Good game, shame about the story. I hated it my first play through, it seemed like, infact it just was, one massive dungeon crawl. By the time I'd crossed one area and reached the next I'd be like, where am I in the story again..? which, incidentally, could be written on a post it note. It only seemed to get interesting toward the end of the game, the main villain was utter shite as well, something along the lines of the Occuria would have been better.. anyway, I'm waffling

After my first playthrough, and deciding to give it another shot, I discovered I just really enjoyed the game play, it was fun. I gave up giving a chuff about the story and just got into the mini games and the Hunts. I loved the monster arena in X and the hunts in XII were no different

If the title Final Fantasy wasn't attached to it, I really don't think it would generate as much hate as it does. People just reacted to the new battle system and the story, and the fact that the main character wasnt actually the main character. I just couldn't get attached like I did with the other FF's, I felt like more a spectator than actually getting involved and attached to the character/story. I think FFXIII has a similar issue, only in reverse. It's just all story.... combined this would be the perfect game

They need to get the balance right

Also. Dr Cid instantly makes this game win despite all its faults