Famitsu has shared some more details on the battle system for Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.
It sounds like Lightning has a few new abilities up her sleeve in Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Not to mention she will be the only playable character in the game which is rare for a Final Fantasy game.
Check out the full details on the battle system in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII below:
– Lightning can use different attacks by changing garb during battle
– Black Mage garb: increases Lighting’s prowess with offensive magic
– Also gives her the Thundara + Aerora ability that blends wind and thunder elements
– Area Sweep move can hit multiple enemies if they are around Lightning
– Lightning can block to reduce damage from enemies
– Cancel an enemy’s attack with a well-timed strike known as a counter blow
– Perform the counter blow by doing a physical attack right before an enemy hits you
– Lightning can injure monsters by chopping off their tails or horns
– Monsters will be weakened and the items you win after battle change if you do this
– Arena Slaughterhouse: colosseum in Yusnaan
