First instalment of the long-running RPG series on the PlayStation 3.
VideoGamer Score:
7Our Verdict: You can't escape the feeling that, in trimming the fat from the series, Square Enix has nicked FFXIII's bone. It's not a bad game by any stretch of the imagination; but it's too linear.
Latest Final Fantasy XIII Articles
Article: Why I can never forgive Final Fantasy X-2
Sinan Kubba reflects on the mistakes that Square Enix made, and explains why Final Fantasy XIII-2 is unlikely to suffer a similar fate.
News: DLC to introduce Lightning to Final Fantasy XIII-2
Fans of Final Fantasy 13 heroine Lightning will be able to purchase XIII-2 DLC which enables the character to be added to your party.
News: Final Fantasy XIII-3 domain registration a precaution
Square Enix isn't planning another numbered sequel to Final Fantasy XIII, despite the publisher having registered the Final Fantasy XIII-3 domain name.
News: Kitase would want to make changes for FFVII remake
Final Fantasy guru Yoshinori Kitase says that he would be tempted to make several changes to any future remake of Final Fantasy VII.
News: Final Fantasy producer suggests casual gaming future
A flourishing casual games market could indicate a radical change in direction for the video games industry in Japan.
News: Kitase admits to Final Fantasty XIII shortcomings
Final Fantasy XIII was too linear and didn't present players with enough opportunities to explore the world, producer Yoshinori Kitase has told VideoGamer.com.
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