Final Fantasy XIII Famitsu score sparks controversy in Japan
Famitsu’s cross-review of the game - where 4 critics give a note on 10 - gave the anticipated title a 39/40 note, with three reviewers giving perfect scores, and one reviewer giving a meager 9/10:
“Given the quality all around, it’s a bit of a shame that the story is a straight path until the midgame. I’m also concerned about the lack of [gameplay] gimmicks before the midpoint.” [1up]
This comes as a shock to most people in Japan, Famitsu having given the perfect to 4 games this year- including Monster Hunter Tri. People fear Famitsu may have shoddy review practices, and giving 39/40 tells people that the magazine may think Monster Hunter Tri deserves its perfect score.
Final Fantasy XIII comes out December 17th in Japan, with a North American release planned for March 9th. And I can’t wait one day longer. Argh!
