Your donations keep RPGWatch running!

Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns - All News

Show news in a year(yyyy), month(yyyy/mm) or day:
Show news of type:
Sunday - December 13, 2015
Thursday - December 10, 2015
Box Art

Sunday - December 13, 2015

FF XIII: Lightning Returns - Performance Analysis

by Hiddenx, 09:53

Couch spotted a performance analysis for the PC version of Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns on DSOGaming:

[...]

All in all, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is an okay console port. The game shows proper on-screen indicators which is great for keyboard fans but then again, who would play it via keyboard without mouse support? The game runs great on the PC, and a lot of players will be able to enjoy it at 60fps. Let’s hope that Square Enix will release a patch to add more resolutions, implement proper mouse support, and improve the game’s stutter issues.

Thursday - December 10, 2015

FF XIII: Lightning Returns - PC Version released

by Hiddenx, 23:27

The PC version of Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns has been released on Steam:

Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.

The world is sinking into a sea of chaos, and in thirteen days, nothing will remain.
Though the planet is doomed, there is still hope for those who call it home.
After centuries in crystal stasis, a hero has awoken—a legendary warrior on a god-given mission to save the souls of mankind. Her name: Lightning.
Blessed with incredible strength and an arsenal of new weapons, she has everything she needs for the coming battle. Everything except time. And now she must make an impossible choice...

Key Features:

LIGHTNING UNDER YOUR CONTROL
Lightning will be the playable character - with a highly evolved range of techniques for battles and exploring the environment. Customise Lightning with a large range of different outfits and weapons; that affect not only the way she looks, but also her actions and abilities.

ACTION-ORIENTED COMBAT
A new battle system gives a level of direct control over the action unlike any FINAL FANTASY game, while having iconic elements that are known and loved throughout the series too.

DLC CONTENT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSOLE VERSION

The PC release will also include all the amazing DLC content from the original console version*, including Japanese voice-overs and various costumes, shields and weapons.
*Except for “FFVII Aerith Costume”

A CONSTANTLY MOVING, BEAUTIFUL WORLD

Stunning artistic direction depicts a doomed world filled with choice and diversity. Living, expansive environments featuring a rising and setting sun provide unique experiences for every player.

USE YOUR TIME WELL
A world on a course for total annihilation presents unique challenges; where certain areas, missions, and people will only be available during selected periods. How will you use your remaining time?

A CONNECTED EXPERIENCE
Stay connected to FINAL FANTASY and its characters, with unique features that link the in-game world to the real world.

Notes:

  • This version of the game has had no changes or additions made to the story of the original LIGHTNING RETURNS FINAL FANTASY XIII.
  • Supports Dolby® Digital output compatible sound cards.
  • This version of the game includes some of the downloadable content released for the original.
  • The bonus items originally awarded for having save data from previous games in the series will be awarded in this version regardless of whether there is suitable save data present or not.
  • Includes no functionality linked to Square Enix Members or social networking sites.
  • It is not possible to change the names assigned to chocobos, map markers or schemata.

Key functionality features of LR:FFXIII

  • Supports graphics options intended for high-end PCs:
  • Rendering resolution
  • Scaling of the display area
  • Shadow processing
  • Texture filters
  • Colour correction
  • Depth of field
  • Lighting
  • Glare
  • Supports full screen and windowed display modes
  • Supports a maximum frame rate of 60fps
  • Supports Full HD display with a maximum resolution of 1920x1080

Information about

Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns

Developer: Square Enix

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: J-RPG
Combat: Unknown
Play-time: Unknown
Voice-acting: Full

Regions & platforms
Unknown
· Platform: PC
· Released: 2015-12-10
· Publisher: Square Enix