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Final Fantasy XIII
In FINAL FANTASY XIII, you will embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse. Along the way, you will encounter diverse allies who will fight alongside you. Execute powerful attacks with weapons and magic, and summon the enigmatic Eidolons with an evolved Active Time Battle system. Experience seamless transitions between real time gameplay and in-game cinematics. Do you have the courage to face your destiny?
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9 stars
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8 stars
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3 stars
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190 out of 27968%of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Final Fantasy XIII
Review 1 for Final Fantasy XIII
It was somewhat of a let down.
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Gameplay:
7
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10
Graphics:
10
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10
Sound:
7
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Lasting Appeal:
6
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10
Posted on:4/15/13
Kingdomkid
This game is perfect for: casual gamers
I got this game and thought it would be really cool. This would be my first Final Fantasy game and I am here to say it was somewhat of a let down. I was expecting it to be like Kingdom Hearts were you could explore amazing worlds freely. Not having to do missions all the time. Not with this game. Your always on a mission and the battle system is not very good. All you really do with the battle system is select an attack and press A. Thats it. Nothing more to it. I am not trying to say the game was horrible. Even though it was pretty close. I am just saying that in future let the Final Fantasy game worlds be Free-Roam. Let the Battle System be more interactive like Kingdom Hearts. I am not even through the first disk yet and already I am having a hard time beating the enemies. If in the future Square Enix decides to make the games more interactive I think all Final Fantasy fans would be thankful for it. But overall I am personally sad to say that this game is not very good.
Overall Rating:
Gameplay:
7
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10
Graphics:
10
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Sound:
7
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Lasting Appeal:
6
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10
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Review 2 for Final Fantasy XIII
This game rocks
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Gameplay:
9
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10
Graphics:
10
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Sound:
10
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Lasting Appeal:
8
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10
Posted on:3/30/13
SAO123
Location: New Jersey
This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers
I don't know why people are saying this is such a bad game this game rocks!its very hard but still worth buying.
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Gameplay:
9
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
10
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Lasting Appeal:
8
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10
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Review 3 for Final Fantasy XIII
When did RPGs become hard, and a curbstomp fest?
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Gameplay:
5
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
7
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6
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Gameplay:
5
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
7
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6
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Review 4 for Final Fantasy XIII
my first Final Fantasy
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Gameplay:
9
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10
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Sound:
10
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10
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Gameplay:
9
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
10
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Lasting Appeal:
10
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Review 5 for Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy finale I hope...
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Gameplay:
3
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10
Graphics:
9
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Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
2
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10
Posted on:1/3/13
Deserter
Location: The Desert
This game is perfect for: casual gamers
If you are looking for a Final Fantasy game or RPG, avoid this! This is more like a 3d side-scrolling arcade game, gutted of almost all RPG features. Battles are basically button mashing with timers and cooldowns, the characters are boring/irritating/cliche and forced down your throat most the game, the story is lackluster and you'll have more flashbacks of past pointless happenings than an episode of Lost, there isn't ANYWHERE to explore or people to talk to, you don't level up, and you can't level skills beyond low levels for most the game.
But you can upgrade your gear further, if you spend hours upon hours grinding (running back and forth on the narrow path maps) timed battles to win materials to do so, which you have to do whether you like to or not. Because the bosses are way ahead of you and will beat you silly.
But you can upgrade your gear further, if you spend hours upon hours grinding (running back and forth on the narrow path maps) timed battles to win materials to do so, which you have to do whether you like to or not. Because the bosses are way ahead of you and will beat you silly.
So if you want an RPG, again I urge you to avoid this! But if you enjoy soap opera story-lines that are very VERY whiny, then you should give it a try.
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Gameplay:
3
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Graphics:
9
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10
Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
2
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10
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Review 6 for Final Fantasy XIII
Amazing work of art
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Gameplay:
10
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Graphics:
9
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Sound:
10
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9
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Gameplay:
10
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Graphics:
9
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Sound:
10
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Lasting Appeal:
9
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Review 7 for Final Fantasy XIII
Epic but repititive
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Gameplay:
7
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
10
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9
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Posted on:12/10/12
TrolololEPICNESS
This game is perfect for: casual gamers
This game is EPIC. I like the gameplay, its unique. But the bosses suddenly get overpowered in the second disk, and at one point i had to fight the same boss about 10 times! The rest was ok, but i really didnt understand the story, thats all. Overall, its awesome.
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Overall Rating:
Gameplay:
7
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
10
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Lasting Appeal:
9
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Review 8 for Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy XIII Review
Overall Rating:
Gameplay:
4
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
9
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4
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Posted on:11/27/12
FlyersFan87
Location: Holmes, PA
This game is perfect for: casual gamers
Graphics 9.5/10
The graphics are great. Animations are smooth, environments are detailed, and the characters models look good. The cutscenes are the most visually stunning I've ever seen. Two years after its release, this is still one of the best looking games on consoles.
The graphics are great. Animations are smooth, environments are detailed, and the characters models look good. The cutscenes are the most visually stunning I've ever seen. Two years after its release, this is still one of the best looking games on consoles.
Sound 9.25/10
The musical score is tremendous. As we've come to expect from Square Enix, English voice acting is head and shoulders above the norm for most Japanese developed games and puts more than a few American and European developed games to shame. The sound effects are solid and it all combines nicely to make the game nearly as nice hear as it is to look at.
The musical score is tremendous. As we've come to expect from Square Enix, English voice acting is head and shoulders above the norm for most Japanese developed games and puts more than a few American and European developed games to shame. The sound effects are solid and it all combines nicely to make the game nearly as nice hear as it is to look at.
Gameplay 4/10
The battle system removes almost all control from the player and takes on the job of tactical decision making all by itself. Not only does auto-attack select the best abilities for each enemy target, it also remembers enemy weaknesses once discovered. For the vast majority of battles all the player has to do is shift paradigms when necessary, and press A to initiate auto-attack. Not engaging, not fun, and certainly not what we've come to expect from a Final Fantasy game...
The battle system removes almost all control from the player and takes on the job of tactical decision making all by itself. Not only does auto-attack select the best abilities for each enemy target, it also remembers enemy weaknesses once discovered. For the vast majority of battles all the player has to do is shift paradigms when necessary, and press A to initiate auto-attack. Not engaging, not fun, and certainly not what we've come to expect from a Final Fantasy game...
Replay Value 4/10
The narrative doesn't change based on your actions, there's nothing to try a second time around that you didn't see the first, and no new game plus feature. Its unlikely you'll feel compelled to return to this game once you've beaten it and there's really nothing here to entice you to do so.
The narrative doesn't change based on your actions, there's nothing to try a second time around that you didn't see the first, and no new game plus feature. Its unlikely you'll feel compelled to return to this game once you've beaten it and there's really nothing here to entice you to do so.
Positives
The visual and audio quality are top notch. Its one of the best looking games on the Xbox 360 to this day. Best cutscenes ever seen on consoles. Voice acting is superb, sound effects are solid, and the musical score is masterful and engaging.
The visual and audio quality are top notch. Its one of the best looking games on the Xbox 360 to this day. Best cutscenes ever seen on consoles. Voice acting is superb, sound effects are solid, and the musical score is masterful and engaging.
The characters have some depth and their connection to each other gives their relationships real significance, even if the game takes it sweet time putting it all together. The story can be confusing at times but it gets clearer after a bit. Though its clearly not the most compelling plot in the series' rich history, its not the worst either.
A typical playthrough will take around 50 hours, which makes the game worth the price of admission if you enjoy JRPGs. Completionists may be able to get 70-80 hours out of the game, but that includes a lot of grinding.
Paradigms gives the otherwise boring and stripped down battle system a change of pace and shifting between them is really the only tactical decision you'll be making during combat. Being able to customize your paradigms is a nice touch and experimenting to find the best synergy between them on various party members is rewarding.
Negatives
The game really takes a while to get going. You can't pick your party until around the 20 hour mark and halfway up to that point the game is still giving you tutorials.
The game really takes a while to get going. You can't pick your party until around the 20 hour mark and halfway up to that point the game is still giving you tutorials.
Areas don't become consistently more difficult. Instead, one particular chapter might be very hard after a string of easy ones, then the next goes back to being easy. This is partially tied to the fact that you're forced to play with undersized parties of various characters all the way up to and including chapter 9. (there are 13 chapters in all)
The battle system nearly plays the game for you. Other than switching paradigms, every battle consists of just a few pushes of the A button. You don't even have to make a tactical ability selection at a critical moment. The auto-attack feature will always select the best attack for each situation and it even remembers enemy weaknesses once they've been discovered.
No towns, no world map, dumbed down character customization options (crystarium), straightforward level design and little interaction with NPCs outside of cutscenes makes the game feel distinctly linear and streamlined to attract new players to the series as opposed to catering to longtime Final Fantasy fans.
Final Score 6.7/10
This is a perfect example of why gameplay is so important; great presentation can only get you so far. It's also proof that tried and true formulas shouldn't be so recklessly abandoned. Unlike its predecessor, Final Fantasy XIII has none of the hallmarks of a traditional Japanese role-playing game: the combat isn't rewarding, the story's not enthralling, and it's far too linear. As great as this game looks and sounds, there's just nothing fun or addictive about it. Final Fantasy XIII isn't a bad game...but it's not a good game either. It screams of 'meh' which is beyond disappointing for a title attached to such an iconic game series.
This is a perfect example of why gameplay is so important; great presentation can only get you so far. It's also proof that tried and true formulas shouldn't be so recklessly abandoned. Unlike its predecessor, Final Fantasy XIII has none of the hallmarks of a traditional Japanese role-playing game: the combat isn't rewarding, the story's not enthralling, and it's far too linear. As great as this game looks and sounds, there's just nothing fun or addictive about it. Final Fantasy XIII isn't a bad game...but it's not a good game either. It screams of 'meh' which is beyond disappointing for a title attached to such an iconic game series.
Overall Rating:
Gameplay:
4
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10
Graphics:
10
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Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
4
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10
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Review 9 for Final Fantasy XIII
sucks
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Gameplay:
6
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Graphics:
6
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4
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4
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Gameplay:
6
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Graphics:
6
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Sound:
4
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Lasting Appeal:
4
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Review 10 for Final Fantasy XIII
What were they thinking?
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Gameplay:
1
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10
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Sound:
5
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1
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Posted on:9/1/12
steveworldwar2
Location: MN
This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers
This game is so broken. You can put the battle system on auto, the game is linear, the story is terrible, leveling up isn't fun at all, and the replay value isn't fun. The game barely resemble's anything for it to have the title of "Final Fantasy." This isn't a "Fantasy," this is a nightmare! Yeah, let's call it "Final Nightmare XIII" That would be a better title. You can play any Final Fantasy title (except for Final Fantasy 11, 12, and 14) and you will love it!
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1
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10
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Sound:
5
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Lasting Appeal:
1
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10
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Review 11 for Final Fantasy XIII
FF 13 IS AWESSSSSSSSSSSSSOME :D
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Gameplay:
10
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10
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10
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10
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Gameplay:
10
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
10
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Lasting Appeal:
10
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10
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Review 12 for Final Fantasy XIII
this game isnt the same
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Gameplay:
6
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10
Graphics:
9
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Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
7
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Gameplay:
6
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Graphics:
9
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Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
7
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10
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Review 13 for Final Fantasy XIII
great game
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Gameplay:
7
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
10
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9
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Gameplay:
7
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10
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Sound:
10
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9
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Review 14 for Final Fantasy XIII
Sometimes different is good.
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Gameplay:
8
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8
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9
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7
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Gameplay:
8
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Graphics:
8
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Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
7
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Review 15 for Final Fantasy XIII
The first Final Fantasy movie?
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Gameplay:
3
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10
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Sound:
7
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1
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Gameplay:
3
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
7
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Lasting Appeal:
1
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Review 16 for Final Fantasy XIII
What it is.
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Gameplay:
10
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8
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9
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10
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Gameplay:
10
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Graphics:
8
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Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
10
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TheRealDMac
Colorado
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Posted 6/25/12
This guy nailed it. Stop hating on it for not being final fantasy and start appreciating a unique JRPG with an above-average story.
Review 17 for Final Fantasy XIII
Love it.
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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Review 18 for Final Fantasy XIII
This Isn't Final Fantasy anymore
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Gameplay:
8
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Graphics:
9
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Sound:
9
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3
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Posted on:5/6/12
Malevolent
Location: Grand Bay, AL
This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers
Linear, short, emotionless. Let me start by saying, it's a ( 3 ) disk game. And by the end of the first disc, you're still doing tutorials. It's not like Midgard of Final Fantasy 7, it's not like Balamb Garden of Final Fantasy 8. Till literally, the end of the first disc, the game is still trying to jam gameplay and backstory into your ear to the point you will say, ENOUGH! Take the leash off, draw a line on innovation, and actually let me play the freaking game. Between the story jampacking you with Fal'Cie, L'Cie, Eidolons, Sanctum, Pulse, Cie'th, Focus, good Fal'Cie, bad Fal'Cie, completing your focus, not completing your focus, Cocoon, Anima, Eden...... and having to learn the convoluted battle mechanics they assumed would make it feel fast paced and not a waste just seemed like way too much with not alot of game to put such mechanics to use. They overloaded this game with too much where a third of it is over and you're still learning to play, and a third of it only took me 6hrs. This game is even more linear than Final Fantasy 10/2 if that even seemed possible, on top of that, the romance arc was non-existent and dull. The last great romance arc for the series was Final Fantasy 10 which reached it climax at the lake scene, that had an emotional impact. This game, had no such impact. This game had far more backstory than story and tolerating flashback after flashback in itself was tedious. Linear, innovation overload, an encyclopedia of terms to become familiar with or you will be lost, characters without any charisma or feeling to them. All this game has going for it is outstanding visuals, and a vast story, but even then its story isn't eased in, they slap you in the face with it. The gameplay as well, the fighting mechanics just begs me to ask, "why?" They started going in the wrong direction with that starting with Final Fantasy 10/2 I think with the dress spheres. All I can say is, give us, "world roaming, zany levity, level grinding, romance arcs, emotional moments, simple yet innovative game mechanics, easy to digest yet surprisingly solid storyline." Give us all this, and we can return to the good ole days of Celes and Locke, Cloud and Aeris/Tifa, Squall and Rinoa, Tidus and Yuna. Materia in Final Fantasy 7 was enough to blow our minds with that game, aswell as the junction system in Final Fantasy 8, but its been a long time since the golden age of Espers that I think they will continue to go down the wrong path in how they create future Final Fantasy games. I would have given the gameplay a 9 out of 10 if it took the training wheels off sooner.
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Gameplay:
8
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Graphics:
9
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Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
3
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10
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Review 19 for Final Fantasy XIII
This game is not given a fair shake by many....
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Gameplay:
10
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10
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10
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8
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Posted on:4/23/12
Nirrtix
Location: Houston
This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers
First this game has excellent graphics I will agree with the haters on this. But the rest of them either are not giving the game a fair shake or they are haters. For starters the game is not just mash auto battle to win. You have to use the right paradigms and sometimes you have to manually tell your characters in battle to use the correct abilities. Secondly, the story was amazing. It complex and cryptic and interesting as usual for a Square story. I have played FF games since the first, so no I am not a noob to RPG's or Final Fantasy. I find it interesting people are mad because it is more linear. Seriously, if that is your biggest gripe then play Blue Dragon. Another game that got a bad rap because of its cell shaded looking graphics. In the end this game was not perfect, but it was a good game and is highly underrated. It may not be Final Fantasy 7, but that game was epic.
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Gameplay:
10
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
10
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Lasting Appeal:
8
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10
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Review 20 for Final Fantasy XIII
Decent for Square Enix
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Gameplay:
8
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
6
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10
Posted on:4/19/12
MaqDiesel
Location: Columbus, OH
This game is perfect for: casual gamers
This game is not like the traditional Final Fantasy games. With the loss of free roam, it may seem to easy at times, with a sense of a directed path. The storyline is very slow, making you very confused on disc one, taking this confusion even further in disc two, then when disc three comes about everything comes to life. Gaining EXP in traditional FF's is much different with the new crystogen point system. You can upgrade your character as you see fit with this new system. The graphics are good, and a great color array. This game with fighting and building your characters life traditional FF's you can dump 40 hours with ease into this game. All in all this isn't bad for $20 bucks if you want a newer RPG, with an experienced developer. If you like the free roam, storyline has you within the first 10 minutes kind of game FF XIII isn't for you.
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Overall Rating:
Gameplay:
8
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Graphics:
10
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Sound:
9
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Lasting Appeal:
6
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