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- Platform: PlayStation 3
- BBFC Rating:
Suitable for 15 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 15. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 15 years of age or over. - Media: Video Game
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Product Features
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 | Edition: Standard Edition
- A New Fantasy Begins: Embark on an adventure beyond your wildest dreams – packed with breathtaking environments to explore, unique allies to befriend, and awe-inspiring enemies to conquer.
- An Audio-Visual Benchmark: Harnessing the power of The Crystal Tools graphics engine, FINAL FANTASY XIII pushes the boundaries of high-definition cinematic presentation, sound and gameplay.
- A Unity of Speed and Strategy: The familiar Active Time Battle system has evolved, granting players the freedom to execute numerous commands in a single turn in real-time. Now players can enjoy all the strategy and flexibility of a turn-based system, along with the visceral thrill of an action game.
- Turn the Tide of Battle with Paradigms: A brand-new game mechanic known as the Paradigm System enables players to assign roles to their party members at any time during battle. By switching between a variety of roles – including Commando and Medic – players can respond instantly to the needs of an ever-changing battlefield, adapting their strategy to ensure victory.
- Unleash Devastation with Enhanced Summoning: Introducing Gestalt Mode: an exhilarating take on FINAL FANTASY’s trademark summon system that elevates the action to a whole new level. In Gestalt Mode, the player uses simple button commands to unleash the combined might of the characters and their transformed Eidolons, inflicting massive damage to any who stand in their way.
- Lose Yourself in the Drama: An immersive storyline draws the player ever closer to a cast of intriguing characters. Will they have the strength to face their fate, or are they doomed to destroy everything they love?
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Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 | Edition: Standard Edition
Manufacturer's Description
A tale of souls from a futuristic civilization illuminated by the Light of the Crystal, the newest addition to the Final Fantasy series is worthy of the title "next generation." Developed by Square Enix, the eagerly anticipated Final Fantasy XIII features the latest in cutting-edge technology and provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics.
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?
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
A tale of souls from a futuristic civilization illuminated by the Light of the Crystal, the newest addition to the Final Fantasy series is worthy of the title "next generation." Developed by Square Enix, the eagerly anticipated Final Fantasy XIII features
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
I know I shouldnt review a game that I havnt completed but to be honest I dont know how long this is going to take to complete, I can only play it for an hour a time before getting bored and turning it off and thats coming from someone that has sat and played FF 7,8,9 and 10 and lost weeks, probably months doing so, traveling the world exploring, finding secret weapons, doing optional missions, customising your characters and so on and so on. I had pre ordered this along with a few friends (who also havnt completed it) and got it on release day, 3 months later and im only 40 hours through which says a lot I think, Iv been waiting for the world to open up and to be left free but its just not going to happen, I can feel it, more corridors and cutscenes with endless X and L1 fights of creatures you saw 20 hours ago but now there a different colour and a bit stronger, you can select the moves yourself but dont expect the enemy to wait for you to issue 5 commands and even when you do this the chances are the auto battle would have been a more effective move let alone much quicker and when stagger is involved which sometimes is the only way to defeat an enemy speed is everything so X and L1 it is again. There are no shops, very few people to talk to (about 10 maybe 15 so far) and they never have anything interesting to say about some enchanted hidden sword in a cave ect, if your lucky they might say "hi, be carefull" and give you a potion or something pointless. So the gameplay is quite literally just battles and when that battle system is poor as it is it generally leaves you feeling rather annoyed. I stopped short of giving this 1 or maybe 2 stars for a few reasons, I like the level and battle music, I think its pretty cool, it does have a feel of FF albeit more modern (oh except for the Leona whoever pop idol winner singing the theme song, BIG MISTAKE), the graphics are outstanding and more importantly I havnt completed it yet so I will update my review once Iv completed the game. Overall so far though its a big dissapointment and im hoping FFXIV makes up for it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
Ok i have all the FF games and i mean all of them, Tactics, Crystal Chonicles, Dissidia,DOC FF7 and FF 1 - 13. I have played and kept all of them since i was young and cannot stand this game!
I cant seem to finish this game it just bores me stupid. As many people have said its all samey, but on the promise that 'it opens up later in the game' i played on. and yes it does to one massive field and the same set of corridors you have already played. And the monsters there are hard as nails.
They only FF game i have traded in/sold and i really cant add anymore than other 1 stars have written.
However FF13-2 looks like it might make up for shortfalls in this game and Final fantasy 10 HD remake on the way i think square have learned from this mistake.
I cant seem to finish this game it just bores me stupid. As many people have said its all samey, but on the promise that 'it opens up later in the game' i played on. and yes it does to one massive field and the same set of corridors you have already played. And the monsters there are hard as nails.
They only FF game i have traded in/sold and i really cant add anymore than other 1 stars have written.
However FF13-2 looks like it might make up for shortfalls in this game and Final fantasy 10 HD remake on the way i think square have learned from this mistake.
33 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
This 13th episode delivers, right from the start, incredible production values in the form of costume, weapon and vehicle design, well orchestrated musics, and graphically polished cinematics and menus. Simple tutorials introduce the new combat system to the player step by step, making the game easy to learn for the least experienced gamers, and without being an annoyance to the most experienced.
The innovative combat system makes battles much more dynamic and interesting in general : even though it's still turn based, it feels like real time because there is nearly always something going on and characters change formations by themselves during combat. An interesting mechanic called "Paradigms" allow you to change your character's role during a combat, which you will find yourself doing a lot for more efficiency. This, coupled with the new "chain" system, which encourages you to focus on one enemy at a time with the right types of attacks, makes battles that are fun to figure out, play and watch. You can also customize each character by upgrading any of their 6 available roles (healer, guardian, physical attacker, magical attacker, enhancer, crippler).
Good, but what about the story, the narration, the feel and atmosphere of the game, which is the most important element of a role playing / adventure game that Final Fantasy games are ?
Unfortunately, this game is a real failure in this department. Right from the start, cut scenes feel like they're out from a bad action/drama movie, using and reusing the most ridiculous clichés. Most of the characters lack an interesting personality, background and motive for their actions. The English voice acting is insufficient, and the dialogs dumb. Even the musics, that Final Fantasy fans have come to expect a lot from, fail to create fascinating atmospheres like some of the previous games did.
What doesn't help is that outside of combat, the game has little to offer in terms of gameplay. Here is what you will do and keep doing when playing Final Fantasy XIII : you will walk down a linear, repetitive path blocked by enemies. From time to time, you will find a bonus item in a futurist-looking chest hidden on the side. Every few fights is followed by a cutscene. And that's it. Once you've reached the end of the path, you'll just find a different path with new looks and some new enemies, but it will always be as linear, with the same chests, the same repetitiveness and inability to do anything but fight your way to the destination. Where are the previous games adventure moments, where you could explore a city to find something out, or even just interactive story telling moments where you would hang out with other characters somewhere and choose who you want to talk to ? Where are the beautifully crafted environments that were so much more than a repetitive path to a destination ?
I found myself keep playing anyway because I still enjoyed the battles and the general presentation quality, even though that one gets worse and worse as you progress through the game. But eventually, it becomes obvious Square Enix made it so you have to play a lot of battles, and made them as long as possible, to give the game a longer play time and hide it's shallowness. After you realize even the story barely develops at all through the whole game, you're left wondering why they would possibly make this much, much worse game than Final Fantasy VII or VI despite all the modern technological assets to make a game look and feel great.
The innovative combat system makes battles much more dynamic and interesting in general : even though it's still turn based, it feels like real time because there is nearly always something going on and characters change formations by themselves during combat. An interesting mechanic called "Paradigms" allow you to change your character's role during a combat, which you will find yourself doing a lot for more efficiency. This, coupled with the new "chain" system, which encourages you to focus on one enemy at a time with the right types of attacks, makes battles that are fun to figure out, play and watch. You can also customize each character by upgrading any of their 6 available roles (healer, guardian, physical attacker, magical attacker, enhancer, crippler).
Good, but what about the story, the narration, the feel and atmosphere of the game, which is the most important element of a role playing / adventure game that Final Fantasy games are ?
Unfortunately, this game is a real failure in this department. Right from the start, cut scenes feel like they're out from a bad action/drama movie, using and reusing the most ridiculous clichés. Most of the characters lack an interesting personality, background and motive for their actions. The English voice acting is insufficient, and the dialogs dumb. Even the musics, that Final Fantasy fans have come to expect a lot from, fail to create fascinating atmospheres like some of the previous games did.
What doesn't help is that outside of combat, the game has little to offer in terms of gameplay. Here is what you will do and keep doing when playing Final Fantasy XIII : you will walk down a linear, repetitive path blocked by enemies. From time to time, you will find a bonus item in a futurist-looking chest hidden on the side. Every few fights is followed by a cutscene. And that's it. Once you've reached the end of the path, you'll just find a different path with new looks and some new enemies, but it will always be as linear, with the same chests, the same repetitiveness and inability to do anything but fight your way to the destination. Where are the previous games adventure moments, where you could explore a city to find something out, or even just interactive story telling moments where you would hang out with other characters somewhere and choose who you want to talk to ? Where are the beautifully crafted environments that were so much more than a repetitive path to a destination ?
I found myself keep playing anyway because I still enjoyed the battles and the general presentation quality, even though that one gets worse and worse as you progress through the game. But eventually, it becomes obvious Square Enix made it so you have to play a lot of battles, and made them as long as possible, to give the game a longer play time and hide it's shallowness. After you realize even the story barely develops at all through the whole game, you're left wondering why they would possibly make this much, much worse game than Final Fantasy VII or VI despite all the modern technological assets to make a game look and feel great.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Really Enjoyable
I found this game realy enjoyable. I will not lie to you, at times I found this game really challenging and had to go on youtube for some help. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Minimad123
Mildly disappointing, but not all bad.
FF13 is probably the most disappointing for me in terms of many factors out of all of the FF games produced so far (excluding 11 as I didn't play it). Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sara Alicia
Good game
I enjoyed playing this game. The graphics are great. The storyline is good .... I haven't finished playing yet so cannot comment on the overall storyline. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bobby
final fantasy XIII
What a dissappoiment, both final fantasy XII and XIII,i m a big fan of the final fantasy 1 to X i had spent over 3000 hours playn them. Read more
Published 5 months ago by drajen
An absolute husk of an RPG completely void of soul.
I feel I need to state that I am a Final Fantasy fan and love my RPG's. I adored Skyrim, Oblivion and Valkyrie Chronicles as much as the Final Fantasy series and feel I can be... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Sp Dickens
Game?
The negative reviews of this game are simply down to a mis-labelling of the product's category. This is NOT a game, it is several thousand cut-scenes, with some small interactions... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Stowell
Amazing game with some minor flaws
Final Fantasy XIII is an amazing game to add to your collection for fans of the series and for people who have not played previous titles. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Richardson
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Final Fantasy XIII ('''''''''''XIII Fainaru Fantaj' S't'n?) is a console role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rob
getting worse
I really don't get what square-enix are doing. Are they they really trying to break new ground? Or trying to pander to people new to the genre. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Cloud Strife 82
Nothing that hasn't already been said
There is nothing in this review that I can add that has not been said before.
This game is an appalling example of how a company that has built up sufficient reputation in the... Read more
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