April 10, 2008
LEGEND IS REBORN: FINAL FANTASY
IV COMES TO LIFE IN FULL 3D
Revolutionary Title Comes to
Nintendo DS on July 22, 2008
Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of
Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today
that it will launch a completely re-envisioned FINAL FANTASY IV for Nintendo DS
on July 22, 2008. A new generation of gamers will now have the opportunity to
experience a legend reborn.
The team that brought FINAL FANTASY
III to Nintendo DS comes together once again to breathe new life into a classic
that broke convention and introduced a wide array of innovations to the RPG
genre. With its groundbreaking Active Time Battle (ATB) system and an
engrossing, character-driven plot, FINAL FANTASY IV was a stunning step forward
for role-playing games when it was originally released for the Super NES in
1991.
“FINAL FANTASY IV for DS is a
classic revived for the 21st century,” said John Yamamoto, president and chief
executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. “The visual upgrades are remarkable, and
the plot has been enhanced with added detail and depth. We hope that fans of the
original, as well as players new to the FINAL FANTASY franchise, will enjoy all
that this title has to offer.”
Now featuring full 3D graphics,
fully-voiced dramatic cutscenes, and added content, FINAL FANTASY IV for DS is a
must-play for those looking to jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the
world.
STORY
Four elemental Crystals, each
possessing awesome power, lie scattered throughout the realm. However, men are
quick to covet things which offer strength, and easily corrupted by the might
which they possess…
Seduced by the promised power of the
Crystals, the kingdom of Baron begins employing unprovoked force to seize them
from peaceful nations. The dark knight Cecil – Lord Captain of Baron’s elite
force, the Red Wings – is ordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon
begins to question the monarch’s motives. Stricken with grief at his own
actions, yet burdened by his loyalty to his country and his personal sense of
honor, Cecil at last decides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction.
Enraged, the king accuses him of
disloyalty, strips Cecil of his command, and sends him off to slay a mysterious
beast that lurks in the nearby Valley of Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful
journey that will bring trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery.
Can Cecil open his eyes and become the man of honor that he must be?
FEATURES
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Witness the dramatic and thrilling
story of this mythical game world brought to life through astounding 3D
graphics, gorgeous CG cutscenes and top-notch voice acting -
Create a versatile party using the
all-new Augment System – a dynamic system that allows the player to assign
special abilities to characters -
Dive into the first RPG to
incorporate the innovative Active Time Battle system, now further enhanced and
refined for the Nintendo DS -
Listen to a beautifully remixed
score by world-renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu that breathes new life into
some of the most beloved -
FINAL FANTASY themes Navigate
effortlessly through the game with Nintendo DS Touch Screen functionality and
stylus-driven controls while receiving vital assistance via the dual-screen
presentation
Train and customize Whytkin by
playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head
battle via local wireless connection
FINAL FANTASY IV is rated is rated
E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating
Board (ESRB) website at
www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY IV will
be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of
$39.99(USD). The official website can be found at
http://na.square-enix.com/ff4/
