Vague FFXIII information reveals use of split screen

by Nick Doerr { Jan 10th 2008 at 3:30PM }

A recent report from the British magazine, PlayStation World, dropped a few interesting hints for us to mess around with and speculate and make a sandwich. Sorry in advance -- no new images. We usually try to stay away from spoiling story elements, but in the world of FFXIII we've come to understand that the rebellion against the Cocoon is led by Lightning, the only character we've heard of so far.

The other person we've seen, but haven't been introduced to, is the guy with the blond hair who looks like a mix between Seifer and Cloud (seen in the last new trailer). He has unclear motives for us, the player. We're not told if he's on Lightning's side or not for a long time -- so perhaps he's a villain instead of an ally. Who knows?

An aspect of the game we haven't heard about previously is a type of "split-screen" that shows different characters in different places at the same time. Speculation is that the split-screen function is for cut-scenes, but we think it'll play a slightly more prevalent role. We have no idea what -- it's just our speculation. What think you, masses?

Tags: ffxiii, final-fantasy-xiii, square-enix

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

wocyob @ Jan 10th 2008 3:36PM

sweeeeet...thanks for the info
god i hope this game is as good as it looks... im a huge FF fan

Sora57 @ Jan 10th 2008 3:43PM

Er, you sure that's a guy?

Deathalo @ Jan 10th 2008 4:23PM

They're not talking about the girl in the above photo, they're talking about the guy on the motorcycle, which is pretty obvious he's male.

Eric E @ Jan 10th 2008 3:52PM

Perhaps to control multiple characters, to eliminate the 'ok all you enemies stand in a line, and we will too. and go!', of the old FF system, your one character can attack this whored over here with gambits and your other character can run around free to attack others. Then press R3 to switch screens/character control.
Just a thought per request

Debo2u @ Jan 10th 2008 4:00PM

Its such a mystery! I cant wait. COD4 for now. Holla at me on PSN. Peace

Darkiewonder @ Jan 10th 2008 4:06PM

I thought it was mentioned once?

One magazine said it was used for telling a parallel story of another character happening at that instance of time :o

Rob @ Jan 10th 2008 4:33PM

Reading this for the first time brought up Wild Arms in my mind. A tiny box showed where other characters in your party were... just once actually, so you could talk to them and get them to join forces. =P Lame, but just saying.

Ranus Studios @ Jan 10th 2008 5:01PM

Didn't they do that in Final Fantasy IX, to a lesser extent? Without split screens?

Who am I kidding, no one cares about IX.

Ranus Studios @ Jan 10th 2008 5:01PM

Didn't they do that in Final Fantasy IX, to a lesser extent? Without split screens?

Who am I kidding, no one cares about IX.

bs6268d @ Jan 10th 2008 7:05PM

first final fantasy game hope its good as hell

bs6268d @ Jan 10th 2008 7:05PM

first final fantasy game hope its good as hell

Brendan Brown @ Jan 10th 2008 7:28PM

News on the first split screen cutscene in the game!

Right Panel: Japanese gamer waiting forever for this game to come out.

Left Panel: North American gamer waiting forever for this game to come out.

...oh, I've made myself sad :(