Final Fantasy 13 is a decent RPG game, I must say it was a total letdown some of the choices the made in that game. For being a Final Fantasy (new) i'd say it's a good game that way, I loved the music and the inane graphics in the game. I was starstruck the whole game, it was just brilliant in so many ways. I totally loved the visual scenes of the game and how masterful each detail was in the game...
but I just didn't like the choice of "world map", I don't mind a linear game - but give me the world map and those lush cities I remember from old times. Nothing was like going sightseeing in Alexandria or Lindblum for that matter in Final Fantasy 9, Final Fantasy 7 torn game map was another great feature. Which I felt was lacking totally in the last games, some complain that's way to old features, but I think they should keep the key elements that had before in their RPGs and be innuative in other ways. Dare I say that the fighting system was fun, bit too easy - but fun nevertheless!
I also felt they are underestimating us in general with not implenting japanse voice option and just english text. Since I wanted run through almost every char's head through a nice brick wall at times. Which can be really frustrating, since it's taking away the mood and the story by really trashy performances in English there.
But they did show some great steps that they have taken, even as one the biggest fans of Japanese RPGs - I must say, for the time being the western RPG world is much better. I also really look forward to the next FF Versus 13 game as well, rumours say the worldmap is returning and cities you can move more freely in!
Oh, last thing: I also missed a lot of the sidegames. No cardgame for my gambling tendancy is a no go *laughs* and no normal vendors!
*shake his hands*
Despite that, I still think it was a good game - it did glue me to my seat for 64 hours.