Quote:The last couple of Final Fantasy games have been less than stellar for Square Enix, in terms of reputation. Final Fantasy XIV released despite beta testers warning them the game was essentially broken, Final Fantasy XIII released as a sixty plus hour movie with a handful of playable gameplay segments, and Final Fantasy XIII-2 has (so far) sold much less than any of its predecessors. Throughout these debacles gamers have stuck by Square and Square has continually found one way or another to somewhat sully the Final Fantasy name…until now. Final Fantasy Type-0 looks like it may be just the game to "right the ship" for Square Enix, if only they would take the time to localize it.

Full Story: Will English Speakers Ever Get To Enjoy Final Fantasy Type-0?

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I had hope for it being PSN only just for Vita playability. However with such a long drought, I'm starting to doubt anything whatsoever. If we don't see anything at E3, I'll give it the official stamp of: "Maybe 10 years from now as a port on PS4."

It's a bummer too, because this game just has everything I want and then some. The demo was outright amazing. It would be great to have a PSN only version for the Vita, and even more great would be an upgraded Vita version. One can hope.

What still looms also is what happened to Type-1 and Type-2. They were the biggest thing that had me 'knowing' Type-0 would make it here. If they go through with them, there's still a huge hope for Type-0 being here in one way shape or form.

With the conclusion of FF13-2, we should be getting a glimmer of what SE has on their plate next. Will Versus finally come? Will they move on to FF15? Or will they give a hand up to Type0?

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I agree that the console FF games are not as good as they used to be but the portable team know how to make great game: CC-FFVII-, The 3rd Birthday (not FF but still a great SE game) and now Type-0. These games are what Square should be doing all round.

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Something tells me that sales figures of Theatrhythm will help determine the fate of the localization of Type-0, but that's just me...

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(March 22, 2012 07:06:57 PM)Zero Wrote:  Something tells me that sales figures of Theatrhythm will help determine the fate of the localization of Type-0, but that's just me...

You sure they'd base it off of one another like that? Even tho they're two different types of games? (one a kid-friendly looking rhythm game the other a pretty dark/violent rpg?).
Anyways, I'd sure hope that the West would be getting this game... I just wish that there'd be an official announcment from one of the Western SEs... Because I won't be holding my breath till that time... True, we can have some hope come time with E3 (possible that they could do a big announcement for that) and maybe besides localization, they've been tinkering with the game (possibly some new additions from hearing the JP audience's opinions) so that it can be compatible with the Vita. So, here's to hoping for some word soon... :/

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I don't really see why anyone is worrying about this. It was huge in Japan, it was announced alongside Versus and XIII from the get go, and if that translation is correct, square has already announced that they're gonna localize it. They obviously didn't start working on the english version until after the JP release, and these things take a lot of time.

There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that they are going to localize type-0, especially if they have sequels planned. What im worried about is whether they'll westernize it too much. From what i could tell from the demo, the menu system is going to be confusing even if it's all translated. I hope they wont make it too simplistic compared to the JP version. I could really tell that the type-0 demo had a very japanese feel to it. They're no doubt going to rearrange things for the english version, and that too is going to take time. Just wait, it'll come out.

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I am sure that the game will come out, however if we hear nothing from E3, then I would say no. But at the same time if it never comes out, that's fine as it means Square does not want my money for the game.

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Sign here, it wouldn't hurt to just help a little

This article has so many flaws and its from an article writer that

A) doesnt know how to write

B) doesnt know what hes talking about......

13-2 sold more than type zero.......even in japan......so why hes using the sales areguement is retarded.......

"It really does make you question why Japanese PSP gamers get such an extensive experience and why we English speakers are left with merely a broken MMO and a sequel that most fans were not requesting.
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Its because the psp is 100 times more popular than the ps3.

This is just one example of stupidity

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"for an actual evolved version of the games"


this aint an evolved version

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fyi 13-2 is AMAZING, just like 13 was.

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(March 22, 2012 08:52:56 PM)Dollow Wrote:  I am sure that the game will come out, however if we hear nothing from E3, then I would say no. But at the same time if it never comes out, that's fine as it means Square does not want my money for the game.

it is already confirmed for localization

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(March 22, 2012 07:21:59 PM)RedRose Wrote:  You sure they'd base it off of one another like that? Even tho they're two different types of games? (one a kid-friendly looking rhythm game the other a pretty dark/violent rpg?).
Anyways, I'd sure hope that the West would be getting this game... I just wish that there'd be an official announcment from one of the Western SEs... Because I won't be holding my breath till that time... True, we can have some hope come time with E3 (possible that they could do a big announcement for that) and maybe besides localization, they've been tinkering with the game (possibly some new additions from hearing the JP audience's opinions) so that it can be compatible with the Vita. So, here's to hoping for some word soon... :/

that game isnt kiddy dude

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(March 22, 2012 09:23:33 PM)stealth Wrote:  it is already confirmed for localization

it sort of is, but then again, it sort of isn't. And just because it's been confirmed does not mean that we will get it.

Also, try to put as many thoughts onto 1 post, you're flooding the thread on the forums with multi-posts

(March 22, 2012 09:24:13 PM)stealth Wrote:  that game isnt kiddy dude

A. Redrose ain't a dude
B. She's referring to theatrhythm's artistic style

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(March 22, 2012 09:03:59 PM)stealth Wrote:  This article has so many flaws and its from an article writer that

A) doesnt know how to write

B) doesnt know what hes talking about......

stealth, if you wish to critically argue the point put forth by the writer, I recommend you do so respectfully, without personally attacking anyone.

As for XIII/XIII-2 being "amazing," that's up for debate. Majority of people don't particularly care for either. XIII-2 was a better experience, again that's not saying much, and yet it performed dismally. Besides, XIII and its sequel definitely weren't evolved by any means. Felt more like a step backwards, in narrative at least. Gameplay in the sequel was at least fun.

Personally, I'm still doubtful about any localization. Of course, I hope SE proves me wrong. However, if Type-0 were to ever make an appearance outside of Japan, it's definitely not going to be in the form of a PSP game. That boat's long gone.

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