Final fantasy XIII question.

I just picked it up and started it yesterday i was just wondering how long people first playthroughs were?nottu

About 40 hours. I also did not do every single side mission, which you will get pretty much at the end of the game. Those side missions were pretty tedious (go there, kill this, fetch that).

[QUOTE="nottu"]I just picked it up and started it yesterday i was just wondering how long people first playthroughs were?EvilSelf

About 40 hours. I also did not do every single side mission, which you will get pretty much at the end of the game. Those side missions were pretty tedious (go there, kill this, fetch that).

Cool thanks,does it get less linear towards the end? Right now its just narrow hallway leads to thing you have to jump over leading to another narrow hallway etc.

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[QUOTE="nottu"]I just picked it up and started it yesterday i was just wondering how long people first playthroughs were?nottu

About 40 hours. I also did not do every single side mission, which you will get pretty much at the end of the game. Those side missions were pretty tedious (go there, kill this, fetch that).

Cool thanks,does it get less linear towards the end? Right now its just narrow hallway leads to thing you have to jump over leading to another narrow hallway etc.

Yes. The first two discs are pretty linear. Once you get to the third disc you will get the opportunity to roam around and do side missions. One more time they are very similar and tedious. Side mission part is the only non-linear part in FF XIII.

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About 40 hours. I also did not do every single side mission, which you will get pretty much at the end of the game. Those side missions were pretty tedious (go there, kill this, fetch that).

EvilSelf

Cool thanks,does it get less linear towards the end? Right now its just narrow hallway leads to thing you have to jump over leading to another narrow hallway etc.

Yes. The first two discs are pretty linear. Once you get to the third disc you will get the opportunity to roam around and do side missions. One more time they are very similar and tedious. Side mission part is the only non-linear part in FF XIII.

That sucks, i usually dont do side missions in FF games becuase they're usually the same and normally dont have very good rewards

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Cool thanks,does it get less linear towards the end? Right now its just narrow hallway leads to thing you have to jump over leading to another narrow hallway etc.

nottu

Yes. The first two discs are pretty linear. Once you get to the third disc you will get the opportunity to roam around and do side missions. One more time they are very similar and tedious. Side mission part is the only non-linear part in FF XIII.

That sucks, i usually dont do side missions in FF games becuase they're usually the same and normally dont have very good rewards

You are correct. From the side missions i did, i did not get any items that were better than what i already had. Teh only positive is that you will need to build your characters (which is kinda linear too i.e. the Crystarium system)to be able to have a better chance at some of the Boss fights, which require a fair bit of tactics.

I was personally disappointed with FF 13 even though the game has outstanding graphics, BUT too many cinematic scenes. It feels like you play for 5 minutes and then watch cinematics (which are beautiful) for 10 minutes.

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Yes. The first two discs are pretty linear. Once you get to the third disc you will get the opportunity to roam around and do side missions. One more time they are very similar and tedious. Side mission part is the only non-linear part in FF XIII.

EvilSelf

That sucks, i usually dont do side missions in FF games becuase they're usually the same and normally dont have very good rewards

You are correct. From the side missions i did, i did not get any items that were better than what i already had. Teh only positive is that you will need to build your characters (which is kinda linear too i.e. the Crystarium system)to be able to have a better chance at some of the Boss fights, which require a fair bit of tactics.

I was personally disappointed with FF 13 even though the game has outstanding graphics, BUT too many cinematic scenes. It feels like you play for 5 minutes and then watch cinematics (which are beautiful) for 10 minutes.

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[QUOTE="nottu"]I just picked it up and started it yesterday i was just wondering how long people first playthroughs were?nottu

About 40 hours. I also did not do every single side mission, which you will get pretty much at the end of the game. Those side missions were pretty tedious (go there, kill this, fetch that).

Cool thanks,does it get less linear towards the end? Right now its just narrow hallway leads to thing you have to jump over leading to another narrow hallway etc.

and the combat is extremely boring

I found the best way to deal with that is to play a game on your PC while you mash A/X on FF13. I beat the expansion to Warhammer Dawn of War 2 while playing FF13.

At 55 hours I completed the game. At 86 hours I got all missions 5* and got Tier 3 weapons for everyone. At 89 hours I decided I was not going to grind anymore for ingots just to get the rest of the equipment.

At 55 hours I completed the game. At 86 hours I got all missions 5* and got Tier 3 weapons for everyone. At 89 hours I decided I was not going to grind anymore for ingots just to get the rest of the equipment.

DJSAV_101

my buddy got a 1000/1000GS on it and spent over 100 hours doing all the grinding i think he finished the missions stuff around 40 60 but went back doing sides and stuff. he also said it will be the last ff game he plays hes a pure acheivment hunter who must get 1000 and i guess it took it out of him holding every accessory on the game and weapon lol

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At 55 hours I completed the game. At 86 hours I got all missions 5* and got Tier 3 weapons for everyone. At 89 hours I decided I was not going to grind anymore for ingots just to get the rest of the equipment.

nottu

Yes you can. Some missions as well as the last level of the crystarium are not available until after you finish the game.