Final Fantasy XIII Review

A cocky self-proclaimed hero with a charming sneer and a heart of gold. A sultry, no-nonsense ally you can rely on for a sly quip and a warm hug. These characters sound like standard role-playing stereotypes, but to Final Fantasy XIII's credit, they transcend formula and wriggle into your heart.

A diverse and mostly excellent cast of characters; A great original world; fleshed out by a compelling story; Fun combat system keeps you on your toes; Magnificent production values

Exceedingly linear exploration and character progression; Vanille will get on your nerves in a big way

Final Fantasy XIII UK Review

Followers of Final Fantasy are used to waiting; the thirteenth instalment is only the third offline entry in the last ten years, and the first to embrace the HD generation that's such a perfect canvas for Square Enix's epic and consistently beautiful vision.

It's Been a Long Time Coming

The writing's long been on the wall for Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs). What was once considered the hottest genre out there (thanks in no small part to the seventh game of this very series) is now regarded as stale and niche, with few worthy ideas to inform gaming as a whole.

The pitch-perfect ending

Easy endgame battles that lasted five minutes anyway

Final Fantasy XIII Review

Final Fantasy XIII was a pleasant reconnection with the series, as it offered much more than I had either hoped or expected. The brilliant visuals,..

Final Fantasy XIII

It's hard to talk about Final Fantasy XIII without getting into a debate about what an RPG should or shouldn't be. With a series as bel...

Focused, streamlined action; no BS filler, Prettiest console graphics OF ALL TIME, Lots to explore on Pulse

Summons are kind of weak; Lightning is a boring character; First half may be too linear for some