Final Fantasy XIII-Type O, No Agito?

Good Morning Final Fantasy Fanatics,

I was browsing yesterday, looking for new material on Final Fantasy, when I descovered a new name that popped up. I hadn’t heard of this before Final Fantasy Type O. Hadn’t heard of it either? That may be because it was originally under the name of Final Fantasy Agito. This game, set to be release for the PSP…who knows when, is an alternative title to Final Fantasy XIII, much like Versus. The first HD trailer has been released and exiting news for fans, we get to see some FMV’s, ingame video, just a bit of everything. In typical Final Fantasy tradition, we are left asking more questions than when we started. This sequel is probably wedged somewhere betweeen Versus and XIII-2 in the level of excitement surrounding it.

So, after seeing what the trailer has to offer, we have found out that there is very little in this game that can be linked to Final Fantasy XIII or Versus. Though we can’t see much else.

Also, in addition to the trailer, there are, of course the screenshots. They’re kind of a mixed bag. Some of the screenshots like this one here to the right, showing us an image of what appears to be an action-based game, similar to that of Dissidia and Dirge of Cerberus. It does look as though it will not have the standard Final Fantasy format. But, it is hard to tell these days, I mean, XIII looked action based, but it still RPG style (even if half action.)

Another Garden?

But in some of the other pictures we see that all the characters seem to belong to a military school of some kind. Is it possible we are seeing another kind of Garden, like in Final Fantasy VIII. I hope so. I think a return to the classics of Final Fantasy is truly what this series needs.

And so again, just like the Final Fantasy XIII-2 trailer, the descision is up to you. But, where does this sit in your pile of must-buy Final Fantasy games? Leave your comments below and don’t forget. You hear anything interesting, tell the Highwind at highwindnewsblog.hotmail.co.uk.

See ya.

Cid.

Final Fantasy XIII-2?!

Hey Final Fantasy Fanatics,

After the mixed reviews of Final Fantasy XIII, it could be argued that a sequel is not needed. I personally loved FFXIII, but I am in two minds about a sequel. I thought that Final Fantasy X-2 was not a worthy addition to the series, but will this be different? Recently, we have seen a trailer that pictures Lightning, sporting a medieval style costume. An English version recently surfaced [below].

While very little can be gathered about this game. We know that Lightning will return, but also that there is, what looks like, a newcomer. This may be an old character that has had a massive overhaul, but this character, who is a man (there has been the odd person confused.) who is, for some reason, Lightning’s new nemesis. Fortunately, it does seem as though Lightning is not in a pop band trio, so that is a good step (or leap) in the right direction. No plot or any other details have been released at this point, I will keep you posted when new news becomes available.

I don’t know if you guys agree, but I really loved the Final Fantasy XIII sotryline. I think that much like the Final Fantasy VIII, FFXIII‘s story was closed. I don’t think there would be any need and I think we are headed for another Final Fantasy X-2. Post comments below and tell me what you think.

I seriously hope that I am proven wrong, but like Fungo in Final Fantasy: Unlimted always used to say.

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this.”

Cid.