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Final Fantasy XIII-2 to Come on One Xbox 360 Disc

Posted on Thursday, September 22 @ 07:33:38 Eastern by



Final Fantasy XIII came on three DVDs when it released for the Xbox 360, because Square Enix couldn't fit all of the content on just one disc. People weren't exactly happy about this; no one likes switching discs. The upcoming sequel to FFXIII, FFXIII-2 will only come on one disc, but people are just as upset about this.

The biggest concern is that the game will be significantly smaller, as it's able to fit on just the one disc. Director Motomu Toriyama claims that's not the case and that the reduced data is due to the omission of the highly detailed CGI cutscenes, which are now rendered in real-time. He goes on to clarify that the game will feature around the same volume of content as FFXIII.

CGI cutscenes have long been a staple in Final Fantasy. Is that something you are going to miss? Or do you usually skip the cutscenes anyway? How do you feel about this news?
Related Games:   Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XIII-2
Tags:   Final Fantasy, Xbox 360


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  • MrrClean
    MrrClean - Joined: Aug 7, 2010
    I haven't played any of the Final Fantasty games since FF8 (which I still have for my PS1), so I don't really care. Although, it seems like they may try to spring some online/cloud sh*t to make up for this...
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    Posted: Sep 22nd, 2011 at 9:03 am
  • StickyGreenGamer
    StickyGreenGamer - Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    I've never understood the complaints about disc swapping. We've been doing it for a very long time (FF7, FF8, etc.). Is it really that big of a deal?
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    Posted: Sep 22nd, 2011 at 9:54 am
  • Bras
    Bras - Joined: Jul 16, 2008
    So their excuse for not developing a behemoth of a game is that "no one likes to swap discs"...

    Come on Enix you need to clarify this, are you actually favoring a console that has no history with you over one that's truly next-gen or you are just plain lazy to develop a balls-to-the-wall game and want to charge full money on an expansion?
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    Posted: Sep 22nd, 2011 at 10:36 am
  • wildmario
    wildmario - Joined: Jan 17, 2007
    Considering most console gamers sit on the couch or their favorite chair, it breaks flow when you get into the story and then have to get up (yes some can be lazy) to swap discs to continue. If done wrong, some games also force players to swap back to the previous discs if they decide to backtrack, Not to mention if, god forbid, you lose one of those dics due to a younger sibling or a move gone wrong, I wouldn't want to be going on ebay trying to hunt down disc 3 for my game.


    Just because disc swapping was commonplace 10-15 years ago, it doesn't mean developers have to stick to it just for the sake of a longer game or a game stuffed with more filler content. Remember, more isn't always better.
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    Posted: Sep 22nd, 2011 at 12:09 pm
  • Commiebot
    Commiebot - Joined: Mar 27, 2007
    Frankly if the compromise of getting rid of the flashy, over-the-top CGI leads to more time being put into the characters, plot, and gameplay I am all for their deletion. Final Fantasy has always been (to me) driven by the gameplay and characters, if you skimp on them, you cheat us all.

    Honestly, Square Enix needs to be reminded on how to do more with less, leave the totally insane airship battles and quasi-futuristic gunfights for games like Devil May Cry, and make some characters I won't get irritated spending my time and money on.
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    Posted: Sep 22nd, 2011 at 12:26 pm

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