I finished Final Fantasy XIII-2 a couple of weeks ago, but wanted to let my thoughts percolate rather than make a knee-jerk review. I think I've reached the point where my opinion isn't going to change, and I have a solid grasp of why I feel certain ways about certain aspects. So, here's my review. All spoilers will be written after the second cut ( Read more... )

I was introduced to the anime "No.6" around the time that episode nine was released. As there were only two more left to go, I decided to wait until the series was finished before writing a review. That was several weeks ago. I've been thinking about it since then, trying to decide what to write.

( First of all, let me say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Post-apocalyptic dystopia? Sign me up! )

So I finished Final Fantasy XIII over the weekend; have been playing it off and on since it came out. I know I'm late to the game with this, but here's my two cents on it. All spoilers will be written after the cut.

Graphics: 9/10
Characters: 8/10
Battle System: 7/10
Story: 5/10
World Building: 7/10
Music: 7/10
Overall: 7/10

( Spoiler-free breakdown )

( On crossovers. My self-indulgent rambling, feel free to skip... )