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X360 Hints & Cheats

Final Fantasy XIII Unlockables

  1. Achievements

    Complete each achievement to receive the allotted gamerscore.
    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Mastered the Commando role.Commando's Seal (15)
    Mastered the Ravager role.Ravager's Seal (15)
    Mastered the Sentinel role.Sentinel's Seal (15)
    Mastered the Saboteur role.Saboteur's Seal (15)
    Mastered the Synergist role.Synergist's Seal (15)
    Mastered the Medic role.Medic's Seal (15)
    Dealt 100,000+damage with a single attack.Limit Breaker (30)
    Felled a heavyweight of the lowerworld wilds.Adamant Will (30)
    Fully developed all characters.Master's Seal (30)
    Held every weapon and accessory.Treasure Hunter (80)
    Discerned the full attributes of 100 enemies.Loremaster (80)
    Took the first steps toward challenging an unjust fate.Instrument of Fate (15)
    Survived the Purge to confront a greater peril.Instrument of Dissent (15)
    Strode into danger's den and paid the consequences.Instrument of Tragedy (15)
    Slipped through the net and lived to fight the day.Instrument of Flight (15)
    Resolved to be more than a victim of circumstance,Instrument of Vengeance (15)
    Evaded pursuers, though memories of the past still gave chase.Instrument of Survival (15)
    Made plans to infiltrate enemy-occupied territory.Instrument of Rebellion (15)
    Carried the burden of guilt to the end of the line.Instrument of Shame (15)
    Took the fight to the enemy's door.Instrument of Wrath (15)
    Recognized the true threat to the world's future.Instrument of Truth (15)
    Traveled to the world below, seeking a way to alternate fate.Instrument of Hope (15)
    Defied destiny's charge and embarked on a different path.Instrument of Faith (30)
    Witnessed the dawn of a new crystal legend.Instrument of Change (95)
    Took over 10,000 steps on the lowerworld surfacePulsian Pioneer (15)
    Discovered buried treasure with a little help from a chocobo.Gysahl Wreath (15)
    Completed all low-level Cie'th Stone missions.Kelger's Cup (15)
    Completed all mid-level Cie'th Stone missions.Xezat's Chalice (15)
    Completed all high-level Cie'th Stone missions.Dorgann's Trophy (30)
    Completed all Cie'th Stone missions.Galuf's Grail (30)
    Earned a 5-star ranking for all Cie'th Stone missions.L'Cie Paragon (80)
    Triumphed over undying lowerworld souls in seven fierce battles.Exorcist (30)
    Toppled a green terror and cut an oversized succulent down to size.Floraphobe (30)
    Passed Titan's trials.Natural Selector (30)
    Earned a 5-star ranking in the battle to determine the world's fate.Superstar (80)

  2. Unlockable Gamer Pics

    Complete the following levels to get the reward:
    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Obtain the Superstar Achievement.Lightning
    Obtain the L'Cie paragon Achievement.Snow
    Obtain the Loremaster Achievement.Sazh
    Obtain the Instrument of Faith Achievement.Vanille
    Obtain the Instrument of Change Achievement.Hope
    Obtain the Treasure Hunter Achievement.Fang
    Obtain all Achievements.Serah

Final Fantasy XIII Easter Eggs

  1. Secret Animation

    If you turn the left stick quickly on the field screen, then the character you are controlling will do an animation. For example, Hope will shake his head and look at the ground.

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Other Game Mechanics Guide by ximaus 363K
Other 5-Star Mission Guide by Auron402 316K
Other Postgame Guide by Arthellinus 205K
Other Secondary Role Challenge Guide by Ephemeral_Being 45K
Other Equipment Upgrade Guide by Drogan13 102K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by cotiovis 118K
Other Item Location Guide by CTMacUser 122K
Other Inventory/Enemy Guide by runandnottire 906K
Other Treasure Hunter Trophy Checklist by jekoln 59K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Krysta84 1060K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by PowercalledIam 669K
Other Gran Pulse Treasure Guide by AZorro007 166K
Other Adamantoise/Shaolong Gui Guide by Arthellinus 27K
Other Ability FAQ by MKaykitkats 36K
Other Speed Run Guide by G__AnakinRPG 50K
Other Crystarium FAQ by MKaykitkats 99K
Other Synthesis Chart by SkyWalker255 101K
Other Upgrade Bonus Factor List by AZorro007 10K
Boss FAQ Boss FAQ by pokemon_45_79_1 88K
Other Gil Farming Guide by lilJesta and Marter 30K
Other Adamantoise/Adamantortoise Farming Guide by fenrirthelight 31K
Other No Crystarium Usage Challenge Guide by Mud_Chan 161K
Other Paradigm Guide by wrp103 100K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Zoel Giradel 174K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by IceQueenZer0 and Split Infinity 973K
Other Upgrade Guide by Daetrinn 140K
Other Upgrade/Dismantle/EXP Guide by PringerOtaku 94K
Other Item/Material FAQ by IceQueenZer0 18K
Other Datalog Guide by psxsquall 189K
Other Character Setup Guide by jgiddy 51K
Boss FAQ Boss FAQ by REmaster007 37K
Other Mission Guide by Ruven 37K
Other Enemy Guide by elduende05 266K
Other End Game CP Farming Guide by tpadz34 21K
Other Alphabet Guide by Heian794 24K
Other Trophy Guide by EgHeadFool 29K
Other Chocobo Location/Treasure Map by gredgie 67K
Other Song Lyrics by enjirube 4K
Other Demo FAQ by Absolute Steve 47K

Hints & FAQs provided courtesy of GameFAQs.

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PS3 Hints & Cheats

Final Fantasy XIII Unlockables

  1. PS3 Themes

    By obtaining certain Trophies, you can unlock special character themes for your PS3.
    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Obtain the "Superstar (Gold)" Trophy.Lightning Theme
    Obtain the "L'Cie Paragon (Gold)" Trophy.Snow Theme
    Obtain the "Instrument of Faith (Silver)" Trophy.Vanille Theme
    Obtain the "Instrument of Change (Gold)" Trophy.Hope Theme
    Obtain the "Lore Master (Gold)" Trophy.Sazh Theme
    Obtain the "Treasure Hunter (Gold)" Trophy.Fang Theme
    Obtain the "Ultimate Hero (Platinum)" Trophy.Serah Theme

  2. Trophies

    Complete list of Trophies
    UnlockableHow to Unlock
    Took the first steps toward challenging an unjust fate.Instrument of Fate (Bronze)
    Survived the Purge to confront a greater peril.Instrument of Dissent (Bronze)
    Strode into danger's den and paid the consequences.Instrument of Tragedy (Bronze)
    Slipped through the net and lived to fight another day.Instrument of Flight (Bronze)
    Resolved to be more than a victim of circumstance.Instrument of Vengeance (Bronze)
    Evaded pursuers, though memories of the past still give chase.Instrument of Survival (Bronze)
    Made plans to infiltrate enemy-occupied territory.Instrument of Rebellion (Bronze)
    Carried the burden of guilt to the end of the line.Instrument of Shame (Bronze)
    Took the fight to the enemy's door.Instrument of Wrath (Bronze)
    Recognized the true threat to the world's future.Instrument of Truth (Bronze)
    Traveled to the world below, seeking a way to alter fate.Instrument of Hope (Bronze)
    Took over 10,000 steps on the lowerworld surface.Pulsian Pioneer (Bronze)
    Discovered buried treasure with a little help from a Chocobo.Gysahl Wreath (Bronze)
    Completed all low-level Cie'th Stone missions.Kelger's Cup (Bronze)
    Completed all mid-level Cie'th Stone missions.Xezat's Chalice (Bronze)
    Mastered the Commando role.Commando's Seal (Bronze)
    Mastered the Ravager role.Ravager's Seal (Bronze)
    Mastered the Sentinel role.Sentinel's Seal (Bronze)
    Mastered the Saboteur role.Saboteur's Seal (Bronze)
    Mastered the Synergist role.Synergist's Seal (Bronze)
    Mastered the Medic role.Medic's Seal (Bronze)
    Defied destiny's charge and embarked on a different path.Instrument of Faith (Silver)
    Triumphed over undying lowerland souls in seven fierce battles.Exorcist (Silver)
    Toppled a green terror and cut an oversized succulent down to size.Floraphobe (Silver)
    Passed Titan's trials.Natural Selector (Silver)
    Completed all high-level Cie'th Stone missions.Dorgann's Trophy (Silver)
    Completed all Cie'th Stone missionsGaluf's Grail (Silver)
    Dealt 100,000+ damage with a single attack.Limit Breaker (Silver)
    Felled a heavyweight of the lowerworld wilds.Adamant Will (SIlver)
    Fully developed all characters.Master's Seal (Silver)
    Witnessed the dawn of a new crystal legend.Instrument of Change (Gold)
    Earned a 5-star ranking for all Cie'th Stone missionsL'Cie Paragon (Gold)
    Held every weapon and accessory.Treasure Hunter (Gold)
    Discerned the full attributes of 100 enemies.Loremaster (Gold)
    Earned a 5-star ranking in the battle to determine the world's fate.Superstar (Gold)
    Acquired all trophies.Ultimate Hero (Platinum)

Final Fantasy XIII Easter Eggs

  1. Secret Animation

    If you turn the left stick in a slow circle on the field screen, the character that you are controlling will do a secret animation. For example, Hope will shake his head and hands.

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Other Game Mechanics Guide by ximaus 363K
Other 5-Star Mission Guide by Auron402 316K
Other Postgame Guide by Arthellinus 205K
Other Secondary Role Challenge Guide by Ephemeral_Being 45K
Other Equipment Upgrade Guide by Drogan13 102K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by cotiovis 118K
Other Item Location Guide by CTMacUser 122K
Other Inventory/Enemy Guide by runandnottire 906K
Other Treasure Hunter Trophy Checklist by jekoln 59K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Krysta84 1060K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by PowercalledIam 669K
Other Gran Pulse Treasure Guide by AZorro007 166K
Other Adamantoise/Shaolong Gui Guide by Arthellinus 27K
Other Ability FAQ by MKaykitkats 36K
Other Crystarium FAQ by MKaykitkats 99K
Other Speed Run Guide by G__AnakinRPG 50K
Other Synthesis Chart by SkyWalker255 101K
Other Upgrade Bonus Factor List by AZorro007 10K
Boss FAQ Boss FAQ by pokemon_45_79_1 88K
Other Gil Farming Guide by lilJesta and Marter 30K
Other Adamantoise/Adamantortoise Farming Guide by fenrirthelight 31K
Other No Crystarium Usage Challenge Guide by Mud_Chan 161K
Other Paradigm Guide by wrp103 100K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Zoel Giradel 174K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by IceQueenZer0 and Split Infinity 973K
Other Upgrade Guide by Daetrinn 140K
Other Upgrade/Dismantle/EXP Guide by PringerOtaku 94K
Other Item/Material FAQ by IceQueenZer0 18K
Other Datalog Guide by psxsquall 189K
Other Character Setup Guide by jgiddy 51K
Boss FAQ Boss FAQ by REmaster007 37K
Other Mission Guide by Ruven 37K
Other Enemy Guide by elduende05 266K
Other Alphabet Guide by Heian794 24K
Other End Game CP Farming Guide by tpadz34 21K
Other Trophy Guide by EgHeadFool 29K
Other Chocobo Location/Treasure Map by gredgie 67K
Other Song Lyrics by enjirube 4K
Other Demo FAQ by Absolute Steve 47K

Hints & FAQs provided courtesy of GameFAQs.

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Review Scores

PlatformGameSpotMetacritic / User Score
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8.5
PS3
Review this game
8.5

Game Info

  • Xbox 360 PS3 Release Info

    • Release Date: Mar 9, 2010
    • PEGI: 16+

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