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Final Fantasy XIII

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Its still Final Fantasy just with a new twist!

Review Date: March 10, 2010

Reviewer: Kenneth Geddings Jr., Charleston, SC United States

I know what a lot of reviews and previews have said. This is a stripped down final fantasy....the graphics arnt as good as the PS3 version...etc.

I am here to tell you that first of all the graphics still look amazing on the 360. If you do not have a PS3 and only have the 360 you will NOT be let down in any way by playing it on the 360. Unless you own both systems and both copies of the game and are playing it side by side.. i do not think you will really mind. It looks just as good as any other 360 game out there if not better.

I took the time to play through the first part of the game twice (as the first time i was in bright sunlight in my room so wanted to play it at night for a better view). Haven taken the time to examine the cut scenes and close of views of the in game model of lightning and scenery and such. I believe it looks amazingly good. Lightning alone looks better then any pre-made CGI Final Fantasy character in the past!

While some may gripe about the linearity of the game. I say it is a good thing. Lets face it how many of you here have played a rpg only to not know what the heck to go ....or what to do? You have to wander through town talking to 100 mindless NPCS till you find the right one to trigger the next event or wander a cave with 50 passages and floors just to find the correct path of the way out? This game cuts that out but still gives you a very enjoyable experience

a big thing to keep in mind is even though it is more straight forward the game still manages to take a good 50 to 60 hours to finish! So that means..that despite the one track path in many cases. the game still has just as much content as any other final fantasy game...just in a different way. Meaning that ...you will still get your moneys worth out of the game!

Some say this is an "action game" and not a "RPG" well the battle system is still menu based and once it opens up you still have to deal with much tactics...you still advance your charterers and gain new items and abilities over time. The story is still epic and detailed... and the scenery is still Final Fantasy.

This is not some game that was redone with the "Final Fantasy name" tagged on (ala Final Fantasy the movie) this IS Final Fantasy just in a different light.

Also to note after you finish the game there are still around 60 side missions you can take part in too! and you can return to previous areas in the end you visited so its not like its just ..one story...one path and then nothing else.

The main thing that should draw you to the game is the story, the scenery and the adventure. It may not be your old final fantasy you are used to but i think its just as good enough to stand as it's newest member. and to be honest after playing for a while i feel just as excited for it as i did with Final Fantasy 7. While i wont say this is "better" then final fantasy 7 per say...i will say it if you put on the right mindset ...it can be just as fun!

Give it a try!

"The Best of the Worlds" An honest breakdown by someone who has actually finished the game

Review Date: March 13, 2010

Reviewer: Sam W. Schirmer, Collierville, TN USA

The title may be a little deceptive by making one think that this installment is better than 7 or 10. But what made those games great? Both offered amazing stories with twists and turns that made the player fall in love almost literally with the characters. Final Fantasy 13 has a strong story, not at that level of course, but the player finds themselves caught by the passion these characters have. Story aside, the battle system is without a doubt the best that has ever been introduced by Final Fantasy.

Making its return is the highly popular sphere grid from Final Fantasy 10 where players spend experience points to raise a certain attribute. And also introduced (sort of) is the role system where characters set a series of roles for their players. The difference is that the characters can only use the abilities of a role as long as they are assigned that role. For example the "Ravager" role, in past games the "Black Mage", holds the fire spell, however that spell cannot be used if the character is assigned to the "Medic" (White Mage) role. Later on in the game you gain the ability to change your characters to whatever role you wish.

Several reviews have stated that this game is very linear. That is a flat falsehood. These reviews were written by people who had not even gotten halfway through which is about the point where it opens up in every game. There are also various side quests which borrows from the "hunting marks" portion of Final Fantasy 12.

Visual and audio have never been better. After the first 30 seconds of the game it is clear that these are best graphics that have ever been used in a video game before. The voice acting has come miles from previous games. There is so much more passion in their words making it seem very believable and realistic.

The reason that this role is titled the best of the worlds is because this chapter was created by combining the best of all the games and adding in a little new. For example, the sphere grid from FFX (now called the Crystarium) and the gunblade (Squall's weapon from FFVIII). To say the least this game was well worth the wait and is one of the best Final Fantasy games of all time.

Fun, fresh, gorgeous

Review Date: March 14, 2010

Reviewer: Poof, Boston, MA

Let's get right to it. This game is brilliant.
Naysayers will go on about how it breaks with series tradition by being linear and having no towns and no level grinding. It is undeniably true that FF13 breaks away from many conventions of its predecessors, and this is, in part, what makes it so fantastic. Anyone who has played all or most of the FF games should know by now that this is a series that aims to (and MUST) reinvent itself constantly. Final Fantasy is such a strong franchise not because they have made 13 identical installments, but because each iteration creates its own unique identity. IF YOU WANT TO PLAY VII AGAIN...GO PLAY VII AGAIN.

I don't necessarily feel the need to comment on the technical details of gameplay and systems. These topics have been discussed ad nauseum and by now you know the deal. You control 1 character, you switch jobs (paradigms) on the fly, the game's linear, there are no towns or shops, etc. What I want to confirm is that this game possesses that intangible magic that I have come to love about the FF games. On a granular level it doesn't match up with past installments, but in the big picture (the execution, presentation, plot, character development, the look and feel) it is quintessential Final Fantasy.

The world and characters are wonderfully conceived and amazingly rendered. This game runs at 1080p (on the ps3 anyway) which is a combination of upscaled native 720 in-engine, and full HD 1080 video. Having played games like Uncharted 2, Metal Gear 4, and heavy rain (some of the most graphically impressive games i've ever seen) I would easily rank FF13 among the most beautiful looking games to date. If you have a nice HD screen you will be pausing to just take in the view. The technical prowess is supported by elegant and refined art direction, which expertly walks the line between fantasy and sci-fi. Even the interface and menus are cleanly designed to be functional and stylish. Quick load times, and no HDD install. awesome.

The cast is excellent as well, despite being very focussed. There is no 'main' character, and each individual is given due attention and development. They interact with each other naturally and dynamically, and you really get a sense that each has a purpose. no one is just along for the ride (cait sith...)

The point is, do not expect FF13 to mimic earlier entries in the series. If you are very picky about your rpgs and what types of features and systems they must include, then sure, take a look at what FF13 has to offer before deciding to buy. However if you are a fan of the series as a whole and open to the new experience that awaits, know that this game is fun, fresh, and imaginative, and it undoubtedly belongs in your collection.

Newest installment of Final Fantasy features futuristic civilization illuminated by the Light of the Crystal
Features the latest in cutting-edge technology
Provides tangible, intuitive controls
Delivers seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics
Developed by Square Enix

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