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Dissidia Final Fantasy, the PSP fighter that pits your favorite heroes and villains in the Final Fantasy universe against each other in 3D environments, has launched across North America today. The action-based battle system, clever use of environments, local and ad-hoc multiplayer, and fully-voiced dialog should bring in fans of both the Final Fantasy franchise and that of action fighters.
Press Release: LOS ANGELES (August 25, 2009) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that DISSIDIA™ FINAL FANTASY® for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system is now available at retailers across North America. The eagerly anticipated 3-D action game brings an all-star cast of memorable FINAL FANTASY characters together in a high-intensity battle environment. DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY, combining fighting game elements with RPG-based character development, offers a brand-new experience based on the franchise that has shipped over 85 million units worldwide. Enjoy head-to-head combat with friends, abundant customization options and exclusive new features that maximize the action. The battle between good and evil begins today. What will you fight for? 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 believed 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 are about to be determined. FEATURES • Legacy: Experience the world 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 with RPG-style character development in an original system developed by the creators of the KINGDOM HEARTS series • All-star 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 matches: Players can select their favorite FINAL FANTASY characters, be they aligned with Cosmos or Chaos, to set the stage for their personal ultimate matchup • Familiar series features: Powerful EX Burst attacks bring back memorable battle features from past games such as Limit Break and Overdrive. In addition, longtime fans of the series will enjoy traditions such as summoning monsters or controlling their characters through the classic menu-based system • Community: Enhance the experience by trading Friend Cards, creating items, sharing AI characters with other players and even engaging in virtual AI battles made possible by the PSP system’s ad hoc mode • Exclusive new features: Features available only in the North American version include an Arcade Mode for an authentic fighting-game experience, a rebalanced battle system, the addition of new voiced events to the story mode and much more |
