* A New Tale Awaits: Final Fantasy XIII-2 will reveal further events from the amazing mythology as presented in the original Final Fantasy XIII. The story is written in a way that it can still be enjoyed without knowledge of the previous title. * Larger, More Interactive Environments: Places with multiple pathways to explore, and many secrets to find, offer players the chance to shape the adventure their way. * Time Travel - A New Dimension of Exploration: The situation, scenery, flora, fauna and weather conditions all change, depending on when you visit locations. Untangling the threads of time is essential in witnessing the full story. * Enhanced Battle System: New elements such as visually dynamic Cinematic Action sequences, and an innovative battle clock that will reward or punish players, creates further variety and choice for the player. * Master of Monsters: A wide variety of over 150 different monsters inhabiting the game world can be recruited into the players party and battle strategy, with each creature having unique and devastating special abilities. * ESRB Rating: TEEN with Simulated Gambling, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Drug Reference, and Violence