My problem with XII was if the battle system was faster paced, I probably would've been able to stay awake long enough to get EXP. Instead, I went to the Belias battle at level 10, learned my lesson, devoted the next four weeks to get up to level 30, still didn't win. >_> Wasn't really even worth beating him. lol
I don't know what they meant by it didn't feel like FF, aside from the British accents.
I don't even have a PS3 right now, so I haven't even seen the XIII case, but I trust with the fast paced system, I can at least beat it, who knows. I'm looking forward to the story right now.