July 22, 2008
Final Fantasy IV For Nintendo Ds Ships To Retailers Today
Square Enix Delivers an RPG
Masterpiece to a New Generation of Gamers
Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of
Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that
FINAL FANTASY® IV for Nintendo DS™ has shipped to retailers across North America
today.
Fully reimagined, FINAL FANTASY IV
arrives on Nintendo DS featuring glorious 3D graphics, all-new voiced cutscenes
and amazing CG adapted to dual-screen presentation. The engaging turn-based
gameplay and dramatic storyline are renewed with added detail and depth,
resulting in a classic RPG experience that is both reminiscent of the original
and thoroughly innovative in its own right.
Now with an enhanced Active Time
Battle system, new translation and a beautifully remixed score from
world-renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu, FINAL FANTASY IV makes a powerful return,
more absorbing and accessible than ever before.
SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS
FINAL FANTASY IV fans can now visit
the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS site for a selection of addictive mini-games! Visit
http://member.square-enix.com/na/
to play Rydia’s Mathemagic Minute, a calculation game also featured in the
latest FINAL FANTASY IV release on Nintendo DS. FINAL FANTASY IV Multiplayer
Card Games will become available on August 7, 2008, enabling on-site interaction
between North American members for the first time.
The SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS site offers
exclusive access to developer interviews, downloadable content and trailers.
With the interactive Game Zone, fans can play mini-games based on their favorite
Square Enix titles and leave their mark on the official ranking system.
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
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 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/.