Yeah, my FFXIII came today, very happy
About 4 hours or so in at the mo. Sure, it's linear, but so was FFX, and that ranks among one of my fave ever games.
Definitely agree on the X button mashing too, Lyra. It's starting to change now that new commands are opening up for me in battle, but it is a very simple affair at first. Much like Crisis Core was for me too.
But so far, I'm blown away by the visuals and really enjoying it.
As for Crystal Bearers, it's dropped to the �£18 mark on Amazon UK, The Hut and Zavvi. Probably too much for my liking still, but I'm sure I'll pick it up one day, even though I'm disappointed in the direction it went. I adored FFCC on the GameCube and really wanted a true sequel to it in the same style but with a deeper story and summons and such.
Good shout on FF9 too. Just struck me how similar in graphic style FFCC and FF9 are. Would love for a combination of the two in same shape or form.
Anyway, back to FFXIII!