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Best "Epic Duel" in a Square Game
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Posted: 30th July 2006 00:14
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I'd add more, but there's only room for ten. That's why I have the "Other" option. I tried to put in as many games as I could.
Anyway, Frog vs. Magus is in my opinion the greatest moment in video game history. Cecil vs. Kain is a close second, followed by Squall vs Seifer. -CSM -------------------- The NEW Final Fantasy Wiki! Join us! |
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Posted: 30th July 2006 02:30
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All the choices are cool and all, but what constitutes an 'epic duel'? Does it have to be a one-on-one fight? If it isn't, then the final battle of X was pretty epic. (Well, all the FF Final battles are 'epic', but that one had neat music to go along with it well.)
Other than that, Magus vs. Possible spoilers: highlight to view was pretty cool. With Magus' theme and everything. Glenn This post has been edited by Zeromus_X on 30th July 2006 02:31 -------------------- |
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Posted: 30th July 2006 02:47
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Cloud vs. Sephiroth, the most dramatic and climactic of the given choices. Sephiroth is defeated and Cloud's mind is finally set free. Frog vs. Magus would be good, but I'm not sure which battle it's actually referring to, and I remember the two Magus battles being party battles. Cecil vs. Kain was my second choice.
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Posted: 30th July 2006 04:08
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When you have the choice to
Possible spoilers: highlight to view Get Magus to join your party, i save state and let Frog fight him just for the fun of it. But I also like the Cloud Vs Sephiroth one, like triple M said Cloud is finally set free. -------------------- Kel'Thuzad: She is persistent. Reminds me of you, death knight. Arthas:Shut up you damned ghost. -Warcraft III Kel'thuzad comparing Arthas and Sylvanas Windrunner. |
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Posted: 30th July 2006 04:54
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Currently I'm going with Ceci vs. Kain, in terms of sheer 'epic'-ness
Possible spoilers: highlight to view Kain is your childhood friend, and after getting seperated on a mission you eventually end up fighting him and lose. Had a very epic feel to it. Plus Kain is just that awsome. The only other option I would have gone with was Frog vs. Magus Although their animosity for eachother Possible spoilers: highlight to view mainly glenn vengeful for his best friend's death Would have made it epic, my first three playthroughs of the game I opted not to fight, because I had seen Magus in the game manual. although Possible spoilers: highlight to view Killing him does give you and ending with frog as a human, it would have been interesting to have a human Glenn playable, still love the game very much, but there is still a part of me that wants to play as glenn, he'd probably have a whole new set of techs and boosted stats. -------------------- "Have you ever seen a baby do that before?" |
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Posted: 30th July 2006 07:32
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Cecil vs. Kain seems like the most epic. Powerful childhood friends coming to arms seems epic to me.
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Posted: 30th July 2006 12:01
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I think the Sephiroth vs. Cloud epic. I love it when two powerful swordsmen duke it out and given the story, both guys have something to prove to one another; Cloud wants to prove to the world and himself that he's stronger than Sephiroth while Sephiroth wants to prove that a small Shinra grunt couldn't possibly be more powerful than the most famous member of SOLDIER.
My favorite is the Squall vs. Seifer duels. Their almost equals in disc one, then he becomes an easy boss battle when Squall's got his friends to back him up on the 2-3 times you have to beat him in discs 2 & 3, but you can't deny that the opening cinematic of Squall vs. Seifer is just plain awesome. -------------------- "Thought I was dead, eh? Not until I fulfill my dream!" Seifer Almasy "The most important part of the story is the ending." Secret Window "Peace is but a shadow of death." Kuja |
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Posted: 30th July 2006 16:05
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It's one on one duels. And the Frog vs Magus duel happens in one of the endings. THAT's the epic duel I'm referring to. The scene at the end where Frog stands victorious atop Magus' castle has been reenacted in flash movies more than any of the other duels I mentioned. -CSM
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Posted: 31st July 2006 02:45
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It was a huge epic duel. I mean
Possible spoilers: highlight to view thats one bizzare twist. I mean it doesnt get anymore nailbitting than that. It was also kool to see the Playstation version where there was an anime cinimatic before you faught him for the first time. Magus Killed Cyrus, and turned glenn into a Frog -------------------- You Can't Escape... Nowhere to run... Nowhere to hide... |
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Posted: 31st July 2006 02:57
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i like the seifer vs. squall the best, but pretty much only in the opening.
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Posted: 31st July 2006 20:21
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too many....I cant pick one bu favorites include Squall and Seifer, and Sora vs. Riku, and if it counts Reno/Rude vs. Yazoo/Loz in AC.
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Posted: 31st July 2006 20:37
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Ramza v. Whoever He Fights in Chapter 4 at Igros is pretty epic to me. A traitorous party uncovered, and you fight your way up the stairs to fight duel to the death. Other than that, I guess I could pick Squall/Seifer, even if the duel is simply intense, not really epic.
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Posted: 1st August 2006 02:02
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I'm surprised Squall vs. Seifer is doing so well. It's a well done CG animation, but I guess I never considered it that "epic" because the rivalry between Squall and Seifer never develops into an intereting or important part of FFVIII. Seifer shows up to fight a few times, but mostly when he's mind-controlled in ways that are blatantly borrowed but not as well executed as Kain. From the opening I expected him to be a cool antagonist, but like most of FFVIII it never met my expectations. His presence throughout the game is awkward at best, and Seifer's character is one of the most underdeveloped of the game. It's a great set up, but it falls really, really flat, and I would probably place it towards the bottom of the list.
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Posted: 1st August 2006 20:47
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I chose other...I'm thinking of FuSoYa and Golbeze versus Zeromus...this was a great battle because of the theme it carries, a brother seeking redemption for his past. We always touch on how Cecil redeems himself, but never do we focus on Golbeze and his change toward the end. It really is an important part of the story and a great way to show that people can always change their destinies.
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Posted: 2nd August 2006 18:55
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Galuf vs. Exdeath.
The. Single. Most. Dramatic. RPG. Battle. Ever. Possible spoilers: highlight to view "I cannot be defeated by anger or hatred." "This isn't anger...nor is it hatred!..." "Then what is it?" This post has been edited by Glenn Magus Harvey on 2nd August 2006 18:56 -------------------- Check the "What games are you playing at the moment?" thread for updates on what I've been playing. You can find me on the Fediverse! I use Mastodon, where I am @[email protected] ( https://sakurajima.moe/@glennmagusharvey ) |
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Posted: 4th August 2006 02:00
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I concur, GMH. It was so unexpecting to see that awesome battle with such an awesome super boss battle theme. All other fights were ok and Cloud and Sephiroth was obviously expecting and fan service.
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Posted: 4th August 2006 02:41
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Somehow, I think that KH2 pic of Cloud and Squall standing back to back with swords out is more so a fanservice. -CSM
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Posted: 4th August 2006 04:54
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I voted for Sabin Vs. Vargas because there were three of them: Edgar, Locke, and Terra pounding away at Vargas and they got blown away and couldn't beat him!! But here comes Sabin and beats him in one hit with his Blitz! Sabin is awesome!
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Posted: 6th August 2006 18:32
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Tellah vs Golbez and Cecil vs Cecil are my favorites
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Posted: 6th August 2006 18:39
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Cecil announcing he'll destroy Zeromus was also heroic and cool and shivery and what-not.
Possible spoilers: highlight to view "Zeromus... For all life, and all those who gave their lives... we will defeat you!" And Galuf on X-Death: Possible spoilers: highlight to view "WHY...WON'T...YOU...DIE?!!" -------------------- |
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Posted: 7th August 2006 14:47
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Quote (Crazyswordsman @ 30th July 2006 00:14) Anyway, Frog vs. Magus is in my opinion the greatest moment in video game history. Wow, which game is it? Must play that if it's as good as you say. For me, Kain vs Cecil. A seriously hard fight if you try and "beat" him, two great friends, two odd animations - what could be better for an epic duel? -------------------- Scepticism, that dry rot of the intellect, had not left one entire idea in his mind. Me on the Starcraft. |
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Posted: 7th August 2006 15:40
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Quote (Zeromus_X @ 6th August 2006 13:39) And Galuf on X-Death: Possible spoilers: highlight to view "WHY...WON'T...YOU...DIE?!!" Exactly. Possible spoilers: highlight to view "Even if my life burns out... ...I will defeat you!" -------------------- Check the "What games are you playing at the moment?" thread for updates on what I've been playing. You can find me on the Fediverse! I use Mastodon, where I am @[email protected] ( https://sakurajima.moe/@glennmagusharvey ) |
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Posted: 8th August 2006 22:17
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Quote (sweetdude @ 7th August 2006 14:47) Quote (Crazyswordsman @ 30th July 2006 00:14) Anyway, Frog vs. Magus is in my opinion the greatest moment in video game history. Wow, which game is it? Must play that if it's as good as you say. For me, Kain vs Cecil. A seriously hard fight if you try and "beat" him, two great friends, two odd animations - what could be better for an epic duel? Chrono Trigger. -CSM -------------------- The NEW Final Fantasy Wiki! Join us! |
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Posted: 14th August 2006 15:01
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Possible spoilers: highlight to view I voted Squall and Seifer I always love watching that at the begginning of FF8 |
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Posted: 14th August 2006 15:14
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Not sure why you spoiler tagged that, Silver, but I agree with your choice. Best duel to be present in the poll choices, by far.
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Posted: 15th August 2006 21:54
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Possible spoilers: highlight to view Other. Paladin Cecil VS Dark Knight Cecil. -------------------- Yami no kanata Hikari no todokanu hate ni Ima mo hitori Kodoku na tabi o tsuzuketeiru |
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Posted: 16th August 2006 06:16
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Seeing as X-Death completely beats Galuf down, yet Galuf just keeps on fighting, that match is the most memorable for me. Galuf is like Jesus. He died for your sins. (</jk> please don't kill me evangelicals!)
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Posted: 16th August 2006 07:26
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Quote (vincent214 @ 15th August 2006 17:54) Possible spoilers: highlight to view Other. Paladin Cecil VS Dark Knight Cecil. Ooooh, good choice. Hadn't really considered that one. Definitely epic, and a big turning point in the story. I'd probably still rank it behind the two I previously mentioned, but it's definitely worthy of consideration. |
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Posted: 16th August 2006 12:54
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GALUF VS EXDEATH!!! That old man has some guts! I'd say, Braver* than Cloud
 ...Possible spoilers: highlight to view Breaking the power of a crystal all alone and then fighting Exdeath, then his HP drops to zero BUT HE STILL KEEPS FIGHTING 'TILL HE SERIOUSLY WOUNDS XDEATH! I WAS THRILLED WHEN I SAW THAT! Galuf 4tw!!! Overexcitement...that's not good but...That's who I am  -------------------- Ask me ANY FFV question! PM me! Sorry if I dissapoint you but I have nothing to do with hacking... |
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