Final Fantasy XIII is not a good game. The story is poorly delivered and makes little sense unless you refer to the Datalog. The characters constantly speak in non sequiturs. The first TWENTY hours is… Read more
I don't want to talk about this game..... Fine. This game is linear... really linear, almost literally the entire game is in a hallway. Connected by more hallways. Aside from this point, I don't think… Read more
The story jumps between characters, but the focus isn't really on any of them. This review follows my second completed playthrough of Final Fantasy XIII. My first attempt at finishing it came in the t… Read more
After the sad excuse of a game known as Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Returns, It was a breath of fresh air to return to the original Final Fantasy XIII. Believe it or not, I actually like FFXIII. It m… Read more
Pros: -Great graphics Cons: -Boring and bland storyline and characters -Rediculously weak and unispired combat system -Some annoying voice actors -Repetitive and dull linear gameplay There is no good… Read more
Fal'Cies serve as the supernatural workers of Final Fantasy XIII's world, demigods that shelter humanity in a sphere-shaped structure called Cocoon. There they nurture the citizens' every need, cradli… Read more
The story of Final Fantasy XIII takes place in the world of Gran Pulse on the futuristic sky utopia Cocoon. A purge led by PSICOM is beginning in the city of Bodham in response to one of the residents… Read more
Wait, marmite you say? Personally, I hate marmite. Can't stand the stuff, I don't think it goes with anything. At all. It's a contraption that is a stain on human history, and should never be used in… Read more
I really tried to give Square-Enix the benefit of the doubt with FF13, knowing full well the complaints that have been lobbed its way. It's hard not to respect the talent and resources that go into co… Read more
Who are you trying to save, in a world without a soul? This was the question I asked myself repeatedly, while I played through Final Fantasy 13. Final Fantasy 13 is the latest single player game in th… Read more
I thought it wasn't a very good game. The BoyBand fashion aesthetic and dialogue were silly. They should have spent less time on hairdos and more time on addictive gameplay. I disliked the streamlined… Read more
While it might lose me points with the "cool" crowd, the one game that actually turned me into "this is something I do for fun" to "this is a huge part of my life and interests" was Final Fantasy VII.… Read more
There are highs and lows to this game. Graphically, it is wonderful and presented well. The soundtrack is very nice too. These two components helped to present a nice story. I enjoyed the new gameplay… Read more
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As a huge Final Fantasy fan, I've always enjoyed the deep engaging storyline, the relatable cast of characters, and the feeling of being in a world with limitless possibilites, for as the title says,… Read more
Call it the curse of the number thirteen. I swear, it's got to do with this game having that number in its title. It is inconceivable otherwise that the Final Fantasy series, known for producing consi… Read more
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The Final Fantasy games have always been known for their epic storylines and deep combat mechanics. Or at least that's what I've heard from all the other fans I know who've played one. Having no previ… Read more
FFXIII is not a terrible game, but it's definitely not great and it's not for everyone. I came into it with high hopes and I was disappointed by the story and structure and pleasantly surprised by com… Read more
I've had a pretty longstanding love for the Final Fantasy brand, originating from back on the Playstation with Final Fantasy 7. While not every game in the series has blown me away, I generally feel l… Read more
Its not like any other Final Fantasy game that I have played, and maybe that’s a good thing. It took me a little over 57 hours to beat FFXIII, and looking back I have to say that I enjoyed my time pla… Read more
I’ve been playing Final Fantasy since it first started a long while ago on the old NES system. In Final Fantasy (the original) the game mechanics were rather simple but it was still quite ahead of its… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII doesn’t hide its linearity. The game is heavily directed. The choices you make from character development to story progression are controlled. You’ll walk down straight paths, not b… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII , according to developer Square Enix , was the most anticipated title of all time. And, in a lot of ways, it was supposed to be. FFXIII is arguably the largest JRPG title on the Xbo… Read more
The best and worst thing this game has going for it is that it is exactly the game you think it is. It is a Japanese RPG fully rooted in the traditions and styles of the Jrpg's from the 1990's. You ha… Read more
I have been waiting for Final Fantasy XIII since Square Enix released the first trailer for the game in early 2006. Four years of salivatory anticipation put my expectations for Final Fantasy XIII thr… Read more
I finally pulled the trigger on buying Final Fantasy XIII because I found it on sale for 19.99 new. I went in with low hopes mostly due to the reviews and comments I have read online. Other than being… Read more
The latest and probably one of the final Final Fantasies can be found on both the PlayStation 3 and the XBOX 360. I decided since the majority of my collection resides on the Sony platform that I woul… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII is the latest installment of the 22 year-long series known as Final Fantasy. The game received a boatload of hype at E3 and around the net. Until the day it was released, the questi… Read more
After waiting what seemed to be an eternity, Final Fantasy XIII made its debut in Europe earlier this year and I was at the shop doors early morning on day one. Doing research prior it was made clear… Read more
When reviewing Final Fantasy XIII I can't help but measure it against Final Fantasy X, Yoshinori Kitase and his development team's last venture with Square-Enix's flagship series. There are a lot of s… Read more
I love the Final Fantasy series, so when I realized a new installment was going to be released, I looked forward to having another game to add to my collection. Unfortunately, this game is my least fa… Read more
Just like the last version released (Final Fantasy XII), I seem to be the only person I know who is completely satisfied with the latest version of Final Fantasy on the market. Both versions are depar… Read more
Final Fantasy 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 8, 12. That’s the order I put the Final Fantasy games that I’ve beat from best to worst. First place is very close though because I like both of those games a lot. You’l… Read more
I enjoyed the game, but it really tested my endurance. I would get tired just trying to figure out all the Fal'Cie mumbo jumbo. I felt that this game had something to say to me, but it was lost throug… Read more
Let me come right out of the gate by saying that every RPG fan owes it to themselves to play this game. While some may walk away feeling that FF XIII is not their cup of tea, Square-Enix has done an i… Read more
Final Fantasy is considered by some to be the pinnacle of the RPG genre. After all, some believe it was this franchise that put the genre on the map and it was a certain popular edition of the series… Read more
Final Fantasy 13 has had a highly positive effect on my life. I found myself studying more diligently for finals, effectively boosting my grades to honour-roll levels. I spend more time exercising, so… Read more
Few game franchises have been as successful over the years as Final Fantasy. It's impressive in its own right that we have now arrived at number 13, but does the now antiquated formula still hold up?… Read more
I could start off this review with a cliché, such as saying that Final Fantasy XIII isn't for everyone. I could say that it's like Marmite: you either love it, or you hate it. However, if I said that,… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII is a game that from the very start cannot decide whether it wants to hold the player's hand or throw them right into the thick of things. By now most people have heard about how lon… Read more
Imma make It Quick FF13 is a good game when it finally let you branch out but a til the you gotta goto thru serval hours 20+ of learning the game, the battle system go pretty deep when you get the han… Read more
The long-anticipated installment in the Final Fantasy franchise lets go of some of the more trusty aspects of the franchise in favor of more linear storytelling, and a more fastpaced combat system. Mo… Read more
It's easy to complain about XIII's linearity, but harder to overlook the game's unique timing based combat that allows for players to literally air juggle their opponents. One of the first things I no… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII is not an easy game to like. In fact it takes a lot of effort. 12 hours of effort. But then all of a sudden.... Everyone knows about the problems with FF XIII. And everyone knows th… Read more
I'm gonna be honest with ya: for the first few hours, I wasn't really likin' Final Fantasy XIII. The story wasn't grabbing me, I wasn't really caring about the characters, the gameplay wasn't terribly… Read more
The long awaited next gen Final Fantasy installment is finally here… But does it meet the lofty expectations set for such a high profile title? I’ll get this out of the way first: this really isn’t li… Read more
Let me start out by saying that Final Fantasy 13 looks really good. The CG cutscenes (of which there are plenty) are well done and most have cost a fortune to produce. The game also sports a combat sy… Read more
FInal Fantasy..whats not to like. Every single game is a stand alone experince, with great graphics, lovavble characters...its almost perfect..so lets talk about it shall we? Presentaion: Like all Fin… Read more
This is a tale of two games. One game is almost simulated bliss. With tons of action and variety, the first game is an awesome ride from near beginning to end, with you running into problems rarely. T… Read more
You can pretty much cover the biggest pros and cons of this game with one sentence; It doesn't start getting good until about 10 hours in. It takes forever to open up all the RPG elements like weapon… Read more
I traded in three games in order to purchase Final Fantasy and honestly i wish i could get those games back. The cut scenes and graphics throughout the game are incredible but the combat could be a lo… Read more
Fans of previous Final Fantasy games will no doubt find plenty of things to praise and dislike in the newest entry into Square Enix's flagship franchise. As a long time fan of the genre and the series… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII comes off initially as a very standard Japanese role-playing game. As the player, you’re introduced to a cast of characters, each with their individual tale of woe, and you’re pushe… Read more
Final Fantasy 13 doesn't leave a great first impression. It then actually gets fun for quite a while, but the aftertaste isn't really that sweet. The game tells its story in a completely linear fashio… Read more
The first 20 hours of Final Fantasy XIII were a drag, I was confused and let down, my spirits sagged and I nearly gave up. But then it clicked, everything came together and the world made sense again.… Read more
This is my first Final Fantasy game since the Playstation games. Yup, you heard me right. Being my first Final Fantasy for a decade or something, I had no clue what I was getting into. I was always ve… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII is an odd beast of a game. FF XIII is a game that blurs the lines between what we expect from Japanese and Western game design. It moves away from what has become staple for the ser… Read more
You have a grandmother, everybody does. She's old and probably quite pleasant to be around. A lot of her old-timeyness is what gives her charm and even though she is often slow or tedious, she is very… Read more
*Spoiler* Her real name isn't lighting but ironically means lighting. (in Japan)I figure this is necessary. Final Fantasy XIII is one of those games that comes along and is a big deal, as far as the g… Read more
All good Final Fantasy fans have been waiting for the better part of a decade for the titanic release that is FFXIII. It is perhaps for this reason that the games highs seem all the higher, and it's l… Read more
For years I have hated the series and for years I have wasted my money buying some of its highly acclaimed entries .For more than 10 years , I have been trying to convince people how the game sucks an… Read more
FFXIII is what happens when a design team under pressure to mix up a stale and dying formula looks across the Pacific ocean. They see Lost and notice the ensemble cast with a variety of interesting ba… Read more
The Final Fantasy series has experimented with its gameplay since the beginning, explaining why the quality from title to title has varied considerably. Final Fantasy XIII, the latest game in the seri… Read more
Final Fantasy is without a doubt one of the most recognizable names in the video game medium, and as such people expect great things when a new game launches, especially one stuck in development as lo… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII a mixed bag of totally awesome, and somewhat inane design choices. The game starts off with the main party being fugitives on the run. I believe that’s why a bulk of this game is so… Read more
The Final Fantasy series is one of the most well known and prolific in all of video gaming. Every time a new game in the series is released, is it undoubtedly a huge event, even if not every fan cares… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII is the newest title in one of the most popular JRPG franchises in the world. Available on the Playstation 3 and XBox 360, Final Fantasy XIII boasts a fast-paced battle system, massi… Read more
Final Fantasy XIII is yet another addition in the long running RPG series from Square Enix. It uses the pleasure of intensely sophisticated graphical prowess and the absolutely dense combat system to… Read more
As I'm sure you've heard by now, this FF is different that any you have played - BUT IN A GOOD WAY! Incredibly cool battle system, and a wonderful fleshed out story carries this title into gaming blis… Read more
Final Fantasy 13 is an excellent game, but due to the long standing Final Fantasy brand it is receiving quite a bit of negative feedback. When I pick up a Final Fantasy game I am expecting a great dea… Read more
Note: This Final Fantasy 13 review reveals no plot details other than the first few seconds of the opening sequence. Character names and occasional area descriptions may be included, however, so read… Read more
Vanille is checking out the sceneryThis is NOT an RPG. I don't know what THIS is? But this should NOT have Final Fantasy on the front cover. I'm sorry, but there it is. Had this game been named "ANY E… Read more
For a bunch of gamers Final Fantasy is more that a franchise and the launch of a Final Fantasy game is a memorable event. Many people are looking forward for the next FF since we all discover this ser… Read more
The game is just not fun. Most of the time you aren't even playing the game. Seriously. Most of the time you are listening to the characters talk to each other or watching some kind of cinema scene. C… Read more
HELL YEA this game totally is SHITTY!!!!!!!!! this game was the exact opposite of what i expect from a final fantasy game i mean there is really no mini game what so ever unless you want to count this… Read more
Looking at the game objectively, there’s no other way around it: Final Fantasy XIII is a great piece of entertainment. It oozes with high production values, from the texture of every flawlessly render… Read more
So, i finished the japanese version of FF 13 a couple of days ago. It was a long and tiresome journey from day one due to it's repetitive gameplay and many cutscenes. I love cutscenes and most of them… Read more
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