Lightning never strikes the same place twice, right? Wrong, it strikes the same place thrice! You should know this because I told you way back in September that Square Enix were bringing their entire Final Fantasy XIII trilogy to Steam. The first of the series arrived just over a month ago, on the 9th of October. The second will be landing just in time for Christmas.
I still haven’t finished the first game, something which I will get around to doing… one day. Anyways, if you have and you’re keen on getting this, here’s what you can expect (via Steam).
Now enhanced for Windows PC, FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is created with the aim of surpassing the quality of its predecessor in every way, featuring new gameplay systems and cutting-edge visuals and audio. In this game the player has the freedom to choose from a range of possibilities and paths; where their choices affect not only the immediate environment, but even shape time and space!
It is no longer about facing destiny. Create a new future and change the world!
- Now Enhanced for Windows PC
Including a range of the downloadable content from the original console, plus the choice for either English or Japanese voiceovers, 60 frames-per-second graphics and customizeable rendering resolution (720p, 1080p, and more). - Larger, More Interactive Environments
Places with multiple pathways to explore, and many secrets to find, offer players the chance to shape the adventure their way. - Time Travel – A New Dimension of Exploration
The situation, scenery, flora, fauna and weather conditions all change, depending on when you visit locations. Untangling the threads of time is essential in witnessing the full story! - Enhanced Battle System
New elements such as visually dynamic Cinematic Action sequences, and an innovative battle clock that will either reward or punish players, create further variety and choice for the player. - Master of Monsters
A wide variety of over 150 different monsters inhabiting the game world can be recruited into the player’s party and battle strategy, with each creature having unique and devastating special abilities!
If you pre-purchase before release (which is 11 December) you will get a 10% discount, bringing the title down to $17.99. Hey wait a second, Final Fantasy XIII is $15.99, even without a discount. Why are Square Enix charging more for the sequel? Will the eventual release of Lightning Returns cost even more?
For me, this sort of game fits best on to console. I can’t decide whether I should get it on Steam or if I should just hunt down an old copy on PlayStation 3. What about you? Will you be picking this up? Or do you absolutely hate this Final Fantasy XIII series and plan on pretending it never exists?
Last Updated: November 12, 2014
Hammersteyn
November 12, 2014 at 14:12
Google searched images for “le sigh final fantasy” and @rincethis:disqus image he uses pops up as the third result O_o
OVG
November 12, 2014 at 14:48
Sigh…
RinceThis
November 12, 2014 at 15:17
WINNA!
LightningFarron19
November 13, 2014 at 19:14
You mean if you specifically type something up on Google, that you will find it? SHOCKING!!!
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2014 at 07:57
Finding a pic that points back to this site is what was shocking
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 12, 2014 at 14:17
Well I won’t get it based on the LG user reviews of SIGHSIGHLIGHTNINGSUCKSSIGHSIGH, repeat ad nauseam.
RinceThis
November 12, 2014 at 15:19
Le?
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 12, 2014 at 16:17
You owe Matty R10.
RinceThis
November 13, 2014 at 07:50
Please, like the universe didn’t see that coming 😛
LightningFarron19
November 13, 2014 at 19:31
I find it hilarious how much of a fanboy you are. Just accept the fact that Lightning is popular, you are a vocal minority and nothing you say can or will change anything.
If you wish for proof of this:
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2013/01/japan-ranks-their-favorite-female-characters-from-the-final-fantasy-series/
http://squareportal.net/2014/03/17/lightning-voted-as-the-best-character-of-2013-at-dengeki-playstation-awards/comment-page-1/
http://www.siliconera.com/2014/01/06/final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-players-vote-yuna-popular-heroine/
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/03/24/the-most-popular-final-fantasy-characters-of-all-time
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2013/08/31/are-these-the-top-women-game-characters-of-all-time/
And those are just the official fan voted polls. Care to rebute?
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2014 at 08:15
Well looking at your recent comments it seems you scour the web for FF articles defending Lightning left and right. Look I love FF. I think the only one I missed was FF9 and the MMO and PSP games. I had two issues with FF13. The linearity and the characters that was boring/irritating. Yes the addressed the linearity but it was already spoiled for me. That being said I am in no way missing out on FF15 and Type-O
RinceThis
November 17, 2014 at 08:09
Indeed it does 🙂
RinceThis
November 14, 2014 at 09:55
Fanboy? Coming from someone called LighteningFarron19 that is hysterical. And no, I am not a minority. Many regard her as the most annoying lead character our of all the FF games.
LightningFarron19
November 14, 2014 at 20:29
Where is your proof? I have provided proof of my side. Where is yours? Because internet commenters say such? Oh wow, that’s such great proof, especially since internet commenters are well known for being accurate, unbiased and not hate filled.
Again, where is your proof?
RinceThis
November 17, 2014 at 08:11
I am not going to enter into a debate with someone who goes out of their way to scour the internet trying to defend an imaginary character that is not only annoying but also shallow. As @hammersteyn:disqus has rightly pointed out, you are a white knight for Lightening, an annoying character that loves to sigh at everything.
LightningFarron19
November 17, 2014 at 11:39
So you have no proof? As I thought, you are just pissy at a character that you don’t like but think everybody hates. Try harder next time.
Kromas, Guardian of Cenarius
November 12, 2014 at 14:47
Yeah. Gonna give this a skip till they learn how to port a game to PC.
hairyknees
November 12, 2014 at 14:54
Apparently this will be loooooooots better than the crappy XIII port.
Kromas, Guardian of Cenarius
November 12, 2014 at 15:03
Unfortunately “apparently” does not cut it for me anymore. Ill wait a couple months down the line.
Ross Woofels Mason
November 14, 2014 at 06:43
Considering the first time they ported FF7 to steam they screwed that up until the community bitched and they released a patch. They were issues with the FF8 steam port as well until they patched.
XIII is one of the most terribly ported things in the history or ports.
Yeah I don’t believe a damn word Square says until they prove us wrong lol.