The ULTIMATE Recap of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (RECAPitation) #ffxiii #lightningreturns

An in-depth plot summary of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII explaining everything that happened.

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[broshmosh]

Next up: Final Fantasy XIII - Lightning's Desk Job

[shedtalkwithc.j.buchanan]

I'm the only person in my area of the world who loves the 13 trilogy.

Not going to lie it's confusing and each game had it's own theme and even lore that kept evolving. But the gameplay and the complicated story is very intriguing.

It's a trilogy I've been wanting to revisit

[marcgalvan]

The mythos was pretty compelling for ff13 saga it was just the execution that really let it down.

[narutodssunny]

This is a crime! You deserve way more views than this. Your summary is beautiful; I really appreciate that you made this video. Thank you so much.

[BlackwingStorm]

Thank you. Someone who finally knows what they're talking about with this game. I loved this trilogy, and you gave it justice with a clear concise summary. Great work man.

[heinricheverson]

That ending gave me the feels 😂
I just wish there was a longer epilogue scene with the entire gang at Serah and Snow's wedding. And what happened to Mog and the eidolons?

[masterxeon]

this plot... omg... what. who wrote this!?

[travmadison]

So after watching all of these, you mean to tell me FF13 series has basically been the origin story of scientology but in video game form???

[miked]

I just want to say that your video was fantastic. I played Final Fantasy 13 and 13-2, beating them both. I played Lightning Returns only for about 1/2 of it, and then my ps3 broke. I never got a new one. Today I was thinking about this game and searched for this video, and boy and I glad it existed. Thanks so much for a great video

[Roxas]

and people complain that the kingdom hearts series is hard to follow.

[omgsushiify]

Absolutely love your clear and concise buttery voice explaining the whole trilogy. I absolutely love this game and your video just made me love it even more. Just earned yourself a subscriber :)

[DOC_]

I played all 3 when they came out and just watched all 3 of your summaries back to back. You truly gave this trilogy justice and made it very easy to follow finally. Such an epic story, it's a shame more people can't appreciate the story of the 3 games due to how poorly it was conveyed across 3 games. But now in retrospect I see how much care was put into the overarching story.

[Boringmadefun]

Well thank you for summarizing this. I never played the 3rd game but man this story was just like a wild fever dream

[shadowkeepertienga]

Love these recaps! People always say the story of the XIII games is convoluted and doesn't make sense, yet here you make it all seem so simple. Hell, I'm a little sad that I've spoiled it before getting around to playing this trilogy.

[XYZRobZombie]

wow, this was really confusing. It really does sound like over the top fan fiction. but if i had to sum it up i would just say the main question or theme in this game would be " what would you do if you could start all over?". this game explores that. many people want to start over but they don't really want to lose their memories of what happened or what it means to be themselves. also who you ask that question to, you would get different reactions which makes the end boss fight interesting. if you ask God what he would do he might very well say back " i would do it without you. you were a mistake" 

it's a pity the story is so obtuse and convoluted because the core themes are really meaty for a good story that could definitely cover 3 games if this trilogy was actually planned.

[neogalactic]

Lightning, the women who overcame god. Shulk, the man who overcame god. Both became gods themselves. Both decided to live in a world without gods. Both reborn a new. See the parallels between The Xenoblade Chronicles and The Final Fantasy 13 triology?

[berongkun]

Well.. thanks for making this RECAPitation trilogy. I have played and completed FF13 1 and 2, but not Lightning Returns (which I still intend to do). Seeing the full story, I would say that the story is indeed great and the ending gave me the feels, and a sense of satisfaction.

As always, many thanks Oni Black Mage. Your channel seriously needs more subs and views! Your content is truly amazing!

[michaelyoung]

U earned a sub for sure. I've binge watched your Final Fantasy "recapitation" videos and they are really good and u definitely know your FF stories. While I've played them all multiple times, there were still things I missed and u do a good job at explaining even the most convoluted plots of FF which isn't an easy task.

[kingdomtravelers]

You did a wonderful job in recounting the plot of this game. Despite your efforts though I have no idea what happened. Someone should let Square know that just because there is a lot to say doesn't make it complex, it can make it confusing. It seems that with each game they release they want to add more and more to the story by hammering in more words half of which they created on the spot. One day I wish Square would have a live reading of one of their game's plot summaries. I just want to see peoples reaction to what has been said as its read aloud like a book and see if anyone could actually make a connection to it. The look of confusion and a camera sways across the audiance.

[jwyuen]

Best recap! Someone who actually spent time to know the story and understand what they're talking about. I have subscribed to your channel already