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Dissidia: Final Fantasy is one of my most eagerly anticipated titles of all systems, let alone the PSP. The game's official Web site has updated with story, character and info sections all live -- this is of great use if you speak moonspeak.

If you don't speak Japanese, however, you can at least gawp at the amazing artwork, and some of the tantalizing screen shots collected on NeoGAF. Square-Enix really knows how to get the best of the PSP and is pulling together something that looks absolutely sublime. Also, a GAF member has shed potential light on Dissidia's gameplay:

Nomura claimed in this month's Dengeki that he considers Dissidia an action RPG, and that even though there are no fields to travel around between battles, there are gimmicks and stuff that RPGs have. He also says that the game is not a constant stream of battle after battle but would not elaborate. He goes on to say that a lvl80 Squall can be beaten by a lvl20 Warrior of Light if you make use of the systems that have not been revealed yet, and also that the game has twice the amount of recorded voice work that Crisis Core did.

As if that wasn't enough, be sure to check out the above trailer video as well. Get it while it's still up, though, folks, because it might not last long. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go think about this game with a box of tissues present.


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killias2's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 10:44
killias2
I'm still mad this is PSP only. Why does Square hate the popular systems so much? They give this and Crisis Core to the PSP, but they give Tactics Advance (which is LAME compared to the original) and Crystal Chronicles crap to the selling-like-hotcakes DS and Wii systems. I guess there are the FF3 and 4 remakes for the DS, but I'm still not happy about this....
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 10:49
Shin Oni
maybe i'm missing something...what's making the tatics advance series so bad compared to the original? just wondering a no one ever says why...

still looks interesting. Just cause better unknown names like Kuja, Garland, and Warrior of Light overshadow momma boy Sephiroth. I expect to play this more than I did crisis core.
Colette Bennett's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:01
Colette Bennett
DO. WANT. NOW.
killias2's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:03
killias2
Just a brief plot comparison:

FFT: War-torn Ivalice prepares itself as another struggle emerges from just beneath the surface. Friends become enemies, enemies become allies, and the whole hierarchy of society is thrown into doubt and confusion. Who is pulling the strings? Who can really be trusted?

FFTA 1 and 2: A little boy and his friends are transported by a mysterious book into a magical realm. They make friends and enemies with cute and interesting creatures and try to find a way to go home.
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:10
GuitarAtomik
I hope to god one day they bring this to PS2 or PSN because I don't plan on ever owning a PSP.
kagai's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:11
kagai
Shin Go Carrot Q?

Japanese, why are you such a hard language to learn? Why?!?
coffeesash's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:12
coffeesash
Dissi.. Diss... Disgaea vs Final Fantasy? ;)
Mr Bas's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:17
Mr Bas
Looks awesome and I'll probably play it on my friends PSP but this doesn't make me buy one for myself.
Zen Albatross's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:22
Zen Albatross
Where the fuck is FFVI amidst this silliness? Are they meaning to tell us that 'Nameless Protagonist from FFI' and 'Nameless Protagonist from FFII' take precedence over Locke, Terra and Kefka?
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:29
Teta
OMG when I saw the guy from FFII I almost craped my pants.
I want taht game right NAO!
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:36
Jim Sterling
"Where the fuck is FFVI amidst this silliness? Are they meaning to tell us that 'Nameless Protagonist from FFI' and 'Nameless Protagonist from FFII' take precedence over Locke, Terra and Kefka?"

I think it has more to do with Squeenix saving them for last. Let's face it, FF fans are gonna splooge like mad when they see Kefka, best to keep that ace up the sleeve.
nilcam's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:39
nilcam
Too many pouty pretty boys, not enough FFV/VI badassery. This game needs Locke, Cyan and Galuf as playable characters.
Zen Albatross's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:48
Zen Albatross
@Sterling
Yeah, you're probably right. I am pleased however that they decided to include characters from the first two games and use the original Amano designs. I might just have to get a PSP for this.
Passionate Styos's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:51
Passionate Styos
I thought that Kefka was already announced as one of the villains (via 1up). Also, my love for Final Fantasy is back thanks too Crisis Core and Tactics Advance 2. I'm really excited about this one, can't wait any longer!
ShadeWithin's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:52
ShadeWithin
@Everyone complaining about Locke

I'm pretty sure that is Locke doing all the acrobatic shit in the trailer. Google Locke FFVI and it's pretty similar, the one in Dissidia's just more colorful.

And PS, I just came.
ShadeWithin's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:55
ShadeWithin
And "Emperor" on the Website, looks a bit like Kefka, except (obviously) more badass.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:56
king3vbo
DO WANT just so I can beat the shit out of Cloud with a real character
joeisremy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:57
joeisremy
When did Tidus turn into sonic the fucking hedgehog?
killias2's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 11:57
killias2
If Locke is in it, I might need to buy a PSP.
ShadeWithin's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:01
ShadeWithin
Oh, Cancel that, didn't realize they were organized by game... but they do look strikingly similar, but Warrior of Light and "Frioniel" do look badass.
Milkman519's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:01
Milkman519
DO WANT
Luigi takes over's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:01
Luigi takes over
o_0 Final Fantasy Bros. Melee?

Dunno how I feel about this. Is it guaranteed to come outside of Japan?
Anus Mcphanus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:08
Anus Mcphanus
"a lvl80 Squall can be beaten by a lvl20 Warrior of Light if you make use of the systems that have not been revealed yet"

Am I the only one worried about this statement? Doesn't this kinda sound game breaking? I'm still considering getting a PSP for this game though...
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 12:32
brainderailment
^Sounds out of balance. I don't play fighting games, so I won't get this.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:14
Shin Oni
[i]FFT: War-torn Ivalice prepares itself as another struggle emerges from just beneath the surface. Friends become enemies, enemies become allies, and the whole hierarchy of society is thrown into doubt and confusion. Who is pulling the strings? Who can really be trusted?

FFTA 1 and 2: A little boy and his friends are transported by a mysterious book into a magical realm. They make friends and enemies with cute and interesting creatures and try to find a way to go home[/i]

this didn't explain a thing on how Tatics is better than Tatics Advance 1 and 2.
zeroword's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:26
zeroword
@ Anus - doesnt that mean skill overcomes power leveling? I would hope so in a fighting game.
linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 13:59
linuxguy
@killias:so by your stupid logic all games should be on wii too?
Drakonikarma's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 14:32
Drakonikarma
You will be mine!...as soon as I get a PSP.
killias2's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 14:33
killias2
"@killias:so by your stupid logic all games should be on wii too?"

I'm just saying that I don't understand the logic behind these releases. The PSP gets a major prequel to the most popular RPG of all time and a unique fighting tribute to the most popular RPG series of all time, while the Wii and the 360 (the two most popular home systems) get jack all. The Wii gets a shitty throwaway not-quite-a-strategy-game, and the 360 gets nothing. Thanks for calling my logic stupid though. It really endears me to you and your comments.

"this didn't explain a thing on how Tatics is better than Tatics Advance 1 and 2."

My main problem with TA 1 and 2 is plot-based. If that's not an issue for you, then go to town. I just hate dealing with kiddie plots nowadays. I guess that's why I've been playing a lot less Square and reading a lot more books.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 14:58
Necros
Anyone else notice how jarring the clash between Amano and Nomura's art styles are?
Zen Albatross's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 16:02
Zen Albatross
@Necros

Sure did. I'll admit that does bother me a bit, but I think what they were going for is maintaining the original art styles of the individual games in order to imply a 'clash of cultures' thing going on.

It was either that or kick Nomura out on the street with his zipper and belts where he belongs... and that would never fly.
Robert's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 17:36
Robert
Mom, Sephiroth is walking in the fire again! When will he learn?
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:03
mistic
finally a game to play on my PSP :-)
kawitchate's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 19:15
kawitchate
Squall vs. Sephiroth.
cool.
deiga-the-semivaliant's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 10:47
deiga-the-semivaliant
Zidane sounds retarded. He's supposed to be, what, 16 or something?

Most definately past puberty.
killias2's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 10:58
killias2
I want characters from FF6. If they're in it.. I just might have to buy a PSP. FF6 is still one of my favorite games of all time, and I still consider it my favorite RPG.
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