FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 vs LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII
Both FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 and LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII share JRPG, Action RPG and Anime — so which one deserves your time? FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
FINAL FANTASY XIII-2
LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII| Metric | FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 | LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.53 | ★ 3.56 | LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII by 0.03 (1%) |
| Catalog popularity | 2,103 adds | 1,481 adds | FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 by 622 (30%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 4h | Similar length |
| Platform families | 4 | 2 | FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 |
| Release year | 2011 | 2015 | LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII is newer by 4 yr |
Platform exclusives
- FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 only: Mobile, Xbox
Verdict
FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 takes 2 of 3 measurable categories. Both lean on JRPG, Action RPG, Anime and Female Protagonist, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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