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Square Enix has made a revelation again. In most games, the gamer is put up as the main protagonist. In the Dissidia: Final Fantasy, the gamer gets the independence to enter the game as either the protagonist or as the main antagonist. The PSP game is still more than 45 days away from release but has already been garnering a lot of positive previews about its plot and designing. There are a lot of sinister activities on the offering and this addition to the Final Fantasy Series is full of chaos and discord. The Dissidia universe witnesses the whole cosmos being held to ransom by menacing forces and mayhem being unleashed all in order to establish peace. The dark army is all over the place and as the protagonist ‘Cosmos’, the gamer has to embark on a demolition spree with his other depressed protagonists to annihilate such forces.

‘Chaos’ the antagonist keeps giving his army orders to destroy everything that comes in their way of success. The plot of the game is super and some actions are breathtaking. Combo moves such as the EX burst attacks ensure that the interest is retained in the game. Those who are fond of action will give this game thumbs up when it releases. Just in case if the previews excite you, you can book you pre order before the game actually hits stores on September 4. The pricing of the Dissidia: Final Fantasy (PSP) has been done in such a way that gaming enthusiasts will certainly finds it to be very enthralling. You will certainly not want to miss out on the action.

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Twenty Years in the making, it seems as if the Final Fantasy franchise has finally come full circle. Its first appearance was on Famicom 20 years ago in Japan and since then its popularity has only been growing. The assortment of systems that it has appeared on is huge in numbers with the latest instalment being Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls. The anniversary of the Final fantasy features everything that has made this series a cult including the initial ones that came out two decades ago. The visuals of the game have undergone drastic changes in comparison to the original one and the characters have also been made quite crisp. The designs for the new bosses are also quite intriguing. The sound tracks are so engaging that they put the real feel into the Square Enix game. The best of it, the originality is retained.

There are a couple of dungeons that have been implemented into the game to enhance its appeal. The encounters are random and have been packaged with a lot chutzpah. Gamers with a lot of patience will find this simple concept to be very engaging. In the Final Fantasy PSP game the player has to guide the four heroes to their destination of finding the four crystals so that the world is saved. A lot of monsters have to be fought and the humour is to keep the interest going. A lot of time will be spent in the game in boats, ships and in wandering. Buy it for its simplicity and play it for enjoyment. You will get value for money with this RPG game on the PlayStation Portable.

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A game that has withstood the taste of time and is still shining in its full glow is none other then the Final Fantasy series. It really stands apart from all the junk you usually come across and has captivated hordes of gamers from the time it was first launched. The latest episode in this brilliant series is Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions which has done full justice to its predecessors. What sets the game apart from the pretenders is its strong story line, coupled with even more impressive gameplay. You can look forward to some new additions and subtle enhancements in this port, including some terrific cutscenes, new character classes, and new playable characters. The two new characters, Onion Knight and Dark Knight have added a new dimension to an already interesting game.

The complex and moving story line, that maintains the excitement and romance element throughout the title, is one of the many strengths of this endearing game. You will also be happy to know that the somewhat awkward localization of the original game has been replaced with a realistic dialogue devoid of grammatical errors. To add to that the cutscenes are carefully tailored to depict the action that is going on.

It is, however, interesting to note that if you happen to be a new to this game, it will take some time and grinding on your part before you’ll really involved in it. But once you get involved, the appeal of Final Fantasy: The War of the Lions (PSP) is such that that time will just fly without you even realizing it. Your excitement will be at its peak once the real battle starts. Your on-screen protagonist takes part in battles that are truly intense and engaging; and keeps gaining experience with each comprehensive win. This experience plays a pivotal role in the character’s development and bestows him with new abilities that are essential to progress through the difficult but challenging levels.

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Square Enix, the legendary developer of Final Fantasy, has released their yearly sales statistics for the time period from April 1st 2007 to March 31st 2008.

All in all, the masters from Square Enix can definitely be pleased with themselves. Dragon Quest IV (Nintendo DS) and Crisis Core (PSP) have each sold especially well.

Here is the complete list:

Japan

• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP): 800,000
• Dragon Quest IV (NDS): 1,150,000
• Dragon Quest Swords (Wii): 490,000
• Final Fantasy IV (NDS): 590,000
• Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (NDS): 540,000
• Itadaki Street DS (NDS): 430,000
• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (NDS): 380,000

USA

• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP): 450,000
• Dragon Quest Swords (Wii): 110,000
• Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (NDS): 220,000
• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (NDS): 160,000

Europe

• Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (NDS): 280,000
• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates: 150,000
• Final Fantasy III (NDS): 480,000

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The role-play type of games have always been an addiction to many video game enthusiasts and the gaming industry never stops exploiting this fact. As a result, one of the best ranked (14 out of a few thousands, the last time it was noticed) Crisis Core: Final Fantasy – VII is now a rage, especially for the owners of the Sony PSP.

An entry on the wikipedia has this to say about he story line “ The game mainly focuses around Zack Fair, a 2nd Class SOLDIER, and the events leading up to his destined demise. He meets many of the Final Fantasy VII characters, including Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough, with whom he develops strong bonds. The games storyline takes the player from the War with the Wutai to the events at Nibelheim”, The story, it needs to be mentioned – especially the final part—renders itself into a heart-gripping story line that follows him to be the 1st class soldier.

Backed up by an instantly likable hero and a story that holds its own throughout, the graphics are top notch and the gaming experience is superb. Although there are no controls over limit breaks and such like and the fact that the combat is a little too easy to be really thrilled about, it still leaves an indelible mark through its poignant story, excellent graphics and attention to detail.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is no-questions asked must-buy if you are a proud Sony PSP owner. It still has its glitches but you must give the game credit for the incredible story, amazing graphics, excellent sound tracks – both the heart pumping rock tracks and the melodious sifter tunes like that of the orchestra playing itself out in the interludes. The game can only disappoint you when it has to end because it isn’t a world where you would want to leave all those characters that seem to have struck an emotional chord with you.

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We had to wait a long time, now it’s finally here: “Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII”! With this role-playing game we can more or less expect quality from the outset, but is it truly spectacular, or simply a dry clone trying to capitalise on the series’ prestigious name?

We put the game to the test and will tell you whether or not it was worth the wait.

Final Fantasy VII

The title ignites high hopes, because the seventh edition of series was really the best. Both in terms of story content and gameplay, this game was the absolute pinnacle of greatness. That was in 1997. Crisis Core must now live up to the high expectations 11 years later.

The story line takes place before the events of Final Fantasy. You play in the role of Zack as part of Shinra’s elite SOLDIER unit. Shinra is a large corporation seeking to rule the world, and the SOLDIER unit should increase the concern’s military strength.

Zack only has the rank of SOLDIER 2 at the beginning of the story , while the goal is to achieve a rank of SOLDIER 1 and become a hero. He executes the daily tasks that arise with his mentor Angeal. One day they both receive an assignment to find and eliminate a traitor in Wutai. The story gets moving at this point. We don’t want to spoil anything, because the story is full of exciting twists and turns.

Your path will lead you to the most varied types of regions, and you will encounter such well known characters as Aeris, Aerith or Cloud. This will help bring back the original Final Fantasy 7 atmosphere.

Let’s talk

People love to talk in role playing games. The same holds true in Crisis Core. Sometimes there is even too much talking. Although most dialogue is presented in quality cut-scenes, it can often be the case that you end up running from cut-scene to cut-scene. While this does help the to further develop the plot, it also disrupts the game flow and sometimes degrades the player to a spectator.

The content of the dialogues is usually interesting and well scripted, but sometimes the long-winded speeches appear to have no end. Final Fantasy is also not a role-playing game that precedes comfortably and pleasantly, instead it is an action RPG. As a result the combat system is in real-time, as is typical for the series.

You run through various regions and your enemies randomly appear in front of you. Some special opponents, that you already see from far away, are the exception. The game flows seamlessly into the fighting mode when you encounter an enemy. Here you can either attack your foes directly with Zack’s sword or use magic attacks from a safe distance.

One very unusual aspect is the character development. You don’t learn new attacks when reaching a certain level, but instead you have to find so-called Materia on your journey to outfit Zack’s repertoire. These can either contain stat bonuses or new magic. You can use the Materia however you feel like. That way you can construct Zack according to your personal tastes, and turn him into an indestructible beast.

But this is not the only unusual part of Crisis Core’s combat system: the so-called D.M.W. (Digital Mind Wave) offers more incentive. This slot machine runs the entire time during combat. If you see three of the same ssymbols at the same time, then Zack can use the corresponding special ability. The interesting abilities include calling in an airstrike or evoking a meteor shower. If you see three of the same numbers, then either certain Materia will increase or Zack will gain a level. But the whole thing is more or less random and dependant on chance. So some fights can get very frustrating if you wait the whole time for a special attack and then lose. Then the second time you win very easily with a little luck.

In itself the fights are actually quite fair. Tactics also play in important part. If you strike an opponent in the back, then you can do far more damage. Zack can attack, defend or evade attacks with the push of a button. These controls are quite uncomplicated, and you will quickly get used to them.

Final Fantasy is well known for its outrageous and over the top magical spells. These are, of course, also present in Crisis Core. You often forget the game is running on the PSP and not a next generation console when watching some spells in action. The combat system is altogether successful and removes any doubts over problems.

There is so much to do

The main story offers entertainment for many hours. But there are also many side plots in addition to Zack’s journey through Midgar. Just like in any other RPG, you can talk to people and help them. Sometimes the rewards are only petty items things like drinks, but other times one will also receive incantation formulas.

You could also simply accept missions from SOLDIER, if you feel so inclined. This can be done at every saving point. That way Zack can level up right before facing the final bosses. Although the missions are unfortunately not too varied. Most of the time you only have to find and eliminate some enemy. There are over 300 missions to work through along with many rare item rewards.

If you quickly and easily need some items, then you will need to visit a shop. Usually you will have to visit a city to outfit your character with all types of gear, but not in Crisis Core: here various shops are easily reachable through the main menu. Then you have the possibility to purchase items at any time.

Crisis Core definitely doesn’t have to hide from any other games in terms of graphics. The character design is again simply fantastic. Every opponent is worth taking a closer look at, and the main characters possess incredibly detailed features. All of them are likable. Each in their own way, but that is what makes Crisis Core so exiting and fun. The character’s animation has also been largely successful, although some move a little awkwardly.

The sound is one of Crisis Core’s absolute highlights. It adds drama and excitement to every minute of gaming action. The music style varies from orchestral hymns to rock. The voice actors also do an excellent job and add to the atmosphere well.

In closing we can say that Crisis Core is a remarkable RPG, which can proudly defend its role as the pre-story to the legendary FF7. The story line will definitely keep you hooked for hours, and the gameplay is very well done. So anyone who is looking for a good RPG, will definitely find one with Crisis Core.

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