Game Description

Title: Lightning Returns™: Final Fantasy® XIII
Platforms: PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®
Genre: Action RPG
Release Date: Spring 2014
Age Rating: Rating Pending

Key Features

Lightning Under Your Control

Lightning will be the playable character - with a highly evolved range of techniques for battles and exploring the environment. Customize Lightning with a large range of different outfits and weapons that affect not only the way she looks, but also her actions and abilities.

Action-Oriented Combat

A new battle system gives a level of direct control over the action unlike any Final Fantasy game, while having iconic elements that are known and loved throughout the series too.

A Constantly Moving, Beautiful World

Stunning artistic direction depicts a doomed world filled with choice and diversity. Living, expansive environments featuring a rising and setting sun provide unique experiences for every player.

Use Your Time Well

A world on a course for total annihilation presents unique challenges - where certain areas, missions, and people will only be available during selected periods. How will you use your remaining time?

A Connected Experience

Stay connected to Final Fantasy and its characters, with unique features that link the in-game world to the real world.

Lightning

Several hundred years have passed since she fell into a deep slumber. The world, diseased by Chaos, is on the brink of destruction. The people, hopeless and full of despair, stand by hopelessly and watch the horror unfold in front of their eyes. As the end draws near, she awakens. She is Lightning, humanity's last hope.

As the chosen one, Lightning battles her way through the final 13 days in an attempt to save humanity and accomplish her ultimate goal.

"Only 13 days remain until the end of the world."

Lumina

A mysterious girl who appears in front of Lightning at every turn.

Her unpredictable nature wreaks havoc everywhere she goes.

A helpful friend or mischievous foe? This capricious little demon plays with Lightning and the rest of the world as if they were toys in a toy box.

"This savior...What is she about, anyway?"

Battles

With this brand-new battle system, the player will be controlling Lightning and Lightning alone. The Paradigm Shift feature has been replaced with a unique tactical system that will provide a fresh, interactive battle experience!

This monster swims easily through the sand and attacks with ferocious speed. Lightning must parry the assault before she can launch her counter-attack!

Lightspeed - This special ability consumes EP. When unleashed in battle it slows the passage of time, rendering foes helpless before Lightning's ferocious assault.

Abilities - Lightning now has the ability to cast recovery spells on herself. Because the spell consumes EP, it is best kept as a last resort, wiser to use her supply of potions first!

Lightning faces Anubys, a barbaric creature whose axe is as destructive as his rage. Will her new blade be enough to defeat this savage creature?

Dangerous foes lurk even in towns. Depending on the time of day, you'll have quite a battle on your hands! Be prepared for frequent monster encounters after dark.

Customization is the name of the game! Unlike the previous installments, players can now mix and match abilities without the limitations of roles.

A brand-new world calls for brand-new monsters! Discover their weaknesses and devise the best strategy for victory.

Magic and abilities are infused with certain attributes. Discover the element to which the enemy is vulnerable, and use it to your advantage!

New magic and abilities have been added to Lightning's repertoire. One giant spell can banish multiple foes at once!

Lightning's default garb, Equilibrium, has a balanced set of parameters.

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