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Square gets 'Final Fantasy' back on track

Originally published: February 14, 2012 9:41 AM
Updated: February 14, 2012 9:44 AM
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quick ReadReview: Square turns back the clock with time-warping 'Final Fantasy XIII-2'

This screenshot provided by Square Enix shows a

Photo credit: AP Photo | This screenshot provided by Square Enix shows a battle sequence from the video game "Final Fantasy XIII-2". Two heroes will travel through time to "save the future" in this direct sequel to 2010's Final Fantasy XIII, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

The "Final Fantasy" franchise, now in its 25th year, has one of the most enthusiastic fan bases in all of video games. And those fans made their voices heard after the 2009 release of "Final Fantasy XIII," which jettisoned some of the series' long-standing features in exchange for a more streamlined, action-packed narrative.

Aficionados howled, particularly over the game's...

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