From the creative minds behind FINAL FANTASY VII and FINAL FANTASY X comes the latest installment in the critically acclaimed series. As FINAL FANTASY VII was for PlayStation, and FINAL FANTASY X for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY XIII will be the first numbered FINAL FANTASY title for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360, and will look to once again reestablish the series as the RPG brand. Players will follow Lightning, Snow, and the other heroes who are dealt a hand of fate by the god-like fal'Cie. Cursed and regarded as enemies of society, they have the world against them and nobody to rely on but each other. Will they find the strength within themselves to break free of their curse and determine their own fates, or will they succumb to this higher power? With a story that is sure to connect with players' hearts, diverse new characters from world-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya Nomura, and exciting new gameplay features centered around an evolved Active Time Battle system, FINAL FANTASY XIII will be the pinnacle in gaming experiences.
Been a fan since FF1 as a kid, and I've got to say this game is a massive let down. The 'tutorial' lasts for almost 8 hours, the characters are uninteresting and the story is both confusing and just plain bad. New fighting mechanics are just boring and don't even let you control your characters. Other than the graphics, there's absolutely nothing that I liked about this game. I want my 50 hours back.
okay, this game is LONG! it's not something that you'd want to rent if you like getting new games every week. I really like the FF series, but this one makes a lot of major changes, and not all of them are for the best. the graphics are amazing, and I love the characters, and the story is great, albeit convoluted. however this is easily the most linear game I have ever played. the entire game feels like one long hallway. something to rent if you have an entire week to do nothing else!
its a decent game if you can get past the 20-ish hour long tutorial until the game opens up.
If this was any other RPG, it would get an 8/10, but since its a final fantasy i hold it to a higher standard.
