This Cloud Strife Costume Makes Lightning Even Moodier

Power of the cloud

by Robert Ramsey Tue 2nd Jul 2013

Final Fantasy VII is finally entering the HD era – well, sort of. By pre-ordering Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, you'll snag a SOLDIER uniform that's more than a little reminiscent of Cloud Strife's original attire, along with his iconic Buster Sword.

The final chapter in Lightning's tale was recently delayed until next February, so if you're eager to see the grumpy protagonist flaunting a pair of baggy pants, then you've still got plenty of time to secure your copy. Take a look at the official trailer, and let us know if you think that Lightning can pull off this uncharacteristically drab outfit in the comments section below.

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, he's played 'em all — a little too much, some might say.

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FullbringIchigo
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

any idea what retailers are offering this DLC?

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ShogunRok
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

@FullbringIchigo As far as I can tell, it's just preorders in general.

EDIT: That said, PlayStation just tweeted the game's preorder page on Amazon. But there's no mention of specific retailers on any of the promotional material.

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AceSpadeS
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

Well this is a little bid odd... Kinda surprised they didn't pick one of FF's many female characters instead.

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get2sammyb
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

@AceSpadeS Interest in this game is at rock bottom. I'm not surprised they pulled the FF7 card at all.

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AceSpadeS
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

@get2sammyb

Hmm, good point. I haven't honestly cared about a mainline FF release since XII, kind of, I'd say X was more of the breaking point. The whole Lightning Saga has looked really boring and un-FF. Oh how the series has fallen.

Also, shameless plug for classic FF music here: OCRemix just published their massive, and free, 5 disc remix of FF VI yesterday. Anyone who likes FF music should check it out.

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artemisthemp
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

I was only able to find Samurai Pack on Amazon.co.uk, but wasn't able to get find the Cloud stuff in EU.

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Azikira
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

If I'm not mistaken, that image says "From Final Fantasy VIII". Did they check their homework when they made this? Final Fantasy 8 starred Squall, not Cloud.

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ztpayne7
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

@Azikira it says final fantasy VII! Which makes it easy to mis-read.

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get2sammyb
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

@Azikira Should have gone to Specsavers!

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Snorky
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

I'm not really sure what made them even consider making this sequel. After finishing ff13 I was left feeling that I hadn't really accomplished much. Definitely not the feeling that made me love some of the previous entries in the series. Hated the combat system of ff13, and even though they were trying to tell an emotional story, it felt like it was an emotional story told by someone void of all emotion. All Lightning had going for her as a MC is #1 That she was female. #2 That she was female. I really hope that the new final fantasy can win back my love of squeenix.

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JayArr
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

That is hot. I feel so sexually confused right now.
;_____;

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RudysaurusRex
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

@JayArr I second that. I wish they would have given her a Tifa, Aerith, or even a Yuffie costume. I wouldn't have such an awkward boner.

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ShogunRok
Tue 2nd Jul 2013

@RudyBelmont @JayArr I'm just honestly surprised they haven't inflated her breasts yet to try and desperately gain the appeal of potential fans.

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Gamer83
Wed 3rd Jul 2013

What a sad, desperate attempt by SquareEnix to try and get people to buy a game nobody was asking for. Here's a better idea... just remake FF VII already and maybe people will stop hating you.