It's gonna be hated just on basis of it being Final Fantasy, especially Final Fantasy XIII. Yet despite the number of hate threads to people who like the game, it will still sell because the fans just don't feel a need to scream about it on the internet. Especially cause the haters and Yahtzee sheep chase 'em out.
I feel like the overall feel of it being a "Final Fantasy XIII" game is lost. Something about XIII-2 and Lightning Returns just seem like completely different stories. There doesn't seem to be a good flow between them ya know? =/ Story-wise, I thought XIII was great. XIII-2 was sort of a let-down. LR doesn't look completely terrible...I'm hoping this new system gives the game some more "dynamic." I'm most likely going to buy it just because I'm a die-hard for the stories and i loved XIII. Let's hope LR is somewhat of a redemption.
Ultimately, I think SquareEnix is a crowd pleaser. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Obviously, they're going to want people to buy their games and when it comes to Final Fantasy they'll want EVERYONE to be pleased. I think that's why they keep going with this particular title (besides furthering the storyline). I think it's worth giving a try : )
Well i'm hopefull that it can offer new things maybe some people will like it. Square seem able to always get something into the series that people can get out, definately for me anyway.
Actually... it looks like pretty much the same as before. Square Enix is like Lucas Arts -- they started out good but now they don't listen to anyone and are an amazement that they keep on living on.
Actually, I don't listen to the masses. I do however know a few people that I trust who can speak very strongly on the topic in a very logical manner. Thus, I'm not betting on it being fantastic. And considering you're using Lightning as your profile, how am I to not know that you might be biased towards the XIII series?
Hopeing to see more soon. certainly futuristic.
It's on youtube if you want to see it, i thought it was amazing.