
Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.
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13 of 15 markets; the rest we haven't asked for this title, not markets where it is unavailable.
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We put this game to every storefront we collect. A market that answered not sold has told us something about the game; a market we never asked has not, and the two are never drawn the same.
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Every price cut of more than 20% we have observed, in each market that quoted one, with this game's chart position on either side of it. These are episodes, not a model: a sale is one event, and one event cannot tell you what the next one will do.
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Reviews
Themes across 107 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
Reviews
十分独特的体验,全程倒计时的体验很难在别的游戏复现了(别复现了)
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Good game, time management seems daunting at first, yet while playing on normal mode I got done with every main and side-quest by day 7. Game can be challenging and expects you to try out different builds, you will not be able to just blindly spam bottons and win the game. Some might call it a difficult game. I can recommend it to anyone who enjoyed FF13-1 and FF13-2.
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13 on sale2 answered “not sold”0 we did not ask
The 2 “not sold” markets are read from the Steam price pass of Sep 13: that day the store answered for this game elsewhere and gave no price in those. The 13 priced markets are the same rows as the table above — each the latest price we hold, dated here when it is older than that pass. The 0 marked “not asked” were not put to this store at all — either it has no storefront there or we do not collect it yet, and neither is a statement about the game. A refusal is a refusal on one day; a store can list a title again tomorrow.
Reviews, worldwide (the counter carries no country): 0.67/day in the week to Aug 4 → 1.29/day in the week after.
For scale, across Steam · Top Sellers · Brazil over the last 30 days: the 26 chart moves that followed a price cut of more than 20% went a median of 7 places towards #1, and the 2,402 moves with no price cut behind them went 2 away. One store, one chart, one country — it is the only place we have enough observations to say even that.
Prices outside the United States have been collected since 6 August 2026 and chart positions since 19 July 2026, so a cut older than that has no market to compare and a market that joined later has no history yet. Nothing here is converted between currencies.
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All-time low is the lowest price we've recorded for this game since we started tracking it.
Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese*, Korean, Traditional Chinese*languages with full audio support
Hours played at review time, across 107 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Spoko fabuła, postacie, i klimat. Zwieńczenie trylogii. - na minus brak możliwości ściszenia muzyki w głównym menu. - trochę lipna ta mechanika z ograniczonym czasem... na szczęście można to obejść(Wand <3). - wiedziałem na co się piszę, ale ten system walki do mnie nie przemawia.
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es literal un bodrio port de consola, pesimo malo malo malo pero en si es un buen final fantasy solo que el port da asco, jugarlo con control de ps5 xbox o teclado llega a marear lo malo que esta implementado todo, el juego como ff es bueno pero como port de verdad da asco
So it's a side quest simulator that is timed and full of obtuse and terrible systems and Hope doesn't shut the ♥♥♥♥ up? Nah, I'm good. Terribly disappointed to finally playing this especially after the masterpiece that it is XIII-2. Will, one day, come back to it, maybe, and maybe I will change my opinion of it, but for now... no, I can't recommend it at all.
Increible juego, el tiempo no agobia para nada, puedes hacer todas las secundarias, historia de locos y cierre a la trilogia del XIII mejor imposible, simplemente increible.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is one of the most unique entries in the Final Fantasy series. It abandons many traditional RPG conventions in favor of an action-oriented combat system, a world governed by time, and a structure centered on side quests. While its unconventional design won't appeal to everyone, it delivers a rewarding experience for players willing to embrace it. What it does well Excellent combat. The "Schema" system lets you switch between different outfits during battle, each with its own abilities and role. Combat is fast, strategic, and satisfying. Meaningful side quests. Many side quests have surprisingly heartfelt stories and contribute to character growth and world-building. Distinct world design. Each region has its own identity, from bustling cities to haunted forests and desolate deserts. Great soundtrack. The music complements each location and battle, ranging from orchestral pieces to energetic rock tracks. Weaknesses Time limit. The in-game clock can create pressure, especially for new players, although managing time becomes easier as you progress. Complex story. The narrative assumes you've played both Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2, making it difficult for newcomers to follow. Uneven visuals. Some environments and character models look dated, even by the standards of its release. Gameplay Instead of controlling a party, you play solely as Lightning. Success depends on: Switching Schemas to adapt to different situations. Perfectly timing guards and attacks. Managing the in-game clock efficiently. Completing quests to strengthen Lightning and extend the world's remaining time. The game rewards planning and mastery rather than grinding levels. Story Set hundreds of years after Final Fantasy XIII-2, the world is nearing its end. Lightning awakens as the Savior, tasked with guiding souls before the final day arrives. The story reunites many familiar characters while exploring themes of loss, hope, and redemption. Who should play it? Yes, if you enjoy action RPG combat, experimenting with different builds, and structured time-management mechanics. Maybe not, if you dislike time limits or haven't played the previous two games in the trilogy. Overall Lightning Returns is a bold and unconventional finale to the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy. Its combat is among the best in the series, and while the time-based structure and story can be polarizing, it offers a memorable and distinctive RPG experience. Overall rating: 8.5/10 – An underrated Final Fantasy title with excellent combat and creative ideas, though it's best appreciated by fans of the XIII trilogy.
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