Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
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Release Date | Oct 9, 2014 |
Price | $ 15.99 Top 15% |
Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 74.4% (mostly positive) / 74.6% |
Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 73% / 73.3% |
Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 13K Top 2% / 16.1K Top 2% |
Curators | 313 reviews Top 2% |
Median Play Time | 41.3 hours Top 3% |
Play Time per Dollar | 2.6 hours Top 10% |
Followers | 70.3K Top 2% |
Owners | ± 1.2M Top 3% |
Copies Sold | ± 855.3K Top 2% |
Gross Revenue ($) | ± 6.6M Top 3% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This chart shows FINAL FANTASY® XIII's Steam rating and reviews from October 2014 to December 2023. Steam's rating oscillates between 70.4% (October 2014) and 74.6% (December 2023), with relatively small variations.
With 16.1K reviews Top 2%, FINAL FANTASY® XIII is an undeniable major AAA level success. The chart looks like a long tail distribution, which sometimes means that the marketing was concentrated on the game launch and then stopped, and that no major update or discounts followed.
Review Languages
This donut chart displays the languages of FINAL FANTASY® XIII's reviewers. The most popular language is English (57%), followed by Spanish - Spain (6%). There is a nice diversity in the reviews, with 28 languages represented. The game is available in 5 languages. Unless the game has a lot of dialogues, translating is usually not a lot of work compared to completing a game, therefore adding more translations is generally recommended.
Time Played
This chart displays the time players have spent in FINAL FANTASY® XIII, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. The time played is great, reaching 82 hours in the 80th percentile.
The median play time for the negative reviews is 2.2 times less than the median for positive reviews. Some players have left a negative review after playing a significant amount of time (54 hours in the 80th percentile) which could mean that a part of FINAL FANTASY® XIII's fanbase was unhappy about an update and review bombed the game. The Players' feedback section might help understanding the issue.
Players' Feedback
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The intention behind these pros & cons isn't to establish a balanced evaluation of the game, but rather to assist developers in identifying enhancement opportunities. The game's 74.4% rating should be factored in during their evaluation.
Please take this list with a grain of salt, as this is an AI generated list based on a small sample of FINAL FANTASY® XIII's review data provided by Steam. Moreover, be aware that problems aren't always meant to be solved. Communicating clearly and managing the player's expectations is important too!