I don't understand how you can seriously call FF13-2's ending "average". It sounds like you have extremely low standards when it comes to storywriting.

In my opinion, FF13-2 beats 13 in every area except story, where it fails so hard that i want to give it a negative score. I pretty much agree with all of Loony's points except characters and story. I thought most of FF13's cast was a bunch of unrealistically written douches, while Noel actually sort of feels like a real human being.

Oh, and the music is better. I liked the music in 13 too, but 13-2 is just that much more awesome.

FF13 is a game I don't have any reason to play more than once. FF13-2 is a game with lots of replay value, even if the ending leaves me with a taste of feces in my mouth.