Having launched in late last year, XIII officially hits Western markets today on the and 360.

Reviews of the hit have gone down well for the most part - despite widespread accusations of linearity in Japan that have left some fans concerned.

Of course, this will be tempered by a multi-platform release that must be to Microsoft's ears, even if the game remains a PS3 exclusive in Japan.

Final Fantasy Versus XIII (PS3) and Final Fantasy Agito XIII (PSP) remain in the works at Square Enix. More Final Fantasy XIII news soon.

By Luke Guttridge