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Is Final Fantasy XIII Hard? Difficulty Rating 6.2/10 | HDII

Final Fantasy XIII

Full Release (2009)

DIFFICULTY

6.2/10

Difficult

(13 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Players rate Final Fantasy XIII as moderately difficult, with enough challenge to stay engaging without becoming overwhelming for most players.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players usually describe the challenge in this game as coming from a few core areas:

PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections
Some mechanics translate differently than on controller
Some mechanics require practice before they feel consistent
The game includes occasional challenge spikes

Who Will Find It Difficult

Final Fantasy XIII may challenge beginners and players unfamiliar with similar games, but experienced players will usually find it manageable after learning its systems. Players who rated games like Amplitude, Rock Band, and Elite Beat Agents at a similar challenge level may find Final Fantasy XIII broadly comparable in difficulty.

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13 ratings

avg: 6.2

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Based on 13 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 6.2/10. Most players rated this game between 5 and 7.

Developer(s)

Square Enix Business Division 1, Square Enix Product Development Division 1

Publisher(s)

Square Enix

Genre(s)

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Keywords

summoning support, profanity, motion blur, jrpg, agents, real-time combat, military, motion capture animation, petrification, victory music, single-player only, women in refrigerators syndrome, playstation trophies, female protagonist, active time battle, steam achievements, androgyny, floating island, party system, steam, gods, side quests, mercenary, steam cloud, linear gameplay, party-based combat, achievements, multiple protagonists, steam trading cards, cutscene pause, playstation home tie-in, polygonal 3d, magic, corrupt government, digital distribution

About Final Fantasy XIII

As a deepening crisis threatens to plunge the floating world of Cocoon into chaos, a band of unsuspecting strangers find themselves branded enemies of the state. With the panicking population baying for their blood, and the military all too happy to oblige, they have no choice but to run for their lives. Join them on a desperate quest to challenge the forces controlling their fate, and prevent untold destruction. Featuring an unforgettable storyline, a battle system blending action and strategy, cutting-edge visuals and awe-inspiring cinematic sequences, FINAL FANTASY XIII delivers the next step in the evolution of gaming.

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Players who rated Final Fantasy XIII also rated the games shown below, with Amplitude (6.0), Rock Band (6.0), and Elite Beat Agents (5.9) being most similar in difficulty!

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