Final Fantasy IV will be released in the USA July 22nd. Check out the official press release below.
A LEGEND IS REBORN: FINAL FANTASY IV COMES TO LIFE IN FULL 3D
Revolutionary Title Comes to Nintendo DS on July 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES (April 10, 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
- 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/