Final Fantasy XV
| Final Fantasy Versus XIII | |
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| Developer(s) | Square Enix |
| Publisher(s) | Square Enix |
| Designer(s) | Shinji Hashimoto (producer) Tetsuya Nomura (director) Yoko Shimomura (composer) Tetsuya Nomura (art design) |
| Engine | White Engine |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
| Release | TBA |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Final Fantasy Versus XIII (ファイナルファンタジーヴェルサスXIII, Fainaru Fantajī Verusasu Sātīn) is an action role-playing game video game developed and produced by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3 video game console. Alongside Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Agito XIII, the game makes up part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII compilation. Unveiled at E³ 2006, the game focuses on a mysterious protagonist, the last heir to a dynasty ruling the only remaining city in the world to control crystals who under unforeseen circumstances, is forced to make a stand when his kingdom, people and its crystals comes under attack from marauders that would conquer the city and take the crystals as their own.[1]
According to developers of the game, the game is not a sequel nor a prequel to other Final Fantasy XIII entries, but a wholly independent story unfolding with different characters and different visual designs. According to Square-Enix, they all take place in the same universe, but aren't related to each other directly.[2]
The game is directed and designed by Tetsuya Nomura, who previously directed and designed the extremely successful Kingdom Hearts series with Yoko Shimomura scoring the music and Shinji Hashimoto handling the production.[3] A trailer of the game has been screened at both the E³ 2006 expo and the Tokyo Game Show, and is now available to the public.[4]Square-Enix has shown a new trailer in a closed mega theatre at Jump Festa, with new footage.
Very little information regarding the design or plot of the game has been revealed as yet, although Square Enix representatives have stated that it will be primarily action-oriented. As of a recent interview with Nomura in Dengeki PlayStation 2 magazine, Nomura has stated that he aims to create previously unseen "tricky" battle sequences, reminiscent of the CGI film, Final Fantasy VII Advent Children.[1] Various websites such as IGN have speculated that the game might be released sometime in 2008.[5]
"Versus" in Latin is a word that means to "to change direction". In English it means "to oppose".[6]
Characters
- The protagonist is a mysterious young man with dark blue hair and crimson eyes. He is the last heir to a dynasty ruling the only remaining city in the world to control crystals. He protects his home from marauders that would conquer the city and take the crystals as their own. He wields a number of different weapons, including swords, spears, and lances, and can even induce them (telekinetically or otherwise) to move in the air independently of him and form a whirling barrier around himself. He has also demonstrated the power of instantaneous teleportation and the barrier that his swords create seems capable of repelling a close range missile blast.
- Nomura has also confirmed that a heroine, parallel to the protagonist, will be present in the game.[1]
- Mysterious soldiers. These unknown warriors wear armor that has a medieval design, but also carry assault rifles resembling modern automatic weapons.
Development
Development of Final Fantasy Versus XIII started around two to three years ago prior to E3 2006, in conjunction with Final Fantasy XIII, after the Final Fantasy VII Technical Demo for the PS3 was completed.[7] Most of the development was begun on the Playstation 2, but was later migrated onto the Playstation 3 when the development team determined that a single DVD and the Playstation 2's hardware wouldn't suffice the storage and visual requirements. Most of the development was restarted on the Playstation 3.[8]
Development of Final Fantasy Versus XIII was also never considered to be branded a whole new Final Fantasy XIV, as the concept, thinking and background of the game could not be possible in a standard numbered iteration of the franchise.[9]
It was recently announced that Final Fantasy Versus XIII will use the motion-sensing capabilities of the Playstation's 3 SixAxis controller. It is not yet known what for.[10]
Images
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The protagonist, as seen in the trailer.
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The protagonist with eleven floating weapons surrounding him.
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The protagonist, seated on his throne.
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The protagonist's eyes turn red in battle.
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The unnamed soldiers who invade the kingdom
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The swords provide the protagonist with a forcefield.
References
- ^ a b c Dengeki PlayStation 2 (2006). "Square Enix talk Final Fantasy XIII". RPGFan. Retrieved 15 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); External link in|work=|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Erik Brudvig (2006). "E3 2006: Final Fantasy XIII Showcased". IGN. Retrieved 11 May.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); External link in|work=|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Square Enix (2006). "E3 2006 - SQUARE ENIX ~ Final Fantasy Versus XIII". Square Enix. Retrieved 15 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); External link in|work=|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Jeff Haynes (2006). "E3 2006: FF Versus XIII Teaser Impressions". IGN. Retrieved 15 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); External link in|work=|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ IGN (2006). "Final Fantasy XIII". IGN. Retrieved 15 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); External link in|work=|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Wiktionary (2006). "versus - Wiktionary". Wiktionary. Retrieved 15 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); External link in|work=|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ http://ps3.ign.com/articles/710/710761p1.html
- ^ http://ps3.ign.com/articles/710/710761p1.html
- ^ http://ps3.ign.com/articles/710/710761p2.html
- ^ Tomer (2007). "Final Fantasy Versus XIII will use SixAxis". Forever Fantasy. Retrieved 24 Januar.
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External links
- Final Fantasy Versus XIII E³ 2006 page at SQUARE ENIX
- SQUARE ENIX UNVEILS THE NEXT GENERATION OF FINAL FANTASY
- FINAL FANTASY VERSUS XIII E³ 2006 TRAILER [ Direct Link To FLV File ]
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