Not scheduled for release in the US until June 2009, Final Fantasy Dissidia was recently released in Japan exclusively for the PSP. Dissidia, the ultimate Final Fantasy cross-over game, features heroes, villains and other favorite characters from past Final Fantasy titles. Main characters include Cloud, Squall, and Tidus and each feature their own specific storyline, complete with cut-scenes and full voice acting.
If you have that Final Fantasy itch, and can’t wait until June 09, importers should be happy to learn that PSP games do not feature region locking. The Japanese version of Dissidia will play just fine on any PSP. But be warned, you might want to brush up on your Japanese before importing or expect a serious language barrier.
Until then, checkout a few videos from Dissidia including the opening cinematic, Cloud Strife vs. Squall Lionheart, and Tidus vs. Zidane.
From G4tv.com
"Dissidia is an action RPG fighting game hybrid that stars the heroes, heroines, and villains from the Final Fantasy series. It features separate stories for each of the main characters with cutscenes and full voice-acting. The Story Mode plays out on a grid full of battles, obstacles, and treasure with each battle only taking a minute or two, which is perfectly suited to the PSP."
"Dissidia may be total fan-service, but it just happens to be packaged in a great game. The fights are energetic, look amazing, and present an actual challenge at higher levels. The game mechanics are pretty simple, but leave a lot of room for customization in a character’s equipment, accessories, abilities, summons, and more.
Characters can run up walls, slide along obstacles, and perform double jumps and air dodges to further increase a character’s movement abilities. The camera gets a little awkward at times, but you can lock onto your enemy and for the most part it functions well."
"There is also a Battle Mode where you can gain experience and ability points by fighting with unlocked characters. Setting this mode up requires a bit more Japanese than the Story Mode (ironically), but it’s easy enough to setup your epic Final Fantasy dream battle and crank out some quick fights."
Dissidia: Final Fantasy Opening Cinematic
Cloud Strife vs. Squall Lionheart
Tidus vs. Zidane
Source
If you have that Final Fantasy itch, and can’t wait until June 09, importers should be happy to learn that PSP games do not feature region locking. The Japanese version of Dissidia will play just fine on any PSP. But be warned, you might want to brush up on your Japanese before importing or expect a serious language barrier.
Until then, checkout a few videos from Dissidia including the opening cinematic, Cloud Strife vs. Squall Lionheart, and Tidus vs. Zidane.
From G4tv.com
"Dissidia is an action RPG fighting game hybrid that stars the heroes, heroines, and villains from the Final Fantasy series. It features separate stories for each of the main characters with cutscenes and full voice-acting. The Story Mode plays out on a grid full of battles, obstacles, and treasure with each battle only taking a minute or two, which is perfectly suited to the PSP."
"Dissidia may be total fan-service, but it just happens to be packaged in a great game. The fights are energetic, look amazing, and present an actual challenge at higher levels. The game mechanics are pretty simple, but leave a lot of room for customization in a character’s equipment, accessories, abilities, summons, and more.
Characters can run up walls, slide along obstacles, and perform double jumps and air dodges to further increase a character’s movement abilities. The camera gets a little awkward at times, but you can lock onto your enemy and for the most part it functions well."
"There is also a Battle Mode where you can gain experience and ability points by fighting with unlocked characters. Setting this mode up requires a bit more Japanese than the Story Mode (ironically), but it’s easy enough to setup your epic Final Fantasy dream battle and crank out some quick fights."
Dissidia: Final Fantasy Opening Cinematic
Cloud Strife vs. Squall Lionheart
Tidus vs. Zidane
Source
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