Enjoyment:
Final Fantasy XII is by far the most enjoyable game I’ve played in months. Numerous other releases of the month, like Namco’s Tales of the Abyss have been relegated to temporary shelf duty as Square’s latest effort commandeers the PS2. The game play makes leveling entertaining, and every bit of the game shines with polish and perfection worthy of the long years it took to finally see release.
Overall Impression:
Overall, I would have to recommend this game to any and all PS2 owners. The plot is riveting, and you honestly care about each character in your entourage. Coupled with the music, art, and entertaining game play, this is truly a legendary game. I will be the first to tell you I’m not a huge Final Fantasy fan, as well, and even hated the oft-praised Final Fantasy VII, but you’re only doing yourself a disservice if you pass up Final Fantasy XII.
Marketing Efforts Towards Women:
To be honest, I haven’t seen much, if any marketing for the game, compared to the deluge of ads I remember for Final Fantasy X. Perhaps it’s because the game hasn’t been out long yet. However, there is a plus side in regards to specific characters. Gone are clingy helpless girls like Rinoa of games past. Instead we are given the quirky and independent Penelo, Vaan’s childhood friend, and the extremely brash and very strong Ashe. While Penelo stands out, Ashe truly takes the cake, as from the very moment you meet her in the game, she is forward, exceptionally independent, and totally self-reliant. There’s a very strong feel of her letting you help her, instead of her needing it, and it’s a very pleasing change, in my opinion.Articles on WomenGamers.Com solely reflect the experiences and perspectives of the author(s). Feel free to agree or disagree in the accompanying forum thread.
