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F I N A L F A N T A S Y X I I I - 2
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* P L A Y A B L E D E M O *
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Author: Safer Sephiroth VII
Date Began: January 10th, 2012
E-mail: [email protected]
Guide: IN CONSTRUCTION!!!
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This document represents my first attempt at creating a compelling walkthrough.
I hope every viewer will enjoy their duration playing the demonstration as I
did. Also, I dream that everyone will enjoy this guide. Thank you.
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If this guide is HELPFUL to you, please click the "Click here" to recommend
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Basic Controls
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This is my experience with the Playstation 3 console controls.
Left Analog Move character
Right Analog Rotate the camera
R3 button Reset camera position
triangle button Open Main Menu
x button Perform action/confirmation button
o button Jump button
Start Pause game, access save option
This is my experience with the Xbox 360 console controls.
Left Analog Move character
Right Analog Rotate the camera
Right Analog/Click Reset camera position
Y button Open Main Menu
A button Perform action/confirmation button
B button Jump button
Start Pause game, access save option
*Save option will be disabled during the demonstration.
During situations in which I have to explain what buttons to use, I will
notate the buttons for each console. For instance- 'To access the Main Menu
press "triangle/Y button".
The first being for PS3 and the latter being for XBOX 360.
NOTE: To be more consise, I replaced map directions with new ones. This time
based on the option in your Map Settings "Facing". Instead of keeping your
map fixed to North, the map will rotate with your current facing. This way I
can direct coordinates using cardinal directions. So it is important to know
your Cardinal directions in order to get from point to point. North,East,ect.
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Version History
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Version 0.25....January 10th, 2012...
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*Iniated the walkthrough.
Version 0.35....January 13th, 2012...
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*Continued walkthrough"
*Revised map directions and made edits. See Basic controls to find the "NOTE"
explaining the new formula.
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Introduction
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Imagine a game in which you are able to alter realities through time travel. A
game in which the way it ends, is based on the choices you make. This is the
lastest installment of the Final Fanatasy series, Final Fantasy XIII-2.
Following suit with games like 'Radiant Historia' and the popular title
'Chrono Trigger', this edition is sure to spark interest in RPG players
world wide.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is already(by the date included when I began this FAQ)
realeased in Japan. The game was released in Japan on December 15, 2011.
It is due for release on January 31, 2012 in North America, February 2, 2012
in Australia and February 3, 2012 in Europe.
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Legal Speak
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This guide is copyright to myself, Jaliyl Mapp and me under my pseudonym
Safer Sephiroth VII.
This may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal,
private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed
publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other
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violation of copyright.
All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their
respective trademark and copyright holders.
If you have any questions about hosting this guide on a site, contact me
first by e-mail. Thank you.
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Demonstration Walkthrough
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Every segment of this guide is record of my very own experience
while playing the "Final Fantasy XIII-2 playable demo". Therefore, I can not
be certain that anyone using this guide will experience exactly what I have.
Although,I did multiple playthroughs to ensure the information is accurate as
possible. So I declare the data in this record is deemed pertinent by myself.
Much obliged and Good luck!!
When you start the playable demo you will recieve a prompt requesting you to
create new save data. Press the action button to confirm and then choose your
storage device if needed. Select "Yes" to create new save data and continue.
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|Episode 2: Unseen Intruder Bresha Ruins 005 AF|
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The gorgeous FMV cutscene will introduce you to the Bresha Ruins on Cocoon.
You now hear the voice of the first installment's main protagonist, as she
ponders about her sister Serah.
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|Lightning|: "And you my dear Serah, will you encounter your past here?"
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"How will you choose to deal with that pain?"
Shortly after you will experience a new cutscene with the beautiful Serah
and another character by the name of Noel. After the FMV you will be engaged
in to your first boss fight. Now I know what you are thinking, "Boss fight!
Seriously, already?" Yes, but it is not difficult. Not even for a novice.
Just take advantage of the provided tutorial and make haste to survive.
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|Boss: Paradox Alpha|
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Statistics
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Level: N/A HP: 4920
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Strength: N/A Magic: N/A
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Stagger: 200% Chain Res. 90% CP: 100
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Vulnerabilities
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Fire: Halved Ice: Halved Lightning: Halved Water: Halved
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Wind: Halved Earth: - Physical: Halved Magical: Halved
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Status susceptibility
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Deprotect: - Deshell: - Slow: - Poison: Immune
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Imperil: - Curse: - Pain: Immune Fog: Immune
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Daze: Immune Death: N/A Dispel: - Provoke: 70%
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Other names: Atorasu Location: Bresha Ruins-005 AF Type: Militarized Unit
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Subtype: Giant Common Drop: Phoenix Down Rare Drop: Magician's Mark
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Abilities: ??? Notes: Delivers devastating physical attacks.
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Serah:::STRATEGY:::Noel
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Well for starters, this fight is against a giant right arm. The Alpha Paradox
will attack after brief pauses. You should be able to foresee these attacks,
as the enemy usually will raise his arm before commencing action. During these
melee attacks, I would advise quickly switching to the "Twin Shields" paradigm.
Reason being is that you will sustain minimum damage as possible. This is
essential because his attacks causes wound damage. Wound damage is when you
recieve a blow that causes your maximum HP to decrease.
Please realize the only way to increase you maximum HP again is with two
options. One - is to heal using a "Wound Potion" from your inventory. Two -
is to finish the battle sequence.
Basically using the tutorial or just knowledge from Final Fantasy XIII, you
want to switch back and forth between paradigms. Double Trouble-X will give
you two melee attackers (Ruin if the target is to far in distance or
invulnerable to melee). Slash and Burn will give you one attacker and a magic
user. War and Peace gives you an attacker and medic. Last but surely not least,
is Twin Shields as mentioned above leaving you with two defenders.
When you are able to attack between his assaults, use Double Trouble-X to do
Heavy damage. If you sustain to much damage switch to War and Peace to heal.
If you are having trouble do not worry. After while a "Cinematic Action" scene
will take you for a ride. Enjoy.
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Roles:
Attacker = Commando
Magic User = Ravager
Defender = Sentinel
Medic = Medic
Tip:
A nice trick is to switch from Double Trouble-X to Twin Shields in the nick of
time. If timed correctly you can endure what would be a fatal blow. This tip
is not restricted to this fight or demo. You can used this formula and more in
the full game as well.
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I do not wish to spoil anything but, if you need help the response commands to
the Cinematic Action scene are below.
**Cinematic Action Inputs**
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1)Left analog right 4)press the 'A/X' button
2)Left analog right 5)Tap 'Y/Triangle' rapidly
3)Left analog up
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When your done with the second Cinematic Action, The last blow will stagger the
foe. That will be the perfect time to do intense damage with Double Trouble-X.
Once you have depleted his HP, a new sequence initiates.
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Track down Atlas!
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After the scene chat with Alyssa (she should be right beside you) by pressing
the 'A/X button'. This is just an example on how now you are able to converse
with other characters in this game. You were not able to in Final Fanatasy XIII
for some design choice or something. Moving on, look behind the mats located
south of Alyssa to locate a hidden item. Mog's antenna should be shining bright
purple at this point. You will have to press the "RB" button.
This is in order to use Mog's skill called "moogle hunt". The attempt should
now reveal the sphere. Get familiar with using this ability when seeking hidden
items. Travel Southeast (access your full map with the 'X/Square button',
if the mini map located top right of your screen is not enough). You can also
toggle your mini map on or off with the 'back/select' button. There are a few
locales in the area so feel free to chat with any. Once you get to the steps,
go to the right to discover another treasure sphere in a small area. If you
go around left of that same area; across from some civilians there is another
treasure sphere. It contains 350 gil.
North of that sphere you should see a female NPC wearing a flamboyant Chocobo
costume. It would be a good time to talk to her. Apparently she is a traveling
merchant with a nice variety of things for sale. Unfortunately, the merchandise
is not really cost-effective. Mainly the Pheonix Down is my complaint.
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|Shop: Chocolina Emporium |
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Items: Weapons:
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Potion 160 gil Meteor Blaze 960 gil
Phoenix Down 1,600 gil Howling Soul 960 gil
Remedy 250 gil
Wound Potion 300 gil
Antidote 100 gil
Holy Water 100 gil
Pain Killer 100 gil
Mallet 100 gil
Wax 100 gil
Accessories: Special:
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Iron Bangle 300 gil Gysahl Greens 300 gil
Black Belt 500 gil
Rune Bracelet 500 gil
Star Pendant 650 gil
Pearl Necklace 650 gil
Warding Talisman 650 gil
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A Primer will pop up explaining how to equip accessories in detail. If you are
a novice read it. That is what tutorials are for, help. You should not need to
make a purchase this early on. Just good common knowledge. After you exit the
shop, equip the Black belt accessory to any character. If you recieved the
'Magician's mark" accessory (as I did) in the previous battle, equip that as
well. I personally gave the Black belt to Noel and the Magician's mark to
Serah. Refer to your map and head in the direction of the "Track down Atlas"
mission. It will be indicated by a yellow exclamation mark.
Once you reach the giant staircase you will get some dialogue between Serah
and Noel. There will be a treasure sphere adjacent to the left of the top
of the steps. You should acquire 2 potions. Now proceed in that direction
until a battle sequence is triggered. Well atleast it is not a boss this time.
The two you face are Cait Sith and Zwerg Scandroid. Get ready!
Serah:::STRATEGY:::Noel
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First this fight is fairly simple. The purpose of this battle is to introduce
you to the monster taming feature implemented in this game. Your characters
will be prepared for this battle. Just go attack as usual and heal if needed.
Do not forget, you can use potions which are quicker then switching formations
most of the time. I would like to make note of Cait Sith being an annoyance.
So I would advise taking him out first or he will keep healing Zwerg Scandroid.
Once Zwerg remains alone it should be easy from there. It is not neccessary to
attempt staggering each of the two. As both most likely will die before you
could anyhow.
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" Paradigm Pack Unlocked!"
Enjoy the scene. Mog will explain to Serah how she now has the ability to fight
alongside monsters. Read the Primer with information on Monster Crystals.
Take the tutorial to learn more about the Paradigm Pack mechanic, also take
the Feral Link mechanic tutorial. It will teach you about Feral Link abilities.
A special attack that monster allies can perform. You will recieve info in your
'datalog' after the battle. You can check your datalog in the main menu at any
time. Now continue traversing on the path until you come across a group of
soldiers. They will be in view once your at the top of the stairway. They
should be hovering around which appears to be a glowing sphere. The sphere is
actually a time gate, this will not be accessible during the demo though.
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Random Encounters:
From now on you may have noticed (or may not) that random encounters occur. If
you use the knowledge you obtained (regarding battles) so far, you will be
fine. "Practice" will be the key if you want to triumph over larger obstacles
later. So train alot during these occurences.
Using Moogle Clock:
During these random encounters, you may notice a dial at the bottom of your
screen. This feature is called the "Mog Clock". Try attacking the enemy with
the "action button" when the meter is green, this causes a pre-emptive strike.
If it is yellow, the enemy is aware of your presence. This means the foe is
ready for battle if you attack it then. In that case a pre-emptive strike is
highly improbable.
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Now speak to both soldiers wearing yellow and white armor. One will be named
Chester. He will explain that a ferocious Cie'th monster has appeared, causing
panic among the Academy staff investigating the ruins. He wants you to defeat
the Cie'th for him. Accept the mission.
After hearing a warning from Chester, the mission will now be added to your
map. Completing this mission grants you 600 crystogen points (CP) and the Ghast
Fragment. You also obtain a star pendant accessory from the treasure orb it
protects. If you get to that point it will become more clear then. Now, near
Chester should be the captain. He will be in white and red armor instead. Chat
with him to recieve the mission " Retrieve the two Capsules". Now go South from
the time gate. You should see an pink item bag icon on the map. What do you
know! Another Chocolina Emporium! "What the heck, is she following our heroes?"
Anyway, she has a couple new items, not really alot has changed. Although, you
will notice a new category called "Monster Materials". The new items in this
section are the following.
Monster Materials:
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Potent Droplet 80 gil
Potent Bolt 80 gil
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Next, continue towards the tunnels tracking the "Retrieve the capsules mission"
Mog may start shining bright once again near some rocks on the way. Actually
not to far from Chocolina. Reveal the item if you want and get the "Wild
Artefact". Sorry but I do not believe the item can be used in the demo. Now
go pass the two soldiers until you arrive in front of the tunnel entrance.
Do not go down the tunnel just yet. There is a fork so go on the left path
instead. Once you get to what resembles a bridge, there is a hidden treasure.
It will be to the right of where it begins. Bingo! One capsule down and one
capsule to go. Finally, backtrack to the tunnel entrance. Enter the tunnel by
jumping at the blue indicator.
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Saboteur Role:
If you tame a Dendrobium monster, I suggest using a paradigm involving him.
In all my cases it had the role of Saboteur. Saboteur is a role that eschew
outright attacks, instead relying on abilities to sap enemies of their
strength, afflicting their victims with poison and a wide range of other status
ailments. Sabotage your enemies and build chain bonuses, then go in for the
kill! That information is credited to the Final Fantasy XIII Instruction
Manual. I felt as though they explained it in detail.
If you level up Dendrobium he will learn the poison skill. This is helpful
against complicated foes.
Party of 3:
Another thing is, if you skipped the tutorial for paradigm packs, make sure
you have a tamed monster in your paradigm. Remember you can customize your
paradigms by opening the main menu and selecting "Party Paradigms". Once
you do, "Paradigm Pack' will enter monsters in your party and "Customize" will
allow you to adjust and create paradigms.
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