It didn’t take much playtime of Final Fantasy XIII before I realised that this was something special. Stunning graphics, free-flowing gameplay and a captivating storyline all gel together brilliantly, in what really is one of the games of the year. Having recently downloaded both the 7th and 8th instalments of this series from the Playstation Store, it’s hard to believe that these three games are part of the same franchise, given the huge improvements in gameplay that have taken place over the years.
Players can take on the role of one of six characters for the most part of the game, as well as some other minor characters along the way. Long gone are the days of text box dialogue, as hugely impressive cut-scenes play out the story. Battles are also hugely improved from previous episodes of the series, with the paradigm system adding new, customised dimensions to the fighting experience. Battle controls are now also limited to a single character of your choice, which has greatly improved the speed and enjoyment of this aspect of the game.
Final Fantasy XIII really is a breath of fresh air in terms of pure entertainment. It’s difficult not to be moved by the fascinating storylines of each of the characters, which are played out by a combination of current events and flashbacks. There is a real sense of danger on frequent occasions throughout, which is nicely offset by some genuinely entertaining appearances from chocobos and sheep (I kid you not!) along the way. It really is a joy to play from start to finish, and a must-have for any gamer in 2010.
Players can take on the role of one of six characters for the most part of the game, as well as some other minor characters along the way. Long gone are the days of text box dialogue, as hugely impressive cut-scenes play out the story. Battles are also hugely improved from previous episodes of the series, with the paradigm system adding new, customised dimensions to the fighting experience. Battle controls are now also limited to a single character of your choice, which has greatly improved the speed and enjoyment of this aspect of the game.
Final Fantasy XIII really is a breath of fresh air in terms of pure entertainment. It’s difficult not to be moved by the fascinating storylines of each of the characters, which are played out by a combination of current events and flashbacks. There is a real sense of danger on frequent occasions throughout, which is nicely offset by some genuinely entertaining appearances from chocobos and sheep (I kid you not!) along the way. It really is a joy to play from start to finish, and a must-have for any gamer in 2010.
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