Square Enix Announces Stateside Release For Grandia 3

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES STATESIDE
RELEASE FOR GRANDIA III

Dynamic Battles and Lush
Environments Complete this Spirited RPG Adventure

Los Angeles, Calif. (December 19,
2005) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive
entertainment products in North America, announced today that GRANDIA® III will
be released stateside in February. Exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, GRANDIA III draws gamers into a wondrous world with an
innovative battle system and uplifting story about the freedom in controlling
one’s own destiny.

“In all of our games, we want the
player to be left with an overwhelmingly positive feeling that they can achieve
anything they desire in life. In GRANDIA III while there is strong conflict in
everyone’s lives, those who are strong will overcome it,” said Hidenobu
Takahashi, Director for GRANDIA III.

“Another great element in GRANDIA
III is the battle system. We’re really proud of what we were able to achieve
utilizing the command wheel; the battle system can be very complex but is very
easy to learn,” said Katsunori Saito, Game Arts Producer for Grandia III. “The
combination of the story, fast-paced battle system and beautiful environment
will prove to be an extremely enjoyable adventure.”

STORY Yuki has idolized the
legendary pilot Schmidt since he was a young boy and has been trying to build
his own ever since. Loving the freedom of flight, he dreams of one day leaving
his small island and reaching the mainland.

In the woods not far away, Alfina
rides alone on a horse-drawn carriage. She is a Communicator, one of the few who
can speak with the Guardians, gods that protect the world. She is hurrying to a
temple to take the place of her brother, Emelious. Resentment of his obligated
duty as a Communicator has turned Emelious into a cruel and violent being filled
with hate.

Fate will bring together Yuki and
Alfina just as the world is about to fall apart.

FEATURES

  • Romp through vibrant and colorful
    fantasy locales and natural environments

  • Stunning cinematic sequences are
    animated by hand without the use of motion capture

  • Scan surroundings to look for
    search points or treasure chests

  • Ply the skies by plane to journey
    from one place to another

  • Use your sword in the “random
    encounter free” field to destroy objects or stun enemies before attacking

  • Seamless transition from field
    screen to battles with over-the-top animations

  • Semi real-time battle system
    allows for fast paced action and strategizing with a Command Wheel breaks the
    RPG mold of typical command text windows

  • Perform and link up Aerial Combo
    attacks for massive damage

  • Multiple auto-battle settings for
    each character dictate fighting strategy, in addition, utilize the Strategy
    Advice System for tips during critical moments in battle

  • Control conversation flow during
    special event scenes.

GRANDIA III is rated “T” for Teen,
please visit www.esrb.com  for more
information about ratings. Additional information on GRANDIA III can be found at

http://na.square-enix.com/games/grandia3/
.  For the official fansite
please visit http://www.hangar-g3.com

SQUARE ENIX, the Square Enix logo,
DRAGON QUEST and FINAL FANTASY are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square
Enix Co., Ltd in Japan and/or other countries. GRANDIA is a registered trademark
of GAME ARTS Co., Ltd. in Japan and/or other countries. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.