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Final Fantasy 13-3

Final Fantasy 13-3, also known as Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, was developed by Square Enix and concluded the Final Fantasy 13 story.  Final Fantasy 13-3 struggled to impress critics, with its highest Metascore being just 69. The game did receive praise for its sound design, though, and even won the Sound Division: Award of Excellence at the CEDEC AWARDS 2014.

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Final Fantasy 13-3

Franchise
Final Fantasy
Platform(s)
PC , PS3 , Xbox 360
Released
February 11, 2014
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Genre(s)
Action RPG
ESRB
T For Teen due to Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence

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