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...down gameplay has been compared to Diablo and Zelda, but is most reminiscent of Gauntlet, in which a small band of heroes roved endlessly across tidy little maps filled with monsters and treasure chests. Brilliantly, the countless skirmishes you’ll encounter reflect the turn-based combat of earlier Final Fantasy games and most true RPGs. Each enemy has a small set of behaviors and attacks whose flaws quickly become apparent. Outcomes of battles depend on timing and tactics much more than pure reflex (thanks in large part to the emphasis on timed “charge?...
...latest incarnation of Square’s ongoing Final Fantasy universe is a curious digression. Gone are the epic plotlines, elaborate mini-films and involved combat of the “proper” games, replaced with quick, real-time action and a decisive emphasis on little neighborhoods...
...course, this really comes to fruition when a group of two to four players work in conjunction to overcome tough situations—combining spells, trading items and taking shots in combat. Without them, the game suffers noticeably. The device normally carried by one player, which forces the group to stay within its sphere (thus fostering a sense of togetherness), is a complete nuisance in single player mode. Spell and item combinations become tedious when performed alone. There’s little plot to speak of, providing enough to explain your purpose of being there and leaving the rest...
...more precisely, the mindset of Sept. 10. Naturally, he has sanctimonious reverence for the United Nations, considering it the definitive arbiter of U.S. foreign policy. As we have seen, such an exaggerated view of the United Nations can directly conflict with the ability of the United States to effectively combat the intersection of terrorists, outlaw regimes and weapons proliferation. In many ways, Annan would have been a more appropriate commencement speaker for the pre–Sept. 11 age, a simpler time...
...nation has a history of passionate advocacy and determined action for human rights, and the Canadian armed forces have long played a significant role in peacekeeping missions around the world. Our government is the first to make it a priority to ensure that the supply of cheap drugs to combat HIV and AIDS is made available to Africa. We knew that Arbour would represent the virtues we hold dearest: fairness, integrity, a respect for diversity, a belief in equality and, above all else, respect for the individual. She did just that, with exemplary dedication and boundless energy, during her tenure...