Dissidia:Final Fantasy

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Dissidia Storyline
Only small details in regard to Dissidia's plot have been revealed since Square Enix Party 2007. In Dissidia, characters from their respective Final Fantasy games are summoned by the the two beings shown in the logo. Cosmos, Goddess of Order, summons heroes to repel the forces of Chaos that have plagued and overtaken Dissidia's universe. Chaos, not to be outdone, has enlisted the aid of villians from the multiple Final Fantasy games. Dissidia is Latin for "to disagree", and is indicative of the game's heroes and villians in conflict. While the creators are trying to include as many memorable characters as they can, it is said that ten heroes and ten villians may appear. In information obtained from Tokyo Game Show 2007, it was said that the world was made twelve times, and was about to be remade for the thirteenth.


Characters


Dissidia Gameplay

Straight from the horse's mouth, Square-Enix describes Dissidia : Final Fantasy to be a "dramatic progressive action" title. One could say "dramatic" for the dramatic way the battles transpire, with dialogue and cutscenes interweaved within bouts of gameplay. "Progressive" in that characters will be able to gain experience and levels based on performance in combat. And finally, "Action" to summarize that the game will feature a brawler-esque battle system in which characters have movesets to unleash upon an enemy or enemies. Brawls will take place in fully three-dimensional and destructible envrionments. Players will also be able to buy equipment ( probably with Gil ) to further customize and upgrade their character. Some battle mechanics include: a "HIT POINT" meter we assume for HP or health, a BRAVE meter which is still somewhat of a mystery, and a short and close range toggle which may expand available movesets to accomodate said factors.
Control Schema:
L | Lock On
R | Guard
R + Cross | Dodge
Pad | Camera
Stick | Movement
Triangle | Action
Circle | BRAVE Attack
Cross | Jump
Square | HP Attack / EX Burst
Square + Cross | EX Mode
Notes : Lock On can be toggled on and off with the L button. Holding R down will guard, and pressing X will make the character dodge to evade attacks. The D-Pad will control the camera whilst the Stick is reserved for character movement. Unknown if these can be switched at this time. Triangle is Action, to execute an interactive action like wall-running or environment manipulation. This can only be executed at certain spots with an icon. Circle is a BRAVE attack, which if it connects, will reduce an enemy's BRAVE. Cross ( or X ) is jump. Square is a standard attack that drains HP, and will execute an EX Burst if the character is in EX Mode. Square and cross buttons together enters a character into EX Mode. It is assumed that in this state, powerful "limit" maneuvers can be executed.
Trailers
Dissidia:Final Fantasy
Dissidia:Final Fantasy Trailer 2

[Toby]

Isn't there already a thread on Dissidia ?

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Originally Posted by Toby

Isn't there already a thread on Dissidia ?

I don't think so

[daleluck1313]

No, Toby, there isn't.

Anyone else gonna be importing this from Japan when it comes out? I know I most certainly am.

If it's got online support I'lll be glad to play with you guys :)

Sephiroth + Squall + Tidus are probably my favourite characters so far.

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Square Enix has updated the official website of Dissidia Final Fantasy and released brand new gameplay footage which was shown at DKS3713. The footage is actually a battle between Tidus and Jecht, I personally enjoyed it.
- Go to: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dissidia/

Please note that in order to watch the trailer you must wait for the website to load, click on the "MOVIE" button (second from the right) and then choose the movie on the right.

- Or you can go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoTdB0WTXX4

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The four page spread has surfaced in high quality, enjoy!

Gaming website 1UP.com has translated the Weekly Famitsu issue, and posted some new information:
- Dissidia is being released at the same date the original Final Fantasy was released 21 years ago.
- Cecil’s Paladin/Dark Knight forms both have their advantages. As a Dark Knight Cecil will be slower, but more powerful in ground fights, and as a Paladin Cecil will be faster in aerial fights.
- Dissidia is not just a regular fighter, it’s an RPG of sorts. The game is divided into stages, each on its own checkerboard-like map. The main character moves around like a pawn, picking up equipment and potions on the map and fighting whenever you stop adjacent to an enemy pawn. In order to move on the map we’ll need “Destiny Points” - think of them as action points. DP is earned by defeating non-boss enemies, and the more DP you have at the end of a stage, the more bonus stuff you’ll get. Stage bosses are usually on the other side of the map.

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Famitsu has posted brand new Dissidia Final Fantasy screenshots on their website. The screenshots are direct-feed version of the images from last week's Famitsu issue, and they give a more in-depth look at the checkerboard-like map the game uses.

In addition, artwork of Cecil (both forms) and Golbez from Final Fantasy IV has been released.

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ARTWORK



Square Enix has updated the official website of Dissidia Final Fantasy with a brand new video from DKS3713. The video features a full one on one battle (Garland versus Warrior of Light) from the beginning until the end, and if you are planning on buying this game you must watch it.

- Go to: Watch video in the official website

NOTE: Click on "MOVIE", and then click on the first video.

- Download: Dissidia Final Fantasy Battle 3 Video (Right click -- Save Target As...)

NOTE: The video is in flash video movie format.