RPG Site Final Fantasy XIII (X360) review

RPG Site has reviewed the X360 version of Final fantasy 13. The PS3 version was reviewed before which got 8.5/10.

"Fifteen points may seem like an awful lot to dock for things that are essentially graphical issues, but Final Fantasy XIII puts so much importance in its story and visual presentation that the loss in quality here doesn't leave just a less crisp picture - it leaves a ripple of negativity that sullies a significant chunk of the experience. "

[godofwar333]

anyway i guess almost everyone is getting the ps3 version which got 8.5

[Genesis5]

Well at least one site actually has the balls to call it as they see it.

[godofwar333]

Then ps3 version would have scored way less

i mean how on earth can u ignore 1080p vs 576p rez for FMVs
and 576p vs 720p ingame rez

i am specifically pointing to FMVS where ps3 version has 300% more rez than x360 version

[snaz27]

bravo to them, still not interested in buying this game, but im really pleased to see atleast 1 site tell the truth, gives me a little ray of hope that game jornalism isnt completely dead!

[snaz27]

im glad they saw fit to dock points, however, after actually reading the thing they dont really make sense. one minute they are saying that its no big deal (graphics) then they say it is, then it isnt again lol, whats it to be? then he says the ps3 version cut-scenes take up 30gig, but hes confused as to why the 360 version got compressed and upscaled ones... erm disk space maybe? just a wild guess lmao... say the 360 version had uncompressed fmv, how many disks would they need? im thinking about 8? now how would that make the 360 look?

[AAACE5]

Now that it's been established that the Ps3 version is the best... can the fanboys leave this alone, because I am tired of hearing about this and seeing the same comments in every post!

So there you have it folks... If you want the best version of FFXIII get it on Ps3! If you can't afford one or just want to play the game and don't care if the graphics are 1080p get it on 360!

There! Done! Settled! Let it go now! Move on! The point has been made!

[snaz27]

its been known for a long long time that the ps3 version was the better one, but then look at when those screenshots were released! you know the photoshopped ones lol, SE came out denying it was done on purpose (yeah right), even saying they had no reason to make up pics as they look "comparable"... well the truth came out! they were lying! my question is why? why lie? they knew the truth right? then we have jurnalists just brushing off the differences, as though they were nothing! they dont dock points, even in the case of edge, they review the 360 version, then post their review in the ps3 section only! again why? when ps3 got a bad port with bayonetta and ghostbusters (even though for the most part bayonetta got fixed) it was shouted from the roof tops by reviewers! making no doubt at all that ps3 version was poor! im merely commenting on the bias in jurnalism... anyway im not even gonna bother with this game, in my opinion it got gimped due to 360 anyway, probably why it is linear and no towns.....

[Valkyre]

Μajor RESPECT for a website that has the balls to award proper scores for both versions and not to ignore the problems of 360 like most reviewers did...

and its ironic because those that ignore the problems now where actually the first ones to hammer PS3 version of Bayonetta.. how ironic...

[IrishAssa]

xbox 360 version is good, ps3 version is brillant

[JokesOnYou]

Why weren't ps3 loyalists so vocal on all the Bayonetta 360/ps3 reviews that scored the games the same???? -Yet here they are on every 360/ps3 review begging for a lower 360 score, lmfao wtf ????

How does it really affect ps3 fanboys when #1 all the reviews even if they don't score 360 version lower say the ps3 version is better so they can't say that UNinformed readers won't know which is better and #2 Most importantly no matter what other people buy either way it won't change your experience on the ps3. Those are the only reason's why I could think a UNbiased gamer would be concerned, but there really is no issue here because its widely reported in the contents of every review that the ps3 version is better, so again why do some care so much?????

-We already know the answer, ps3 loyalists are STILL butthurt this game is on the 360, they hate micro and SE for it so this whole "media is bias" act is BS excuse to find any reason they can to bash micro/SE, simple truth is SE didn't do a very good job of porting the game when it comes to FMV, compression, resolution>>>> Now if you're the sort of person that wants to speak of fairness across the board then you should be in at least 1 or 2 of the Bayonetta reviews that scored the game the same for the ps3 saying the same type of comments you've been posting in 360/ps3 FFXIII reviews>>>>>If you were RAISE YOUR HAND. -I haven't seen any, hypocrite much?....but here's the difference between pro 360 gamers and pro ps3 gamers if you look back at many of those Bayonetta reviews you won't see 360 fans crying because of the tons of sites who NEVER rated the ps3 version lower, in truth it was only a few sites that did, they explained why= PERFORMANCE WAS AFFECTED, in this case the only major difference is the pixel count, never seen a game rated lower ONLY because the graphics weren't as sharp. At any rate FFXIII looks like a good game on both consoles for jrpg fans, unfortunately its not looking like its going to be enough to warrant a purchase for me, I want to like jrpg's but its hard for me to get into them, I guess I'll wait until its cheap, that way I won't feel bad if I never play it again after 2hrs= SO4.

Hey mod's its a good thing you have this great reporting system, god knows all I have done is insult, name call, and make the most offensive comments, oh wait, no I haven't, although many members have done so to me, yet look at their bubbles, well I'm used to it, this usually happens when a hot topic is raised and I DON NOT "conform to n4g thinking"....lmfao, good thing they can't take my last bubble. In the words of the Terminator "I'll be baaack." lol

JOY

[sikbeta]

Finally!

Congrats to rpgsite.net for not being bias and tell the Truth

PS3 Version is the Better Version, deal with it

Gaming FTW!!!

[moomooakai]

Did 360 fans leave things alone when there was a multiplatform comparison for other games?

True enoughthis horse has been beaten to death, however it's good to know that the PS3 version was the best one all along.

[DatNJDom81]

They actually reported what other media sites do when PS3 has an inferior version of a multiplat. If you all dont see what is happening here with 360 favoritism in the western media, then I dont know what else I can tell you guys. Bravo rpgsite.net.

By the way a 7 is not a bad score. That means the game is still playable and I bet if anyone buys it on 360 they will enjoy it.

[Godmars290]

The PS3 version of Bayonnetta was suspiciously getting overly slammed by reviewers as if it had been the console's fault, just like the 360 version of FFXIII is being forgiven.

Yes its more Square's fault it coming in at a lower resolution, DVD9 and only three discs is another issue, but that shouldn't be stopping reviewers from at least knocking it down the point to half point it deserves, just like the PS3 version of Bayonnetta did. Instead many are making excuses not to.

[snaz27]

we went over this last night mate! bayonetta DID for the most part have points knocked off, and the bad ps3 port WAS talked about in reviews, so why would people come out asking for something that WAS happening? ok does that answer your question? now i would like you to answer some, why is it that when a ps3 game gets a bad port it must be talked about till the end of time, but when 360 gets a bad port it must be brushed under the carpet? why do you think edge reviewed only the 360 version, yet its only posted on the ps3 side of metacritic? why was the 1 day blip fat ps3s had the other week akind to rrod? when most of the ps3 was infact functional! lmao and one last question, why do you refuse to see or admit there maybe just maybe something fishy going on here? what about SE releasing ps3 shots, with 360 buttons photoshopped? why did they say it was an accident? why did they say the games were comparable? so 1080p is comparable to 576p now? (cut-scenes) 720p gameplay is comparable to 576p? really? come on!!!

[gaffyh]

@JOY - Bayonetta PS3 did have points docked from almost every website.

But yeah, the 360 version shouldn't really be docked points for FF13 imo, because there are no performance issues, it just doesn't look as crisp.

[snaz27]

at the time of release for bayonetta, it had a bad frame rate, and as it was an action game should of been docked points and it was... i have no problem with that, it was sorted out via a patch but as jokes on you said yesterday the reviewers were not to know that... anyway FF is not an action game! its turn based so frame rate really doesnt matter does it? it wouldnt really effect the game, FF is all about story and the world in which its set, plus its heavy on cgi cut scenes... now cos the 360 version suffers in these areas i do indeed think it should be docked points, you see? its only fair dont you think? anyway im off to play some pool now in a bit.

[Godmars290]

In most if not every case the frame-rate problem was mentioned in afterthought to how Bayonetta looked or loaded.

[gaffyh]

Okay, it shouldn't be docked 1.5 points, imo it should only be docked 0.5 points because the graphics look similar. Still, does it even matter? People who have both consoles get the game on PS3, and people who only have a 360 get it for 360.

I know Xbox fanboys go crazy when there is an issue with a PS3 game, but there is no need for us to go down to their level.

[JokesOnYou]

I'm honestly curious do you guys really care about "fairness" or is this more about your emotional attatchment to the sony brand? Again I'm not particularly interested in this game, however I do find the thinking behind how its being treated interesting, funny really....

@Godmars290 "The PS3 version of Bayonnetta was suspiciously getting overly slammed by reviewers as if it had been the console's fault, just like the 360 version of FFXIII is being forgiven."

-You see this is the problem right there, I've read countless reviews, I even commented on one Bayonetta review that while the 360 version is better its really the folks on this site, and particularly ps3 loyalists who make what little differences there are seem soooo much bigger/important than what they are in terms of the overall experience, what I mean by that is as soon as we heard there were issues if you look at many of the comments it was the ps3 folks slamming the game so hard, calling it terrible and how they weren't going to support "sloppy" ports and so on. I'm sorry but you sound so "fanboyish" when you use terms like "suspiciously" when referring to anything that points out a ps3 game flaws, especially when DF has side by side comparisons showing ps3's hiccups but then you say "forgiven" when referring to 360, as if its a apples to apples comparison, I'll say it again in the case of Bayonetta there is a PERFORMANCE differnce which ONLY to SOME merits a bit lesser score, in the case of FFXIII there is no performance difference, ONLY less pixels 576p to 720p gameplay, 1080p cutscenes= less sharp. Again I've read 10 or so Bayonetta reviews and NOTHING SAID IN THOSE REVIEWS IMPLIED THAT THE DEFICIENCIES BETWEEN THE TWO VERSIONS WERE DUE TO PS3 HARDWARE, but that's exactly how you twist the situation to make it sound as if the FBI is out to ruin sony....your problem is you always speak with emotion which inhibits your ability to decipher truth from reality, EVERYONE KNEW THE PROBLEMS WITH THE PS3 VERSION WAS DUE TO PORTING ISSUES HELL IT WAS A DIFFERENT TEAM THAT DID THE PORT AND ITS WELL KNOWN.

@ gaffyh, No Bayonetta did NOT have points docked in almost every review? In fact most reviews ONLY mention problems for the ps3 version but simply do one review for both(typical of multiplats) and give 1 score.

@ snaz27, YES we did talk about this, as I've said before there has been mistakes made both ways on metacritic and in the media, 360 games advertised as ps3 games etc, but obviously if you're looking for a conspiracy against sony those are the only ones you will remember. Now you still never answered the point of my rebuttal.....ONLY a few sites, chose to mark the ps3 version of Bayonetta lower, although you yourself like everybody else knows 360 version was superior, WHY do you make absurd statements as if Bayonetta had points deducted by ALL THE SITES, no the issues were simply discussed by MOST SITES WITHOUT A DEDUCTION, look for yourself, while at the same time you IMPLY NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE IN GRAPHICS FOR THE 360 VERSION, lol thats BS, the differences are being talked about everywhere, hell I look at Amazon and I noticed there are a couple threads about the differences, fact is most of the reviews do state the ps3 version is superior, most just didn't deduct points, so far this site has deducted points and I imagine a few others will also, just like with Bayonetta will that make you ps3 loyalists feel better, we know the answer. Still I'll ask again the same questions, I'll take it slowly with #'s:

1. If it's just a matter of principle= "fairness" then why weren't ps3 loyalists so vocal on all the Bayonetta 360/ps3 reviews that scored the games the same?

2. How does it really affect ps3 fanboys when all the reviews even if they don't score 360 version lower say the ps3 version is better, essentially that is enough to tell anybody with both consoles which version to get right?

3. Most importantly no matter what other people buy either way it won't change your experience on the ps3, will it?

4. Why don't we see the 360 community calling all those site who didn't do a seperate review for the ps3 version of Bayonetta biased, and why aren't you there with them ranting on your soap box?

JOY

[gamesmaster]

gosh joy, the fact that you're going into such length over this issue kind of shows that you are the most butthurt in this whole situation.. i personally dont give a sh!t what score either the ps3 or 360 version gets comparatively , as an FF fan ill play it regardless.

[Godmars290]

Yeah, that's actually my point.

With Bayonetta it was well known that its dev team wasn't doing the port, and that was taken into account as the PS3 version was repeatedly and pointlessly put through the ringer. Yet now we have the Square team standing behind the 360 port, "accidentally" confusing press photos, and now we're getting sites like 1up explaining why both versions of the game are getting the same review score.

[pixelsword]

It breaks the stereotype that 360 sites cover for bad ports of games or that they'll bend over for Microsoft.

They actually shame the "professional" gaming sites as RPG players demand a accurate review and you can't get one if one game is "lesser" in some way visually and aurally, and that fact is obscured with sayings that confuse the issue.

RPG players play for the story mainly, and visuals, plot, sound, music, and character development are valued a little more to them (er, us).

Let a plot come out with the "gears of war" mindset of writing and RPG players wouldn't wipe their "discs" with that game.

[4Sh0w]

You bash JOY but it seems to me he was only responding to a overwhelming amount of critcism directed at reviewers from many on this site, then he goes on only to further explain his response to those that pointed him out by name and questioned the things that he said. I found it to be very well laid out point for point and very rational. I don't see him sounding butthurt at all, the only thing I thought after reading it is that he is waisting alot of time and going out of his way to make a thoughtful post that will be over-looked by many on this site. You simply confirmed that, now I'm just wondering why you have so many bubbles and he only has 2. Show any non bias gamer this site and we know exactly what conclusion they would make why that is.

[Tavaras]

You are by far my favorite poster. You speak truth and are not afraid to tell these other so called "gamers" a thing or two about themselves. There is a reason you have so few bubbles... The truth hurts. And you hurt alot of these guys feelings all the time. But you do know that you will never get through to all these Sony loyalists... I have already considered them a lost cause. If you enjoy arguing with these buffoons, then more power to you, but if you want to discuss and have intelligent discourse about games, I know this great website about games. There is little of this console war stuff going on there. I won't post the site up on this board in fear that it would get infected by these clowns... but if you want the info, then hit me up... To all you other cats, Play the games and not the systems. The consoles come and go, but the games are forever. If you enjoy Final Fantasy, then you'll enjoy a new FF no matter what you play it on... know what I'm playing right now? FFIV! My favorite in the series... I don't see the ugly, outdated graphics... all I see is a great game... but alas, I know my words will fall on deaf ears, so be it...

[snaz27]

you talk about a couple of threads on amazon? really? wow wee! i remember when bayonetta was about to be released, there would be 10-20 stories everyday about how bad the ps3 port was lol, i read countless articles and posts implying or even down right saying, its cos of the ps3 hardware, and come on after seeing u2, k2 etc we all know what the ps3 can do... anyway you make out like a few reviews marked it down but the truth is loads did! they all had something to say about it! not so here it seems, there are sites making seperate stories about the differences and even explaining why it didnt have its score reduced! why didnt they just talk about it in the review? strange... now you imply im a sony loyalist, when nothing could be further from the truth... you see this is the first gen ive owned a sony console! i dont own a sony tv etc etc, i couldnt give a crap what company makes what! if its good i want it! simple as that ok? playstation 1 vs n64 (i was n64 better hardware, faster load time with cartriges...

[snaz27]

etc etc) ps2 vs xbox (i was xbox, better hardware, built like a tank, built in hdd, music in-game, better graphics etc etc) now xbox 360 vs ps3 hmmm i bought a 360 day 1 pretty much (ps3 wasnt out then so no competition) it was ok, i mean better than anything else out there. i was forced to sell it through circumstances (debt lol), anyway time came around i sorted myself and i was in the market for a console again, this time ps3 was out.. after looking into things i decided to go with the ps3 (blu-ray! hdd, internet broswer! graphics, free online play) how this makes me a sony loyalist ill never know... but anyway ive figured you out, your a DEBUNKER no matter what evidence is in your face you will only want to debunk it, guess you get your kicks from being oposite to the truth or what not, maybe you like to argue? you get the drift im sure anyway lol.... you want me to answer your little list but you fail to answer 1 of mine? so why sir should i answer yours? (some of which i already have)... oh and on....

[snaz27]

that note i actually answered something you said in one of my posts to gaffyh... you were saying bayonetta got points deducted because of performance issues, as i said in my reply to gaffyh i agree with that, it being an action game it was right points were knocked off, but this game not being action, if one version did have poor framerate i wouldnt say points should be deducted because its not action! it is however heavy on cgi which is what depicts the story so therefore if one versions cgi isnt up to par then it should have points knocked off!!! why not? anyway answer my questions via pm or whatever then i will answer your little list ok?

[mrb3ar]

I appreciate your comment, brute-honesty, and opinion; however, it is unfortunate that your comment will fall upon deaf ears. The sheer amount of cat-fights over this game is really out of hand and goes to show how us gamers have become. It's not about games anymore, but about who has what console and how they are [insert obligatory insult] because they don't have the same one I do. I can understand wanting to support a superior version for those of us with both gaming systems, but all I see amongst the comments are overly-emotional, close-minded, irrational, put-downs on the 360 version. It is rare to see someone just outright talk about the game itself in a positive sense. Whether the comment is about ps3 or xbox version - it is contains 3 main points:

1)How the xbox version is just ABSOLUTE GARBAGE
2)How Microsoft has ruined gaming(oh, the lawlz).
3)How [insert jouranlist] is right or wrong, depending on the difference in scores

See a problem there? The game could get a 6/10 score on ps3, but everyone would be fine.. of course, as long as the xbox version gets a 2/10. It goes both ways for sure, with plenty of xbox fanboys crapping on previous multi-platforms, but when is it all going to end? When will we finally open our eyes and see that both consoles have great libraries and games made so that WE (aka the gamers) can enjoy ourselves. *Sigh*

That will never happen. It is a cycle that will continue to repeat itself, almost like the world of Spira (sorry, I am in FF mode, haha). It's crazy but at the same time, extremely amusing - because amongst this sh*tstorm of idiocy, there is one person that tries to go against this wave, and naturally, he is met with indignation and disrespect rather than a rational discussion. I am not supporting just microsoft because there are plenty on their side too that just promote this ridiculous behavior. Again, I am sure this is falling upon deaf ears, but I felt you offered a pretty logical argument that was completely taken into a "you vs us" situation. This reminds me of the film Idiocracy .. "but it has electrolytes" scene.

Anyway, as a Final Fantasy fan, I am excited about the game. The reviews have been pretty solid, and the linear factor does not bother me at all. FF X was linear, but was absolutely amazing. Can't wait to try this battle system out!

[mikeslemonade]

Bayonetta doesn't count as ammunition for you xboxers. Because that game was fixed and the two games are pretty much identical. FFXIII cannot be updated because it's gimped by DVD9.

[FACTUAL evidence]

graphics, audio, amount of disc.....no wonder it got a 15 point deduction....This is basically telling you to get the superior ps3 version, get a bigger bang for your buck...lmao...i actually like saying that now....i see a lot of 360 guys saying that every time a MP game beats ps3....lmao BIGGER BANG FOR YOUR BUCK ON THE PS3.

[godofwar333]

which do u prefer?

576p FMV
576p ingame
compressed audio
3 DVD discs

or 1080p FMV
720p ingame
uncompressed audio
1 Full Blu Ray

u tell me?

[commodore64]

what you somehow forgot to mention is that the action and fmv sequences in the ps3 version dip down to 20fps quite frequently, while the 360 version does not.

You know it's true!

So yeah.
Which do you prefer?

ps3 20 fps?
360 30 fps?

[360fanboi]

I prefer ps3

[darthdevidem01]

BS the xbox 360 version can't be worse than 15%!

n this is coming froma PS3 fan

[godofwar333]

576p (x360) ingame vs 720p (ps3) ingame
ps3 version has 37% more rez when it comes to ingame

576p FMVs on x360 version vs 1080p FMVs on ps3 version
ps3 version has 300% more rez when it comes to FMVs

compressed audio on x360 version vs uncompressed audio on ps3 version
3 DVDs vs 1 blu ray

Those 4 HUGE differences are just enough to dock off 15 points

[IrishAssa]

I sorta agree with you, just because the ps3 versiom is superior graphics and sound(and disks) doesn't mske the 360 one s***, if the ps3 version didn't exist then we'd be praising the 360 version(except fanboys)

[FanboysWillHateMe]

360 port of FFXIII in terms of comparing it with its competing version, and although I haven't taken a look at any scores, I highly doubt Bayonetta was docked off THAT many points. From a solid B to a C-? Just for technical aspects that don't really affect gameplay? That's a little too harsh, man. At most I'd think 5 points would be enough, like from an 85 to an 80, or an A- to a B/B+.

[snp]

Well, i don't really agree that the differences between Bayonetta on the two systems were all that much (i was surprised just how presentable/playable the Ps3 version was seeing it first hand after all the urban myths about it), but i do agree that docking this much off the 360 version of FF13 is a little over the top.

Basically, it's just best that sites are consistent. I mean, they can have whatever curious reviewing system they want within their own standards, but just make sure it's applied across the board. If you don't dock games for non game-breaking problems in one version versus another, fine, but just apply it across the board with reviews (and vice-versa if you do dock points).

[mrv321]

I like whena PS3 version has a tiny difference EVERYONE makes a big fuss. Check Bayonetta but if a 360 is considerably worse then barely any reviewers points it out. For 2 reasons.

1. They feel sorry for the 360 version
2. When Microsoft announced FFXIII on 360 they ALL made big articles about PS3 being doomed and now PS3 is outselling the 360 and the PS3 has a superior line up.

[godofwar333]

576p vs 1080p
ps3 version has 3x the amount of rez when it comes to FMVs

also 576p vs 720p ingame
ps3 version has 50% more the amount of rez when its ingame

also 3 DVDs vs 1 blu ray

immensely compressed crap box 360 audio vs uncompressed ps3 audio

you could well say that x360 version is finished since no sane person will buy it

also DIFFERENCE between 576p and 1080p is HUGEEEEEEEEEEE

difference between subHD 576p and 720p(ps3 version) ingame is HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[God_Of_Epicness]

You're my new best friend.

[Immortal Kaim]

Though it does seem like a fairly large disparity in scores given that the only difference is graphical quality, I do respect this site (and AP), so it must have particularly bothered them.

Anyway, my PS3 CE will arrive on Tue, can't wait.

[godofwar333]

there are huge differences in both versions

especially when u consider the native rez of the FMVS(300% more rez on ps3)
and even ingame when ps3 version has 37% more resolution

[divideby0]

applause to a site with GUTS...for an honest reviews..
I agree 15 points is a big diff. and I would have gone with a max of 10, BUT the author is spot on...the game is heavily presentation based and you cant deny the major diff. in audio and HD between the versions.
This is a site I will start frequenting for its honesty, unlike the other gutless sites who fear having their advertising taken away and give the versions the same score, especially those who have RIGHTFULLY reviewed games like Bayonette properly..showing a diff. between the consoles.
KUDOS to the author and the site..you gained an new clicker to your site

[WIIIS1]

Lazy devs, bad port, etc.

[divideby0]

^ yep..exactly....
but in the case of this game, the 360 hardware CANT do the audio as the PS3 can (thats an undeniable FACT doe to hardware limitations) and the video in cutscenes maybe...but I cant say for sure

hence thats what makes it great for investing in all the consoles...rather put the $$ up front into hardware and just rent most of the meh games and just buy the great games on the system they run best on...just look at ones game library and see all the dust collectors of games

[abcd]

Bad port? I think the port is good.
Don't forget the ps3 version is 38 GB and xbox 360 version is 20 GB.

FF XIII on ps3 is the better version but the 360 version is good too.

[tordavis]

360 CAN do the audio. It's a matter of disk space.

[The Maxx]

Someone who types "doe" right after the word "FACT" clearly doesn't know what they are talking about.

"the 360 hardware CANT do the audio as the PS3 can (thats an undeniable FACT doe to hardware limitations)"

Do you have a source or link to where you got your "FACTUAL" information from or are you just pulling BS out of your Pro Sony ass?

[SephireX]

Well its good to see one site acknowledge the differences. I'm definitely getting this game Tuesday and I'm definitely getting it on PS3.

[Gun_Senshi]

omega told me that multiplat are always best on x360!

[Rageanitus]

or tried to bring up a point...

if MS did not pay $$$ to Square would have not had the limitation of producing a game on multiple dvd discs.... meaning I think towns would have been created and the game would have not been as linear as it is.

You have to remember disc swapping means you have to create redundant data over the multiple discs, and image there was the non linear factor involved .... im sure FF 13 would be even a much shorter game .

Problem is the xbox crowd does not see this... and imo it might have hurt the game design overall.

Still getting it on ps3 since its a final fanatsy game.

[-MD-]

-1.5 score seems a bit much for some lower quality cut scenes.

[PirateThom]

And the lower resolution, worse textures and blurring in game.

[Michael-Jackson]

Also the audio is compressed...well the PS3 version is more complete.

[-MD-]

-1.5 score seems a bit much for lower quality cut scenes.

[baum]

Lower res, worse textures, worse sound, multiple discs

[tudors]

this situation has been one big joke from start to finish, the biggest problem I see is that 360 owners will be really put off by this, I for one have totally lost interest, we have all seen the GOW3 videos and I think we can all agree that it rocks, I looks forward to seeing Halo Reach and Alan Wake which shows what the 360 is capable of, but when I think of graphics comparisons GOW3 just upped the standard but clearly Reach and Wake put Final Fantasy XIII to shame, well on the 360 at least, it's not that it is a bad looking game, for me the problem is the whole farce of weeks and weeks of coverup's, we don't need spoon feeding BS, just tell us one looks better right from the start and then let us be the judge, but don't just all out lie.

[snaz27]

the way i see it everyone regardless of console orientation should pass on this game! 360 fans should pass on it because of the bad port they received, ps3 owners should pass on it due to the extra time they were made to wait while the 360 version caught up, the possible gimping (linear, graphics etc). But most importantly BOTH camps should pass it up due to the pure LIES SE told! if you want to be lied to, or ok with being blatantly made out to be a mug then fine go buy it, but more fool you i say!

[reintype]

This is the first time, I completely agree with you and I hope it's not the last.

[divideby0]

if you only own a 360 and dont mind the linearity of the game, I cant see you passing up on this game...unless you have a PS3 with a maxed out audio system, the game experience will be fine for those who only own a 360. My only concern for both versions, is if grinding is gonna make the game tedious..

[Ravage27]

there is a need for compromises when games go multiplat and devs can't take full advantage of the consoles.

[XDF]

Just shut up. So what you are saying is you don't want games like Dues X 3, Final Fantasy 14, and Crysis 2 to be on consoles? They will all be superior on the PC and will be worst on consoles by your logic.

Haters and not real gamers.

[Ravage27]

why wouldn't you want exclusives? I'm assuming all gamers want their games to be every bit as amazing as it could be and free of restraints. Exclusives can afford to focus on the hardware's strength and the results can be truly mind-blowing.

Yes single console owners will miss out but that's the price to pay for not owning both. I'm lucky enough to own a decent PC rig btw, so i don't consider myself a single console owner

[militant07]

bad review

-1.5 is redicusly much for slighty better in game resultion/texture and way better CGI.

and overall i dont care for western review on japanese games

after all oblvion rated 96 on meta which is basically big joke, I dont like when western talk about JRPGs as if WRPG is better the only WRPG i like is Mass Effect other than that it range from sucks balls to avearge

[Sir_Ken_Kutaragi_]

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The 'PSexy3' version is 'THE BEST VERSION!!!' ;-P

[caffman]

was because it was coming to the xbox in the first place moron

[XDF]

Your egos is satisfied. Now move on and have a great day.

WOW...so much hate and discontent over some silly opinions from reviewers.

I am sure other PS3 and x360 only owners don't give a rat about this.

[i3eyond the Circle]

Gratz maybe? lol

As long as I can grind with my custom music, you can keep your color lol.

[Brklynty1]

As long as I can grind with my custom music...your going to need your own tracks with such horrible audio your gonna have lol. Let's just see how long your going to be grinding though. As long as I can get my HD visuals, 7.1 audio output, crisp texture, you guys can keep your flashing lights. Those things could be used as traffic lights, well busted ones anways.

[i3eyond the Circle]

I say the same thing everywhere...lol that was a good laugh.

Have you ever read anything on N4G.

It's the same sh1t regurgitated on a daily basis.

Nothing new here.

Move on. I already played the game I could give 2 flying f*cks about what morons say about this game.

It's almost like the Ps3 boys are happy because they verified that the game is a port....something we've been knowing for a long time.

I guess all that's left is to make a list of inferior ports to 360 than to Ps3.

With FF13 receiving average reviews, I guess it's fair to say by fanboy standards that the game wasn't wanted anyways. So who cares?

If you buy FF13 for the 360 and feel disappointed, you must have not been playing games for the past year because it shines despite the useless nitpicking on the net.

[Brklynty1]

And it just sounds like your an unfortunate 360 only owner that hates to see the tables turned.

[i3eyond the Circle]

Every article?

Glad your life isn't filled with the task of living it to go through EVERY FF article.

Too bad you half assed on your N4G job tasks because I don't remember posting in every article.

I could understand how one Ps3 fanboy would start seeing the illusions of names because they are staring at them 24/7.

Tables turned? A Ps3 port to the 360 doesn't look as good as the Ps3 version SHOCKING!!

It's so blown out of proportion its comical. I laugh at gamers these days lol.

[Brklynty1]

PS3 fanboy? Are you reffering to me? Cuz if so I'll you know my 360 is right here next to my PS3 and I use it a lot.....I make it collect dust so that my PS3 will stay dust free lol. Actually no it isn't shocking because this is how games are supposed to be developed, on the superior platform, no? As for checking every article, dude don't kid yourself, you've been on every FF article since the whole PS3 > 360 version was prove,. You even said that same line with the grinding music crap in another one before this so just stop. And I really can careless about which version looks better and what not because most of my PS3 library consist of exclusives and they all look better than any multiplatform game out there, and 90% of 360 exclusives(yea just gave you another topic to return fire out). Well after this, I'll have Gow3 to look at, then Red dead, then GT5, then mod nation racers, then the last guardian, then SOCOM 4, then...

[Justin_bristoe]

this reviewer is a joke

[abcd]

PS3 version is better but 15% is too harsh.

A lot of screens released by Digital Foundry:

http://www.eurogamer.net/ga...

I only see differences in cutscenes.

[chidori666]

bah.. fair score ;)

[catch]

In every Final Fantasy game since 7 visuals have played a very big role. To me this score makes sense. With so much of the game relying on storytelling through cut-scenes of course the 360 version should score lower.

[FairFight]

Hmm... Someone must not have told them about the vast and far reaching conspiracy against the PS3...

[00000000000000000001]

Not much for the PS3 fanboys to brag about here, just a average game.

[happy_gilmore]

but don't worry.

agent will be what gta4 could have been.

versus will be what ffxiii could have been.

[mike9077]

haha wat a loser you would right a whole page wtf

[bjornbear]

i was going to get a 360 just for this game =(

[Silentmerc3nary]

*shrugs*
Still looks good to me. :D

[DigitalHorror81]

For my reserved PS3 copy? I'll gladly take that.

[360fanboi]

ITS DA LAZY DEVELOPERS AT SE!!!!!!
They didn't take the time to harness the powers of the 360!!!!
We all know it's harder to develop for the 360!

ohhh, wait...

Xbox 360
- Cry B3yond

[batman2million]

So that's one superior mutliplat game on ps3 and....how many on 360?

[devilhunterx]

just a few. according to people with full 20/20 vision.

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

Still people comparing? Besides with all technical facts?

[CherryLu-Chan]

.. it seemed a little harsh with the final score given that the review actually praised the 360 for doing something better than the PS3 - ie a consistent frame rate.

Also, most gamers won't see both versions, so I'd imagine the level of awe will be the same for someone experiencing the game on their system for the first time. I really hope they enjoy it.

I'm really excited for Final Fantasy 13, but doing so will mean not playing Demon's Souls, which has been an all consuming addiction since I started playing it.

As an aside, it is a little bizarre that Sony haven't advertised the game at all - with every ad being solely branded with Xbox360?
I can understand why Sony would throw their weight behind Heavy Rain, which has been advertised superbly, but no Final Fantasy XIII PS3 branding at all seems very strange.
I'd have loved Sony to take on Microsoft's rather plan FF13 360 console and release that rather gorgeous white PS3 that Japan got, but I guess we rarely get those variations in the West.

Roll on Tuesday!