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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (X360)

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Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Game Details: A direct sequel to the unhelpfully titled Final Fantasy XIII-2, Lightning Returns is another
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.
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre(s): General Role-Playing General Japanese-Style
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Critic Reviews
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69
Metascore Mixed or average reviews
7 Positive Ratings 33%
14 Mixed Ratings 66%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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MondoXbox
Feb 23, 2014
"Never boring and full of brilliant open environments, Lightning Returns tells a great story coupled with a new and very effective combat system. Square Enix could have done something more on the technical side, but the great artistic design manages to make us turn a blind eye on some of the problems." ... Read full review
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Eurogamer
Feb 11, 2014
"From its dazzling battle system to its overarching temporal puzzle, this is the best of the set - even if it's dragged down by an exhaustingly impenetrable plot that its creators will no doubt be pleased to be done with." ... Read full review
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X-ONE Magazine UK
Feb 11, 2014
"While those that disliked XIII and its sequel might not find anything here to convert them – or at least not allow themselves to be converted by a strong action-RPG due to its cast or past – fans will find an entertaining and surprisingly innovative full stop to this chapter of the Final Fantasy franchise." ... Read full review
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Official Xbox Magazine
Jan 31, 2014
"Thanks to its engaging combat and spectacle, Lightning Returns manages to distract somewhat from its overarching design issues. As a game, it's notably flawed but has its moments. [March 2014, p.76]" ... Read full review
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God is a Geek
Feb 11, 2014
"On the one hand it’s very well-made and it shows: the visuals are great and the familiar hallmarks are all present and correct. But on the other hand, there’s something undeniably missing from the formula, an element of fun that remains absent despite the unique battle system and the returning cast." ... Read full review
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Critical Hit
Feb 24, 2014
"There is a lot wrong in this last installment for FFXIII. Fans of the franchise will need to play it to enjoy all the nods to past characters, yet it is not worth playing for those who aren't already huge FF or JRPG fans. " ... Read full review
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GameSpot
Feb 11, 2014
"It's a collection of ideas and concepts that don't come together in a coherent way, led by a character who has shown no identifiable growth since her first appearance four years ago." ... Read full review
User Reviews
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6.6
User Score Mixed or average reviews
144 Positive Ratings 53%
48 Mixed Ratings 17%
76 Negative Ratings 28%
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Gold458
Jul 31, 2014
I really enjoyed Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII. The story was simple at least for me to follow and the battle system was a lot of fun.I really enjoyed Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII. The story was simple at least for me to follow and the battle system was a lot of fun. Looking at all the different schema I could use was cool and the customization was great too. Overall I really loved this game and I can not recommend it enough.… Expand
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SebastianJones
Jun 19, 2014
+Amazing Battle System
+Beautiful Soundtrack
+Interesting Story +Fun Exploration -Graphics are a little unpolished at times -Couple of+Amazing Battle System
+Beautiful Soundtrack
+Interesting Story
+Fun Exploration

-Graphics are a little unpolished at times
-Couple of Framerate Dips… Expand
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pheagolol
Feb 12, 2014
Lightning Returns improves upon everything its predecessors brought to the table tenfold. Having the same feel as the previous two games butLightning Returns improves upon everything its predecessors brought to the table tenfold. Having the same feel as the previous two games but improving upon the battle system, exploration, and customization are only some of many multitudes of improvements found in Lightning Returns. Another big feature is the timed mechanic not unlike those found in Deadrising and Majora's Mask, which makes the game more hectic and fast paced. All in all it is a terrific game that get's an incredibly high recommendation.… Expand
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iMustang
Mar 24, 2019
When Final Fantasy XIII-2 came out, it made significant improvements over the first game in every possible way. Lightning Returns mostWhen Final Fantasy XIII-2 came out, it made significant improvements over the first game in every possible way. Lightning Returns most definitely continued that and made the best game yet of the trilogy. While being the most difficult and requiring the most intricate of the three, that lead to the greatest level of strategy and best execution of gameplay. And for those like me who love the story of the three games, it brought everything to a fantastic conclusion that made everything worthwhile.… Expand
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x_interupt
Feb 17, 2014
i love FF games, i've played so many, and beaten so many, unlike most, my favorite is still FF8. this game has so much promise and so muchi love FF games, i've played so many, and beaten so many, unlike most, my favorite is still FF8. this game has so much promise and so much possibilities, but there is an attempt at a forced connection with people in this game, but i don't want these connections. the only reason for my 6 is the visuals and the style, the gameplay is a 0, the plot is a 0, but they forgot what made FF games so great, the story and the characters, and the gameplay.
i'm not buying another FF game until they can at least hire a writer that knows how to create a compelling story.… Expand
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ZackFair
Dec 27, 2016
the clock at the top of the screen broke the immersion and the way to do the real final is sucks, and we can only play with lightning it'sthe clock at the top of the screen broke the immersion and the way to do the real final is sucks, and we can only play with lightning it's boring becouse we found the other characters in game but we can't put they in the party… Expand
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Yased
Jan 15, 2023
If you too have gone through the horrible decables of the atrocious ffxiii and ffxiii-2 during the Xbox360 era, then this Lightning ReturnsIf you too have gone through the horrible decables of the atrocious ffxiii and ffxiii-2 during the Xbox360 era, then this Lightning Returns represents the horrid conclusion of a sh*tty pseudo trilogy, made with rubbish scraps. Literally...
Gameplay actions extremely limited and soulless, costume system in a style worse than ffx-2; ridiculous maps like the usual ridiculous monsters design, 2 flat and empty cities like a blank sheet of paper, and an even more stupid and ridiculous storyline than the 2 previous games.

My advice?
Stay away from this horrid crap, it's not worth your time.… Expand
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