Is this game hard?

[Dakoo187]

Im not really a FF buff but this game interests me...

[Marsson]

It can be, when I played it on PS3 I got stuck at the last boss since I didn't have a matching schemata/gear set, so I chose to replay the game again while keeping my gear and weapons.

It all comes down to learning how to deal with specific enemies, and how to set up your gear properly. It's a lot of fun obtaining new gear too in this game, and the customization on Lightning is real neat.

[allanvv]

It's generally recommended to play the game on Easy difficulty.

Also, the game is very easy if you use the bonus schemata given like FF7 Cloud or FF10 Yuna. They're just OP

[kconvey1]

Yeah the steam version comes with the bonus built in.

[Raxxa]

i like old FF games like 6-10. should i buy tis? not big fan of emo style chars tho.

[Enfo]

If you aren't familiar with the FF13 series or tactical rpg's in general you're probably going to have a hard time playing on normal.

[Dracon]

Originally posted by Raxxa:

i like old FF games like 6-10. should i buy tis? not big fan of emo style chars tho.

Did you play FFXIII and FFXIII-2 ? If no then no.

[Seoul]

its not a dark souls but its a little bit difficult

[Stitch]

For me the game used to be even tougher than Dark Souls (I play on normal difficulty, which is apparently not recommended for the first playthrough). The thing is... you're really underpowered in the beginning, but as the time goes you complete more and more sidequests and get stronger. I'm on day 5 now and can easily kill any enemy so far.

EDIT: Yes, I do use the DLC garbs.

[NuhUh]

If haven't played XIII and/or XIII-2, you might find this a bit difficult.

Of the previous XIII games, Lightning Return doesn't hold you hand. You'll need some knowledge of the basic or you'll likely find this game difficult.

In any case, it's a fun game and performance is MUCH better than the previous two titles. Give it a try, play on EASY MODE, and ENABLE the DLC's "Solider 1st Class" and "Yuna" garbs and weapons. Those two garbs, their weapon and shield, will carry you through the entire game pretty easily.

[Wisp]

The Yuna summoner garb won't help THAT much at final boss ... the ultimate garb smashes it. But yes, I used it >.>

[medicusxxl]

Originally posted by allanvv:

Also, the game is very easy if you use the bonus schemata given like FF7 Cloud or FF10 Yuna. They're just OP

I use the Yuna garb because I don't like the stagger mechanics.

It's just boring to hit only with the "weak point" skills / spells. Before the stagger your damage is sooo low - even on easy mode. And in the stagger mode the damage feels a lot better.

I played Final Fantasy 8, 9, 10, 10-2 and 12 without any problems.

I play Lightning Returns only because of Lumina. I like how she annoy Lightning (which I don't like).

[Seraphic/8X]

VERY HARD! Better learn how to perfect guard quick..

[NuhUh]

I still maintain that LR is the easiest of the XIII series.

Figure out the monsters stagger weaknesses and exploit it to the fullest.

Once you've got that down, you'll be able to do this:

https://youtu.be/b-qALvdvjKw