Final Fantasy XIII is a role-playing game developed by Square Enix for the PS3 and the Xbox 360.The game introduced some new innovations to the series: a fast paced combat mechanic, a new system determining which abilities are developed for the characters called “Crystarium”, and a customizable “Paradigm” system to control which abilities are used by the characters. Final Fantasy XIII also includes elements from the previous games such as summoned monsters, chocobos and airships.Unlike previous offline Final Fantasy games, in which the characters level up each time they earn a set number of experience points from defeating enemies, players must improve the character’s statistics via the Crystarium. The Crystarium is a levelling system consisting of ten stages and resembles the Sphere Grid in Final Fantasy X. Like the Sphere Grid, all characters may obtain all roles; however, an ability is required before a new role can be used.

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