Final Fantasy 13

Final Fantasy 13 is the first in a trilogy of RPGs from Square Enix, focused on the character of Lightning. She must battle against the authorities of Cocoon, and help save her sister in the process.

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Final Fantasy 13
JRPG
Systems
PC-1 Playstation Logo Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 52/100
Released
March 9, 2010
ESRB
t
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Engine
Crystal Tools
Franchise
Final Fantasy

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Platform(s)
PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Genre(s)
JRPG

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