Final Fantasy XIII hit stores this morning (UK at least) and if you haven’t already rushed out and bought, maybe this collection of review summaries and video reviews will help you come to a decision about the popular JRPG…

Games Radar

The streamlined, focused structure eliminates potential tedium without dumbing anything down, and the battle system strikes an elegant balance between strategy and fast-paced action. Stunningly beautiful graphics and a pervasively meticulous level of polish throughout only add to the experience.

For the full review click the link – http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/final-fantasy-xiii/review/final-fantasy-xiii/a-201003031765695085/g-20060508175846527007

GameTrailers Final Fantasy XIII Video Review

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHu9qQOd88w

Game Informer

A phenomenal RPG destined to be remembered as a technical milestone for the series.

For the full review click the link – http://gameinformer.com/games/final_fantasy_xiii/b/ps3/archive/2010/03/05/square-enix-delivers-a-great-game-not-a-savior.aspx

Gamespot Final Fantasy XIII Video Review

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0qEe1Qz6vA

Computer And Video Games (CVG)

Final Fantasy XIII isn’t just a game you merely enjoy. You fall in love with it. It’s gorgeous worlds have you stopping to admire them in complete awe, while a graceful soundtrack massages your brain (despite the unfortunate replacement of the original Japanese theme with a song from Leona Lewis).

For the full review click the link – http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=237078

IGN.com Final Fantasy XIII Video Review

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l9yVemDU5E

1UP

Like Mass Effect 2, FFXIII seems to be an attempt to answer the question of how to create an RPG for the modern, console-owning masses. Square Enix’s solution is certainly different than BioWare’s, but it’s arguably just as effective in its own way.

For the full review click the link – http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3178230&p=37

IGN

Hardcore Final Fantasy fans might be disappointed by the game’s abandonment of franchise traditions like open worlds, town exploration and complex mini-games. The game is still worth buying, but it doesn’t quite feel as complete as its well-loved predecessors.

For the full review click the link – http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/107/1075772p1.html

GameSpot

The most beautiful Final Fantasy game yet is an imperfect but still impressive saga that will touch your heart.

For the full review click the link – http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/finalfantasy13/review.html

EuroGamer

Final Fantasy XIII’s is a superb system overall, easily making up what depth it has lost in speed, tactical cunning and moment-to-moment engagement. Some have bemoaned the apparent retreat from XII’s daring reinvention – I did myself, at first – but in its way XIII is just as big a step for the party RPG, albeit a simpler and perhaps more palatable one.

For the full review click the link – http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/final-fantasy-xiii-review

EDGE

FFXIII takes brave risks with the series’ foundations, but they ultimately create trembling fractures throughout the entire edifice, that robust battle system unable to support the weight of an entire world. Final Fantasy games are always an investment. This time, the returns are questionable.

For the full review click the link – http://www.edge-online.com/magazine/review-final-fantasy-xiii

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