So after actually taking a look at Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney gamplay videos, I decided I didn't wish to buy it. For one, I noticed that there wasn't really any replayability after the main story (if you don't count the extra puzzles it offers). Instead, I waited (agonizingly and patiently) for TFF: CC instead which arrived in the mail on my doorstep on 16th September 2014 [right on time of the release date!].
Man, it was hell worth the wait. =)
Story
It's a music game, so it's just a quick sypsonis on the whole light versus darness thing and you need Rhytmia (points) to restore the 'music harmony'. Other than that, you're not going to get anything else.
Score: Not grading this. Even if it has RPG elements.
Graphics and Presentation
It's cute and adorable. Enough said. I'm a sucker for cute and chibi-fied art. Kudos to the devs to have the background scenes that match up according to game series. Like when you play FFX title 'To Zanarkand' the background scene is actually just that!
You also have the EMS (Event Music Stages) that have the game cutscenes played during the music stage. Once you completed it, you can watch it again in the theater without having to play it. It's awesome AND you can play it in 3D! I wish they included more of them (like the previous FF titles) but I'm happy to see newer and the spin-offs get some love!
Score: 8/10
Gameplay
Very fun and addictive. The game devs have actually expanded the game elements of Quest mode to handle more RPG elements and you can go about of creating your 'ultimate' team of heroes. I like it has FF abilities and items in the mix too.
Those who like Rhythm games can feel at home with a tap of a beat. The Ultimate mode provides crazy swishing and button pressing. Not to mention in this sequel you can use button mode, stylus mode, hybird, and one hand mode. A plus for left hand people and those who don't have a sturdy wrist.
Versus mode though, shines a lot for many people. This time around, you can play this game with your friends than just yourself.
Score: 9/10
Music and Sound
This is a music game, and I have to say its huge library doesn't get any better than this (unless you're up to buy the DLC too!). 221 tracks with no DLC is a lot to get through. Trust me, I was chasing the trophy that needed you to clear every song (whatever difficulty you choose) and it felt a bit draggy.
On another note the sound quality between older songs which are 16 bit and the contempory versions of the new serious was actully that good, I felt there were no horrible sound qualities between them. While I use normal phone headset while I play this game, I really now want to buy a good headset and see how it really sounds with surround sound.
Another plus for this game is the music player feature. You can play the music with headset and the 3DS in sleep mode! The only thing that suck is you need 121,000 Rhythmia to unlock all the songs. So far I'm at 90,000 so I'll get there soon.
Score: 10/10
Overall
One of the best titles if you love FF music and like cute things in a rather massive package. The only thing I would advise it to try the demo first if you're okay how the gameplay works. I know some people don't like the art so it's fine. However, you'll be missing out in the Versus mode and Quest mode which I think really makes this game so much more fun. Plus, what other title can you find FF music series in one package? I'm planning to get a few DLCs that I'd like. First pack came out on 16th September, the next will be up today. =)
Overall Score: 9/10 (I'm enjoying this and I can play back to it anytime I want to).
Thanks for reading~!
~ SilverWriter2
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