[PS2] Final Fantasy 12 - Unappreciated or underwear

I believe that its storyline is unappreciated from the majority of the fans, I can’t believe. I can’t say that’s it perfect (no story is) because I fill that it wasn’t well integrated with the gameplay and on some occasion tried to disguise it dungeon crawler elements. I mean there’s a wonderful execution of subtlety to the way the character reveals themselves to players and have a better level of maturity to these characters then those like Squall or Tidus who either Nojima or Kitase feel the need to have them go on this Inuyasha like dramatics. So yeah, best cast since Final Fantasy 6 if you ask me. So I was hoping that the RPG fans here who feels that the story was underwhelming could do a better a job explaining on why they that felt that 12 story is lacking compared to the previous entries, and for those who liked it what or your feelings on the reviews that I posted? I’m sure there won’t be any complaints from Revenant Wings since it not being helmed by Matsuno and instead by Motomu Toriyama.

I mean did anyone even that seen the review of gametrailers, I mean come.
Gametrailers.com - Final Fantasy XII - Review

Here’s another of my hated review for Final Fantasy 12 for not being like it predecessor (mainly being seven through ten).
No Love for Final Fantasy 12 at Unlimited Gamer

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Megavolt, I agree with everything you've just a said. I would have liked the personal perspective if Tidus wasn’t such a poorly conceived and executed character, which is funny when fans tries to justify is whining by saying “what would you do if you was tossed into a foreign world”, well I know what I wouldn’t do and that’s whine about my parental issues and carrying on like a immature child when there’s a treat over the horizon.

I saw that “but for a video game, it’s pretty ridiculous” comment as one the most narrow minded comment in this tread so far, no real offensive. If it’s satisfying in a movie then it can be satisfying in a game, which often tries to emulate movies.

The story FF12 was very clear from very beginning that Arcadia as a whole would be a source of antagonism, here’s a quote from the start of game regarding the situation of Dalmasca and futility of war against the oppressive Arcadian empire.

Quote:

The Death of Ld Rasler Heios Nabradia was but one of many Tragedies to befall
the Kingdom of Dalmasca.

The Air of Hope that had surrounded H.R.H. Princess Ashe’s Wedding was now
quite lost: Dalmasca had been set adrift at the Mercy of History’s restless
Tides.

At this Time, two Great Empires struggled for Dominion over Ivalice: Archadia
in the East, Rozarria the West.

The Invasion of the Kingdom of Nabradia was Archadia’s first Step in its
westward March.

With Lord Rasler’s beloved Homeland consumed by the Hell-Fires of War, it
seemed clear that Archadia would soon mete out a like Fate to Dalmasca.

The Fall of the Fortress at Nalbina tolled the Destruction of the greater part
of Dalmasca’s Forces.

A Counter-Attack was mounted by the Order of the Knights of Dalmasca, ever
Brave and Faithful, but against the martial Might of the Archadian Armies, they
stood little Chance of Victory.

Indeed, their defeat was to be absolute.

Soon thereafter, Archadia came forward offering Terms of Peace. Or, as one
might rather put it, Terms of Dalmasca’s Surrender.

Lord Raminas, King of Dalmasca-and my Dear Friend - had no Choice but to accept
these Terms. It was, thus, only with Reluctance that He set out for Nalbina
Fortress - now under Archadian Occupation – to affix His Seal to the Emperor’s
Treaty of Peace.

The King had scarce departed His Royal City of Rabanastre when the Remnants of
the Order made their Return. And not a Moment too soon, for a terrible
Revelation awaited them.

Would you have narrative be similar to that of Inuyasha where they have to spell out everything like a teacher to a child as if they had no respect for us. Vayne may not have much going on for him like Matsuno's other villains, but I fond him acceptable and well-crafted enough to enjoy his short appearance unlike Seifer, Ultimecia, and Seymour. After he deals with his father and the senate his presence takes a sudden turn and gives the characters and the citizens of Dalmasca a sense of urgency because of his belief in “might makes right” philosophy.

Quote:

We watch a movie of the Bahamut, charging up its fiery rail cannon and then
fires the fiery rail cannon at some of the Resistance airships, and the
airships were all eliminated as the cannon unleashes a big shockwave. Later,
the camera switches back to the control room of the Bahamut where Larsa can be
seen unrelieved.]

Larsa: Why this…

Vayne: Once they see that there can be no surrender, the Resistance must needs
come at us with all they have. We will answer their attack head-on and destroy
them. Before the eyes of all Rabanastre.

Larsa: If you do this, the people will only grow to hate you the more.

Vayne: And should I pardon them, they will only rise up yet again.

Larsa: I do not believe they would. In co-operation lies our hope. (facing
Vayne) You are mistaken. You are wrong, brother.

[There was a brief pause.]

Vayne: And if I am? You had best find the strength you need to correct me then.

[Vaan’s group leaves Gabranth and takes the lift up to the highest floor. As
Vaan’s group arrives at the scene where Vayne and Larsa awaits…]

Vayne: I bid you welcome to my sky fortress, the Bahamut. I must apologize for
my delay in welcoming you aboard my ship.

[The camera shows Vayne in first-person view who glances at Vaan’s group.]

Vayne: Permit me to ask: (opens his eyes) Who are you? An angel of vengeance?
Or perchance a saint of salvation?

[There was a brief pause.]

Ashe: I am simply myself. No more and no less. And I want only to be free.

Vayne: Such a woman is not fit to bear the burden of rule. Weep for Dalmasca,
for she is lost.

[The camera shows Vaan’s group who gets in their offensive stance.]

Vayne: Observe well, Larsa. Watch and mark you the suffering of one who must
rule, yet lacks the power.

This game gave characters clear reasons for doing what did.

Quote:

Vaan: Hating the Empire, getting revenge. It’s all I ever thought about. But I
never did anything about it. I mean, I realized there was nothing I could do.
(sighs) It made me feel hollow, alone. And then I’d miss my brother. I’d say
stuff like “I’m gonna be a Sky Pirate”…or some other stupid thing. Just
anything to keep my mind off it. I was just—I was running away. I needed to get
away from his death. That’s why I followed you.

[The camera shows Ashe who does not respond.]

Vaan: Know what? I’m through with it. I’m through running. I’m ready to find my
purpose. To find some real answers—some reasons. If I stick with you, I think I
will.

Balthier: While Balthier was at first only interested in the treasure at the King’s Tomb and then receiving his pay for his insistence, he does becomes interested in Ashe’s plight

Basch: And what is it you’re after, Balthier? You’re a welcome hand, and a
great aid, but why?

Balthier: Worried I’m out to steal the Nethicite, eh? Can’t say I’m
unaccustomed to people doubting my intentions. Nothing could be further from my
mind. Shall I swear by your sword or some such?

[There was a brief pause.]

Basch: Apologies. But I needed to know where you stand. Her Majesty depends on
you. And you seemed to have an interest in the stone.

Balthier: I’m only here to see how the story unfolds. Any self-respecting
leading man would do the same.

Basch:
Basch: Yes, the hour of my return is already over late. The people may hate me,
but that does not free me of my charge.

Basch: After Vayne’s ruse I had abandoned hope for honor… Yet never did I
forget my knightly vows. If I could protect but one person from war’s
horror…then I would bear any shame. I would bear it proudly. I could not defend
my home. What is shame to me?

I’ll end the matter with this.

Ashe: Then I will defend Dalmasca and stop this Bahamut. This is my charge-

Vaan: That's our charge, actually.

Penelo: It's our home. It belongs to us all.

There's nowhere I can't reach.