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Final Fantasy XIII-2 Screenshots Released

16 July, 2011 - 4:53 pm by
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Final Fantasy has long stopped being the final game ever for the Squaresoft Developer. It’s now gone through many iterations and now Square Enix has released some new details and screenshots for Final Fantasy XIII-2, which is one of the rare sequels to a Final Fantasy title.

THE BRESHA RUINS
Long ago, Lake Bresha and the surrounding lands were crystallised. After the fall of Cocoon, the entire area was destroyed. Now these ruins are a restricted area, filled with remnants of life from a previous era. Today, excited researchers and cautious guards swarm the site in hopes of new discoveries.

Troops surround Noel and Serah at Lake Bresha. Why were the two deemed such a threat?

WITHIN THE BRESHA RUINS
Deep within the Bresha Ruins lies a maze-like pathway.

PARADIGM SHIFT
Several screenshots show a particular sequence that are intended to be shown in order. Each party member is assigned an offensive, defensive or healing role. Executing a Paradigm Shift will allow the player to change each character’s role. Using different paradigms for different situations is key to winning these real-time battles. Quick thinking and smart tactics keep the battles intense and enjoyable.

Select a previously-set paradigm to best fit each battle situation.

A selected paradigm will be put into action immediately.

Slash & Burn is a tactic where Commandos keep the enemy’s chain gauge up and Ravagers increase chain bonuses, both driving the enemy to its stagger point. The higher the chain bonus, the greater the damage the foe will receive.

An enemy takes more damage while staggered than when in its normal state. This state also unlocks the Commando’s launch ability, which paralyzes the enemy, creating an opportune time for an offensive blitz.

Undermine – With this offensive paradigm, Saboteurs weaken the enemy while Ravagers attack the foe until it reaches its stagger point. The Saboteur’s attribute-lowering spells help to stabilize the chain gauge.

Twin Shields – Execute this defensive paradigm moments before the enemy is about to attack, to greatly reduce damage taken.