Final Fantasy 13 is here! And what a wait it’s been. Since Final Fantasy 7 brought the traditional Japanese RPG to a mainstream audience way back in 1997 Square Enix’s long-running series has been one of video gaming’s most profitable and beloved franchises. It’s also remained resolutely loyal to Sony, with each major episode being exclusive to PlayStation hardware. How does Final Fantasy 13 extend that legacy? Read our Final Fantasy 13 review and we’ll break it down for you.
Final Fantasy has always thrived on captivating storylines and thankfully Final Fantasy 13 is no exception. There are enough thrills, spills, plot twists and intense dramatic moments here to fill several movies and aside from a few blips the narrative grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go for the entire duration of the adventure.
Final Fantasy 13, like all Japanese RPGs, succeeds or fails on the strength of its battle mechanics. Thankfully, Square Enix has created the most deep, robust and ultimately rewarding battle system yet seen in a game of this type. Final Fantasy 13 is a joy to wield, but not without its quirks.
Final Fantasy 13 has a monstrous story line, but everyone knows that a compelling plot needs equally interesting characters. and Square Enix has been pumping out memorable leads for decades. Final Fantasy 13’s cast is a good mix of familiar roles and brave new faces, as you’ll see from our handy one-stop guide to the main protagonists of this landmark game.
Microsoft’s Project Natal Xbox 360 motion-sensing, speech-recognising, all-singing, all-dancing controller generated the most “buzz” of all E3 announcements, according to Buzz Study, a “web chatter” analysis site.
Final Fantasy XIII could be even further delayed, a Square Enix spokesperson has admitted. The game had already been pushed back out of 2009. But now, answering questions from Japanese financial reporters, a Square Enix representative refused to confirm that the game would even ship in Japan before the end of the financial year.
Final Fantasy XIII will use “nearly 100 per cent” of the processing power available on the Sony PS3, according to the game’s Japanese producer Yoshinori Kitase. What does that mean for the European market, where Final Fantasy XIII is due to be released simultaneously on both Sony PS3 and (supposedly less powerful) Microsoft Xbox 360?
