"Final Fantasy Agito XIII" is part of the project "Fabula Nova Crystall" which outlined a series of themes and plots to place not only this game, but also "Final Fantasy Versus XIII" and the principal, "Final Fantasy XIII, as in a large universe. The game also comes in response to the recent guideline of Square-Enix to develop products more focused on universal themes, for better market penetration in the West.
"Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Extended Talk Show” will begin shortly.
The live stream, as its name suggests, is an extended version of the “Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Talk Show” from the Tokyo Game Show. And unlike its name suggests, it will cover not only Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, but Final Fantasy XV and Final Fantasy Agito, as well."-Gematsu
New details:
- Holding defend to evade drains MP, doesn't last forever.
- The attack button is used for basic combos, weapons used are context driven based on equipped weapons and context settings the player selects.
- The skill button is used to do special attacks for the main weapon equipped.
- There will be advanced evasion and attack techniques depending on equipment and control input.
- You can use the sword barrier defensively in battle, you can do short warps in the battlefield, you can parry attacks.
- There will be lots of tactical aspects in battle for core games, like elemental weaknesses and so on.
- Noctis is the only playable character, but his unique combat style and how the party interacts with him in battles is what drives the entire battle system.
Final Fantasy Union: "This is a question that has been asked by Western gamers for quite a few years now, but we still sit no closer to having an answer than we did when Final Fantasy Agito XIII was first announced during E3 2006. Yes, you heard me, it has been that long since the fated announcement of the Fabula Nova Crystallis franchise.
A lot has happened since then. We have, of course, now seen the release of Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Agito XIII (under the guise of Final Fantasy Type-0). We have also seen the release of Final Fantasy XIII sequels, in the form of Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, as well as the recent release of Final Fantasy Agito as it was originally intended."
In recent years, the Final Fantasy series on PlayStation systems has been somewhat quiet in terms of new releases, but 2013 changes all that by bringing us the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. - PSLS
Never been a fan of the series but I do wonder how the sales figures went throughout the series.
I honestly cannot wait to play this titan on the PSP.Agito XIII looks like the exact type of flagship game the PSP needs in 2009.The online multi-player sounds great but the meat of the project will be another great RPG from Nomura.
I'm hoping my PSP gets a lot of use in 2009.
The closer we get the more excited I am getting for all three FF XIIIs.
Can't wait for this game.
Well, even though Google's translation isn't that far off, it's still not 100%, so I hope the text below helps those who are interested.
"Final Fantasy Agito XIII" is part of the project "Fabula Nova Crystallis", which contains a series of themes and plots to place not only this game, but also "Final Fantasy Versus XIII" and the main game "Final Fantasy XIII" as if they were all part of the same universe. The game also comes in response to Square-Enix's recent guideline of developing products focused on universal themes, in order to better penetrate the western market.
The script has been safely kept secret, but it revolves around a large conflict between the four major nations of planet Orience. The war nation Milites breaks the truce and conquers all other three until it finds a small kingdom, isolated in a remote island, protected by a magic crystal which prevents the entry of intruders. But when said crystal explodes and its defenses fall, 12 students from the local magic academy are chosen to expel the invaders - by using katanas (swords), bows, shotguns, spears and even magic flutes and tarot cards.
The game's mechanics are very alike "Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core", consisted of an action game with a few touches of RPG, since the game reuses its graphic engine and other features, such as the ATB combat system and control of various characters. There's support for online multiplayer, including cooperative, allowing players to change avatars during gameplay, according to the creature they wish to evoke.