It’s the thirteenth Final Fantasy and it’s most likely anything but the final one if history means anything. And after so many games in a series well known for each game being completely different while remaining recognizable as a series, has Square Enix been able to keep things interesting? I would say yes, definitely, but not quite as interesting as they might have.

There’s so much to say about Final Fantasy XIII, but I’ll offer this brief synopsis first: fast battles and a great battle system, interesting setting, mediocre script, incredible cut-scene animation, breathtaking creature designs, all-over-the-place voice acting, varied characters (some you’ll enjoy, some you’ll be annoyed by), minimal variation in gameplay rhythms, beautiful varied music, uninteresting leveling-up system, mediocre equipment upgrading system, impressive bosses, great graphics and art design.

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