Final Fantasy XIII-2 shows 'enhanced' combat

by Steve Watts, Dec 01, 2011 8:30am PST

Final Fantasy XIII had its share of complaints, but the more fast and frenetic combat system usually wasn't one of them. Now Final Fantasy XIII-2 is aiming to rectify complaints from the first game, but it's still making a tweak or two to the combat system.

The trailer highlights the return of the Paradigm Shift system and the addition of quick-time events during combat. Check it out below.

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Steve Watts posted a new article, Final Fantasy XIII-2 shows 'enhanced' combat.

A new Final Fantasy XIII-2 trailer highlights the combat system, which is staying largely true to the groundwork laid by its predecessor.

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Steve Watts posted a new article, Final Fantasy XIII-2 shows 'enhanced' combat.

A new Final Fantasy XIII-2 trailer highlights the combat system, which is staying largely true to the groundwork laid by its predecessor. : Shacknews
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  Combat system was definitely one of mine. The only change I see here are QTEs, other than that its the sa... : wickoattack
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    FFXIII's combat was great. It's not an action RPG at all, it's more like you're the coach deciding the ta... : Zek
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      I know it's not an action RPG - it's a stripped down one. It has everything it needs to be one, but with ... : wickoattack
      
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      I respect your opinion and am not trying to say you're wrong, but want to point out that it is just that:... : yourbuddypal
      
      I really enjoyed the combat system, and I am looking forward to seeing what XIII-2 brings to the table. ... : Zatric
- I thought the gambit system in 12 was the best. : mace
- I hate Quick Time Events. I hope I can turn them off. : Nehvrook
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  I really want to try XIII, but man, the rumors of "thirty hour tutorial." : Deathlove
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    Yea, I finally got through the last of the tutorial and my time stamp is 36 hours. :P It's been a pick it up, put it down for months, then pick it up again for a week, then put it down again for months.
    
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    Yea, I finally got through the last of the tutorial and my time stamp is 36 hours. :P It's been a pick it... : NinjaGamerGirl
- I hate how you can only control one character. That's such bollocks. : Alexrose
- While it may not be the best game in the series, i thought the combat in 10 was the best by far. The sphe... : squigiliwams
- God damn it if they include timed fights again I'm flying to japan and punching someone. : flagg209

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