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Final Fantasy fighter for PSP finds mid 09 US release
- December 18, 2008 09:16 AM PST
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Ever wanted to make Cloud kick Squall's ass? Come mid-2009, you may finally get your wish!
Dissidia: Final Fantasy, the Final Fantasy fighting game featuring characters from most of the esteemed franchise's titles in a crazy fan-service crossover, is finally getting a US release. In a press release from Square-Enix (reproduced below), the title will be coming to the US sometime in the middle of 2009. Dissidia has recently been released in Japan, and is getting largely positive reviews, earning a 36/40 in Famitsu, the country's largest video game magazine.
While Dissidia has more real-time combat than other Final Fantasy games, it differs from games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Fighters Megamix in that it stays true to its RPG roots with a character level up system and a complex narrative. You can read more about the game in our Dissidia preview.
The cast list for Dissidia is below, provided by Wikia Final Fantasy, followed by Square-Enix's press release.
Final Fantasy
* Warrior of Light: A warrior chosen by the Crystals who fights with magic and swordplay.
* Garland: A fallen knight bearing a two-handed greatsword that can transform into a variety of weapons.
Final Fantasy II
* Firion: A young man from Fynn , who joined the rebels of the Wild Rose to fight for freedom and justice.
* The Emperor: A man who wields terrible magic and manipulates powerful arcane forces to conquer the world.
Final Fantasy III
* Onion Knight: A young boy, chosen by the crystals, who possesses the title of Onion Knight.
* Cloud of Darkness: A being who exists to return all to nothing in order to reset the balance between light and dark.
Final Fantasy IV
* Cecil Harvey: Once the commander of the Red Wings, he decided to fight against his king and finally against his own brother.
* Golbez: A man clad in black armor, he is the new Captain of the Red Wings, Cecil's elder brother, and a master of dark magic.
Final Fantasy V
* Bartz Klauser: An orphan from Lix who, on his father's final wish, decided to wander across the world.
* Exdeath: An evil warlock born of a tree from the Great Forest of Moore, who wishes to absorb the world into the Void.
Final Fantasy VI
* Terra Branford: The child of an Esper and a human, Terra was instrumental in the Gestahlian Empire's development of Magitek.
* Kefka Palazzo: A failed Magitek experiment turned into the psychotic and sadistic Court Mage of the Gestahlian Empire, his sole aim is the destruction of everything.
Final Fantasy VII
* Cloud Strife: A young man with false memories and great strength, he wields the enormous Buster Sword and believes himself a former SOLDIER.
* Sephiroth: Once the strongest SOLDIER alive, he has now been driven mad by what he believes is his birthright to reign over humanity.
Final Fantasy VIII
* Squall Leonhart:
* Ultimecia: A Sorceress said to have the power to manipulate time itself, she believes that Cosmos' act as a Goddess of Harmony is a farce.
Final Fantasy IX
* Zidane Tribal:
* Kuja: A manufacturer of destructive magical weapons with a preference for literature and poetry, he is Zidane's predecessor and the first Angel of Death.
Final Fantasy X
* Tidus:
* Jecht: Tidus' father who served as the star player on Zanarkand's Blitzball team and sacrificed his life to appease Sin ten years prior.
Final Fantasy XI
* Shantotto:
Final Fantasy XII
* Judge Gabranth:
DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY Announced for Mid-Year 2009 Release in North America
20 Years in the Making, the War between Light and Dark Begins
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that DISSIDIA(TM) FINAL FANTASY(R) for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system will be available mid-year 2009 in North America.
Celebrating 20 years of the renowned series that has shipped over 85 million units worldwide, DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY brings together the largest collection of FINAL FANTASY characters ever in a fighting-styled game where players can choose their allegiance between good and evil.
STORY
Cosmos, the goddess of harmony. Chaos, the god of discord. Reigning from distant realms, the two gods had gathered warriors from all lands to lead them in savage war. Cosmos and Chaos were of equal strength. It was elieved the conflict would last forever. However, the balance is now broken.
Those who answered Chaos's call created an inexhaustible force. And under vicious attack without relent, the warriors fighting for Cosmos started to fall one by one. The conflict that has continued for eons is now about to end in Chaos's favor. The world has been torn asunder, sinking into a vortex of disorder. As for the few surviving warriors ... their fates have yet to be determined.
FEATURES
-- Legacy: Experience the high-quality world and gameplay mechanics of FINAL FANTASY presented in an action-packed environment where players can glide through the air and dash along walls.
-- All-new battle system: Action-based battle system combines all-out brawling alongside RPG-based character development in an original system developed by the creators of the KINGDOM HEARTS series.
-- Ultimate cast of characters: Fan-favorite heroes and villains from the entire FINAL FANTASY series come together in one game for the first time in a remarkable new tale with fully-voiced CG movies and real-time events.
-- Fantasy match: Players select their favorite FINAL FANTASY characters, sided with either Cosmos or Chaos, to set the stage for their fantasy match.
-- Series staple battle features: Accessible through "EX Burst", players can experience gameplay faithful to the originals through memorable battle features such as "Limit Break" and "Overdrive". In addition, longtime fans of the series can enjoy the ability to summon Aeons and options such as the "command battle" system.
-- Community: Continue the experience by trading Friend Cards, creating items and sharing AI characters with other players and even engage in virtual AI battles made possible by the PSP system ad hoc mode.
I've fallen off a bit with the Final Fantasy series, but this is the kind of game that can reinvigorate the spark. I haven't touched FFXII, but maybe getting to know its characters in this capacity will inspire me to pick it up.
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- Dec 18 2008 at 09:36:58:AM PST
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This looks like it could be fun. I agree with Dave in that FF series hasn't been that interesting to me lately. Could be the while FF used to dominate there are a ton of other games that have taken some of that spotlight. Also FFX was like a kick in the crotch. On another note let's get some MF'n Monster Hunter coverage! yeah MH3 is in development so some screens from that would be well wicked. Hammers 4lyfe!
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I would really love a port of that killer fighting wii game, Castlevania: Judgement on the PSP. Nintendo Wii, the Atari 2600 of a New Generation!
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AANTHUNDER wrote:
I would really love a port of that killer fighting wii game, Castlevania: Judgement on the PSP. Nintendo Wii, the Atari 2600 of a New Generation!
You need a girl. . .
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Hmm... this does look pretty cool. Like most of you, I've haven't played much Final Fantasy lately (except FF III) but this does seem like a good idea to get it back on the tracks.
Oh yeah, FF VIII FTW!
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nintendoes wrote:
AANTHUNDER wrote:
I would really love a port of that killer fighting wii game, Castlevania: Judgement on the PSP. Nintendo Wii, the Atari 2600 of a New Generation!
You need a girl. . .
I have one that I usually just screw the shit out of and then send her home. I think you call her MOM.
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Interesting characters for a fighter. I can see the tag line now..."It's a clash of the most BEAUTIFUL, GORGEOUS, and DEADLY men ever created! Dissidia: Final Fantasy...Metrosexual Mega-Battle!"
Oh wait. What's that? There are some females in this game? Really? Can you be so sure?
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36/40....that's the same as a 9/10. I can't wait!!
That's awesome they put Gabranth in the game :D
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