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It's been 23 years since SquareEnix, then Squaresoft, published the first Final Fantasy game - an attempt to fight off bankruptcy and save the company from going under. Since then Square's just about perfected the RPG and pushed the boundaries of compu...
Flaws in game play construction don’t detract from the visual feast or renewed, more tactical ATB...
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Final Fantasy XIII plays like a grand interactive movie, with dollops of fast and furious combat interspersing with the at times routine drudgery of travel through the channelled landscapes. It's very slow going, almost painfully so to begin with, alt...
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Final Fantasy XIII throws out the traditional Japanese role playing game (RPG) format in place of a new, more linear gameplay style. Even dedicated fans of the series, notorious for often attempting to dress up like the game's characters (and usually...
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Japanese Role-Playing-Games, or JRPGs for short, may be appropriately popular in Japan, where this latest instalment of Square’s flagship series sold over a million copies in its first 24 hours on sale, but in the West they remain something of an acqui...
Stunning graphics; battle system is easy to learn but with plenty of depth; decent plot and characters...
More linear than previous titles; no Japanese audio or subtitles...
With streamlined gameplay and stunning graphics, this latest Final Fantasy game is far more than the sequel-by-numbers its title suggests...
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Japanese Role-Playing-Games, or JRPGs for short, may be appropriately popular in Japan, where this latest instalment of Square’s flagship series sold over a million copies in its first 24 hours on sale, but in the West they remain something of an acqui...
Stunning graphics; battle system is easy to learn but with plenty of depth; decent plot and characters...
More linear than previous titles; no Japanese audio or subtitles...
With streamlined gameplay and stunning graphics, this latest Final Fantasy game is far more than the sequel-by-numbers its title suggestsPros: Stunning graphics; battle system is easy to learn but with plenty of depth; decent plot and charactersCons:...
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A good starting point for newcomers to the franchise - and indeed the genre; however fans and veterans may see it as an RPG in a strait jacket...
The combat system is streamlined, fast-paced and fun; plenty of gorgeous visuals and sound; substantial playing time means good value for money.
The game is extremely linear and character progression is limited.
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If you have any sort of interest in videogames, you will no doubt, at some point, have played or at the very least seen a Final Fantasy game. For many, Final Fantasy VII remains the pinnacle of what Square Enix has achieved with this venerable series a...
Final Fantasy XIII does break the JRPG convention in some key areas to provide an excellent and engaging story and battle system. Those looking for a traditional game may find the linearity restricting. 8.4/10Print this pageUser reviews (0)Share this p...
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I have the most peculiar on-again, off-again relationship with not only the Final Fantasy series, but the JRPG sub-genre as a whole. Final Fantasy XIII did not sit in a personal list of highly anticipated titles. I never finished Final Fantasy XII, rel...
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Square Enix don't just build games - they fashion entire worlds. Since the series took the leap from obsessive import fodder to mainstream success with 1997's Final Fantasy VII, there's been an ever greater focus on regenerating their recognisably fami...
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Final Fantasy is one of the most loved RPG franchises ever, a timeless pillar in the history of JRPGs. Each game has featured intricate storylines, characters which till this very day are regarded as some of the greatest ever, and deep and complex batt...
Ultimately, Final Fantasy XIII is a brilliant game. It has many flaws that cannot be ignored, and they do, in some way or another, mar the overall experience -- the removal of these flaws and the addition of an element of exploration would be much appr...
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Final Fantasy XIII is a nearly flawless specimen of (Japananese) action-RPGProsTechnically brilliant; fun and challenging combat Improved on features that have long plagued the series Great value with 60 to 80 hours of game-play ConsAwkward upgrade sy...
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“It’s the end of the road.” “But at least it’s not the end of the line.” The conversation between two wooden characters in Final Fantasy XIII is a fitting description of the Final Fantasy series. Inundated with abysmal storytelling and poorly crafted c...
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Mostly Spoiler-safe Review: This article is written to avoid major spoilers. Game mechanics will be discussed, along with the game’s general length and minor spoilers (such as the story’s tone and central themes, most of which are established within th...
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Another masterpiece for this much loved series? Or a crushing disappointment for die hard fans. Brighthub reviews Final Fantasy XIII, the latest in a long line of RPG epics.A new Final FantasyThe Final Fantasy franchise is its own worst enemy. FF game...
So, the latest Final Fantasy is just as frustrating as the last 12 instalments then. Beautiful and ground breaking in terms of looks, the game is bursting at the seems with visual opulence, but it lacks considerably in the substance department.One thin...
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If you're a hardcore Final Fantasy XIII fan, prone to emotional outburts and so defensive of Square Enix's latest effort that you'll get upset by harsh criticism, then you're advised to not read this review. If you don't want to see somebody tear thi...
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It goes without saying that the Final Fantasy series is an institution in the gaming world. Though the series has spawned innumerable spin-off and sequel franchises, nothing galvanizes fans quite like the enumerated series. Final Fantasy XIII is no ex...
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First appearing back at E3 in 2006, it's almost hard to believe that Final Fantasy XIII is actually available on store shelves now. During that lengthy period of development, much of what you know about the Final Fantasy series has been given an overha...
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For years, the Final Fantasy series has stood as a seemingly timeless pillar of Japanese role-playing games. With fantastic characters, intricate stories and complex battle systems, Final Fantasy is one of the most recognizable names in the videogame w...
Final Fantasy XIII is a great JRPG and sports a fast-paced, challenging, satisfying battle system. The game also boasts an intricate story, a likeable cast of characters and the best visuals in the series yet (of course). But hardcore Final Fantasy fan...
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It sure has been a long time (seven years, in fact) since we last saw a standalone Final Fantasy title. It’s hard to believe Final Fantasy X-2 was released way back in 2003. Yes, a lot of time has passed and Square Enix has been busy working on the 13t...
It’s true, Square Enix has changed up the latest installment in the Final Fantasy franchise to entice newcomers into the series. The world isn’t as open as we’ve seen in the past, and there are a lot of tutorials to play through. But those are not necc...
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A cocky self-proclaimed hero with a charming sneer and a heart of gold. A sultry, no-nonsense ally you can rely on for a sly quip and a warm hug. These characters sound like standard role-playing stereotypes, but to Final Fantasy XIII's credit, they tr...
A diverse and mostly excellent cast of characters, A great original world, fleshed out by a great story, Fun combat system keeps you on your toes, Magnificent art design and soundtrack.
Exceedingly linear exploration and character progression, Vanille will get on your nerves in a big way.
The most beautiful Final Fantasy game yet is an imperfect but still impressive saga that will touch your heart...
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After 20 hours, Final Fantasy XIII granted me permission to decide for myself which three playable characters should be in my party. After 25 hours, Final Fantasy XIII granted me permission to decide for myself how I should develop the characters in my...
Great story, Stunning graphics, Repetitive, Too linear...
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The shortest distance between two points may be a line, but the longest is a gilded arrow fletched with platinum-inlaid peacock feathers and fired by Square Enix like a vector-locked cruise missile. Time in flight: 25 hours. That's what it takes to cra...
Series-pinnacle real-time battle system; psychotropic scenery; exhaustive open-ended post-finale side quests.
Slow-burn tutorial lasts dozens of hours; finger-down-throat characterization.
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All "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII" has is a creative battle system."Lightning Returns" completes the long-running "Final Fantasy XIII" story arc , but in a way that's just as polarizing as its forebears. The story is intriguing, but mundane; the...
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