Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII out now on PS3

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII out now on PS3

Check out the brand new launch trailer

It all ends here. The final chapter in Lightning’s saga. Can you believe it’s been nearly four years since we were first introduced to Lightning and the rest of the gang? This time round though, Lightning, now known as The Saviour, has just thirteen days to ferry souls into the new world before the Chaos consumes the remaining one. And it’s in the dying world of Nova Chrysalia where our heroine will unite with friends, old and new, and gradually uncover the truth about her mission from God.

It’s kind of sad to say goodbye, but equally exciting to see how Lightning’s story is going to come to an end! With that in mind, feast your eyes upon our launch trailer above:

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII will be available to pick up in stores (and from the PlayStation Store) from this Friday, 14th February. Can you think of a better way to spend Valentine’s Day? For those who can, who’s going to save the world if you don’t? And this date is no mere coincidence either; the Rose is Lightning’s symbol, in fact if you look closely enough you’ll see that the game’s logo is actually the combination of a lightning bolt and a rose!

For the first time in a numbered Final Fantasy game, you’ll only be able control one character: Lightning, of course. Paradigm shifts have been replaced with the new Style-Change Active Time Battle System; quickly switch between outfits (Schema) to tactically defeat enemies based on their weaknesses, and in style. One of the most satisfying features in the game is the ability to fully customise Lightning’s Schema, her weapons, accessories, abilities, and garbs – and even their colour!

The series has had its share of heartbreaks too (FFXIII-2’s ending for one), and if you haven’t seen it yet, check out our stunning 16-bit style video, here. A fun way to remind you of the story so far!

So what are your favourite memories from the FFXIII series? For me, so far anyway, it’s that moment when you’re first greeted with the vast open world of Gran Pulse in FFXIII, it reminded me of the moment Cloud first steps outside of Midgar in FFVII – you’ve suddenly got this whole area to explore and don’t know where to start!

Oh, and one more thing before I go, don’t forget about the Japanese voice DLC! Free for the first two weeks (until 28th February 2014), those who download the update can play Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII with the original Japanese language audio and English subtitles, kupo!

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy is out Friday 14th February for PlayStation 3. For more details visit the official website or follow and ‘like’ Lightning Returns: FFXIII here:

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