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Final Fantasy XIII

First seen: 16 may 2003

Information found in: from 133 sources in 21 countries.

Great Deal: $34.75

  • User Score (109)
    8.1 8.1 from 109 reviewers
  • Expert Score (83)
    8.4 8.4 from 83 reviewers
  • Gameplay (23)
    8.8 8.8 from 23 reviewers
  • Graphics (29)
    9.9 9.9 from 29 reviewers
  • Sound (28)
    9.6 9.6 from 28 reviewers
  • Storyline (4)
    8.3 8.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Control (5)
    9.3 9.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Lifespan (6)
    9.4 9.4 from 6 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • it s so pretty, beautiful 1080p visuals, it almost hurts, highly tactical battle system, cinematics 4
  • not a whole world, there are no towns, game play sound, linear walkthrough, no open cities

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Reviews of Final Fantasy XIII

  1. Reviewer: VideoGamer.com
    5 March 2010
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Gameplay 7
    7.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    As Western role-playing games have evolved, delving into open world, player-driven territory (Elder Scrolls, Fallout) and cinematic, cross-genre experiences (Mass Effect, Borderlands), Japanese role-playing games have remained largely the same - stuck in a rut, even - telling tales of teenage angst and upbeat heroic fantasy we've heard countless times before. We're not saying we wanted Final Fantasy to copy WRPG mechanics. We simply wanted - quite desperately - for Final... Read more

  2. Final Fantasy XIII

    Reviewer: Fragland
    30 December 2009
    Overall 9
    8.9
    Gameplay 9
    8.8
    Graphics 10
    9.5
    Sound 10
    9.5
    Storyline 9
    8.5
     

    Square-Enix knows how to treats their top series and again succeeds in delivering a great sequel. The combat is more fun and deep than I expected in the beginning and despite the auto-battle button you constantly have to remain focused. Final Fantasy XIII is linear, but that also goes for Uncharted and Batman: Arkham Asylum. Those looking for a Fallout 3 are clearly at the wrong address here. An immersive story needs some structure and linearity. With its colorful and... Read more

  3. My Fang strikes like Lightning in the Snow. Or something.

    Reviewer: Game Revolution
    16 March 2010
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    Oh, Final Fantasy , what a tumultuous mistress you are. You tease and and titillate new releases with your gorgeous visuals and promises of revolutionizing RPGs , but with every incarnation you both giveth and taketh away. Final Fantasy XIII has a lot riding on its shoulders. Between being the first entry in the series on the current (seventh) generation of consoles and following the punch-to-the-gut that some fans consider FFXII to be, it's hard to imagine a game that... Read more

  4. Final Fantasy XIII

    Reviewer: Thunderbolt Games
    7 December 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Four years. For four years you’ve dreamt of beautiful CGI trains carrying solemn looking passengers and one gun-blade wielding woman, whose acrobatics are nearly as impressive as how fast she dispatches her oppressors. Of vibrant explosions and lush landscapes, with cinematics no less breathtaking. If any of this rings true, then you’ve been waiting for Final Fantasy XIII , and since its announcement in 2006, have likely forged an intimate relationship with the... Read more

  5. Final Fantasy XIII Review

    Reviewer: PlayDevil
    31 May 2010
    Overall 8
    8.4
    Gameplay 8
    7.8
    Graphics 9
    9.4
    Sound 10
    9.6
    Storyline 8
    7.6
     

    It would be fair to say that "Final Fantasy XIII" is one game that has been eagerly awaited for such a long time and it is an added bonus that the game is now available across numerous platforms. Read more

  1. Release Date.

    Reviewer: Martin from Scotland, Game Seek
    10 December 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Chances are that this is the US release date, but GameSeek has the ability to obtain games from the US and offers them to the UK before the UK release date. Read more

  2. Final Fantasy XIII (PS3): FFXXIII. It's got it all, A few minor tweaks and the next ga ...

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    26 April 2010

    Summary: An spell-binding story, good gameplay, but too linear, stopping it short of perfection. Read more

  3. You Can't l'Cie Me

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    24 December 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    In recent years Square-Enix has demonstrated that they are not afraid of greatly altering Final Fant Read more

  4. Final Fantasy 13 awsome or let down

    Reviewer: ungarmax, GamePro.com
    9 June 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    this Final Fantasy was long awaited, and talked about. before the game came out a lot of so-called fans of the series were so hyped about the game, (the anticipation and the reviews might have had something to do with this) but when it came out and they played it, how quickly many of them shunned the game or had somthing negative to complain about it. critisism is ok to a certain point, but to complain about almost every thing in the game is somthing a kindergardener... Read more

  5. Terrible

    Reviewer: Newegg
    29 June 2010
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    I recommend not buying this game at this price. In japan the game has bombed so bad, the game itself is selling under 5 dollars. In a matter of weeks this game went right into the bargain bin. This game is not a game. Its just a fancy and expensive interactive story. If you plan on buying get it cheap. Read more

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