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"Crackd it"
Havent played this yet but looks greta was an excellent price wen ibrought it lookign forward to hours of enjoyment
"Make sure you give this a go"
After a bit of a confusing start this game turns into a really good game with GREAT story & good FF gameplay. If you have played FFXIII you should know that there is sooo much more to do than just story.
Great Characters with only 1 that gets on your nerves although I would pick up the standard edition as amazing in this collectors ed.
"An excellent adventure game, that is better than its prequel."
Picking up from were FF13 left off, FF13–2 follows the story of Noel and Serah on there adventure though-out time and it is excellent. The game is fast paced, a well story driven game, and the graphics, like all final fantasy games, are fantastic. Its definitely more interesting with the time selection screen allowing you to play missions in an order you wish. The game does have the same system as ff13, but I feel it has been done right in this instalment. Haven't quite got to the end of the game yet, but definitely looking forward to playing more and enjoying the game.
"Incredible gameplay makes this a brilliant game"
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a great game which combines a fluid battle system, stunning graphics and a unique story to create a very enjoyable experience.
The main reason I found this game so entertaining was the new battle system, which has been hugely improved since the original game. One improvement FFXIII-2 made was the option of adding a monster to your team, each of which can be leveled up with items you find, allowing you to create a variety of possible strategies to suit each fight.
FFXIII-2 is also a beautiful game to look at, with many bright areas and creative monsters. I found this a welcome change from the grey and brown environments I've come to expect from many games.
One of the things this game did very well at was creating a plot which forces the player to think about how each of their actions would affect the not only what was going to happen, but also what had already happened. Without going into to much detail, the story starts with the main characters using time travel to restore the past and fix the future.
In summary, FFXIII-2 improves many aspects of the first game to create a fantastic experience which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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Compatible with DLC from the NZ/AU PlayStation Network.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Limited Collector's Edition includes:
- Composer Selected Soundtrack: CD with selection of music tracks from the game, specially chosen by the composers
- Artwork book “The Art of FINAL FANTASY XIII-2”, featuring artwork across the production
- 6 collectible postcards, featuring high quality CG artwork of main characters in the game
- High Definition Lenticular Artprint, showing an iconic image of the Lightning character
Three years after the events in FINAL FANTASY XIII, Lightning has gone missing, and Snow is nowhere to be found. In a rebuilding world, Serah notices that something is amiss. After a fortuitous encounter with a mysterious man named Noel, the two set off to find Lightning…
“…hands-down better than Final Fantasy XIII.” Cheat Code
Central
“…a fun and highly playable RPG glowing with visual beauty”
7.5/10 Gamespot
“…the better game” 8/10 – IGN
- Player-driven scenario with freedom over story progression; Multiple endings offer extensive replay value
- Tame and develop over 150 different monsters as party members, including iconic monsters like cactuars, tonberries, and behemoths
- Newly added “tuning” feature allows for greater strategic control over paradigms
- Cinematic Action sequences blur the line between battles and cut scenes
- Diverse in-game environments rife with NPCs offer an abundance of exploration opportunities and side missions
Reviews
“Square Enix should be commended for addressing Final Fantasy XIII's problems and for once again delivering a fun and highly playable RPG glowing with visual beauty and saturated with simple but universal sentiments. Nevertheless, the improvements feel less weighty than they might have–mechanical triumphs in a game that feels less than the sum of its parts. You won't perform awe-inspiring summons as a matter of course, and the ending–well, the ending isn't likely to leave you with the sense of closure you might want. Yet the monster collection and time-hopping freedom alone are enough to make it worth embarking on this enjoyable adventure.” Gamespot 7.5/10
“Story gripes aside, Final Fantasy XIII-2 is just hands-down better than Final Fantasy XIII. It has more replay value, a more compelling battle system, an open world, an innovative exploration premise, and much more. If Final Fantasy XIII's laundry list of flaws turned you off to the Final Fantasy franchise, then Final Fantasy XIII-2 will get you back in.” Cheat Code Central
“…proves itself the better game, but it lacks the same focused storytelling employed in the original. It benefits from an improved battle system, open environments, and an overall level of polish…” 8/10 Great. IGN
IGN RATINGS FOR FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 (PS3)
Rating Description
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7.0 Presentation
Extreme polish in almost all user systems. Organized menus, clear tutorials, and
a fun sense of humor. Story only reaches emotional clarity at the conclusion and
offers no closure.
8.5 Graphics
Eye-catching characters and colorful worlds. Not quite as impressive as when the
original launched in 2010, but still full of personality and an ample usage of
pink and purple.
9.0 Sound
Excellent voice work from the actors behind Serah and Noel, with solid
performances from the rest of the supporting cast. A great soundtrack with more
vocals than most Final Fantasy games to date.
8.0 Gameplay
Fast battles supported by a fun monster collection system. Still fairly easy for
the JRPG experienced, though the new focus on exploration lends much to the
package.
9.0 Lasting Appeal
Tremendous post-game content, considering you can beat the main quest with about
40 of the 160 collectible memory fragments. Easy to return to the world and
continue fighting after the credits roll.
8.0
OVERALL
Great
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Let me get this out of the way: I love Final Fantasy XIII! I'm a gamer who likes to know what to do and when to do it, and I actually love a game that's story driven rather than one that's open-ended and gives you a ton of freedom.
Now, how does XIII-2 rate in my opinion-
The only downside for me is that the story isn't as good as XIII. That's not to say that I don't like, though, and it's definitely not the worst story I've every come across in games.
So, what are the upsides- I love the battle system and collecting monsters is a great idea! The depth of the monster collecting system allows for a ton of customisation through levelling and infusion. Also, the Crystarium System has been updated and, for me, requires a lot more planning than the system required in XIII.
Oh! And, to top it all off, it's a beautiful game with great voice acting.
Overall, XIII-2 is a great game and is one of the best I have ever played. However, I don't think I would recommend it to gamers who don't like XIII. XIII and XIII-2 are very similar games and I can't see it winning over those who aren't fans of XIII.