Do I need to play FFXIII before FFXIII-2? Forum

Ok, there could be a really obvious answer to this question but I've asked anyway.

I have a hugh backlog of games and I want to try and play some new ones whilst catching up with the old. I have FFXIII and FFXIII-2, but after watching some of the great trailers of FFXIII-2 – and hearing about FFXIII being rather linear – I'd ideally like to start FFXIII-2, even though I've not yet played FFXIII. Is this going to cause me to be confused with the story (which can often happen in an FF game anyway), or should I play FFXIII and just rush through the story ignoring side quests, to set me up for FFXIII-2? Or are they similar enough that FFXIII will be just as enjoyable as starting FFXIII-2? Does anything carry forward to FFXIII-2 from your FFXIII save file?

If you could give me some advice, and/or the benefits of playing FFXIII first (if there are any), without giving away any spoilers, I'd be grateful. Thanks

Thanks – there's that childish part of me that wants to play FFXIII-2 as its new, and I never play anything on release as I'm always behind with my games!! Also I'm hopefull that they'll have fixed anything wrong with FFXIII for this sequel. However I don't want to do it at the expense of missing out, even if I decide to go back to FFXIII at a later date. As with most sequels, I guess they have to make them accessable to "new" people otherwise it can limit sales, so I should be ok.

I got around 5-7 hours into 13 and stopped. Still haven't found the time to go back to it (and thats including the ltd edition hardback guide) so when it cam to FF13-2, I just bought the ltd edition guide and am waiting for the game to drop in price. I've already seen it at the £28 quid mark, not long now until it drops to £20. 

But when I do buy it, i'm faced with the same predicament. Not sure what i'm gonna do yet, seeing as i own 13, and an easy to follow, basically fool proof guide, I should really finish 13 first. if i start 13-2, then I may stop playing that for a while, and end up in a worse situation.

Also, since 7, this is the first time I have not bought a FF game day 1. 

I'm more confused than a GSCE student at a college open day.

Whilst it looks like I could probably play FFXIII-2 first, perhaps I'll run through FFXIII, especially if its linear. Both will seem like a new game to me anyway, plus it'll be another game from my backlog done, and it may be harder to make the step backwards (due to improvements) later on.

I've just told the resident FF nut about this thread on twitter. Some say that he has played every FF game and even sunk 80 hours into 10-2 and that he uses Kupo at the end of his sentences, all we know he's called Roy.

It is a good idea to do 13 first to avoid 13-2 spoiling it for you. Oh and you will be surprised at the Chocobo song.

KeRaSh said:

Glad you chose to play XIII first.

 

Hope Theme: Beat the game

Snow Theme: Get a 5 star rating for all Cie'th Stone missions. (Need almost maxed out characters for last fight. Not going to happen if you just want to breeze through the game)

Fang Theme: Owned every weapon and accessory in the game at least once. This was my last trophy and this will require major farming for rare items because you have to get one of the ultimate weapons for every character.

Sazh Theme: Fully scanned 100 enemies. You will probably unlock this by playing through the game without even paying attention to it.

Vanille Theme: Complete chapter 11.

Serah Theme: Unlocked with the platinum trophy. :P

I knew there was no way in hell I was going to do the majority of what's needed to get the themes so I just downloaded them 

I like to switch now and then but currently I have Serah's theme active

I think he was referring to Roynaldo. ;)

I usually just use the standard theme because I never like the icons for custom themes. Somehow they newer manage to match them to the general vibe you get from the wallpaper.

Oh yes, Roynaldo!

Do you know which sites are good/reliable Mikey? I've also love to get the Uncharted 2 theme that came with the Special Edition, as my code never worked

Thanks mate! I appreciate it, and the rhyme

Thanks – I already own both games, just wanted some advice. I'm gonna do the first game first!