

Rather than giving "Lightning Returns" a sense of urgency, this situation actually fosters mild distress and panic.

The game operates on a timer, and if you complete enough quests, you'll gain additional time - up to 13 in-game days, anyway (each "day" lasts for two or three hours, depending on your actions). This mechanic effectively makes "Lightning Returns" into a game of seeing how many side quests you can complete in a limited period of time.
