Adam Beck
Hardcore GamerHardcore Gamer Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Review
Published 12/13/2015
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PS3 / PC / X360 - 12/10/2015
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
As Lightning, it is your mission to save souls so they may be brought to a new world. However, with only thirteen days remaining, not everyone can be saved. Armed with all-new weapons, player customization and battle abilities, you are in a race against time to fully understand your destiny. It all ends here.
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- Square Enix 1st Production Department
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Joe Pring
GameGrinLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Review
Published 2/24/2014
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70
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalMike LeChevallier
Slant MagazineLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 2/13/2014
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60
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Read originalMarshall Honorof
Tom's GuideReview: 'Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII' — Lightning Strikes Thrice
Published 2/11/2014
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50
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Read originalErren Van Duine
RPG SiteLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Import Review | RPG Site
Published 12/3/2013
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