』
(FFXI) 『I havn't been so addicted to a game like this since Diablo II!』
(This game isn't worth buying.) 『I have played many MMORPG's on the internet, and by far, this was a huge let down, I've played all the version's of Final Fantasy, and loved them all, Until I baught the internet edition, What a huge let down.』
(Good game) 『This game is a very good MMORPG, very well laid out and people are helpful in this game. In the game someone can give you a linkshell and this is a very helpful tool because you can communacte with 10-30 people usally, and they are always very helpful. The downside to the game is that some of the early levels get very boring, but after thoes levels you are able to start doing more. I would recomoned this game to anyone who like the final fantasy series or like mmorpgs.』 『Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection gives you an entire continent to explore, complete its own climates and kingdoms -- even monsters and dangers to face. Players return to the world of Vana'Diel, where you'll join other adventurers around the world for a massive-multiplayer online adventure. In the Great Crystal War, the forces of darkness were defeated, but they've regrouped and are now marching on the cities of Vana'diel. Create a Character and join the fight against an unspeakable evil. Free iTunes Collector's Card for a free music download from Final Fantasy Tunes』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (FFVIII box) 『The best thing about this Is the box. That being said its all fake, except for the Yuna Bracelet from FF X not VIII.』
(Good but misleading a little) 『When i got the box i was really excited.But when i opened it,i found out that everything was from FFVIII except the girls bracelet.Its pictures of yuna from FFX,my girlfriend still wanted though i expected more out of the box.The necklace is an average length of a necklace,but when i putted on,it felt like it was really short.If you want to buy it and your a FF fan,then go for this box.』
(Poor materials) 『the gunblade ring for attachment cant hold up to standard use. the name forgot to mention that it comes with 2 braclets. one braclet is male, and the other is female. other than that final fantasy is awsome, and their gear still looks cool.』 『Final Fantasy VIII Squall Leonhart Ring, Necklace, Bracelet, Gunblade Box Set』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (AWESOME) 『The product came on schedule, it was boxed wonderfully. The person who I gave it to for Christmas loves it. Even my dog loves it but the human won't let the dog have it. The pillow is very soft.』
(Very cute but not big enough for me. ^^) 『I'm a new but very zealous Fullmetal Alchemist fan. I love collecting things just like music CD, DVD and toys of Fullmetal Alchemist. I collected this too of course. It's fluffy and with vivid color just like Edward's hair. The face of this pillow is so cute. In the TV series, sometimes, Edward's face appears just like this. When I first saw this pillow, it made me laugh and I decided to buy it right away! I love not only Fullmetal Alchemist but also toys and dolls, "I wouldn't miss this wonderful thing for my collection." I thought. However, I still think this pillow is not big enough to me. It's only 11.0x5.0x11.0 inches, I love fluffy toys and dolls as big as my teddy bear which is about 20x10x18 inches. Generally speaking, this pillow is really cute and very fluffy. I often nestle it while I'm sleeping, it feels wonderful! Take it home and let it gives you good emotion and a nice dream!^^』
(Fluffy ^0^) 『It's fluffy and fuzzyish, and fairly durable looking... (I really haven't tried to tear it apart to test how durable it is...) Plus, it's a good conversation starter about Fullmetal Alchemist. People are bound to ask you what the heck that funny looking pillow is that's over there, or they'll stare at it, and then you at least ^_^ It really is a nice pillow thing, although, because of the yellowish shade of it's pillowiness I wouldn't recommend that you sleep on it with especially espcially oily, muddy, or the whatnot hair.』 『Fans of Fullmetal Alchemist will want to equip their living quarters or bedroom with these super deformed pillows of the Edward Elric. Approx. 16" in diameter.』
『Got a boo boo or a small hole on your clothing. Don't worry, cover the hole with an anime patch based on the logo of Hidden Village of Leaf from the hit anime, Naruto.』
price：$19.99
Square Enix
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A Must Have For Any Final Fantasy Fan!) 『Final Fantasy 4 for the DS is an enhanced remake,and an excellent one at that. I'll cover the game piece by piece to make it easier for me and the reader. Lets start:
Graphics:The first thing everyone is going to notice is that the graphics engine of FF4 has been completely redesigned. The graphics are about the same as FF3,its like playing a new game. Its very nice to see Cecil and gang in 3D and exploring dungeons and towns as well, like a said its like plying a new FF4!
Sound:Another big thing for FF4 is that there is now voice acting! Its so nice to see this as it breaths new life into the characters. The music as also been updated to give it that nice fresh feeling,although a few tracks were taken out,and some were changed too much,almost killing the mood of a particular scene.
Story:The story of FF4 remains mostly unchanged though there was some parts were more story was added in (I'm assuming it was either translated better,or it was done to update the story a little bit.) Overall the amazing story is still here and any changes made were for the better.
Gameplay:With all these changes,you would expect the gameplay to have changed to right? Well for the most part it remains unchanged. The battle view is now from the 'behind the back' view (much like the newer FF games) But still retains almost all of the original commands (one of Cecil's moves was slightly modified) And the game is still as hard as it was back when it was released on the SNES&PS1. One of the changes that you will notice is there is no more pesky item limit (thus making the game a fraction easier).
Overall I'd have to recommend this to any FF fan,Its good to see Square Enix remake there original FF's (though I wasn't very impressed with there FF1&2 PSP remakes) Hopefully SE will remake FF6 it deserves it!
-Might be to hard for newcomers -Boxart is a little on the disappointing side (it reminds me of a mockup web-sites do to for a sake of having a pic up,like FF13)』
(Pleasantly Surprised) 『I've played FF IV probably 5 or 6 times before this, so I was struggling to find the motivation to play again. I was shocked by the amount of new content though, and the overall new presentation, enough to make it feel almost like a totally different game.
If you enjoyed it the first time, there's enough to bring you back again. Best new addition by far is the auto-battle mode. You can pick one move for each character, assign it to them, and then just set it to auto-battle. With the simpler RPGs that are a bit older, this is a godsend. No more A,A,A,A,A,A,A 1000x just to select "Fight" in 100 random battles. You literally don't have to ever again. Made the game immensely enjoyable.』
(Lovin' it) 『I'm a new player when it comes to the Final Fantasy games, I've only played two other of the more recent ones. When I heard this game was a remake of one of the old origonals, I had to check it out. I love the ideology of all the FF games, and they made good usage for the dual screnes of the DS. Not a lot of use for the stylus, though. But, it is a remake. The graphics are nice, even though their nothing like the opening movie, but that's to be expected. I love the fight setup, easy to understand even for the beginning FF player.』
(A few annoyances, but overall a solid game.) 『So I jumped into the FF series VERY late, and decided to go in no logical order (that also happens to be chronologically), so I had no experience with the dynamic battle system inherent in the later games until this point.
I was very pleasantly surprised.
The main problem with FF 1-3 (apart from the unimaginative stories) was that once you figured out who was weak to what, the game became a grindfest until you could easily defeat higher enemies. This of course breaks flow, is boring, and is not good for any game (save MMOs, apparently). The Active Time Battle system (along with some considerably smarter enemies) overcomes this, where every random encounter feels like a fight for your life. Strategy and information are KEY in this game, as enemies frequently can and will wipe your whole party (the libra spell is your best friend!).
There are some problems with the explanation of the system, though. If you wait a moment at any characters main menu (not to be confused the magic or item menu) in battle, you'll quickly notice enemies are still free to take their turns, so you have to either open your spell list or target an enemy to stop time, even in WAIT mode (I end up using pause more often than not, myself). The game shadily tells you this (in so many words) in a few places, but it never quite jumps out and says it, and this can be pretty annoying the 15th time after checking for sure the ENEMIES WAIT THEIR #%^$ TURN button is checked (of course, if you're crazy you can run through the whole game on ACTIVE mode, where enemies can act as soon as they can, no matter what you're doing).
Another not so desirable feature is the touch screen, which can best be described as having little to no effect on the direct game itself. Yes, there are a few minigames that make use of it, but apart from those it doesn't get used at all, even in battle! (And for anyone who points out that you can use it to move like in FF3, I will counter that because your characters are on the top screen, the feature becomes a shadow of what it used to be)
One good thing the touch screen brings to the table (although this is the "screen" part of it, not the "touch") is a map feature, handed to you a bit into the game by a certain rabbit. This map makes dungeon crawling infinitely easier, especially when you clear a whole dungeon only to realize you need to leave the way you came in (which happens more than once).
The story is clear, well paced, and not as full of itself as some of the later games, and it's made more immersive through the magic of VOICED CUTSCENES (to hear the Gamestop guys tell it, at any rate). Frankly, the voiced ones don't come into play very often, but considering the quality of the actors, that's ok... The story, at any rate, is of good quality, and worth finishing the game for.
Finally, a warning. As with many Final Fantasy's, characters come and go in this one faster than enemies, so be careful who you equip with what, and save often. This is doubly true of AUGMENTs (powers you can equip on one character), which can't be moved after the fact.
My final rating: Gameplay: A- Sound: B- Story: B+ Creativity: C- (But you're playing a Final Fantasy game, what did you expect?) Fun: A Overall: B+』
(Good but hard game) 『This game is great but some times bad. I bought this because i thought it looked good and i am a big fan of the final fantasy games. what is good about this game is the graphics. it has great graphics and cut scenes and they are probally some of the best graphics for the ds. the story and the attacks and stuff are a great improvement from the snes version. what is bad about this game is the diffuculty. the game is very hard and it took me 42 hours to beat.they dont have a diffuculty select for the game so it is always hard. the bosses are always extremely hard so it is impossible to beat them unless you are a high level so you have to level up (which can take hours) before fighting. also the dungeons and everywhere is filled with monsters that you run in to about every 10 seconds. another thing is each character can have only certian weapons so you cant really customize. last is abilities. the abilities are arnt so goood. the darkness sucks cuz all it does make your attack slightly higher. this is a very good game and is very fun and has a goood story. therefor i reccomend this game for all. i reccomend this game for patient people. and, if you are not patient i also reccomed buying a game shark or action replay when you buy this game too. 』 『Final Fantasy IV DS』
price：$3.00
Xseed
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Fun game that is a little hard and repetitive.) 『I got this game because I am interested in games where you have to build up your city and you are in charge of everything. After reading numerous reviews, I felt like I was promised that much and more in this game.
The game starts with you being crowned king of a country and you have to work to build it up and give people jobs, and have them join your army. What the reviews didn't tell me was that this game was kind of hard. Now, it may not be hard for gamers, but for someone like me, who doesn't really play video games, who got the wii because it was more family friendly it was hard.
There were points in the game where I had no idea what I was meant to be doing (no real help in the game, took me researching online to find answers). The game is also very repetitive, with you having to do the same things over and over again to raise money.
Also, make sure you save the game frequently. I didn't realize how important that was until I died 3 hours into playing the game and had to start all the way at the beginning again!
All in all, this game was fun, cute and an enjoyable way to pass the time.』
(Great reason to own a Wii) 『Despite the incredible sales of the Wii system, great games have been few and far between. And great games not made by Nintendo are even less common.
Now, with the release of Little King's Story, Wii owners have a fantastic third party exclusive. Possibly the best overall game released this year, and likely the best third party game released this far for the Wii. The game plays like a blend of Pikmin and My Life as a King, with a humorous, if wacky, story, and enough content to please most hardcore gamers. You, as the Little King, take control of your followers, each of whom has a certain occupation that provides abilities ranging from combat abilities to digging to climbing trees. Using these followers, the Little King must conquer the other kingdoms, uniting them under his rule.
Other reviews have described, in-depth, the gameplay and attention to detail that make the game shine. While I think the game is phenomenal and should be a purchase for all Wii owners, I'll be brief and just point out a few things that stood out for me. First, the music in fantastic. I've seen complaints regarding it's 'recycled' nature, and simply don't understand - the score is excellent, varied, and the music fits the game extremely well. Second, the incredible attention to detail. The kingdom really comes alive as it develops, with people going about their business and animals walking around. Citizens seem to converse with each other and little things happen all the time that really pull you into the game. Finally, the learning curve of the game is near perfect. I never felt over or underwhelmed with the amount of content the game threw at me. I always had somewhere to go and something to buy. Several quests to choose from at all times. These are just a few things the game has to offer; either things I hadn't seen addressed elsewhere or that, IMO, were good enough to cover again.
The game has a few flaws, although I haven't found them to detract much from the overall package. The awkward save system is, well, awkward. Somewhat inconvenient, and I've had to replay a good amount of days due to forgetting to save. The various menus are well done, but there are a few inconsistencies that could use some work (the map/quest status screens could have been better, as could the method for equipping items). The pathfinding AI of your followers is pretty poor, leading to citizens becoming trapped behind fences and staircases. And finally, the graphics are pretty muddy; I've had difficulty making out the identity of items (or seeing which citizens I had in my crew) at times.
Overall, Little King's Story is a fantastic, huge game and should be played by anyone with a Wii. The game really transcends genres and the final product is a shining example of what good gameplay is worth and what can be accomplished despite the technological limitations of the Wii.』
(Little King's Story Rocks) 『This game is like a combo of Harvest moon only with a better sense of humor, and Pikmin, only with funnier fighting. Get it if you like either.』
(Awesome Strategy/Role Playing Game for the WIi) 『This game is awesome for the Wii and the most fun I have had on the Wii in awhile! I really enjoyed Rune Factory for the Wii but like this game even better (although this game is shorter than Rune Factory). This game does not get overbearing with micromanaging like Rune Factory did. I like that I can choose where I want to go, what I want to do, and which of my citizens I would like to take with me. The main bosses in this game actually go a step beyond your typical hack and slash. For example one game will have you answering trivia questions by sending your followers to the correct answer (of about 7 choices). Another game will is figuring out where the boss is hiding on the world-like map from the clues he gives (kind-of like Carmen San Diego). They even have one that is like a pinball game. These sort of varieties of battles make the game enjoyable to play even after playing it for 10-20 hours and help lower the monotony in a game. It also has a nice learning curve in the game to help introduce new things in the game slowly instead of all at once. The game also makes jokes and references to other things, like Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I hope they keep making games like this for the Wii and it makes me glad I bought one.
There are some minor problems with the game (like occasional bad camera angles), but nothing to stop you from enjoying a top notch product. This game is definitely a must have for people looking for a good strategy/role playing game for the Wii.
』
(So close to greatness... yet so far) 『I have been looking forward to this game since this time last year. Now that I have it in my hands I find that despite my anticipation for this game I was still surprised with this game. It wasn't at all what I expected which for me its rare to be surprised by how the game plays (its usually just a matter of how well). The simple reason is: you just can't sum up this game in a review/preview so I won't try. What I will say is that despite being pleasantly surprised by this game I found myself increasingly aware of just how close it came to all-time greatness... but missed.
There are some weird/bad choices which hurt the pure joy of this game which I was made painfully aware of thanks to an TERRIBLE save/load system. BEWARE! IT is very easy to erase/save over your game... my GF saved over my first game because even when you start a new game it takes you strait to the last created save and you can easily delete saves by simply pressing Z twice while in the load screen (which I also did). So, by having to restart the game twice do to a terribly designed save system (I just don't understand how these things make it past testing) I had the ability to fully realize the reach of the game and where it falls short.
This game has so much more depth than you might realize and building up your kingdom is so fun that it becomes very disappointing that you can't do certain things. I wish your people did more on their own or anything at all. I wish you could assign people daily tasks, which wouldn't be necessary for all players but just a good way to get through the game more quickly if you are a skilled player. Which reminds me, in some ways this games punishes you for being a thorough. For instance when you make citizens get a job class there is a random element to how much life they receive, but since that is the only random element I find it unacceptable to settle for anything other than full possible health which i spend hours obtaining by reloading saves (until my save gets erased. They should have just had everyone come out with the same health or at least have different things like attack strength which balanced this out.
A great game should be playable by players of any skill level with good gamers capable of achieving more such as a record of no deaths, however this game simply makes it frustrating by adding no skill elements to the equation such as the life thing mentioned above which has the result of simply being easier to not care if your people die (which it doesn't really matter). However don't think this is game is easy either... its not! I have to beat every boss for my GF because the actiony part of the game is not for her at all which reminds me: its too bad there is no pointer functionality in the wii-mote it could really go a LONG way in this game. Also considering the way my GF lieks to play the game it reminds me of something else they could/have should have done: make the treasure finding more extensive without requiring battle.
All that said its still a very good game and for anyone who likes Pikmin or Overlord you will like this game a lot. The story is great... the cut scenes are fantastic and despite being unbelievably adorable its not just a kids game. Like I said in the title: this game is very close to greatness but also very far ( I wish I could give it a 3.5)』 『Once upon a time there was a young boy named Corobo. He was a shy withdrawn boy with few friends. One day while wandering the forest near his village he came across a crown infused with a mysterious power; the power to charm any person and make them follow any order. At this time an adventurer the bull-knight Howzer appears and informs Corobo that he is now the king of his village and that it is his responsibility to become the best king ever. Corobo then returns to his village to begin his efforts to turn his sleepy little hamlet into the best kingdom ever. Little King's Story is an original title designed and developed by some of the most respected names in the gaming industry. Featuring the efforts of Yasuhiro Wada (Creator: Harvest Moon) Hideo Minaba (Art Director: Final Fantasy XII) and Youichi Kawaguchi (Main Programmer: Dragon Quest VIII) Little King's Story combines life-simulation real-time strategy and adventure elements along with an enchanting storyline to offer a unique gaming experience.Features High Production Values - An original new game built from the ground up for the Wii by a seasoned development team Accessible Controls - Give commands and control your townspeople to a wide variety of tasks with ease People Power! Have your townspeople dig for treasures build new buildings and break obstacles to access new areas all in the name of bettering your kingdom Distinct and Lively Villagers - Each NPC (Non-Playable Character) in your village is unique with individual likes dislikes and evolving memory based on daily experiences Multiple Sub-quests - Any good king puts the welfare of his subjects before himself so help your villagers by accepting some of their requests and unite the surrounding rival kingdoms under your flag to become the best king of the world Format: WII Genre: RPG (VG) Rating: RP Age: 853466001100 UPC: 853466001100 Manufacturer No: 80810』 『
Story Once upon a time there was a young boy named Corobo. He was a shy, withdrawn boy with few friends. One day while wandering the forest near his village he came across a crown infused with a mysterious power; the power to charm any person and make them follow any order. No sooner has Corobo placed the crown upon his head than an adventurer, the bull-knight Howzer, appears. Howzer informs Corobo that he is now the king of his town and that it is his responsibility to become the best king ever. With that Corobo returns to his village and with the assistance of Howzer and two other newly discovered royal advisors, begins his efforts to turn his sleepy little hamlet into the best kingdom ever.Gameplay A blend of RPG, simulation and light Real Time Strategy gameplay, the action inLittle King's Storyis all about improving your skill level and those of your followers as a means of gaining wealth and territory, which will in turn benefit the overall health of your subjects and your status as king. As players enter their humble town after finding their crown, they are assisted by their advisors, especially Howzer, in taking on missions in the immediate area of town. With the success of each, as well as activities like farming and natural resources development, they will gain wealth in the form of in-game currency called 'Bol.' Once an essential infrastructure has been established in town a suggestion box is set up through which in-game characters can make quest suggestions to supplement those of your advisors. During quests players in the role of young King Corobo can control multiple subjects of his kingdom who follow and serve based on your kingly status. These subjects have different professions which come in handy in specific as well as general quest scenarios and should be chosen wisely. Additional training facilities can be constructed to retrain existing subjects as well as those that are added to your kingdom as it prospers and eventually needs to expand into surrounding territories.The world ofLittle King's Storyis expansive and set on many levels. Although each level contains multiple possible boss battles, progression through the game levels always requires the defeat of a substantial boss. Battles become more intense as you set out to conquer the lands that surround your kingdom, although these are never too overbearing due to the game's easy to alter difficulty settings. As these campaigns against neighboring kingdoms proceed you are kept aware of the health and happiness of your subjects at home and that of your troops via an information bar at the top left, as well as a ticker scrolling across the screen. Balance their needs with the needs of an expanding kingdom and you may indeed become the best king ever.Key Features
High Production Values- An original game built from the ground up for the Wii by a seasoned development team.
Accessible Controls- Give commands and control your townspeople to a wide variety of tasks with ease.
People Power- Have your townspeople dig for treasures, build new buildings, and break obstacles to access new areas– all in the name of bettering your kingdom.
Distinct and Lively Villagers- Each NPC (Non-Playable Character) in your village is unique with individual likes, dislikes, and personal memories which evolve based on their daily experiences.
Multiple Sub-quests- Any good king puts the welfare of his subjects before himself, so help your villagers by accepting some of their requests.
Expand Your Kingdom- Unite the surrounding rival kingdoms under your flag to become the best king in the world.
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Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great Game) 『This game brings back lots of memories from playing the original on the SNES. The added movies can be turned off for a classic feel but I think they add more enjoyment to the whole experience.』
(The Quintessential Chrono Trigger) 『OK - so maybe it isn't the ideal quintessential version, but it is the best one out there so far.
The game originally came out on the S-NES, was ported to the Sony PS with beautiful animated cut-scenes, and now it is a DS Game with the most features to date.
The game itself was flawless on the Super Nintendo. The PS version had lag-time due to CD-ROM load. The DS Version boasts a beautiful touchscreen control scheme, includes the cut-scenes, lots of unlockable informational extras, extra quests, a new english translation, and a new ending.
I have replayed Chrono Trigger several times on SNES and emulator, and I had a blast replaying it on the DS. The new english translation is not essential, but I highly enjoyed it! The new ending was the most exciting aspect of the game as it expands upon the original story.
Did I mention that Chrono Trigger, the story, the characters, the imagination, the style are all beautiful, classic, and iconic. Well they are. This is easily one of the best rpgs, no, best games of all times. I really wish they would do a quality motion picture big screen adaption. It would be awesome to see Hayao Miyazaki and his amazing Ghibli Artists bring this thing to life. Anyways I digress.
The new quests are tedious, tedious, tedious! They do not add anything. They really suck! But the new ending that is unlocked is worth it!
I cannot recommend this game enough (especially this version). Yes, ideally, they would have remade the game in 3D with voice-overs,and done well, that would have been MUCH better; still this is the best version to own right now.
Chrono Trigger is a classic, and it still more than holds up to this day. Now if only they will remake it with enhanced graphics or a big screen movie adaption, I will get that!
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(Just like the good ol' days...) 『Having played some of the previous "throwback" games for the DS and Advance, I was a little skeptical about playing Chrono Trigger through again. Chrono Trigger had a special place in my heart growing up and I didn't want to ruin it! Playing Final Fantasy IV through again for me was kind of like watching a movie from your childhood years later. You remember it being awesome, but then you watch it again and are unimpressed. All of this is to say that part of me wanted to leave Chrono in my memories, but my sister got it for me for my birthday even though I am 28 years old so I couldn't resist!
Boy am I glad that I got it. Chrono Trigger is everything that I remembered it to be. The storyline, in my opinion, is still among the best that Squaresoft/SquareEnix has ever put out. The SNES was the pinnacle of the console RPG in my time period and Chrono Trigger is just one more example of why I always say that!
I know that some people can find the fights repetitive, but those of us who are used to console RPGs expect this from the game. Still, you can speed up various aspects of the combat (such as text, combat speed, and enemy action during menu usage) which really picks up the pace.
The cut scenes that were added in are okay. They are a little bit too "anime" if you know what I mean. I wouldn't have been upset if they didn't add them at all, but I wasn't disappointed with them either. The split screen makes for a user friendly gaming experience, the music is still catchy and among the best to grace a video game, and the various sub-plots are captivating. Would I recommend Chrono Trigger? You betcha! Great game. Buy it today.
Now if they would only re-release the original Secret of Mana for DS...』
(Chrono Trigger DS) 『It's a good game, great plot, but battle gets repetitive, especially later in the game and there isn't a whole lot of replay value...』
(It's About Time) 『There are many who feel that Chrono Trigger is the greatest game ever made. Certainly it is one of the greatest RPGs ever made, in my own experience equaled only perhaps by Final Fantasy VII (never did care for any other Final Fantasy games). It's a rolicking-good-time for fans of adventure and sci-fi, and as RPGs go a whole lot of fun. More than that, the genius of its design and brilliance of its story is not debatable. It's legendary. Even better, it makes for a game that's fun!
When I first started the game I was wondering exactly how the game would make me feel. I like the deep story of RPGs, but hate dungeon crawling, random battles, and that very irritating feeling of having absolutely no idea where to go next to get the story moving again. I need not have feared, though. Chrono trigger has no random battles, it's castles and dungeons are brief not every-lasting, and thankfully, you will always know where to go next.
The story starts with you in your village on the day of the millenial fair, and you quickly meet a girl there and (using your friend's new teleportation machine) find the girl gone and yourself back in time trying to rescue a queen who has been kidnapped (and who your friend has been mistaken for because {surprise, surprise} she is the crown princess and the descent of that queen. You have some adventures come back to your time, get put on trial for kidnapping the princess, and see one of the greatest scenes in any videogame ever, as all your actions in the first hour of the game are played back as evidence against or for you. Eventually you get out of that situation (one way or another) and find yourself again traveling through time, only to find that the world was destroyed by a monster far in the future, unless you can stop it...
The prologue is awesome but the main story of the game is really amazing. You have all the classic trapping of a great legend, from a hero turned into an animal, to an ancient sword that has to be reforged, to a princess and an unlikely hero out to save the world. That's enough to make a good game. What propels Chrono Trigger into greatness is the power the story is given by the strength of the characters and writing, and absolutely fantastic presentation and gameplay. The game is loaded with humor character, from the little girl accusing you of not rescuing her cat at the trial, to a tiny furry creature who is the master magician (and keeps popping up in different times doing everything from hiking on the mountain of monsters to playing rag-time on the piano in an inn), from the goblins who wonder why you just popped out of a time portal in their closet to the Frog who talks in noble Shakesparian and the cute robot you find in the future. There were so many times when I played this game and felt real joy in the moments it presented. When I first discovered the robot in the future and his theme played, I felt attached to him instantly (he's so cuuuute), and when the hero frog leapt off saying he had failed to protect the queen, I felt so bad for him (he was really handy with sword and saved my bacon). That's the kind of thing that gets to you. I haven't felt that way about an RPG since Xenosaga's Cyborg said "Call me Ziggy", and Final Fantasy VII had girls asking a certain brooding hero whether he remembered his promise or would be their bodyguard.
It cannot be overstated how much the lack of random battles, and the constant boss battles (which you will almost always win) increase the amount of fun you have with this game. The excellent battle system which highly encourages teamwork amoung your party keeps you constantly on your toes and nervous that you could lose the battle, and never gets tedious or frustrating. The graphics may be old-school, but that about as good sprite-based graphics get. The music is very atmospheric and catchy, and the main themes are just beautiful. The story twists and turns, and how you play can determine the way certain events unfold (the game has more than one ending and you can even play past the "end"). But above all, the story and characters are just impossible not to love if you like a good story. If you like RPGs and don't mind if they're a little old, you will LOVE this game.』 『After 13 long years, the role playing game of the ages finally returns with Chrono Trigger for the Nintendo DS. This chapter begins when a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions, and young Crono must journey through time to rescue a mysterious girl from an intricate web of past and present perils. Enhanced with Nintendo DS's dual-screen presentation, stylus controls, and a host of great new features, this classic tale returns to a modern, portable platform.
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