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Platform: Xbox 360 | Edition: Standard Edition
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Take Part in a Gaming Experience that Sets New Standards – The first in the series developed for a simultaneous release on multiple high-definition consoles, FINAL FANTASY XIII pushes new boundaries in cinematic presentation, sound and gameplay.; Experience the Unity of Speed and Strategy with the Ultimate Active Time Battle system – The familiar system has evolved, granting players the freedom of executing numerous commands in a single turn with the multi-slot ATB gauge. Whether inputting singular commands in each slot for consecutive attacks, or expending multiple slots at once to activate a devastating blow, it’s up to the players to respond effectively to the battle conditions at hand.; Adapt to the Ever-Changing Tide of Battle with Paradigms – A brand-new game mechanic enabling players to assign roles to their party members at any time during battle, shifting between combat paradigms. Consisting of various combinations of the game's six roles, ranging from Commando, the offensive specialist, to Medic, the quintessential healer, paradigms allow players to respond and adapt instantly to any given situation to turn the tide and seize victory.; Witness the Battle Scene Transform with an All-New Summon System – Introducing Gestalt Mode, a powerful dimension of the summon system that elevates the action to a whole new level. In Gestalt Mode, characters and their transformed Eidolons fight as one, dealing massive damage to enemies through simple button commands.; Delve into an Emotional Experience – An immersive storyline connects players to an intriguing cast of characters. Will they have the strength to confront their cursed fates, or will destiny prevail over all that they believe in?
Story
Cocoon - a utopia in the sky. Its inhabitants believed their world a paradise.
Under the Sanctum's rule, Cocoon had long known peace and prosperity.
Mankind was blessed by its protectors, the benevolent fal'Cie, and believed that tranquil days would
continue forever.
Their tranquility was shattered with the discovery of one hostile fal'Cie.
The moment that fal'Cie from Pulse - the feared and detested lowerworld - awoke from its slumber,
peace on Cocoon came to an end.
Fal'Cie curse humans, turning them into magic-wielding servants.
They become l'Cie - chosen of the fal'Cie.
Those branded with the mark of a l'Cie carry the burden of either fulfilling their Focus or facing a fate
harsher than death itself.
A prayer for redemption.
A wish to protect the world.
A promise to challenge destiny.
After thirteen days of fates intertwined, the battle begins.
Features
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.
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Story
Cocoon - a utopia in the sky. Its inhabitants believed their world a paradise.
Under the Sanctum's rule, Cocoon had long known peace and prosperity.
Mankind was blessed by its protectors, the benevolent fal'Cie, and believed that tranquil days would
continue forever.
Their tranquility was shattered with the discovery of one hostile fal'Cie.
The moment that fal'Cie from Pulse - the feared and detested lowerworld - awoke from its slumber,
peace on Cocoon came to an end.
Fal'Cie curse humans, turning them into magic-wielding servants.
They become l'Cie - chosen of the fal'Cie.
Those branded with the mark of a l'Cie carry the burden of either fulfilling their Focus or facing a fate
harsher than death itself.
A prayer for redemption.
A wish to protect the world.
A promise to challenge destiny.
After thirteen days of fates intertwined, the battle begins.
Features
- Take Part in a Gaming Experience that Sets New Standards – The first in the series developed for a simultaneous release on multiple high-definition consoles, FINAL FANTASY XIII pushes new boundaries in cinematic presentation, sound and gameplay.
- Experience the Unity of Speed and Strategy with the Ultimate Active Time Battle system – The familiar system has evolved, granting players the freedom of executing numerous commands in a single turn with the multi-slot ATB gauge. Whether inputting singular commands in each slot for consecutive attacks, or expending multiple slots at once to activate a devastating blow, it’s up to the players to respond effectively to the battle conditions at hand.
- Adapt to the Ever-Changing Tide of Battle with Paradigms – A brand-new game mechanic enabling players to assign roles to their party members at any time during battle, shifting between combat paradigms. Consisting of various combinations of the game’s six roles, ranging from Commando, the offensive specialist, to Medic, the quintessential healer, paradigms allow players to respond and adapt instantly to any given situation to turn the tide and seize victory.
- Witness the Battle Scene Transform with an All-New Summon System – Introducing Gestalt Mode, a powerful dimension of the summon system that elevates the action to a whole new level. In Gestalt Mode, characters and their transformed Eidolons fight as one, dealing massive damage to enemies through simple button commands.
- Delve into an Emotional Experience – An immersive storyline connects players to an intriguing cast of characters. Will they have the strength to confront their cursed fates, or will destiny prevail over all that they believe in?
Product Description
Take Part in a Gaming Experience that Sets New Standards - The first in the series developed for a simultaneous release on multiple high-definition consoles, FINAL FANTASY XIII pushes new boundaries in cinematic presentation, sound and gameplay.; Experience the Unity of Speed and Strategy with the Ultimate Active Time Battle system - The familiar system has evolved, granting players the freedom of executing numerous commands in a single turn with the multi-slot ATB gauge. Whether inputting singular commands in each slot for consecutive attacks, or expending multiple slots at once to activate a devastating blow, it up to the players to respond effectively to the battle conditions at hand.; Adapt to the Ever-Changing Tide of Battle with Paradigms - A brand-new game mechanic enabling players to assign roles to their party members at any time during battle, shifting between combat paradigms. Consisting of various combinations of the game's six roles, ranging from Commando, the offensive specialist, to Medic, the quintessential healer, paradigms allow players to respond and adapt instantly to any given situation to turn the tide and seize victory.; Witness the Battle Scene Transform with an All-New Summon System - Introducing Gestalt Mode, a powerful dimension of the summon system that elevates the action to a whole new level. In Gestalt Mode, characters and their transformed Eidolons fight as one, dealing massive damage to enemies through simple button commands.; Delve into an Emotional Experience - An immersive storyline connects players to an intriguing cast of characters. Will they have the strength to confront their cursed fates, or will destiny prevail over all that they believe in?
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 e
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Technofreak
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Eagerly awaited this as im sure many did however the linear story telling and lack of towns to kick back in left me feeling pushed in one direction, this is not to say that it was not an enjoyable fulfilling experience.
I found myself rushing through the game and in the end still had the starting weapons on some characters I was shocked when the credits started to roll as I felt there should have been more to the game.
The free roaming part of the game about 20 hours in where you can do all the missions is where the game really opens up and I heard in the sequel to this game Square have listened to the fans and it should be more like this from the get go.
A loyal fan who is eagerly awaiting the next installment and would probably buy any old tripe the company turned out to be fair.
I found myself rushing through the game and in the end still had the starting weapons on some characters I was shocked when the credits started to roll as I felt there should have been more to the game.
The free roaming part of the game about 20 hours in where you can do all the missions is where the game really opens up and I heard in the sequel to this game Square have listened to the fans and it should be more like this from the get go.
A loyal fan who is eagerly awaiting the next installment and would probably buy any old tripe the company turned out to be fair.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
As a fan of RPGs and considering all the hype focused around this game I had to buy it. This game series has been around for many years and I was more than pleased when I heard it was coming out on the 360. Then, the day came, I received my copy and I started to play.
The graphics - amazing.
The sound and music - Brilliant.
The gameplay - Fluid and responsive.
The story line - Involving.
The overall execution of all of the above - BORING!!! A PERFECT CURE FOR INSOMNIA!!!
Considering this game is supposed to be an RPG I found it to be mindlessly repetative as you lead a bunch of cliched characters from the start of the level to the end. For some reason the concept of freedom, which has been a fundamental part of RPGs since the days of Phantasy Star, has been removed from this game and it plays more like a platformer. From the very first level of this game the structure remains the same, you start with a pre-chosen group of characters, you fight a bunch of monsters and traverse a linear track through the level. And that's it. The only thing that changes are the back drops.
The only real sign of freedom comes after about 30 hours of gameplay when you arrive at a large expanse of countryside on the planet's surface of Pulse. But even this is a sly trick to make you think you have a choice of direction. All this level consists of is a larger game map, about 20 submissions (which all involve killing a unique creature) and that is all.
For a game that was supposed to be a mould breaker, a real trend setter, the greatest role play game ever invented, it falls far below all praise. If, like me, you're a fan of RPGs then please heed my warnings, this game is aweful. There are so many better RPG's out there to play. Star Ocean, for instance. Infinate Undiscovery. Even, The Lost Odyssey, completely wipes the floor with this boring, over hyped, snore fest.
The graphics - amazing.
The sound and music - Brilliant.
The gameplay - Fluid and responsive.
The story line - Involving.
The overall execution of all of the above - BORING!!! A PERFECT CURE FOR INSOMNIA!!!
Considering this game is supposed to be an RPG I found it to be mindlessly repetative as you lead a bunch of cliched characters from the start of the level to the end. For some reason the concept of freedom, which has been a fundamental part of RPGs since the days of Phantasy Star, has been removed from this game and it plays more like a platformer. From the very first level of this game the structure remains the same, you start with a pre-chosen group of characters, you fight a bunch of monsters and traverse a linear track through the level. And that's it. The only thing that changes are the back drops.
The only real sign of freedom comes after about 30 hours of gameplay when you arrive at a large expanse of countryside on the planet's surface of Pulse. But even this is a sly trick to make you think you have a choice of direction. All this level consists of is a larger game map, about 20 submissions (which all involve killing a unique creature) and that is all.
For a game that was supposed to be a mould breaker, a real trend setter, the greatest role play game ever invented, it falls far below all praise. If, like me, you're a fan of RPGs then please heed my warnings, this game is aweful. There are so many better RPG's out there to play. Star Ocean, for instance. Infinate Undiscovery. Even, The Lost Odyssey, completely wipes the floor with this boring, over hyped, snore fest.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
First off, the game is a bit linear, I am up to chapter 12 now (out of 13, I believe) and apart from the map area (which I think first came about in chapter 11), there is only one route to take through pretty much every area, with only slight detours to take to gain experience points.
The story is pretty confusing, but you can get the general gist of it. Not a patch on FF7 or 8 though.
But the main part of the game, the battle system, is excellent! You only control 1 character (that is chosen for you up until around chapter 10/11), but this doesn't matter as the paradigm system works so well. You can choose so many options, from full on attack, attacking while healing, protecting your party, attacking while drawing the enemy to a particular team member, etc, the list is pretty much endless. The action is so fast paced, even when you use the auto-attack option. You are constantly switching between paradigms to attack, protect and heal your party, especially in boss battles. Although you don't have to use the auto-attack option, selecting your own attacks takes time, and in such a fast paced game, time really isn't on your side. Using manual attack is ok if you know exactly which attacks you want to use and where to find them, but I wouldn't recommend using it all that often. You can also choose which enemies you want to attack or avoid, which works better than the random battles found in earlier games.
Overall im finding the game really good fun, despite the often-linear areas, but the battle system is what makes this game. Not a full on RPG, but fun all the same!
The story is pretty confusing, but you can get the general gist of it. Not a patch on FF7 or 8 though.
But the main part of the game, the battle system, is excellent! You only control 1 character (that is chosen for you up until around chapter 10/11), but this doesn't matter as the paradigm system works so well. You can choose so many options, from full on attack, attacking while healing, protecting your party, attacking while drawing the enemy to a particular team member, etc, the list is pretty much endless. The action is so fast paced, even when you use the auto-attack option. You are constantly switching between paradigms to attack, protect and heal your party, especially in boss battles. Although you don't have to use the auto-attack option, selecting your own attacks takes time, and in such a fast paced game, time really isn't on your side. Using manual attack is ok if you know exactly which attacks you want to use and where to find them, but I wouldn't recommend using it all that often. You can also choose which enemies you want to attack or avoid, which works better than the random battles found in earlier games.
Overall im finding the game really good fun, despite the often-linear areas, but the battle system is what makes this game. Not a full on RPG, but fun all the same!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Meh
I expected Final Fantasy XIII to be a fun game that recieved more negative attention than it deserved, I feel I was right, however the game is definately not as good as I expected... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Todd W
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great game
I really liked the game, like I did with most Final Fantasy games. (Apart from the second part)
Would recommend it.
Would recommend it.
Published 1 month ago by Cluciferus
4.0 out of 5 stars
ff XIII
Final Fantasy XIII is a good game and the overall storyline is brilliabt but the only problem i have is the battle system they used was the same as in FFX-2 which i hated.
Published 2 months ago by C.davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
A fantastic game that I'm stuck on due to me not being good enough to handle this great of a game
Published 2 months ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Final Fantasy
One of my all-time favourites. Yes the story is quite linear, and free-roam earlier on would be nice, but if you're willing to put in the hours to get to the good stuff, you will... Read more
Published 4 months ago by MrAdam2007
5.0 out of 5 stars
My first FF game
Yes I know, it's unreal how I have never played FFVII, but I was never really interested in this type of game, but one day I decided to give it a try and i'm so shocked at how much... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. T. J. Rea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Final Fantasy XIII very good
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Published 13 months ago by Tomek
5.0 out of 5 stars
Final Fantasy XIII part 1.
It's a good game, with good graphics - brilliant storyline so far, though it's not quite as good as the others I have played - but this is my personal opinion. Read more
Published 14 months ago by RueOx
1.0 out of 5 stars
Utter Piffle
Having been a big fan of Square's RPGs during the SNES era I was expecting big things from that but what I actually got was 3 discs of flashy cut scenes and the absolute bare... Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Boring, boring, boring, boring, boring, boring, boring, boring,...
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