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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition

This Collector's Edition is a Square Enix Online Store exclusive that contains the following: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, DLC code, premium packaging, 80 page hardcover artbook and a silver embossed…

11 February 2014

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition is an adventure developed by Square Enix, released 11 February 2014 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The main story takes about 35 hrs to finish.

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What Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition is

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition is an adventure game developed by Square Enix and released in 2014. It is available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is the third episode in the Final Fantasy XIII saga. It follows the story of Lightning who returns after a long period of time, having to fight her way through against various foes and even allies because of a prophecy predicting that the Savior will return to destroy the world. The game must be completed in a limited amount of time, seven days that can be extended to thirteen days. The NPCs are in constant movement, which means that depending on how much time has elapsed, they will be at different locations. Rather than using the Crystarium System from the previous games, the protagonist's skills improve as she completes quests, some of which are…
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 35 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 60 hrs, roughly 1.7 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition launched on 11 February 2014, within three weeks of South Park: The Stick of Truth, The Last of Us: Left Behind, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.

Released around the same time: South Park: The Stick of Truth, The Last of Us: Left Behind, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.

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Quick answers

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition — frequently asked questions

When did Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition come out?
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition was released on 11 February 2014 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
How long does it take to beat Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition?
The main story of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Collector's Edition takes around 35 hrs, or 60 hrs for 100% completion.

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