Maps were the number one gripe that most people had about the original Final Fantasy XIII, and with good reason. Every map you encountered (save for the Archlyte Steppe) was like walking through a tunnel, none of the mostly open-ended maps Square put into most previous Final Fantasy's.

Their are multiple reviews that will give a more in-depth analysis of this game, so consider this a basic overview of the game; Minor Spoilers (if you're super picky) Story - I like the story.

I'm a pretty terrible con writer, because it takes a lot to frustrate me in a game; If I was being ~extremely~ nitpicky, and this pretty much only applies to me, I'd say that the fact that you can fly when you use the launch command to attack enemies in the air, and yet are not able to do it...

This was my first experience at jrpg games and I was totally blown away by the sheer production value and content in the game. I would recommend it to anyone who hasn't tried a final Fantasy game yet

I just got this game reserved it and everything and i can honestly say i don't regret it. It fixs almost every problem with the first 13 except the storyline which is a little confusing at first.The gameplay is also improved and i love the new monster hunting feature.

At this point, there's nothing I can say about Final Fantasy XIII that hasn't already been discussed at length by players far more knowledgeable about the series than I am. For me, it was linear, lifeless, and had a ridiculous story told with unlikeable characters.

The beautiful metropolis Academia

"To Be Continued...

The unfolding drama of Final Fantasy XIII continues in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Explore a richly developed world featuring both new and familiar faces, and an exciting and highly developed strategic battle system. In this ongoing saga, the future is about to change...

I’m one of those guys who actually liked Final Fantasy XIII. So, sue me. I thought changing up the style and offering a different take on the FF universe was a breath of fresh air. Don’t get me wrong...

+ Great combat system; + Wonderful presentation; + Good voice acting; + Beautiful visuals; + Tons to do and explore

Story drags at times; Confusion on where to go next may pop up

One can classify video game sequels in one of three categories: 1) games that do not require playthroughs of the previous installments ( Super Mario Brothers 3 , Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation ), 2) sequels where playing the previous games is recommended but not required ( Gears of War 3, The...

It takes place three years after the fall of Cocoon which is different but i'm not a massive fan of the game. For the price and service it was well worth it overall

Whether you loved or hated Final Fantasy XIII, anyone who cares about its sequel wants to know how it compares: is it better than FFXII...

More freedom; more exploration; more discovery; Story driven by characters; Battle system still rules

No summons; Some difficulty dips and spikes; Only two party members

By combining a good story with a real effort to fix FFXIII's flaws as a game, this sequel does quite well. Fans of the previous game should pick this up, and those who wanted to enjoy it but were repulsed by how constrained it was will be relieved to know this one allows significantly more freedom...