Playstation Update

It’s currently not scheduled for release in the US until August of next year, but it’s still not too early to start talking about the next installation in the massively successful Final Fantasy series. Final Fantasy XII, which will be released in Japan in March, looks to be the next big thing in console role-playing games.

Dragon Quest VIII, the latest in that other Square Enix RPG franchise, was released a couple of weeks ago. It included a playable demo of Final Fantasy XII.

Gamespot.com writes:

If you’ve been keeping up with Final Fantasy XII’s development, you’ll know the game features a near-complete overhaul of the series’ long-standing turn-based battle system. In the latest installment, the action flows more like it would in a massively multiplayer RPG. In other words, you’ll encounter enemies in the same environments you’re exploring (rather than switching to a battle-only screen), and once you engage an enemy, your characters will continue to automatically carry out the orders you give them until you issue new orders or until the enemy is killed.

IGN writes:

First traditional RPG installment in Square’s long-running Final Fantasy series since Final Fantasy X. While Final Fantasy X-2 offered a mission-based structure, Final Fantasy XI explored online roleplaying, and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles focused on multiplayer link-up gaming, Final Fantasy XII (12) goes back to the meat of the series by offering a sweeping storyline, a party setup, and character advancement. The game follows the exploits of main character Vaan who can join forces with at least two characters at the time. Final Fantasy XII is being produced and directed by Yasumi Matsuno and is slated for release on PlayStation 2.

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