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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Released On: Feb 11, 2014
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6.1
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 62 Critic Reviews
66
26% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
69% Mixed
43 Reviews
43 Reviews
5% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 62 Critic Reviews
66
26% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
69% Mixed
43 Reviews
43 Reviews
5% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
It's a pity that a lot of players have been so fixated on the perceived gameplay weaknesses of each of the games in this trilogy, because in doing so they've really missed the broader philosophical richness of the story of Lightning and her ragtag crew of allies and antagonists. Ironically, those people will also find Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII the weakest game in the series, when thematically speaking, it's actually the most powerful.
Even with its mediocre plot and heavily emphasized fan service aspects, I really enjoyed Lightning Returns. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve followed the series since the beginning, or because I’m a sucker for the characters and their relationships between one another, but this game made me experience a range of emotions that I haven’t experienced from a game in a long time.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 699 User Ratings
6.1
48% Positive
339 Ratings
339 Ratings
18% Mixed
129 Ratings
129 Ratings
33% Negative
231 Ratings
231 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 699 User Ratings
6.1
48% Positive
339 Ratings
339 Ratings
18% Mixed
129 Ratings
129 Ratings
33% Negative
231 Ratings
231 Ratings
I love this game. It's the root precursor to FFVIIR and FFXVI. The countdown mechanic and world were amazing. So underrated
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PlayStation 3
A very unique game. I have never seen such a thing. the world is ending and you have a limited time to do the quests and save the world. if you fail the game will be restarted but you will keep all your items and level so the second run will be a lot easier. Very unique and cool. I loved it.
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PlayStation 3
It’s not an excellent product but it is a gem for the future and at the end of the day I'm happy to say that Final Fantasy is still for me.
Lightning Returns has some genuinely great ideas as far as modern RPGs are concerned, and despite being let down by a shoddy story and some graphical issues, it remains a shining example of how dynamic battle systems and thoughtful character customisation can save an otherwise trite, lifeless game.
Plenty of depth there for those willing to make the most of it, but too many barriers for those not already predisposed to like it.
One step forward and two steps back for the XIII saga and will only attract those looking for fan-service or high-octane combat.
It’s just a quickly thrown together mess of mechanics that feels like it’s trying and failing to be an open world American style RPG. Frankly, you aren’t missing anything if you totally pass this title up.
worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this thirteenth game in the series.
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PlayStation 3
Very interesting time concept, which I truly enjoyed. I guess, after seeing the characters for three games got me to kind of care for them.
But still the theme and overall gameplay doesn't make it a good game for me. Otherwise it was alright.
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PlayStation 3
Started with a 7 time ago, then raised to 8 but now again I lower the score down to 7. At times it's a great experice but at others is very frustrating, no matter what you do or how good you are or what kind of schemas you use and perfectionate. Specialy the very final boss gets very frustrating. My recommendation would be your first gameplay to play on "easy mode" (don't get fooled by the difficulty's name, "normal" means hard lol). FF XIII-2 I enjoyed it more than XIII, but not sure if LR:FF XIII is better or not, sometimes yes sometimes not. On the other hand, don't get scared by the whole time thing, you'll sort it our soon.
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PlayStation 3
The story is bad
The combat is fine (not my thing but it is more engaging, that's a fact)
But the time limit just kills the game. At the start you get 6 real life hours to complete the game, with possible extensions as you go on (up to 13 hours). If this clock runs out, you'll have to start over (but you keep your equipment etc.)
what makes the timer even worse however, is how the game puts time restrictions on certain missions. For example, go to that person in that part of the city between 7 and 9 pm, making you essentially waste some of that precious 6 hours waiting.
all in all, skip this game unless you're invested in the FF 13 storyline
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PlayStation 3
This installment is probably the worst Final Fantasy of all time! They are really losing a lot of fans with this game.
Very disappointing game and very disappointed in Square Enix's work on this.
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PlayStation 3
Summary A direct sequel to the unhelpfully titled Final Fantasy XIII-2, Lightning Returns is another action-RPG, this time with a retooled gameplay system and a story that picks up a mere 500 years later, concluding the FFXIII saga.
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- PC
Initial Release Date: Feb 11, 2014
Developer:
- Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
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