Nerves spread.
Anticipation grows.
And, worries never stop.
Not to mention the frequent annoying questions from those who never take it.
Duh, one day feels like a life time!
So, to get over this growing "phenomenon", I've started to play old PStwo games again like
Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy X - 2 and Final Fantasy XII.
These games take at least 40 hours to finish but when you know all the routes, the strategies, much shorter is taken. I'm done with X - 2, although it's a continuation of X.
So. I'll try introducing these games in simple manner.
1. Final Fantasy XII
Final Fantasy XII is set within the land of Ivalice during an age when "magic was commonplace" and "airships plied the skies, crowding out the heavens". At this time, magicite, a magic-rich mineral, is commonly used in magic spells[20] and in powering airships—a popular form of transportation in Ivalice.[21] Ivalice is divided into three continents:[22] Ordalia, Valendia, and Kerwon.[2] Ordalia is located in the western part of Ivalice. The Rozarrian Empire makes its home in the vast inland plains of this continent as the eastern portion of it is largely desert or "jagd"—lawless lands so rich in Mist (the ethereal manifestation of magicite) that airships cannot fly over them.[23] Valendia is the home of Imperial Archadia, where vast and lush plains dot the landscape.[24] Central to the story is Dalmasca, a small kingdom between the two continents and Empires. Located in the middle of the Galtean Peninsula of Ordalia, Dalmasca is surrounded by an expanse of desert. The temperate climate of Dalmasca differs from the cold environs of Kerwon and the lush plains of Valendia and Ordalia.[25] During this time, Ivalice is beset by the pending war between the forces of Rozarria and Archadia. Caught between the two powerful Empires, Dalmasca and a number of smaller nations have already been subjugated by Archadia two years before the game begins.
2. Final Fantasy X - 2
This is actually a continuation to Final Fantasy X, being the only sequel to any Final Fantasy series to date. This game follows the "Charlie's Angel" idea where players control only three, all female characters, namely Yuna, Rikku and Paine.
The story resolves around these three people starting out as sphere hunters, soon to discover that a world threat is slowly coming to surface. Spheres, by the way, are tools in which events are recorded into like DVDs.
3. Final Fantasy X
Aha! This one's my favorite! Final Fantasy X revolves around a star blitzball player Tidus as he is transported to a world one thousand years in the future. There he discovers that the world is facing a deadly threat by the monstrous, never-dying entity called Sin. He also meets up with Yuna, who soon he falls in love with. And his love is truly tested when he struggles to find a way not to sacrifice Yuna's life in order to defeat Sin.
Despite the wonderful plot, the graphics are really good too. The environment is all 3D-rendered and most of the conversations between important characters are actually voiced.
The battle system and character customization are excellent as well. During battles, players can actually switch party members to fight off monsters which cannot be defeated by the current party. The customization follows the Sphere Grid System, in which the characters have no levels, but gain Skill Levels from battles to improve their status points.
Despite that, the music is melodious. Try "To Zanarkand". You'll discover that many TV shows nowadays, especially those from Malaysia are actually using this beautiful piece.
p/s : just now, while walking at mall, I saw the special limited edition Final Fantasy XIII PS3 with the sweet copy of the game itself. LOL! I want it! I WANT IT! Then again, I wont have time anymore......
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