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Platform: Xbox 360 | Edition: Standard
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FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is the follow-up to the 2010 hit title FINAL FANTASY XIII, and the latest installment in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series, which has shipped over 100 million units worldwide. The all-star production staff returns to create a true sequel that offers a more immersive experience than its predecessor, with extraordinary level design that encourages exploration, a more strategic paradigm-based Active Time Battle system, the ability to tame monsters and have them fight in your party, and a multi-path, player-driven experience that offers significant replay value.
Key Features
 | Story Three years after Lightning and the others saved Cocoon, some survivors decided to start over by rebuilding on Gran Pulse. Lightning, however, is nowhere to be found and thought dead by many, but Serah believes otherwise. When her town is suddenly overrun by monsters, a mysterious man named Noel appears to save her. Together, the two set off on a journey that transcends time and space, hoping to find Lightning. |
Key Features
- 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 cutscenes
- Diverse in-game environments rife with NPCs offer an abundance of exploration opportunities and side missions
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Game Overview:Three years after Lightning and the others saved Cocoon some survivors decided to start over by rebuilding on Gran Pulse. Lightning however is nowhere to be found and thought dead by many but Serah believes otherwise. When her town is suddenly overrun by monsters a mysterious man named Noel appears to save her. Together the two set off on a journey that transcends time and space hoping to find Lightning.Product Description:FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is the follow-up to the 2010 hit title FINAL FANTASY XIII and the latest installment in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series which has shipped over 100 million units worldwide. The all-star production staff returns to create a true sequel that offers a more immersive experience than its predecessor with extraordinary level design that encourages exploration a more strategic paradigm-based Active Time Battle system the ability to tame monsters and have them fight in your party and a multi-path player-driven experience that offers significant replay value.Key Features: 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 cutscenes Diverse in-game environments rife with NPCs offer an abundance of exploration opportunities and side missionsFormat: XBOX 360 Genre: RPG (VG) Rating: RP Age: 662248911014 UPC: 662248911014 Manufacturer No: 91101
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Lucky
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I am a long time FF fan, and have been playing since FF1 in the 80's. I was very disappointed with FF13 for several reasons, which have been repeated a thousand times, so this will not be "1001"-
FF13-2 is awesome. this is the game I thought I was buying when I ordered FF13. I love everything about the system, the cinematics, everything. The addition of the "God of War" style cinematic action is awesome, and not nearly as "throw your controller through the wall" frustrating as GoW(particularly the final sequence with Zeus in GoW2). Instead, the cinematic action adds to the game in a positive way. I would also note I am a fan of long hours of grinding to make the bosses that much easier and to crush the opposition with ease... This game not only makes the grinding enjoyable, I hardly noticed the grind at all even when walking around for random encounters for that specific purpose.
I cannot recommend this game highly enough. It is terrific. I only wish it had come out as FF13.
FF13-2 is awesome. this is the game I thought I was buying when I ordered FF13. I love everything about the system, the cinematics, everything. The addition of the "God of War" style cinematic action is awesome, and not nearly as "throw your controller through the wall" frustrating as GoW(particularly the final sequence with Zeus in GoW2). Instead, the cinematic action adds to the game in a positive way. I would also note I am a fan of long hours of grinding to make the bosses that much easier and to crush the opposition with ease... This game not only makes the grinding enjoyable, I hardly noticed the grind at all even when walking around for random encounters for that specific purpose.
I cannot recommend this game highly enough. It is terrific. I only wish it had come out as FF13.
33 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Learned Hand
Platform for Display:Xbox 360| Edition:Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Before I go into my review, I am making it known that I have yet to finish the game. As I continue playing, I will update this review so my opinion will be accurate.
Opening the case: The first thing I noticed was that this game was contained on a single disc. This was interesting to me considering that the previous game was on three discs. As other reviews may have mentioned, this was because this game was made with the Xbox working smarter, not harder. I thought however that this might come at a price - shorter sequences or shoddier quality. I'll discuss this more later on.
Storyline: Without going into too much detail,I believe the storyline in this game is much better than of XIII. XIII did not have a poor storyline but at times it felt as if I was being bogged down with inane details. In addition, I found myself wondering what was going on when I took extended breaks from the game. XIII-2 remedied this in two ways - a storyline which (for the moment) is clear and coherent and with a quick recap when you load the game (this is pretty awesome. It pretty much sums up what has happened since you started in about 30 seconds which helps you get an idea of what has happened).
Gameplay: This has also been improved over XIII. While still a bit linear, the environment has been expanded to allow for some free roaming and interaction with NPC's. The battle system has also received some refinements, as you can now further tune your paradigms for efficiency (Ex: Having a commando paradigm in which all characters target a single enemy instead of a free for all). A big plus in combat is the fact that if you are downed, you take control of the next character in your party as opposed to getting game over which is nice. The QTE events and Live Action elements which have been introduced are a nice change and keep you on your toes.
Quality/Loading: The quality seems to be about the same as XIII but there are times where it seems a bit worse. Playing on an HD set, I can sometimes see areas which seem fuzzy/choppy. This might be a side-effect of putting the game on a single disc or not, I'm unsure. Also, during the recap events (when you load) the quality is significantly lower - at least on my end. Loading times suck. Not going to sugar-coat that. I installed the game onto my Xbox hard drive in the hopes of lowering load times but I haven't noticed a difference in load times at all.
Overall, I am enjoying the game. As I progress (and eventually complete the game) I will update this review to reflect any changes in opinion I may have.
Edit: Just a small update on my initial review. One pro and one con.
Con: The Casino. This was a great idea and I like the fact that another game will be coming via DLC. The only problem I have is that there are only two games available (Chocobo Racing and Slots). It would have been nice to have more of a selection in addition to more games in the future via DLC.
Pro: The story in my opinion gets better as you progress. As I initially said, the story is quite interesting but as you progress, you encounter alternate timelines and...I won't say more since I don't want to spoil it. Overall, the story has swayed me in upping my original rating from 4 to 4.5.
Rating:
4/5 (originally)
4.5/5 (currently)
I will update again as I continue to progress. If the game continues the way it has been playing, I don't see why it couldn't be a 5 star game. More to come.
Opening the case: The first thing I noticed was that this game was contained on a single disc. This was interesting to me considering that the previous game was on three discs. As other reviews may have mentioned, this was because this game was made with the Xbox working smarter, not harder. I thought however that this might come at a price - shorter sequences or shoddier quality. I'll discuss this more later on.
Storyline: Without going into too much detail,I believe the storyline in this game is much better than of XIII. XIII did not have a poor storyline but at times it felt as if I was being bogged down with inane details. In addition, I found myself wondering what was going on when I took extended breaks from the game. XIII-2 remedied this in two ways - a storyline which (for the moment) is clear and coherent and with a quick recap when you load the game (this is pretty awesome. It pretty much sums up what has happened since you started in about 30 seconds which helps you get an idea of what has happened).
Gameplay: This has also been improved over XIII. While still a bit linear, the environment has been expanded to allow for some free roaming and interaction with NPC's. The battle system has also received some refinements, as you can now further tune your paradigms for efficiency (Ex: Having a commando paradigm in which all characters target a single enemy instead of a free for all). A big plus in combat is the fact that if you are downed, you take control of the next character in your party as opposed to getting game over which is nice. The QTE events and Live Action elements which have been introduced are a nice change and keep you on your toes.
Quality/Loading: The quality seems to be about the same as XIII but there are times where it seems a bit worse. Playing on an HD set, I can sometimes see areas which seem fuzzy/choppy. This might be a side-effect of putting the game on a single disc or not, I'm unsure. Also, during the recap events (when you load) the quality is significantly lower - at least on my end. Loading times suck. Not going to sugar-coat that. I installed the game onto my Xbox hard drive in the hopes of lowering load times but I haven't noticed a difference in load times at all.
Overall, I am enjoying the game. As I progress (and eventually complete the game) I will update this review to reflect any changes in opinion I may have.
Edit: Just a small update on my initial review. One pro and one con.
Con: The Casino. This was a great idea and I like the fact that another game will be coming via DLC. The only problem I have is that there are only two games available (Chocobo Racing and Slots). It would have been nice to have more of a selection in addition to more games in the future via DLC.
Pro: The story in my opinion gets better as you progress. As I initially said, the story is quite interesting but as you progress, you encounter alternate timelines and...I won't say more since I don't want to spoil it. Overall, the story has swayed me in upping my original rating from 4 to 4.5.
Rating:
4/5 (originally)
4.5/5 (currently)
I will update again as I continue to progress. If the game continues the way it has been playing, I don't see why it couldn't be a 5 star game. More to come.
30 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By Athlete
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
FF XIII-2 continues three years after the first game left off. You assume the role of Serah, who now lives on a settlement on Gran Pulse. She's recently been having dreams where her big sister (and FF XIII main heroine) Lightning fights a mysterious foe in a place called Valhalla. She wakes up one night to discover that a meteorite has crashed down nearby, bringing with it a boy, Noel, who claims to be the last survivor of humanity from a far future. Noel has met with Lightning and was sent to Serah, he says, because the two of them must take a time-travelling adventure to unwind a paradox-filled history -- and that's exactly what they do.
The time-travel element may remind some players of Square classic Chrono Trigger, and the comparison isn't terribly far off. Serah and Noel hop around different eras and locations in the world's history, solving problems and opening portals to other eras and potential futures. Though parts of the story are still linear, you're given far more freedom to approach challenges in a way you personally enjoy. Don't feel like advancing the main plot at this time? Boss fight giving you trouble? Just hop to a different time period to explore and build strength for a while until you're content. Unlike the "series of tubes" that comprised most of FF XIII's structure up until later in the game, FF XIII-2 lets you progress at your own pace. With that freedom comes the sense of excitement and discovery that FF XIII sorely lacked, as finding hidden treasures and using clever strategy to topple monsters well above your strength level feels immensely satisfying. And if you ever feel like you might have missed something, you can rewind back to the beginning of certain event sequences to do things over while retaining your hard-earned rewards.
Not everything here is new, however. You'll see a lot of familiar locales, tunes, and designs from FF XIII peppered in-between all-new content. The recycling of some assets can be easily forgiven, however, when what's being reused was beautiful and well-made to begin with. Also returning is FF XIII's superb, fast-paced combat engine and the accompanying Crystarium leveling system, albeit with some significant overhauls. You now have more control over character development, as you can choose to level up specific Paradigm roles on the Crystarium board (as in FF XIII) while also unlocking additional roles and bonus boosts (stat gains, accessory capacity) after reaching certain levels. Moreover, battles continue on even after the initial player-controlled party leader has fallen, giving you a chance to regroup and make a comeback.
It's easy to see how Square Enix took the feedback from FF XIII and used it to make a better product, but this follow-up still has some lingering issues. Every so often you'll encounter an obnoxious gimmick sequence, such as a giant time-jumping fetch quest, a series of out-of-place logic puzzles, or constantly regenerating and unavoidable Cie'th enemy hordes chasing you throughout a massive maze. Plus, the story falters at times, falling victim to leaps of logic and silliness, and dialogue exchanges often feel like characters are simply talking at each other rather than truly interacting. The trademark Square Enix CG is sparse, with most story sequences rendered in-engine. But perhaps most annoying are the technical issues: framerates drop precipitously when a lot is happening onscreen, and this sequel's few movie sequences frequently suffer from hideously artifacted compression.
Maybe the best way to sum up Final Fantasy XIII-2 is with an oft-repeated line of dialogue from the game itself: "Change the future to change the past." It's not just a paradoxical plot point: FFXIII-2 repairs almost every problem with Final Fantasy XIII, delivering an experience that feels like what that original game should have been. If your faith in Final Fantasy has been damaged by past disappointment, playing FFXIII-2 will restore your excitement for the franchise's future.
The time-travel element may remind some players of Square classic Chrono Trigger, and the comparison isn't terribly far off. Serah and Noel hop around different eras and locations in the world's history, solving problems and opening portals to other eras and potential futures. Though parts of the story are still linear, you're given far more freedom to approach challenges in a way you personally enjoy. Don't feel like advancing the main plot at this time? Boss fight giving you trouble? Just hop to a different time period to explore and build strength for a while until you're content. Unlike the "series of tubes" that comprised most of FF XIII's structure up until later in the game, FF XIII-2 lets you progress at your own pace. With that freedom comes the sense of excitement and discovery that FF XIII sorely lacked, as finding hidden treasures and using clever strategy to topple monsters well above your strength level feels immensely satisfying. And if you ever feel like you might have missed something, you can rewind back to the beginning of certain event sequences to do things over while retaining your hard-earned rewards.
Not everything here is new, however. You'll see a lot of familiar locales, tunes, and designs from FF XIII peppered in-between all-new content. The recycling of some assets can be easily forgiven, however, when what's being reused was beautiful and well-made to begin with. Also returning is FF XIII's superb, fast-paced combat engine and the accompanying Crystarium leveling system, albeit with some significant overhauls. You now have more control over character development, as you can choose to level up specific Paradigm roles on the Crystarium board (as in FF XIII) while also unlocking additional roles and bonus boosts (stat gains, accessory capacity) after reaching certain levels. Moreover, battles continue on even after the initial player-controlled party leader has fallen, giving you a chance to regroup and make a comeback.
It's easy to see how Square Enix took the feedback from FF XIII and used it to make a better product, but this follow-up still has some lingering issues. Every so often you'll encounter an obnoxious gimmick sequence, such as a giant time-jumping fetch quest, a series of out-of-place logic puzzles, or constantly regenerating and unavoidable Cie'th enemy hordes chasing you throughout a massive maze. Plus, the story falters at times, falling victim to leaps of logic and silliness, and dialogue exchanges often feel like characters are simply talking at each other rather than truly interacting. The trademark Square Enix CG is sparse, with most story sequences rendered in-engine. But perhaps most annoying are the technical issues: framerates drop precipitously when a lot is happening onscreen, and this sequel's few movie sequences frequently suffer from hideously artifacted compression.
Maybe the best way to sum up Final Fantasy XIII-2 is with an oft-repeated line of dialogue from the game itself: "Change the future to change the past." It's not just a paradoxical plot point: FFXIII-2 repairs almost every problem with Final Fantasy XIII, delivering an experience that feels like what that original game should have been. If your faith in Final Fantasy has been damaged by past disappointment, playing FFXIII-2 will restore your excitement for the franchise's future.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great game!
You have to get used to how the game controls are used, but after that the game is easy, sort of. The story line is great and the characters are interesting.
Published 7 days ago by Savannah A. West
5.0 out of 5 stars
love the game
LOVE IT i still play every so often even with my busy day and night of no end.....when i need to relax i prop back and play thanks and will be buying from this seller again
Published 15 days ago by JadieRxLynn
2.0 out of 5 stars
100% Uninspired Garbage!
Remember in FF13 where there were many diverse, interesting characters to choose from to build your party? Read more
Published 19 days ago by Morgan C. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome game
The game came quickly and in some respects it's better than Final Fantasy XIII. Battles are quicker and leveling is quicker and much more open ended. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Gerald S Fralick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Game itself is good, package not so great
The package came broken but surprisingly the game itself DID play. I've played it and experienced no lags or freezes. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Michael Nakhiengchanh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice purchase
This not as good as final fantay 9 or 7(which are my personal favorite) but i can assure you this is a good game, great main characters, good story, fun battles(maybe easier than... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Juan Meza Meza
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Sequel
I'm still playing the game but so far it seems to be a good sequel to the first so im having fun playing it.
Published 1 month ago by Daniel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly fun
I am a FF fan, but FFX-2 was a complete disappointment. I liked most of FF13, but it was very linear. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bboysushi
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT
GREAT it was an awesome game. Enjoyed pretty much every minute I spent on it. There is also plenty of stuff to do other than the storyline.
Published 2 months ago by Brew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Final Fantasy XIII-2
This game is very fun and a wonderful sequel to Final Fantasy XIII. The graphics are very good, and the story mode is very engaging.
Published 2 months ago by John Geoghegan
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