one of the best series I've ever enjoyed as a gamer
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A must buy for any gamer on any platform, one of the best series I've ever enjoyed as a gamer.
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Little changes sometimes go a long way.
Final Fantasy is the role-playing series that put Squaresoft on the map, and put Sony at the top of the console world.  There is a reason for this, the games are so much fun.  Like the former Final Fantasies, FFX puts the player in the lead of a group of motley characters as they embark on an epic story, one that usually deals with deceit, war, politics, and overcoming great evil.  This series is more focused than RPGs you find on your computer - freedom to choose your characters and path is replaced with a tight, emotionally engaging story that often takes you to amazing places and unbelievable circumstances.
New to the endless battles is the option to use any character in your party, with Active-time gauge to force your decision.  This allows battles to be more strategic and thus more engaging, and special skills like Mug and Green Magic, which I rarely used in past games, as now easily available in every battle.
The plot for this FF is the great, and most importantly, it refreshs the old repeatative themes of Final Fantasy and makes them seem new all over again, mainly by creating some wonderful characters.  These characters are my favorites of the whole  series, and came to life thru some great voice acting.  Much of the childish themes that really annoyed me in the earlier games have been replaced by some outstanding performances by older voice actors, and for the first time, some genuinely funny humor has been added to the game.
Most locations are 3D, although there are still a few flat picture backgrounds, but they don't distract too much.  The worldmap has been replaced by 3D "roads" for you to traverse.  I found this to be a pain, as it makes the game very linear compared to older FFs.  Side quests seemed kinda tame, although Blitzball is very fun, a mini-sports simulator, complete with franchize mode.
Overall, the best game on the Playstation 2.  Buy it today.
4150557
If your into anime,manga and  jrpg video games you'll enjoy this title.

It's not often when I'm satisfied with full retail priced games due to the shady gaming industry. This game however Im so glad I gave this series a shot. It was well worth the full price I payed ($60). This game is also newcomer friendly and you don't need to play the other's to worry about the story, kinda like Disgaea with a focus on comedy.

The game actually more turn based kind of JRPG than what it looks like. It has a bit of a ARPG feel because you move around a bit before placing your attacks. Its Turn based with a bit of ARPG mechanics. It works great and it's quite simple really.

Please give this game and it's series a try. The cast is great and game is hilarious. I thought the series was lame but it's really enjoyable. You might just become a fan and start collecting the rest of the series.
1976126
I recommend this game and the entire series to anyone looking for hours of exciting and fun game play Woot
4119334
Now, obviously i can't really say that it's my favorite game. But it's definitely one of my favorites. It is addicting and very fun. the only negative comments I can think of are that the battles that pop up on the world map area can be annoying, and a warning: Level your characters up! I'm stuck on the Gizamaluke Grotto, and everyone is only at level 8, so I have to work on it. It's a great game, the cinematics are awesome, and the storyline is great! It has everything a game needs: Action, adventure, and fun! I have all the Final Fantasies for Playstation and PS2. (Except for 10-2 and 11.) and they're all great. Final Fantasy is my favorite series of games there is, and I enjoy naming all the characters myself except the main character, which, in this case, would be Zidane. So my point is: THIS GAME IS THE GREATEST!
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I don't understand the haters of this game. I loved ALL of it. The great story, the amazing graphics, the wonderful voice acting, the excellent audio and the fantastic combination of battle and interactive environment in a time period I adore. Maybe it's not for super gamers who want non stop battle and a super difficult game, however I loved how the cut scenes, the interactive world and the fighting are seamlessly woven together. To all the novices and moderate players don't let yourself scared away from this game. I bet many of you will find this game highly enjoyable.
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I feel like if life didn't get in the way, I would have finished this in like 3 days. It was that good. The only thing that I struggled with was the fact that I really regret not rereading the entire series before starting Queen of Shadows. There were times where I was lost or had trouble recalling events from the previous novels. I even felt like there was a heavy reliance on the novellas in Queen of Shadows. I recommend reading those before starting Queen of Shadows.

Now on to the review part. The Action. The thing I love about this series is the fact that the action is always happening. Theres never a dull moment in this series. You think that things couldn't get much worse for Celaena, and then it does. Theres always something lurking in the shadows. You will never be bored with these books. Its the perfect blend of romance and swoon, sword fighting, fae bickering, and plot twists.

The characters. There was a lot of character development in this book. Celaena is reunited with a lot of her old friends like Chaol and Dorian but things aren't the same as they were in Crown of Midnight. Their group dynamic has changed dramatically. Even Celaena feels really different. She feels more like the royalty that she is rather than the assassin. You can start to see the slow transition into her new role. Chaol had me frustrated at times because he was so stubborn. I shipped Chaol and Celaena and was still hoping for that in this book but things are starting to look a little different, and Im completely okay with that. These characters have changed so much that I don't think they could ever go back to that.

The Plot. Now this is the part where I had trouble writing. The plot overall was great. I loved all the plot twists, group dynamics, new friends, etc. I even loved when Celaena and Manon finally meet. Everything finally comes together in this book. I loved this aspect because in Heir of Fire, there were so many points of view building up to this great war with the king. I wanted to see what would finally happen when all the players of the game finally got together. The only issue I had with this book was the ending. It really felt like the end of the series for me. I know that theres still two more books and there are plot lines that were not resolved and new ones were introduced, but it really did feel like the series was ending right there. There was so much that was resolved and the way that the characters were acting was like the worst was over and now they get to live their happy lives. Which is WRONG. People aren't happy in Throne of Glass. Itll be interesting to see where the rest of the series goes from here. There are definitely clues to this in the book, but it seems as though things are really going to change. Even more than they already have.

I experienced a lot of feelings while reading this book. Heartbreak, sadness, anger, frustration, you name it. I love each and one of these characters and cannot wait for the 5th book to come out next year. This was a book that I definitely needed to read lately. I needed a book with a strong female lead who isn't afraid to take on the world. If you haven't gotten around to reading this, what are you waiting for? Go!
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Having grown tired of Titanfall and all the myriad other FPS games out there without a compelling single-player campaign, this was tremendously refreshing.  Great story-line, continuity to its predecessors without dependency on them for the first "Wolfenstein-er", a solid play from start to finish.  There were some levels I liked less than others (wasn't so crazy about the moon or bridge levels IMHO), but the characters are interesting and the narrative is one you enjoy following.  Graphics and gameplay are fantastic.  Game mechanics are good, you really feel a good sense of control and the play is very fluid throughout.  Hard to describe, but you really feel in control.  I never had a single crash or game bug whatsoever (AMD 8-core, 24GB, single Radeon 6750).  Cannot wait for another in the series - Bethesda is making great games.
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I was worried at first about this title because of the 1st person aspect and because the series as of late has not been what I was looking for. I took a chance on this an all I can say is WOW the gameplay and story are fantastic there are times you feel like your actually trying to survive yourself !!
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If you're a sci-fi fan you will appreciate this series
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one of the best rpg series ever... now all together in one cartridge!
3130336
This series surprised me. Crane has truly developed an alternate world with different lands and species, and weaves a good tale revolving around the "why can't we just all get along" philosophy. Characters can sometimes be a little one-dimensional, but for the most part are developed. Once in a while we will see some complexity, and some of the characters can be exasperating enough that you want to knock some sense into them. All in all, I would recommend this series to fantasy lovers and gamers.
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I played the game and now have read all the books. They are truly a great series and I was suprisingly refreshed since I don't normally read books like this. Now I am replaying the Starcraft 2 campaign with new insight to the "world around me" :-)
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My favorite game of all time is Shadow of the Colossus. This is the only game that's matched it in terms of epic-ness. Every boss battle is amazing and fun and the graphics are beautiful. The story takes a bit of a turn for the lame but that's my only complaint about the game. Unlike the first two the weapons you find are actually useful in different situations, I found myself wanting/needing to upgrade them all.

Amazing game. Might not be worth a buy if you only plan on playing through once though because there aren't too many extras and the ones that do exist aren't even all that fun. If you're a fan of the series it's a must, if you aren't, rent it and enjoy.
502403
One of the best series brought to life on the PS4.  YAY!  Looks great.  Really a must have for any Uncharted fan.  These games are enjoyable over and over again.
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Great gameplay, graphics and storytelling. This is a complete gaming experience, and one that was well worth playing through. I really enjoyed it the whole way through.
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On its own, it might not be the best game you've ever played. As a fan of the series though, I loved every minute of it and couldn't put it down.