The Game That CURED My DESPAIR!!!

[@RPGStory]

It's nice to see some positivity around this game for once

[@Gamendx]

Right!!! I think this game was way to overally hated but i'm glad to see I'm not the only one!!!

[@zacatkinson3926]

I loved it, the whole trilogy

[@mailohailo]

i think it's pretty loved in other countries too. honestly all this love and the recent hints frm square give me hope they'll notice the trilogy for once and possibly port/remake it

[@miketom217]

I like FF13 a lot played more than just once its a good game, But FFX is still favorite game of all time.

[@wmen48]

Funny I liked the gameplay of 13 but didn't everything else. In ff7 remakes I hate the gameplay...

[@hotdogs8170]

I love the Final Fantasy 13 trilogy. Despite the original 13's flaws, each sequel fixes previous mistakes and creates a superior game. FF 13-2 and Lightning Returns are on my top ten FF games.

[@Gamendx]

Thats how you know the creators care about the game they created!!! They listen and improve.

[@snazzydrew]

I like the the first game in the series the best.

[@hotdogs8170]

@@snazzydrew That's pretty interesting. How come?

[@snazzydrew]

@@hotdogs8170 It's pretty simple, while I love jRPGs, a vast majority still to a pretty rigid DQ like structure. And while I enjoy DQ games, they don't completely fulfill me. FF13 is a game that delivers a pretty amazing combat system. And while I understand the complaints people have about the series, I personal felt the linearity enhanced the story of the game. I also pretty much loved every character save Vanille but even then she's redeemed. The story is just so focused and vibes will with my personal philosophies. While I like XIII-2, it's being a less focused more free adventure kinda took away from how much weight I felt in the first game. Also didn't like the Pokemon system at all, kinda hurt the game a lot for me not having more human party members you can use for frequently. And I also love LR, but it's not really comparable to the first two games, it's more a Majora's Mask like spin-off/conclusion to the story.

[@hotdogs8170]

@@snazzydrew Yeah, the FF 13 combat system is fantastic. I wish Square Enix would have used it for more than the FF 13 trilogy. Yes, the linearity does enhance the story. I saw that in FF 7 Remake. Still, I wish there would have been segments where the player could walk around and explore a rich setting, like Kalm or Midgard in FF 7 Remake. The FF 13 world is amazing, and it's a shame that much of the travelsal is through simple hallways. In this sense, I liked FF 13-2 allowed the player to more deeply explore settings, with Lightning Returns taking the trophy as I found its settings to be more dynamic and memorable. 13-2's Pokemon system was interesting but strange. I agree. I don't feel as invested in the creatures as in the human party members. I actually play as much as possible by sticking with Snow, Lightning, and the other few human characters, even if it's not canon. I will also say that I adore Vanille! She's so cute and quirky. I find it amusing that she has such a priestly role. I enjoyed all of the cast, even the characters that didn't get too much limelight. But I get it. We all have our tastes. I, for one, generally dislikes the character outfits in 16. Too dark and uninspired, whereas 13 had some nice fashion sense. LR is my fave. It kinda makes me ponder the end of our world and how different people will react. Dressing up Lightning was also pretty fun. Sadly, I don't think Square Enix will get away with such a concept anytime soon.

[@diyarkomby]

Your so right. This this game is one of my most heart touching games (13 13-2 LR) i have ever played ❤🙏

[@Gamendx]

They really need to have a remastered trilogy for all the games!!!

[@Achance2c]

This game got me back into gaming as well!!! I was very depressed and this game helped me get out of it

[@Gamendx]

Games are very powerful in how they can positively impact us!!! I'm glad to hear you are doing better!!!

[@SpoiltLittlePrincess]

I'm so glad that this video was pushed to me. I /loved/ FF13, I have a little Lightning statue! I've replayed 13 so much!! I've listened to that soundtrack maybe more than any others, and given how it's often criticised this video is a delight.

[@Gamendx]

Thanks for the support I'm glad the algorithm is reaching the right people who love FF13!!! My favorite memorabilia is an autograph I got in person from Lightning's voice actor!!!

[@ndpGAMES]

I completely relate to watching that trailer back in the day. I would watch the launch trailer repeatedly partly because of the song which played during it but also because of just how awesome it looked. Still one of my favorite Final Fantasy's along with its sequel. Really hoping we get a remaster of the trilogy for PS5 sometime soon!

[@Gamendx]

I still watch the trailer from time to time to feel something haha I also bought the song on itunes too!!!

[@kira-dk2mx]

This was the first ff game I've ever played. I will defend it with everything I have.

[@Gamendx]

Welcome to the FF13 Army!!!

[@AceKite00]

Ive played FFXIII at least 10 times and it released directly on my 15th birthday. It was the first FF i ever beat and it remains my favorite FF. Vanille is my favorite character; here's hoping it gets a remaster.

[@Gamendx]

I dug out my old 360 a couple days ago to give it another run!!! I forgot it had 3 disk lol Also Lightning is my favorite cause I got a signed autogragh from her voice actor!!!

[@persey7241]

I need no help loving games, but I'm still always happy to find a new one to love 😄

[@Gamendx]

I'm glad I could help you find your next addiction haha

[@VegaTravelAndCulture]

Great video! I agree with all the points that you made. Hopefully we can get a remaster or remake of some kind

[@Gamendx]

Thank You!!! While I was making this I saw another video talking about how a remake might be coming!!!

[@kclink1579]

And then it came back with 13-3.

[@Gamendx]

I was able to get a signed autogragh from lightings voice actor for FF13-3 so that made me like the game even better haha

[@NunsenseStudios2110]

Finally some goddamn positivity! Look, XIII has its issues, but even so, I adore this game. The aesthetic captured me from day one and as I played the game, I fell in love with the characters and the overall themes of the story. Truly an excellent entry in the series and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise!!

[@Gamendx]

I completely agree!!! I'm glad that theres so much love for this game now!!!

[@Thundruil]

This was the first FF game I played and has a special place in my heart

[@Gamendx]

This was the game that got me addicted to the series so it will always be special to me too!!!

[@JustHistory_Guy]

Great Video! Loved FF XIII This is fantastic, can’t believe you only have a few videos and subscribers. Great job you just gained a new sub👍

[@Gamendx]

Thank you for the support!!! I cant wait to see how you like my future videos!!!

[@jase276]

Bold of you to openly praise FF13. The only game in FF13 series I loved was Lightning Returns. While the gameplay of FF13 was insanely boring, to me, and the writing went all over the place, Lightning is my favorite FF protagonist, next to Cloud, easily. I've recently been replaying it on my Steam Deck

[@Gamendx]

When I posted this I was prepared for the mob and pitch forks haha Lightning is my favoritre to mainly due to the fact I was able to meet her voice actor!!!

[@macairhead5137]

I’m still hoping this will get a PS4/PS5 remaster. All of the 13 games.

[@Gamendx]

When I was getting the footage for this video I saw some people talking about a remake so finger crossed!!!

[@quokka1831]

I am so glad that the only thing that I saw before the game was a beginning demo because this game was beautiful. Then the music ahhhhh the music gave me goosebumps.

[@Gamendx]

The music is peak!!! Might be basic but promise is my favorite to relax to!!!

[@brieezy.]

The game is the best game with mixed reviews. Most controversial, FF title? That's OK just makes us that. Love it special. We need something that stimulates both sides of our brains.

[@Gamendx]

Thats the best phrasing for FF13 I've heard X)

[@brieezy.]

@@Gamendx you're welcome 😉

[@peachbloom6114]

This game got me into final fantasy series. After playing this game I've been obsessed with finding games with this storyline and turn based games

[@Gamendx]

This was the game that got me into the series too!!! I've played every one after!!!

[@peachbloom6114]

@@Gamendx glad to know I'm not the only one🫶🏻

[@knowwherefamous9067]

Cyberpunk 2077 was that game for me. It was so emotional and intense. I can literally wander NC doing nothing just soaking in the views for hours.

[@Gamendx]

Cyberpunk was great for how immersive the world feels which makes you not be in NC but apart of it!!!

[@NunsenseStudios2110]

Cyberpunk 2077 is my favorite game of all time! I feel you here!

[@genokaihl008]

Im glad you like it bro... It's rare to see western people liking FFXIII as its oftenly hated. Alhtough it is very much lovrs on the east especially Japan to the point that they even use Lightning as advertisment for certain products like Louis Vuitton.

[@Gamendx]

Thats awesome!!! I never knew that it was highly rated in the east. I just assumed everyone hated it but me haha

[@genokaihl008]

@@Gamendx Yup. Japanese people loves FFXIII a lot. I just don't get why most western people hate it as their reasoning is very subjective. But I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@alexduvivier5904]

Funny that the first comments comes from haters for a 15years old game they will never forget how impactful ffxiii is

[@Gamendx]

Good thing there's so many FF for people to love and hate haha

[@Kingkyon94]

Still waiting for a ps5 version. Rumors say we are getting a remake.

[@Gamendx]

Well thats going to be easy money out of my pocket then!!!

[@snazzydrew]

This game is lowkey life changing. Probably my favorite entry in all of FF.

[@Gamendx]

Its great when video games can make such an impact!!!

[@justasinglesummon3912]

My first ff and I definitely still love it now. Recently bought it again for ps3 and I am probably gonna play it after finishing ff7 rebirth

[@Gamendx]

It wasnt my first but definitely the one that got me into the series!!!

[@second_second_]

I didn't play the game but i watched my family played it. Thanks to other people and youtube too. I really like the story. I always like the concept of time travelling, parallel world, and saviour stuffs. I remember watching FF13-1,2,3 stories until the end, it was so enjoyable. Nobody asked, but anyway my favourite is still FF8 because it's my first FF, but i like other FF too.

[@Gamendx]

I think thats awesome that you like it without playing it!!!

[@Emelenyt]

Final Fantasy XIII is fantastic! It's possibly the first game I actually finished. I always started games but never saw them through, but I committed to finishing XIII and have been consistently completing games since.

[@Gamendx]

Its amazing how one game can change your gaming experience!!!

[@johansoderberg4211]

It's a great game, most people who hate on it probably never played it for very long

[@Gamendx]

Ya some games are a slow burn that just need a little more time to get into!!!

[@Eikonic_Heropon]

Literally bought a ps3 to play the trilogy because I absolutely 💯 love this game the story ,the battle system, the eidolon, honestly the fact that lots of Games that released after this title now use some form of the Stagger Guage is cool too lowkey ff13 walked so ff7r could run😅

[@Gamendx]

100%!!! FF7 was already a great game but then combining it with FF13 system was perfection!!!

[@Eikonic_Heropon]

@@Gamendx 👏🏾👏🏾💯💯💯🥰

[@boarMcberry]

sorry 2 say, but after watching, i'm still not inspired that much, explanations still felt shallow. Personally main problem lies in how it delivers the lores which imo too lazy compared to its closest comparison - FF10 which does has similar delivery with FF13. What's worse is that FF13 just tells u to read lores from ingame menu just like reading libraries, which felt really boring, unlike 10 which does bother having npc explains in a more interesting approaches. The fast paced combat are not something rly new, since PS2 era already experienced that, Devil May Cry series being the primary examples. I have played & finished FF1 to FF12 before making my jump to its MMO mainlines: FF11 & FF14, & their lores just simply blew me away. Maybe 14 not so much with ARR, but the following expansions really does. Even putting those aside, FF15 still personally delivers something better & fresh, plus the company couldn't afford another mistake they did with 13 having sequels just to make the story more concluded. Also, overall presentation doesn't really differ much with those who adores FF7 (in my case, FF6 & FF9), which is just too personal. I understand that you were too young when FF13 did blows u away, just like those who experienced FF7 does to those on that generations as well, & this is quite nicely done presentations, however a more in depth research would be better to make this presentation much better to deliver the purpose of making more ppl interested with this game. ;)

[@Gamendx]

Dang, you must be a long-time fan!!! Thanks for your analysis of the series!!! It was fun to read :)

[@jonathanorduno5843]

I love the FF13 combat but I wouldn’t be mad at a remake with a tighter story and FF7R like combat.

[@Valentien23]

It might be coming

[@Gamendx]

I'll be happy with any remake of FF13!!!

[@Valentien23]

This video is BRAVE lmaoo.

[@Gamendx]

I was very aware and was prepared for the heat haha

[@GamesGridNetwork]

I love this game

[@Gamendx]

Im glad to have met another supporter of FF13!!!

[@alexeykryuk3560]

Is this an elaborate prank?

[@Gamendx]

Nope!!! I genuinly love this game :)

[@seanwong4755]

Re7 was this for me.

[@Gamendx]

RE5 was the one that got me into the series!!!

[@seanwong4755]

@Gamendx lol. You're making me feel old. On topic, I personally love the ff13 trilogy. Especially the first one.

[@bitsuuuuuu]

FFXVI is better

[@Gamendx]

Im actually playing that right now so my verdict will be in soon haha

[@Nicole-bj1fl]

where did all this FF13 propaganda coming from recently ? this is like the 11th video in a row the past 2 weeks that i witnessed talking about FF13 and they all said the same thing .. is this an organized marketing from Square Enix because i'm starting to suspect this narrative , like if you wanna be a useful gamer citizen at the very least uplift games like Parasite Eve not the overhyped Toriyama slop

[@Gamendx]

I think theres talk about a remake of FF13 cause I saw some videos while I was getting footage for this video. I never played those games but I'll have to go check them out now!!!

[@Saria6x9lol]

Fast pace more like slow confusing emo story part two and lightning returns dont make sense chronologically basic term based combat lame characters paradime shift has been in other jrpg like skies of arcaidia or tales of symphonia lets just reuse a mechanic from older games and call it something else

[@Gamendx]

Ya I can agree that they went in a unuiqe direction with the story but I just loved seeing the characters again so I was happy haha

[@zacatkinson3926]

@@Gamendxagain?

[@zacatkinson3926]

You don’t know what emo is

[@sonicyvan7492]

One the worst final fantasy I've ever played beside cristal chronicles hd remaster

[@Gamendx]

Thats what makes the FF series so fantastic, theres something for everyone!!!

[@hugbuzzard]

This is by far the worst game in the entire franchise.

[@Gamendx]

Which one would you say is the best so maybe I can get a new reccomendation?

[@hugbuzzard]

@@Gamendx it’s all relative, but 13 just doesn’t embody any of the “final fantasy” feel. I’d say 9 represents the series the best. 7 is the most important one, but I’d say 6 has the best all around package. 4 is the one I think of the most when I think “final fantasy.” 2, 8, 12, and 15 made huge departures in terms of battle mechanics, but still maintained the “final fantasy” feel, but really any of them are better final fantasy games than 13. It should have been a spin off at best.

[@Gamendx]

@@hugbuzzard Thanks Ill have to give some of them a try!!!

[@alpsi285]

Nah that now goes to 16. Now THAT is a bad game

[@zacatkinson3926]

@@Gamendxit’s not bad

[@sleepyherbs6303]

Anyone that defends ff13 I gotta look at with intrigue I am by no means a ff13 lover that shit did a lot of cringe shit like the infinite hallways and vague terms and phrases but it is a good game and it’s definitely final fantasy the story’s rly good and I may have been tweaking on the gameplay (aside from leader death mechanic wtf is that square) so I gots lots of respect for the ardent fans that always stood beside ff13 ff8 your audacity is admirable No im but heart that 13 was the world to get a trilogy like 8 needs help with it’s junction system got mans drawing like an addict or ff9 sequel would literally save planet earth and end all wars and disparities lol Im short yall are paladins for standing by your games back when our hate was thick!

[@Gamendx]

Hey all gamers have a hot take favorite game but real gamers stand by it haha