Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy

[Strangelove]

According to those small write-ups, Kain specialises in fast-paced aerial combat and Lightning uses a mix of physical and magic attacks. Lightning is doing the 'Zantetsuken' attack and Kain 'Gungnir'. There are also supposed to be 'many other popular characters' appearing as well.

Is that CGI shot of Lightning new? I can't remember if I've seen it before.

Kind of disappointing that they seem to be simply reusing the artwork (and I guess character models?) for the old characters, though.

 

[Glaurung]

Yes, that CGI is new.

Holy shit! At last an official artwork of Lightning besides that uncolored concept art! Why so pretty? WHYYYYY? ;3;

 

[Celes Chere]

oh god lightning why are you so sexy

unf unf

FUCK HER

THAT'S MOTHERFUCKING KAIN ON THAT PAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111111111

 

[Mantichorus]

I take it there'll be more characters added other than Kain and Lightning? But, it'll all depend on who/what they add whether I'll buy it at all.

Still haven't completed the original. Don't really care to, either. =/

 

[Kai Schulen]

I see a Cecil and a Garland in those screencaps~~~

I hope to god that they'll let us import our save data from the first Dissidia game cause it took me forever to get my current build for Cloud and I really, really don't want to repeat that experience.

Also, I want Ramza to be in the character roster too. Ivalice Alliance needs moar representation.

 

[looneymoon]

Now that school's started, I will once again have a lot of time to kill on transit. I'll probably actually finish the first game before this comes out (hopefully).

 

[looneymoon]

You know... I kinda like the fake!Kain artwork better than the actual one

 

[Splintered]

Whatever, I'll play it as long as it has more content (ie, new game isn't a cop-out like Dissidia+dlc). Dissidia was surprisingly addicting on the PSP.

Never finished though, story mode was shit. But anyone who plays fighting games for the story is a faggot anyway.

 

[Alex Strife]

Lovely news. I am wondering, though... if they didn't add those two characters, which by the way were the ones who almost made it to "Dissidia", due to lack of space, how on Earth did they do it now? Removed storyline content? Double-layer UMD?

I'm just curious.

 

[Makoeyes987]

I'm going to take a guess and say we're going to have a different cast of characters this go around.

I hope that's not the case because that would suck but. This is the limitation of the PSP. I don't know how they'd be able to fit all the previous characters AND new ones, without detracting something.

 

[Max Payne]

In the shots in the scan there's characters from the first game.

There's no reason to assume they're shelving the old cast entirely.

 

[Makoeyes987]

I couldn't tell, my bad.

Well I have no idea how they did it...

...Wait. What if they made this a download only release?

 

[ForceStealer]

Why would they do that?

 

[Makoeyes987]

Because if it were a download-only release, they wouldn't be constricted by the limitation of space on a UMD. They could make the game as large as they want, since the only requirement would be the player having a large enough memory stick or internal memory.

They would also be in charge of distribution and sales, and wouldn't have to worry about having to share profits with retailers or face the inevitable profit retailers would make from players selling/trading their games for credit and shit.

 

[Max Payne]

Because if it were a download-only release, they wouldn't be constricted by the limitation of space on a UMD. They could make the game as large as they want, since the only requirement would be the player having a large enough memory stick or internal memory.

They would also be in charge of distribution and sales, and wouldn't have to worry about having to share profits with retailers or face the inevitable profit retailers would make from players selling/trading their games for credit and shit.

Birth By Sleep is pretty fucking huge by UMD standards, I don't really think Dissidia came close to that in sheer content.

I don't see why they'd need to abandon UMD. Though they could forgo the issue entirely and make the game on PS3.

 

[ForceStealer]

Because if it were a download-only release, they wouldn't be constricted by the limitation of space on a UMD. They could make the game as large as they want, since the only requirement would be the player having a large enough memory stick or internal memory.

They would also be in charge of distribution and sales, and wouldn't have to worry about having to share profits with retailers or face the inevitable profit retailers would make from players selling/trading their games for credit and shit.

Well, yeah, that was the whole idea of the PSP Go, and we know how well that went.

And I still don't understand why they refuse to make 2-disc PSP games. Could they really be THAT MUCH MORE expensive than making 4-CD games was in the PS1 era?

 

[Makoeyes987]

Well, yeah, that was the whole idea of the PSP Go, and we know how well that went.

The failure of the PSP Go wasn't it's download only model. It was its ridiculously high price, and the fact Sony wouldn't compensate you with free download copies of games you already own, to add to your digital library. The reason Sony failed in that endeavor was because they were selfish dicks. Had they done those two things, the Go would've been a lot more successful. UMDs suck.

And I still don't understand why they refuse to make 2-disc PSP games. Could they really be THAT MUCH MORE expensive than making 4-CD games was in the PS1 era?

It's just making more crap out of a crap medium.

 

[Max Payne]

If Tifa is in this game I might make some effort to get it.

 

[ForceStealer]

The PSP's been getting some pretty solid games lately, I must say. Too bad piracy means none of them will sell. (Yes, my PSP is hacked, but I use that for old emulators, not new PSP games.)

 

[Suzaku]

Long time no see, right? Anyway, enjoy.

DISSIDIA 012 [duodecim] FINAL FANTASY
(pronounced "Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy")

Release Date: TBA 2011
Price: TBD
Developer: Square Enix
Platform: PSP
Genre: Dramatic Progressive Action


Let the SUBLIME BATTLE between LIGHT and DARKNESS BEGIN——!!
The highly anticipated sequel to the extremely popular 3D action title, "Dissidia," is revealed!!
The PSP smash hit "Dissidia" is newly reborn, and here are the premier details!!!



Cool "Dragon Knight"!!

Cain
The man with a strong sense of justice, keeping his emotions hidden beneath the surface. High-speed aerial combat is his speciality.

Cecil gets stabbed by a swiftly moving lance!!
Launching "Gungnir" at his former best friend, Cecil!! What in the world is going on between these two...!?



"Lightspeed" Battle Maiden!!

Lightning
The female soldier with a wealth of combat experience. Simultaneously wielding sword and magic, she overwhelms opponents with a variety of fighting styles!!

Single Deadly Strike, Zantetsuken!!!
Calling upon her Eidolon, Odin, she unleashes a deadly assault upon the enemy with Zantetsuken!!!



A huuuge gathering of "FF" main characters!!
The heroes of the FF series are summoned once more, and a second conflict between light and darkness ensues! This is suuuper-exciting!


What is "Dissidia"...?
Characters from several generations of the FF series co-star together in a 3D action game!!
In addition to Lightning and Cain, many other popular characters will be added. Stay tuned for follow-up reports!!


Lightning is appearing in "The 3rd Birthday" too!? Check out p.258 for the full scoop!!

 

[ForceStealer]

Suzaku! Hey! 'The hell you been?!

And Lightning in Parasite Eve? Interesting.

 

[Strangelove]

It's a costume change for Aya: http://yfrog.com/491283910588314j

 

[OWA-2]

Long time no see, Suzaku? Good to see you here again.

And thanks for the information dude. I was wondering if this was gonna be just another re-release of Dissidia with some new content, or a full-out sequel. I'm glad it's the later.

 

[Splintered]

hurr@PSPGo. I still have my regular PSP. Thing is a brick but it works and I have no incentive to even try and get a different PSP.

Hopefully they'll do something about that god awful story mode in Dissidia. With that... board thing. Nearly made me stop playing the game all together.

If Tifa is in this game I might make some effort to get it.

Is it time for the official, guess which characters are going to be in Dissidia?

Because when it comes to Tifa, me too, but that's because I'm a fantard. I have a feeling they'll more likely slot in Vincent or Zack. Although I don't see Zack being anything more significant than a alternative costume for Cloud with a different voice actor (gameplay wise).

As for VIII, I see the same problem happening with Seifer, and I hope they bring in Laguna in anyway. I fucking hope it's not Rinoa. I can barely stand Squall as he is alone. And X is going to bring in Yuna, and XII probably won't but should bring in Balthier- as he is the only interesting character from the game. Oh, and Nomura said he wanted to bring in Sazh for Dissidia, so he better make good on this.

 

[ForceStealer]

Hopefully they'll do something about that god awful story mode in Dissidia. With that... board thing. Nearly made me stop playing the game all together.

This isn't the first time you've expressed a rather vigorous reaction to the board thing...what was so bad about it? Its not that I liked it, but rather never perceived it as something calling for an opinion, it was a means to get to the next battle and give you a few choices in how to handle that. Admittedly, its more than most fighting games give you.

What did you have in mind?