| | |  | All Games | Home » » » Final Fantasy XIII | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | 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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Developed for the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360, FINAL FANTASY XIII features the series’ most impressive graphical presentation.
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Summons are stronger than ever before, now with the action-oriented Gestalt Mode.
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The evolved Active Time Battle system presents players with countless methods of putting enemies away.
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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 fateharsher 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?
The Characters
 | Lightning
This solitary young woman speaks little of herself – even her true name is a mystery. She is known to others simply as "Lightning." |  | Snow
An irrepressible, fiery young man, Snow dives headfirst into danger using nothing but his powerful physique as a weapon. |  | Vanille
Vanille is an endearing young woman with a relentlessly sunny disposition. Her bright personality gives no hint of the dark resolve that lies within. |  | Sazh
Sazh is a friendly, cheerful man who is never without his curious companions – a chocobo chick and a pair of pistols. He is quick to banter, but also keeps a mature perspective on matters. |  | Hope
Hope has enjoyed a markedly uneventful youth on humankind's haven of Cocoon. His life is turned upside down at the hands of the Sanctum's Purge. |  | Sera
Sera is Lightning's younger sister and Snow's fiancee. Always showing concern for Lightning, she has an inner fortitude that allows her to make her own decisions without relying on her older sister. |  | Fang
Fang is a mysterious woman who is working with the Sanctum military despite bearing the mark of the detested l'Cie. She has a strong-minded personality and is unconcerned with trivialities. | | | | Features: | |
• 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
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 6.7 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.63 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.2 pounds | | Release Date:
| March 09, 2010 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 22 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| PLAYSTATION 3 | | Media:
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| 1 |
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5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 My First Impression Of FF13Mar 10, 2010
So far I'm only 4 hours into FF13 and its been great! After the major disappointment (IMO) that was FF12, FF13 is a godsend. Imagine a dash of FF7 and a hint of FF10 and you get the basic mechanics of FF13. You don't get to control all your characters, you tell them what type of actions you want them to do and the AI chooses the best actions for them, be it medic,attacker, or defender. You only get to control one character that the game assigns you, usually Lighting or Snow. Unfortunately the game also gives you your party members automatically with no way to change them around. The level system has also gone back to FF10 style where you use a more refined sphere grid to gain HP,strength,MP etc...
The graphics of FF13 are some of the best I've seen on my PS3 to date,the character models are fantastically done,possibly THE best so far. The cut scenes are also fantastic and are only marginally better than the in game graphics. The menu system also has some pretty cool animations. Definitely unique. The story is also very intriguing and I could barely pull myself away from the game to write this review or even to eat!
FF13 is linear, but I like it linear. I hated the open free roaming world of FF12 that doesn't tell you were to go or lets you go to an area your not ready for and lets you get mopped around by the monsters. Apparently the game opens up at chapter 10 (out of 13). A lot of people complained about the linearity of FF13,but then way more people complained about FF12's open ended world...cant make everyone happy.
Overall this game is the best FF since FF10. And I recommend you buy it as soon as you can. I also recommend you get the strategy guide as a couple of places in the game are fairly hard without a hint. If you pre ordered it at EB games you got a free mini guide and poster. But the mini guide only covers the first 3 chapters/4 hours of the game.
1 of 4 found the following review helpful:
The most amazing game since FF VII, talking of RPGs.Mar 09, 2010
I have the demo of the game since the lauch of FF AQdvent Children complete Japan version and i never stoped to play it all days by night!, now today im gonna pick up the game for ps3 of course im rpgjapan fan so... I hope this rpg bringme back to old days of final fantasy 2 historya and ff 7 fighting styles, by the way guys any body knows if square enix gonna sell the especial edition of the guide?
12 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Amateur Fantasy 13, unfortunately it is bad in realityMar 09, 2010
I am in utter shock over FF13. I have played through the entire FF series since numero uno back in 1987. The hallmark of FF is the open-ended story where you can build and customize a team of characters and explore an entire world and yes this includes towns, mini-games, side-quests, etc. This IS FF like it or not. FFX was an abomination piece of crap. Linear stories are fine in some games, but NOT for FF. Its like making a PG-rated SAW movie, or a Mortal Kombat without fatalities, or a Mario game without Yoshi and psychedelic mushrooms. Well Square Enix you have pissed off your core audience with FF13, a thin eye-candy hack! Most of us with an IQ above 80 are not impressed by graphics alone and require a real story with real character development. Maybe Square Enix hired Michael Bay as a consultant on how to take a beloved franchise (Transformers) and utterly destroy it. They have "fixed" something that was NOT broken. If I wanted to watch a million animated cut-scenes I would watch a damn Pixar movie. Thank you for "dumbing" this down for us "westerners".
FF12 was an infinitely better game which made up for the hideous X and X2 games. Sure it had some politics intertwined with the story which was a bit of a departure from the typical FF story but I can see it as an experiment to combine elements of the real world with fantasy. More importantly FF12 was a true FF game with some revisions to the battle system that worked well! And the guild missions, brilliant! Overall it was a step in the right direction and most true long-standing fans thoroughly enjoyed it; the best since FF7.
A FF game with no towns, airships, or sidequests is not a FF at all. Controlling one character in battles, give me a break! Auto-healed after a battle, are you for real! What happend to the days of going in to a battle with 4 characters, having 3 of them die while feverishly throwing spell after spell, and then narrowly emerging victorious with 1 character left barely alive with 50 health and poisoned.
FF13 is a farce that tries to capitalize on the brand equity of the FF name, with the purpose of capturing a less-sophisticated, albeit "theoretically" larger mainstream audience. Well maybe Square Enix should've done a cost benefit analysis weighing how many "hardcore" FF fans will dismiss this title versus how many pre-pubescent teenagers will plop down $60 for this.
I play all types of games, FPS, action, sports, you name it! When I want RPG I look to the FF games among others. FF13 is not a RPG, and "Western" RPGs are anything but linear (see Fable 2, Fallout 3, Elderscrolls, Dragon Age, etc). I hope some heads will roll for this one.
What a joke, Im done!
1 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Definitely an amazing experience!Mar 09, 2010
Final Fantasy XIII is an outstanding game, not receiving the praise it truly deserves. Most people talking down to the game are just delusional, upset that it wasn't a PS3 exclusive making it impure and awful in their minds. This game has everything a Final Fantasy really needs: Intense gameplay, a developed story and characters, and a fleeting score. Don't believe naysayers.
2 of 6 found the following review helpful:
The Review of Final Fantasy XIIIMar 09, 2010
First I want to give my opinion about the game.I bought the game when it came out
i though i was going to be a OK game but after a few minutes of playing FF13 it was the best.
The Good thing that came out of the game was the gameplay,graphic,sound and the character.
Highly recommend to Final Fantasy Fans. The over all is below
Pro-
-gameplay
-graphic
-storyline
-sound
Con-
-Camera movement around the Char.
-Need more Character
That pretty much it.
And I highly recommend you play in High Definition the Picture and sound are great.
-Infamous-ReX
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