Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII brings a fitting conclusion to a highly debated saga, wrapping up the story and universe with satisfying depth. While the game diverges significantly from its predecessors, it offers a fresh and unique experience. This change in direction might not appeal to everyone, especially those resistant to new mechanics, but therein lies its charm. It boldly embraces innovation, making it a distinctive entry in the series. Ultimately, it delivers a memorable finale, ending the Final Fantasy XIII saga on a high note

Square Enix will fall like their partner Sweet baby
also if you release product in the west we have all rights to criticise you

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I was looking forward to this game more than the previous two. Lightning is an awesome character, but unfortunately this game has many issues that luckily newer titles have fixed.

Time. This is an issue for obvious reasons, but what makes the time concept worse is the way the game is designed. Example, I need four digits for a code to get through to a meeting. I am told the meeting occurs at night and I need to have the code before then. One piece of the code is locked behind a gate that doesn't open until midnight. Crap design.

Quests in general are super disappointing because there are ZERO quest markers. Absolutely dumb a game focused on doing as many quests as possible to get stronger doesn't think to add quest markers. One quest tells me to look at "north station" for the item. I found the item. Nowhere near north station. Big fail on the devs.

I know this game came out in a time where SE was in a bad period. I am glad they add quest markers and navigation now on all newer titles. Absolutely ridiculous that I have to depend on Google and YouTube because your developers are too lazy to add basic features into the game.

The game has good elements and the overall clock isn't terrible, but the time gated quests combined with no markers just makes this game a huge chore to play. Rebirth, Remake, FF 15 AND 16 all mark quests and sold much better than this game. Play those games and hope they remake these games with action combat and quest markers.

A very unique entry in Final Fantasy, and has elements of Majora's Mask time system in it.
Perfect, I should say, better than the first two installments.