Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Articles

Bizarre story choices and gameplay mechanics can’t slow down inspired combat and an experimental design approach that captures the essence of Final Fantasy.

feature by Paul Shkreli on 06 December, 2023

With Final Fantasy turning 30 and Final Fantasy XV's journey ending next year, we take a look back into the compilation that was the series' image for the past 10 years.

feature by Chelsi Laire on 19 December, 2017

Ambitious and sometimes startlingly clever, Lightning's final outing is sadly so flawed its better traits fall by the wayside.

review by Alex Donaldson on 11 February, 2014

Lightning Returns, but you might well be better off remembering her as she was.

review by Erren Van Duine on 03 December, 2013

We chat with the producer of all things FF13 about a decade of Lightning.

interview by Alex Donaldson on 14 November, 2013

We chat to the boss of all things Final Fantasy.

interview by Alex Donaldson on 24 July, 2013

Lightning is back - and she's bought far more interesting combat with her this time.

preview by Alex Donaldson on 17 June, 2013

We sit down with Yoshinori Kitase and Motomu Toriyama to discuss new developments.

interview by Erren Van Duine on 16 June, 2013

We go down a list of the games that we at RPG Site are looking forward to playing in this new year!

feature by Zack Reese on 22 January, 2013

Lightning Returns pushes through bold ideas for the series, but are they for the best? Our hands-off impressions.

preview by Erren Van Duine on 20 January, 2013