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As an RPG, it is an excellent experience that provides a beautifully crafted world and engaging battle system. However, as a Final Fantasy game, it falls short of expectations somewhat.
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Playstation Official Magazine UK
Ten hours in you might have doubts, but stay with it and you'll be smitten right through to the frankly unbelievable end. [Apr 2010, p.104]
An unexpected Final Fantasy. The 13th chapter has a great story and some of the most incisive characters of the whole series, and even the battle system works very well, being deep and complex (even if you control only a single character). But on the other side the overwhelming linearity of the plot, the absence of cities to explore, and the small amount of side quest will disappoint fans' expectations.
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S4Gamez
for this game i don't give an high vote but i give the sufficient, not because the game is not good but because i personally don't like so much the combat system, i played only this Final Fantasy and for the rest i like it. it's sad, because if is not for the combat system i will give 7 or 8
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iroh11
The game throws you into an unhabitent island and leaves you there i knew nothinf of the story and it really didn't appeal to me even later on when i did some research. The combat mechanics are kinda cool but at the same time feels... useless, you can only control your own character which **** there also is auto battle which makes it a lot easier but boring. The characters are bland with no real connection being build. There is no exploration, npc's, city's and extra quest to make the game have more enjoyability.
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DarkMythHunter
8.0/10. Final Fantasy XIII delivers a visually stunning, story-driven experience with a strong focus on its characters and world. The combat system evolves into something strategic and rewarding, though its linear structure can feel restrictive for some players. While divisive, it offers a polished, emotionally engaging journey with memorable moments.

Final Fantasy XIII

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Mar 9, 2010
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Gaming Age
It probably goes without saying that this is one of the most gorgeous games to grace a video game console. FFXIII's in-game graphics look like other games' cutscenes. Its cutscenes look like other games' full motion video, and its full motion video looks like a Hollywood blockbuster.
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1UP
Like Mass Effect 2, FFXIII seems to be an attempt to answer the question of how to create an RPG for the modern, console-owning masses. Square Enix's solution is certainly different than BioWare's, but it's arguably just as effective in its own way.
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Jun 10, 2025
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Alejndro
A partir de XIII ya odio menos Final Fantasy. El combate de turno de desaparecer permanentemente
Apr 27, 2025
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Nemaydu69
One of the best games of all time. Square enix gave us such an incredible Saga
90
Playstation Official Magazine UK
Ten hours in you might have doubts, but stay with it and you'll be smitten right through to the frankly unbelievable end. [Apr 2010, p.104]
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GameZone
A game that impresses easily – merely looking at this game will have eyes popping and jaws dropping. However, get beyond that and there is a very linear game with many prototypical J-RPG elements in place. While there is some latitude for how battles are fought, for the most part, the game holds the player’s hand and escorts them through this fantastical land that is part fantasy and part sci-fi.
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GameCritics
While it's not quite the final word on JRPGs, Final Fantasy XIII represents the felicitous first steps on the path to a destination well worth reaching.
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TheSixthAxis
For fans of traditional RPG games (and especially for fans of the Final Fantasy series) this should be unmissable. However, for those more casual players or newcomers to the genre it may be slightly overwhelming and the repetitive nature and sheer linearity of the early level design might be quite a disappointment for fans hoping for more from this generation’s first Final Fantasy RPG.
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Destructoid
It takes more than graphics to make a game, and Final Fantasy XIII offers very little else other than eye candy. Ultimately, this latest addition to the Final Fantasy series is a pompous and masturbatory affair, created seemingly to promote the developer's ego first, and the player's enjoyment second.
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Aug 30, 2024
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YuiYoshioka
The port had some bugs and NO graphical options, which is insane. It's since been updated to include basic graphics options, which doesn't hurt. Do you remember when Squaresoft were an amazing company? So do I and I miss those times. HOWEVER! This game is simply amazing. It was great on the consoles and it's even better on PC. Why is it better here? Because we can mod it! I can't speak for how far the modding community will go, but by god it looks good with the mods. As for how it plays, nothing different and nothing added, just the brilliant game that was release all those years ago. If you haven't played it, please put up with Square and give it a go. You'll love it. If you have played it and want it to look better and relive the great times, then get it!! NOW!! It's a real shame that we can't buy this game on PC, though. We have to make do with renting it from steam.
Oct 17, 2025
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LeoGarcia1903
Um bom jogo, porém não tão bom para um Final Fantasy devido ao seu mundo extremamente linear, prejudicando a experiência como um todo.
Sep 15, 2025
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reytley
AVis FF13 Version rééditer sur PC. « Après avoir perdu ma sauvegarde de 20 heures sur Xbox en 2015 – victime d’un sabotage fraternel –, me replonger dans Final Fantasy XIII en 2025 était un mélange d’appréhension et de nostalgie. Dix ans plus ****, ce RPG mythique a-t-il vieilli comme un bon vin ou comme un fromage oublié au fond du frigo ? » Final Fantasy XIII reste visuellement somptueux, même en 2025. Les animations et les cinématiques, signatures de la série, sont toujours aussi Magnifique. Le jeu ne tombe pas dans la banalité visuelle comme beaucoup de titre de l’époque ps3/Xbox360 : il est coloré, dynamique et foisonnant de détail Bémol technique : L’optimisation sur PC est catastrophique. Le jeu ne tourne que sur un seul cœur processeur, un choix incompréhensible. Les réglages graphiques se paramètrent via un launcher peu intuitif, comme si Square Enix avait bâclé le portage. Malgré tout, il fonctionne correctement sur Steam Deck (Merci la commu)
L’histoire se déroule dans Cocoon, une cité-État flottante gouvernée par les fal’Cie, des entités divines qui imposent leur volonté aux humains. Les protagonistes, marqués comme des ennemis de l’ordre, sont condamnés à devenir des monstres ou à accomplir une mission mystérieuse. Le thème central ? La lutte contre un destin apparemment écrit d’avance, avec une touche de rébellion existentialiste.
Le jeu met en scène six protagonistes : Lightning, Fang, Vanille, Hope, Snow et Sazh. Contrairement à d’autres opus de la série, FFXIII prend le temps de développer chaque personnage, créant une connexion rapide et forte avec le joueur. Leurs destins, liés à celui du monde, donnent une dimension humaine à l’histoire.
Le système de combat est un point fort : le Paradigm Shift (changement de rôles en combat) dynamise les affrontements et corrige la passivité critiquée dans FFXII. On est enfin acteur des batailles, même si la limitation à un seul personnage contrôlable en fin de partie reste frustrante. Cela s’explique par le faite de vouloir des combats en temps réel sans pour autant comme dans le 12 que les personnages interagissent seul. Problèmes majeurs :* Un début interminable : Les 4-5 premières heures sont une corvée. On enchaîne les combats sans enjeu, comme un tutoriel qui n’en finit pas. Même en 2010, c’était long ; aujourd’hui, c’est insupportable.* Des couloirs à n’en plus finir : FFXIII assume son linéarité extrêm. Le jeu se justifie en voulant guider les novices (de mon avis), mais ce choix tue l’immersion. Heureusement, la seconde moitié ouvre enfin le monde et sauve l’expérience.Heureusement, une fois la seconde moitié débloquée — avec l’évolution des personnages, le développement du scénario et l’accès à un monde plus ouvert —, l’expérience devient beaucoup plus **** conclusion : Final Fantasy XIII, bien que sa première moitié manque cruellement de gameplay varié, se **** grâce à une direction artistique sublime et un scénario qui sait captiver. Dans sa seconde partie, le jeu enrichit enfin ses mécaniques, offrant aux joueurs une liberté et une profondeur qui rappellent l’âme des Final Fantasy. Entre des animations magnifiques, un monde qui s’ouvre enfin et une intrigue où le sort d’un univers est en jeu, on retrouve bien là l’essence d’un Final Fantasy à mon goût.
Jun 19, 2026
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iroh11
The game throws you into an unhabitent island and leaves you there i knew nothinf of the story and it really didn't appeal to me even later on when i did some research. The combat mechanics are kinda cool but at the same time feels... useless, you can only control your own character which **** there also is auto battle which makes it a lot easier but boring. The characters are bland with no real connection being build. There is no exploration, npc's, city's and extra quest to make the game have more enjoyability.
May 18, 2024
4
Mgcarter91
This game had a lot of potential. Great music and a good innovative battle system. Unfortunately, there are so many annoying soft locks at bosses, mostly due to being forced to use certain characters as “the leader” or just bad team combinations. It doesn’t help that all the characters are very unlikable either and the cutscenes are mostly too long. Could have been a 9/10 with a few changes which essentially comes down to not constantly locking you in to using certain party member combinations
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SummaryIn Final Fantasy XIII, you will embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse. Along the way, you will encounter diverse allies who will fight alongside you. Execute powerful attacks with weapons and magic, and summon the enigmatic Eidolons with an evolved Active Time Battle system. Experience seamless t... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
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Mar 9, 2010
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