Final Fantasy XIII is widely regarded as the bloated hallway simulator, forgotten between its more competent older and younger siblings. This week, Mike and Alex challenge this notion and explain why Final Fantasy XIII is the JRPG we wanted and forgot we already had. A special focus on the lack of mp guage (something we discussed last week), uncompromising linearity, the hybridization of real-time and turn based elements, Also including a brief treatment of the weird and awe-inspiring universe.