FINAL FANTASY CELEBRATES ITS 20TH WITH THE LAUNCH OF DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY
Players to Choose a Side in the Ultimate Clash between Good and Evil
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
About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan,
develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including
interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North
America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling
franchises – FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 85 million units
worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 50 million units
worldwide – under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential
providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues
to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings
Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles
operations in North America, including development, localization,
marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on
Square Enix can be found on the Internet at
http://www.square-enix.com
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