When was Final Fantasy XIII released?
Final Fantasy XIII was released on the 17th of December 2009. The game was initially released for the PlayStation 3 and later for the Xbox 360 and Windows platforms.
Questions about Final Fantasy XIII
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who directed Final Fantasy XIII?
Motomu Toriyama directed Final Fantasy XIII. He previously worked on Final Fantasy X and X-2 and aimed to create a linear journey that felt more like a film than a traditional role-playing game.
What is the setting of Final Fantasy XIII?
The setting of Final Fantasy XIII features the floating city of Cocoon above the world of Gran Pulse. The story involves the conflict between these two worlds and the theocratic government known as the Sanctum.
How does the battle system work in Final Fantasy XIII?
The battle system in Final Fantasy XIII uses the Paradigm system where the player controls one character while the other two are controlled by artificial intelligence. Players switch between roles like Commando, Ravager, and Medic to manage the chain bonus and stagger enemies.
When did development of Final Fantasy XIII begin?
Development of Final Fantasy XIII began in February 2004. The project was initially codenamed Colors World and was intended for the PlayStation 2 before being moved to the PlayStation 3 in May 2005.
Who composed the music for Final Fantasy XIII?
Masashi Hamauzu composed the music for Final Fantasy XIII. This was the first main-series Final Fantasy game to not include any compositions by original series composer Nobuo Uematsu.