Final Fantasy XIII-2

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  1. LordDeathsama
    May 29, 2014
    8
    This game is pretty good. There are a lot of sidequests to do, the battlesystem invites you to be creative, the visuals are stunning, but story and characters, or perhaps Serah, are a bit of a letdown. While Noel has a good backstory and Caius is one of the best Final Fantasy villains of all time, Serah is annoying. Story is really confusing but not impossible to understand. If you likeThis game is pretty good. There are a lot of sidequests to do, the battlesystem invites you to be creative, the visuals are stunning, but story and characters, or perhaps Serah, are a bit of a letdown. While Noel has a good backstory and Caius is one of the best Final Fantasy villains of all time, Serah is annoying. Story is really confusing but not impossible to understand. If you like JRPGs and beeing able to look past these flaws, this game is for you.… Expand
  2. Wumbmasta
    Feb 1, 2012
    9
    This game isn't a masterpiece... But it is still fantastic. More open, good story, unique soundtrack, and amazing gameplay make this game great. A huge improvement on xiii and the whole feel of the game is much more loose and open while still having a good story (which is very hard to do btw, just ask skyrim and its amazing world and addictiveness but horrible plot). I don't understand allThis game isn't a masterpiece... But it is still fantastic. More open, good story, unique soundtrack, and amazing gameplay make this game great. A huge improvement on xiii and the whole feel of the game is much more loose and open while still having a good story (which is very hard to do btw, just ask skyrim and its amazing world and addictiveness but horrible plot). I don't understand all the people who give this game crap. I understand you want final fantasy to be like it used to be but you can't just let that cloud your minds from seeing when square has put out yet another great game. You won't find this game as one of the final fantasy classics, but this game is still very good and shows squares determination to make the game that the fans want to play.… Expand
  3. rhemaforumbh
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    IGN is not the owner of the truth folks, wait for the other reviews...I'm sure that XIII-2 will do better than 83/100 on Metacritic, like XIII, because this game is AWESOME!!!! Rumor has it that some employees were not satisfied with just one thing, although access to the site is via one of the busiest and most crowded subway station. Moreover, everyone will enjoy the greatest luxury andIGN is not the owner of the truth folks, wait for the other reviews...I'm sure that XIII-2 will do better than 83/100 on Metacritic, like XIII, because this game is AWESOME!!!! Rumor has it that some employees were not satisfied with just one thing, although access to the site is via one of the busiest and most crowded subway station. Moreover, everyone will enjoy the greatest luxury and refinement of the site, which rivals the Shinra headquarters of the Final Fantasy VII. Are about 20 floors, with parking for over 300 cars, which show that more than 100 million selling Final fantasys can build.… Expand
  4. ERR0RMACR0
    Feb 19, 2012
    10
    I have been a huge FInal Fantasy fan since the days of the SNES--now most people that I know that enjoyed the SNES days didn't very much like FFVII through current. XII was decent (I know a lot of people liked this one), but I just couldn't get into it, though I'm going to give it another shot soon. Now to the supposedly dreaded XIII. I didn't dislike this game--I enjoyed it, but in aI have been a huge FInal Fantasy fan since the days of the SNES--now most people that I know that enjoyed the SNES days didn't very much like FFVII through current. XII was decent (I know a lot of people liked this one), but I just couldn't get into it, though I'm going to give it another shot soon. Now to the supposedly dreaded XIII. I didn't dislike this game--I enjoyed it, but in a lot of ways, it didn't feel like FF. I enjoyed the set story pieces, but the grinding wasn't fun, the lack of people, towns, etc. Overall, I think XIII was something between an 8.5 and a 9.0. I truly believe that if it were released by a different publisher with a different name, that would have been the case. So here we are--for only the second time a sequel in the main numbered series. XIII-2 for me has been fantastic. The biggest change from XIII is that it feels very much like a FF game, which I'm glad to see (I know the bioware fanboys in most of the reviews here would disagree). Anyway, if you were a fan of the old games, this one is much closer to them than XIII was. The battle systems has some nice changes which makes for fun party building, there are actually people to talk to, random conversations, etc. The shop system is not what I wanted to see, but not that huge of a deal (I won't go into details, I like to keep these spoiler free). The story is crazy--a little tough to follow sometimes, but I really like it. All in all this game isn't perfect, and it certainly isn't for everyone, but for me, I really like it a lot. I would really give it a 9.5 as a FF fan. As a gamer, I would give it a 9.0. But to buff the ridiculous score given by the Bioware loving fanboys here, I'll give it a 10.… Expand
  5. xxMurdoK
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    Yep.. It's the real deal this time around!

    ~Game is VERY good and "feels" like a final fantasy game through and through. ~Combat is extremely fluid, fast, and fun! ~Collecting the enemies you fight to aid subsequent encounters is nothing short of epic! ~Within the first hour of the game your riding Chocobos for crying out lout! Awesome. ~By only having 2 main characters the    Yep.. It's the real deal this time around!

    ~Game is VERY good and "feels" like a final fantasy game through and through.

    ~Combat is extremely fluid, fast, and fun!

    ~Collecting the enemies you fight to aid subsequent encounters is nothing short of epic!

    ~Within the first hour of the game your riding Chocobos for crying out lout! Awesome.

    ~By only having 2 main characters the story this time around is ALOT more focused albeit a little less dire but still an overall good story that I'm very much enjoying!

    ~ Time travel mechanic is done in a very accessible way and fun to do instead of being a huge pain in the kiester.

    Did you like FFX?? BUT THIS GAME!
    Did you like FF13?? BUY THIS GAME!
    Did you like FF9?? BUY THIS GAME!    … Expand
  6. RegisFanete
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    What's wrong with a game has a direct sequence (even if it is more a) if it is a wonderful game? What's wrong with the story complete trilogy format, or quatrolgogia or quintologia? A wonderful game can not escape the conclusion to his story ends it in an upcoming episode? Why require a "middle chapter" finish the story of the game?
  7. MoogleFan
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    Everyone has the right not to like Final Fantasy CURRENT. But when you call it "garbage" and said the series "Died," the millions of fans today, feel the least offended. You hater need learn about respect.
  8. Jesus_Drake
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    Where are the masters of these fans to be continue to criticize the decision of Square Enix? They criticize everything the company does, how DLCs. Every game company today make five hundred DLCs and nobody says anything, and when the Square do ...
  9. quelle2001
    Jan 31, 2012
    9
    I must say I am enjoying this Final Fantasy much more than I did 13. I do wish that some more attention to characers were made, but over-all the story elements, combat, music and other additions have greatly improved since 13.
  10. Brazilian_Fan
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    People just need to understand that things change, and as part of the public old leaves, comes a new audience (this includes even lower sales in Japan and higher in the West). Things are new Resident Evil ... went through it, leaving aside the terror and taking action. Final Fantasy follows changing, losing and gaining fans with each new episode, and it is not like those who no longerPeople just need to understand that things change, and as part of the public old leaves, comes a new audience (this includes even lower sales in Japan and higher in the West). Things are new Resident Evil ... went through it, leaving aside the terror and taking action. Final Fantasy follows changing, losing and gaining fans with each new episode, and it is not like those who no longer accept this fact, and at least respect the tastes of others, and as we said, not rate it "junk" as seen by both there.… Expand
  11. Bono_Box
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    While vain haters saying that the series died on 8, at 9, 10, 6 ... in the game celebrates 25 years with much success, having sold until the thirteenth time about 7 million copies, and XIII-2, they lost some public in Japan, making this much success in the U.S., and pre-sales with 150 000 units more than its predecessor.
  12. herothing11
    Feb 1, 2012
    10
    Excellent game. Fantastic story and great characters. Can't wait for the DLC to follow up, although I still currently await Final Fantasy XIII-3, if it comes out.
  13. Lopez_Show2
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    As we have reported in recent weeks, the newest RPG from Square Enix, Final Fantasy XIII-2 continues to surprise in pre-sales in the U.S.. Unlike Japan, where sales were not as good as its predecessor, the American territory, the game has surpassed more than 100 000 units Final Fantasy XIII on the same date, and that only the PS3 version, adding about 354 000 copies sold . In the Xbox 360As we have reported in recent weeks, the newest RPG from Square Enix, Final Fantasy XIII-2 continues to surprise in pre-sales in the U.S.. Unlike Japan, where sales were not as good as its predecessor, the American territory, the game has surpassed more than 100 000 units Final Fantasy XIII on the same date, and that only the PS3 version, adding about 354 000 copies sold . In the Xbox 360 version, the game enters the top 10 with 115,000 units.… Expand
  14. gamesreflexoes
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    So if you stopped being a FF fan, respect the thousands who currently enjoy the series, and go play and watch another game. If you think that the series has "died" why are you here commenting about it? Final Fantasy have their real fans and not needs those who once were, but today only know to criticize. You are a zero to the left! Very hard to find a true fan of the Final Fantasy series.So if you stopped being a FF fan, respect the thousands who currently enjoy the series, and go play and watch another game. If you think that the series has "died" why are you here commenting about it? Final Fantasy have their real fans and not needs those who once were, but today only know to criticize. You are a zero to the left! Very hard to find a true fan of the Final Fantasy series. What there are people who are/was fans of one or another episode, and all they know to do nowdays is follow the series news just to criticize and say that "it was the good on my time, now it is garbage". So pay no attention to haters, realize that each FF has something new and different to offer and has no obligation to please fans of previous episodes.… Expand
  15. SochitheJackal
    Feb 1, 2012
    9
    Fantastic, quirky, blast of a time-travel RPG. While I very seriously enjoyed XIII-1, the only thing lacking in my opinion was the ability to have a more free roam experience. That's very much present in here, and you can tell the devs had fun making this game. While the story is a little disjointed and gets pieced-together bit by bit as you travel, and not necessarily in the right order.Fantastic, quirky, blast of a time-travel RPG. While I very seriously enjoyed XIII-1, the only thing lacking in my opinion was the ability to have a more free roam experience. That's very much present in here, and you can tell the devs had fun making this game. While the story is a little disjointed and gets pieced-together bit by bit as you travel, and not necessarily in the right order. The ability to recruit monsters as your third party member is in-fact my favorite change to the Final Fantasy formula and breathes a new life into the system. Absolutely fantastic game--what everyone else was looking for when XIII game out. Square Enix is back on it's game.… Expand
  16. sandlefoxiv
    Feb 1, 2012
    8
    For a sequel, this is about as big, epic, and robust as it can get. Taking locales and ideas they most likely already finished for the first game and instead using them as a second-game and basis, a lot of this game feels the same. However, as soon as you're ripping through the time-line and jumping to different dates and locales in the future--and past--that's soon easily forgiven and youFor a sequel, this is about as big, epic, and robust as it can get. Taking locales and ideas they most likely already finished for the first game and instead using them as a second-game and basis, a lot of this game feels the same. However, as soon as you're ripping through the time-line and jumping to different dates and locales in the future--and past--that's soon easily forgiven and you find yourself having an absolute blast on this journey through time. The paradigm battle system is perfected and you can hunt down monsters and beasts to be your partners as you piece together the different futures and timelines you create. Without the previous story, it loses a bit of it's soul, but this still stands a bright point Square Enix has finally turned too--and should continue to do so in the future. Well done.… Expand
  17. Eliut
    Feb 2, 2012
    9
    The Final Fantasy series is back... The story was never the great strength of the sequels, but the gameplay has been improved very dramatically for the better, no doubt, if you're a fan of the series and the genre, you should play it.
  18. gaToGas
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    The CEO Square Enix Yoichi Wada and the CEO of Bic Camera, Hiroyuki Miyajima continued with speeches short. Wada noted that XIII -2 has been enhanced to overcome the XIII in all aspects. Miyajima said the pre-sales for the game were strong in your store, and expressed hope that they sell more copies than anywhere in Japan.
  19. RedLord
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    Funny that almost all animes use and abuse of the To Be Continued, FF seems already prohibited from using it. There are chapters and more chapters of Dragon Ball Z for example, that are pure **** surpassing even the novels of Globo and Televisa.
  20. mateusapresenta
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    What can I say about this wonderfull game? better than the original in almost every single way...better than the original in almost every single way, I wanna XIII-3 now!!!!!!!!!!!
  21. Nick5414
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    The new FF is simply great ! Ok,the story is stretched and functional satisfying but the game also improved in many ways.
  22. MrWhiggy
    Feb 4, 2012
    9
    This game is everything XIII should have been. Square Enix really took everything critics had to see about the first one and improved it in this game. The world is more open, and with the ability to travel through time, you can journey anywhere you previously visited at anytime. However, the story lacks a bit due to the openness of this game. While the story is good, other Final FantasyThis game is everything XIII should have been. Square Enix really took everything critics had to see about the first one and improved it in this game. The world is more open, and with the ability to travel through time, you can journey anywhere you previously visited at anytime. However, the story lacks a bit due to the openness of this game. While the story is good, other Final Fantasy games have outclassed it - especially after the story-oriented XII - it is still well structured and written. But the new villain, Caius, makes a very worthy addition to the cast of villains in the franchise and his own story is interesting. XIII-2's battle system is virtually the same as XIII (so if you hated it you're better off not getting this game) but is a lot faster and feels a lot smoother. Gameplay also includes new features such as chocobo racing. Speaking of chocobos, if you ever wanted one in your party your dream is now realised. Since you only play as two characters, a first for the franchise, you can recruit monsters and level them up separately to Noel and Serah. The leveling up system is also improved, being faster and not being set-in-stone. You spend a bit of time in menu's too, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The graphics are essentially the same to XIII, but still look good. The soundtrack is, as usual in FF games, amazing and works very well with the situations played alongside it. If everything this game did well and mixed it with XIII's storyline, then we would have had another excellent entry to the FF series. Unfortunately,players of XIII may not give this game a shot, which is a shame because this game is a big improvement and a very good game.… Expand
  23. FFBug97
    Feb 4, 2012
    9
    Even though I was skeptical at first, as a true fan of the FF series it was a must for me to have this game. I suppose it's because FFX-2 was so...different. I was nervous that this game would be the same. Its predecessor FFXIII had many things that I wish were different but it was enjoyable. FFXIII-2 WAS different but not in a bad way, in my opinion. I must say overall, I appreciatedEven though I was skeptical at first, as a true fan of the FF series it was a must for me to have this game. I suppose it's because FFX-2 was so...different. I was nervous that this game would be the same. Its predecessor FFXIII had many things that I wish were different but it was enjoyable. FFXIII-2 WAS different but not in a bad way, in my opinion. I must say overall, I appreciated FFXIII-2 much more than I thought I would after I actually played it. Many changes were made but there were still some faults. Nothing that ruined the game for me, though. I didn't expect it to be perfect so I didn't mind. The characters were enjoyable...except for a few. The leveling system was linear but it works for the game. The monsters were interesting. If you're like me and try to collect everything, it gets a bit tedious trying to capture every monster and fragment. One thing I did not care for was the music. Some of it sounded good but most of it was either recycled from FFXIII or not very good punk rock or whatever it was. The battle system is basically a slightly upgraded version of FFXIII with the paradigm shifts. I enjoy the new battle system, though (call me crazy) I will always love turn based combat. I know, old school right? Back to paradigm shifting...Serah and Noel can be any role they want to...if you get the upgrade. :) It's definitely not linear like FFXIII and there's PLENTY of side quests. The game had the same quirkiness and silly stuff as any FF I've ever played. Overall, I'd say it felt like a Final Fantasy game to me! One more thing...I miss turn based combat! That is all.… Expand
  24. LEDPLLCD
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    Joguei a versao japonesa e posso dizer que foi o melhor jogo da minha vida! Claro que a historia nao se conclui, mas nao vejo mal algum em termos FFXIII-3. Estou ancioso ja para saber o que ocorre em seguida.
  25. JerryLouis
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    Final Fantasy fans have their real needs and not those that have been, but today only know how to criticize. You are a leading zero to Square Enix! Sorry, but this is the truth. Recalling that the Square already registered the name Final Fantasy XIII-3.
  26. madmad90
    Feb 14, 2012
    10
    I never liked Final Fantasy before the XIII part and then become a fan and lover. The sequel covers the most amazing thing you can tell within a story- time travel. Its awesome how the strory tells certain things and the ending is the one of the best endings i have ever seen. The fighting system is much more improved and the graphics are still the best of this generation.
  27. VisionEagle
    Feb 13, 2012
    9
    I was inspired to write being an Xbox 360 owner whose never played any previous versions of Final Fantasy until the FF- 13 came out last year which I did enjoy very much.The characters,graphics and the "story" (which mostly relied on long cutscenes to explain) were emotional,beautiful and very well done.
    I have to admit I wasn't to keen on a 2 member + monster battle party but I quickly    I was inspired to write being an Xbox 360 owner whose never played any previous versions of Final Fantasy until the FF- 13 came out last year which I did enjoy very much.The characters,graphics and the "story" (which mostly relied on long cutscenes to explain) were emotional,beautiful and very well done.
    I have to admit I wasn't to keen on a 2 member + monster battle party but I quickly got used to and began to enjoy it in Final Fantasy 13-2.In part 2 the story is certainly about time travel which I find interesting and seems like there can be many different ways the story can unfold,even more places to see with future download content....I like the battle system tweaks and the live trigger questions where you get a choice to ask something about another character or the time paradox events.After leveling up pretty high the battles can get much easier but there will always be some boss or unusual monster than can test you.There are paradox puzzles and quiz's on your hunt for time shard crystals,mostly fun,sometimes a bit annoying as they get more difficult.It's faster at leveling up than the first part was.I really wish they'd include a volume level in the settings for the music so it could be lowered sometimes.The only other JRPG I've played and really enjoyed was "Lost Odyssey".I really think that the difference between a JRPG and a western one are just different story telling methods and turn based battle combat systems in a group versus a solo open world explorer.I love Mass Effect,Skyrim,Oblivion and Fallout 3 not to mention Bioshock but both FF-13 games are worth checking out...Based on playing these 2 FF games what I expect and what they have delivered is a pretty game with colorful combat, beautiful characters and an engaging story that often will tug at your heart if you got one.. and yes Serah Farron the main character is beautiful.    … Expand
  28. Shadexx7
    Feb 27, 2012
    8
    Final Fantasy games aren't what they used to be. As most of the long-time fans of the series will tell you, it's been on a decline since VII. However, I have to disagree with those that think this is one of the worst.

    Final Fantasy XIII-2 improves on the original in many ways, the largest of those being the fact that it is no longer a long corridor. There are actually choices to be made,    Final Fantasy games aren't what they used to be. As most of the long-time fans of the series will tell you, it's been on a decline since VII. However, I have to disagree with those that think this is one of the worst.

    Final Fantasy XIII-2 improves on the original in many ways, the largest of those being the fact that it is no longer a long corridor. There are actually choices to be made, different paths to be chosen. The paradigm system of the original returns, and it is still a good system. The game is fun if this is your kind of game; if not, you could find yourself hating it from the start. The story is not as strong as it was in XIII, not even close. In improving the gameplay, the story has seemed to taken a backseat. The game does look very nice (Square has some of the best cutscenes, in my opinion), though. The newest instalment is a good one. It's not revolutionary in the slightest, but it's a good game that I would recommend.    … Expand
  29. Zeta-Jonnes
    Feb 6, 2012
    10
    Unlike the XIII and -0 Such that their releases were made Tsutaya shop in the mega Shibuya, the events of Final Fantasy XIII -2 will be held in Bic Camera in Yurakucho. T was beginning to 6:30 am, followed until the start of sales at 7:00 AM on 15th December (19h on the 14th, here in Brazil, Brasilia time).
  30. juda_FF
    Feb 6, 2012
    10
    They are showing some of trade with Yuko - where she get a job in Square Enix, test and play the game, and has a meeting over the content download, and so forth -. Unfortunately, we have to wait Japanese web sites to obtain photos Yuko.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 50
  3. Negative: 1 out of 50
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 22, 2012
    70
    Stand-alone expansion pack you will not want to play for of the story, but only for its battles. [March 2012]
  2. GameFocus
    Mar 18, 2012
    81
    If you take XIII-2 and grade it on its own merits, it stands out as a fantastic game. But, if you walk in looking for some semblance of what made the series a household name in the RPG world, you'll be sorely disappointed.
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  3. XboxAddict
    Mar 2, 2012
    91
    With numerous endings, extremely challenging bonus bosses, and a pokemon-like addictiveness of trying to catch them all, Final Fantasy XIII-2 definitely surpassed my expectations and I'm glad that many of the shortcomings of XIII have been addressed and fixed. If you were let down with XIII, give XIII-2 a shot, you might be impressed with all the improvements and changes.
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