good review, i couldnt get past the first 4hours mark. dont think i ever will. its too boring

This doesn't sound very "Final Fantasy" to me... I've not bought it yet but I will eventually I suppose. I'm still thinking Final Fantasy Versus XIII will knock the pants off of this.

I'm about 8-10 hours in so far and really not sure what to make of it, if it wasnt a final fantasy game id have probably stopped playing it, it relies far too much on a good combat system early on.

They have ruined the summons in the last few installments though imo, they should be used as a 1 off move and not have the summon come into the battle as a character. I also dont like how you cant progress the crystarium system of your own accord, its a stupid system !!

The last 2 main games (x-2, 12) and this 1 so far havent been anywhere near as good as their predecessors, they need to pull it out of the bag with Versus 13

I was instantly put off of this when I heard about "sphere grid-like" system. I really hated the pointless grid in FFX and the licence system in FFXII. I appreciated the simplicity of the systems up to FFIX.

I agree on the summon thing too. I liked how FF8 handled them best - letting them posses you (lending you their HP) until they're released.