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The staff behind ''Final Fantasy XIII-2'' are as follows: |
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* Game Director: [[Motomu Toriyama]] |
* Game Director: [[Motomu Toriyama]] |
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| − | * Based on Characters By: [[Tetsuya Nomura]] |
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* Game Producer: [[Yoshinori Kitase]] |
* Game Producer: [[Yoshinori Kitase]] |
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* Image Illustrator and Title Logo Designer: [[Yoshitaka Amano]] |
* Image Illustrator and Title Logo Designer: [[Yoshitaka Amano]] |
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Revision as of 18:42, 30 January 2011
I'm afraid the jury's still out on that one.
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Why does mankind defy its fate?
Tagline
In the world where I once existed, time's path is no longer certain...
Lightning
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the sequel to Final Fantasy XIII, a part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis series. It was announced at the "Square Enix 1st Production Department Premiere" event on January 18, 2011 and is set to be released in Winter 2011 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Like the first installment, the game will be directed by Motomu Toriyama. The game's battle system will be evolved from Final Fantasy XIII.[1]
Story
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Lightning in her new outfit.
At the end of Final Fantasy XIII -Episode i-, Lightning, who felt there was still something threatening the newly acquired peace, found herself in a mysterious empty dimension somewhere while searching for a way to save Oerba Dia Vanille and Oerba Yun Fang, asking herself where she is trying to go. The story will be darker, mysterious, and also reveal events that took place behind the scenes in the original game while past characters will return but with important and unexpected changes. The goddess Etro will be an important element to the game's story. The principal mission will be trying to look for the door to enter the invisible world.[2]. In this game we will be able to travel for different worlds and we will meet many people of villages and cities. Square Enix has wanted to create a world bigger and more alive that reflects the changes after the facts of Final Fantasy XIII.[3] In the game's first trailer, Lightning, wearing a suit of armor, is seen kneeling to a crystal throne within a temple/resting place of goddess Etro, before crossing swords with an unknown purple-haired male character, who wields a large, elaborate sword emanating a purple flame. He is believed to be her rival, and is featured in the logo with her. Toriyama has described the male character as being comparative to Lightning and of equal strength.[4][5] He is said to be on a mission similar to Lightning's, causing them to confront each other.
Development
Hints at a sequel to Final Fantasy XIII were first given when Square Enix stated they would be willing to create a direct sequel if the fans want it.[6] They also said the first installment had enough cut content to fill a new game. Late last year, in an interview from the Final Fantasy XIII Ultimania Omega, Motomu Toriyama proclaimed the idea to make a story where Lightning "ends up happy in the end."[7] Furthermore, an autographed postcard was personally sent by Tetsuya Nomura to members of the Japanese Square Enix Members community, with an artwork of Lightning and a message saying "She must not be forgotten." Later, Square Enix registered the domain for the game. The game was officially announced at the "Square Enix 1st Production Department Premiere" event on January 18, 2011.
Toriyama has said in an interview with Famitsu[8] the main reason they decided to make a sequel is that there was demand throughout the world and because the development staff wanted to portray Lightning's character further, to give her a clear conclusion. In the same interview Toriyama also said some characters from the first game will be returning in Final Fantasy XIII-2, but that the sequel will also have a number of new characters. The sequel's principal setting will be different from that of Final Fantasy XIII, although the world of the first game will be in the game in some form. When questioned about the fact that Lightning has lost her l'Cie powers, Toriyama joked that perhaps Lightning has become an even more incredible existence than a l'Cie.
The team is also said to be investigating the possibility of giving something to players who have save data in place of the original Final Fantasy XIII.
Staff
The staff behind Final Fantasy XIII-2 are as follows:
- Game Director: Motomu Toriyama
- Character Designer: Tetsuya Nomura
- Sub-character Designer: Nao Ikeda
- Game Producer: Yoshinori Kitase
- Image Illustrator and Title Logo Designer: Yoshitaka Amano
Gallery
Trivia
- Lightning's armor and weaponry seem to be an homage to her Eidolon Odin's normal, non-gestalt form's "armor", which is knight-like or valkyrian in appearance.
- Developers have said that the feathers shown in the trailer represent having a close connection with the gods.
References
- ↑ http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/01/18/final-fantasy-xiii-2-coming-to-ps3-next-winter/
- ↑ http://www.andriasang.com//e/blog/2011/01/24/flying_get_d_style/
- ↑ http://www.novacrystallis.net/
- ↑ http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/19/ffxiii_sequel/
- ↑ http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/26/ffxiii_dengeki/
- ↑ http://www.ign.com/videos/2010/10/04/ign-daily-fix-10410
- ↑ http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/103997-Final-Fantasy-XIII-Producer-Wants-a-Sequel
- ↑ [1]
External Links
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