Dissidia Final Fantasy Duodecim 012: Famitsu Scans

Scans from the latest Famitsu concerning Dissidia’s sequel have surfaced, and bring more than a handful of novelties. The first ones are in-game footage of both Lightning and Kain, as as well their respective Nomura artwork. Beyond that, there’s also word of other new features to the gameplay which Hitoshura has now translated for us. Some of important mention is the abolishment of EX-Canceling, and the addition of an “Assist Character System.” All characters will be returning and apparently, your old saves from Dissidia Final Fantasy will link up to Dissidia Duodecim somehow.

Below is translated text from the Famitsu scan. Also included below are the attack names of Kain and Lightning, from the Tokyo Game Show demo, for all difficulty types. Of important note, is the fact that Warrior of Light and Kuja have now apparently been given a new attack. Warrior of Light has a ground HP attack called ‘Ultimate Shield’, and Kuja has an air HP attack called ‘Force Symphony’. It seems the returning characters will be getting new attacks as well:

EDIT: And apparently, via multiple sources, it seems Tifa Lockhart is confirmed for Dissidia Duodecim, as well. And Cloud’s Kingdom Hearts costume will be downloadable content for the game. Happy days are here at last.

You can use the Assist system to escape from continuous attacks (like Cloud’s Smash Blow > Omnislash Ver.5). It’s easy to fill up the Assist gauge.

The trick of using the time when you’re invincible when you activate EX Mode from the first game has been taken away, and another system has been added in its place.

Kain’s EX Mode form is the ‘Holy Dragoon‘ of FFIV: The After Years.

Lightning’s EX Mode form is the ‘Gestalt Mode‘ of Final Fantasy XIII.

There’s a shot showing an Imitation Manekin.

Scenes mentioned in text:

Cecil and Onion Knight talking on what seems to be an airship; Cloud in a new costume; the Emperor and Golbez plotting something; Kuja and Zidane conversation, seeming like allies (Cosmos summoned Kuja this time…..? Or are his memories hazy like Kain….?)

The time for the Chase mode has been shortened so it’s faster paced.

Bits of dialogue from the scans;

[Lightning and Kain]
Lightning: Why did Cosmos call for us again?

[Lightning]
Lightning: I don’t know, I’d say it’d be easier to suspect the ones on your side.

[Lightning and Warrior of Light]
Lightning: What are you up to, traitor?

[Lightning]
Lightning: Then what are we fighting for..?

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Lightning and Kain’s Movelist

G = Ground; A = Air

Move List Intro Mode

FFXIII: Lightning
Assist: Warrior of Light

Circle – Brave Attacks
G: Circle – Launch/Thundaga/Cure
G: Forward + Circle – None
G: Backward + Circle – Ruinga/Aerora
A: Circle – Blaze Rush/Thunder/Cure
A: Up + Circle – None
A: Down + Circle – Ruin/Army of One

Square – HP Attacks
G: Square – Razor Gale
G: Forward + Square – None
G: Backward + Square – None
A: Square – Thunderfall
A: Up + Square – None
A: Down + Square – None

Brave to HP Attacks
Press Square from Smash Upper for “Flourish of Steel”

***Lightning can change her abilities by using the Paradigm Shift (L+R).
Bold abilities are ‘Commando‘ abilities, italics are ‘Ravager‘, and strikethrough are ‘Medic‘.

FFIV: Kain
Assist: Cecil

Circle – Brave Attacks
G: Circle – Spiral Blow
G: Forward + Circle – Piercing Lance
G: Backward + Circle – None
A: Circle – Thrust Rush
A: Up + Circle – None
A: Down + Circle – Cyclone

Square – HP Attack
G: Square – Jump
G: Forward + Square – None
G: Backward + Square – None
A: Square – Gungnir
A: Up + Square – None
A: Down + Square – None

EX Mode Special Move
R + Square – Lancet
Absorbs damage equal to HP damage dealt and restores HP

Move List Normal Mode

FFXIII: Lightning
Assist: Warrior of Light

Circle – Brave Attacks
G: Circle – Launch/Thundaga/Cure
G: Forward + Circle – Blitz
G: Backward + Circle – Ruinga/Fire
A: Circle – Smite/Thunder/Cure
A: Up + Circle – Army of One
A: Down + Circle – Ruin/Blizzara

Square – HP Attacks
G: Square – Lightning Strike
G: Forward + Square – None
G: Backward + Square – None
A: Square – Thunderfall
A: Up + Square – Crushing Blow
A: Down + Square – Crushing Blow

Brave to HP Attacks
Press Square from Smash Upper for “Flourish of Steel”

FFIV: Kain
Assist: Cecil

Circle – Brave Attacks
G: Circle – Piercing Lance
G: Forward + Circle – None
G: Backward + Circle – Cyclone
A: Circle – Thrust Rush
A: Up + Circle – Celest Shooter
A: Down + Circle – Crush Dive

Square – HP Attack
G: Square – Jump
G: Forward + Square – Dragon Fang
G: Backward + Square – None
A: Square – Gungnir
A: Up + Square – None
A: Down + Square – Sky Grinder

EX Mode Special Move
R + Square – Lancet
Absorbs damage equal to HP damage dealt and restores HP

Move List Normal Mode

FFXIII: Lightning
Assist: Warrior of Light

Circle – Brave Attacks
G: Circle – Launch/Army of One/Cure
G: Forward + Circle – Blitz/Fire
G: Backward + Circle – Ruinga/Aerora/Curasa
A: Circle – Smite/Thunder/Cure
A: Up + Circle – Blaze Rush/Blizzara
A: Down + Circle – Ruin/Watera/Curasa

Square – HP Attacks
G: Square – Lightning Strike
G: Forward + Square – None
G: Backward + Square – Razor Gale
A: Square – Thunderfall
A: Up + Square – None
A: Down + Square – Crushing Blow

Brave to HP Attacks
Press Square from Smash Upper for “Flourish of Steel”

FFIV: Kain
Assist: Cecil

Circle – Brave Attacks
G: Circle – Spiral Blow
G: Forward + Circle – Piercing Lance
G: Backward + Circle – Cyclone
A: Circle – Thrust Rush
A: Up + Circle – Celest Shooter
A: Down + Circle – Crush Dive

Square – HP Attack
G: Square – Jump
G: Forward + Square – Dragon Fang
G: Backward + Square – None
A: Square – Gungnir
A: Up + Square – Rising Drive
A: Down + Square – Sky Grinder

EX Mode Special Move
R + Square – Lancet
Absorbs damage equal to HP damage dealt and restores HP

Source: Final Fantasy.net, Dissidia’s Community on Orkut and FF-Reunion.

A big thanks go to our member Genesis, who brought this to our attention, our member Glaurung, who helped in translating some of the information, and hitoshura for translating some more of the scans.