This is one of those Threads where you starring about 5 minutes at the Headline. You feel kind of intrigued by it's title but you know, klicking on the Thread won't do you any good. And it happened. I really regretted clicking the Headline. Because you really can't await a serious discussion when your're talking about an legendary Franchise with 14 numbered Titles, several Sequels and even more Spin-Off's.
But there is one funny note which is making this Topic a bit more valuable. People are bitchin all the time when it comes to the linearity of XIII, but I think most people have forgotten, X is even more linear compared to XIII. As much as I really like X (it's in my Final Fantasy Top 5), you have about zero freedom when it comes to exploration.
Ok, leaving this Thread with a controverse quote: XIII-2 is in my Top 3. I won't tell you my Final Fantasy Top 3, but consider XIII-2 as a part of this list :D