Get Caught Up For ‘Lightning Returns’ With This 16 Bit Retelling of ‘Final Fantasy XIII’

The Final Fantasy XIII saga will come to an end this Tuesday with the release of Lightning Returns. Do you want to jump into the game, but don’t have 60 plus hours to get caught up on its prequels? Do the words “l’Cie, Fal’Cie and Cie’th” mean absolutely nothing to you? Don’t worry, Square has you covered.

Retold in a 16 bit version that looks like it’s straight out of a Super Nintendo, this 8 minute video manages to condense two game’s worth of story into a neat little pixelated package.

If nothing else, the video makes me kind of want a 16 bit version of the series. I’d pay for a digital release right now if it were coming. Make it happen Square!

Watch the video below and tell me if you share my sentiment. Are you excited for Lightning Returns? Comment and tell us if you’re excited to see the series ride off into the sunset. And while it should go without saying, the video contains spoilers.