General:
Dissidia Final Fantasy (DFF) is a commemorative title for the Final Fantasy series anniversary that brings forth arguably the best of what the series has offered over 20 + years. The game is best described as a dream...err I mean fantasy match crossover featuring the main protagonists and antagonist of the main line FF series. The heroes do battle to bring forth balance in the name of Cosmos with the crystals (a series staple of importance). While simultaneously, those in the service of Chaos seek to stop them and usher in disaster. This fighter features all the heroes and villains from the first 10 games of the series. With a full single player story mode for each hero backed by years of narrative, you will find it difficult to say this fighter has no real story.
What does Dissidia mean?
Dissidia is Latin for conflict" or "disagreement" and given the context of the game is makes sense because there a whole lot scrapping going on.
Character Roster:
*note* VA is reported from wikipedia if there are errors please inform me
villains left, heroes right
Warrior of Light
Voice actor: Grant George
Concept: All around balance type
Description: A fighter whom has no real weakness at any range, his balance allows him to be well suited for any battle situations. More of legend character never really featured in FF1, he is also the unofficial Cosmos team captain and original hero.
Garland
Voice actor: Christopher Sabat
Concept: Reverse Standard
Description: All villains considered he is the most standardized in terms of style. One of the powerful attacking characters, his attacks adjust accordingly based on player button pressure input. The first prominent villain of FF lore, he is recognized as a noble knight that fell from grace in pursuit of power.
Firion
Voice actor: Johnny Yong Bosch
Concept: Weapon Specialist
Description: Just as the game he hails from suggests this man is a true jack-of-all-trades when it comes to weaponry. His bevy of weapons gives him choices that allow him to mix up on the fly against any given foe.
The Emperor
Voice actor: Christopher Corey Smith
Concept: Trap Maker
Description: An evil tactician character who makes use of the battle grounds against opposing using mines and targeted magic attacks. A mistake in one's footing will may begin a series spells to his victory.
Onion Knight
Voice actor: Aaron Spann
Concept actor: Magic or Sword
Description: Both melee attacks and magic attacks are at this fighter's disposal; players have the choice of either or both for a deadly combination. Despite being the youngest hero(or combatant period), he is also the fastest character in the Cosmos side.
Cloud of Darkness
Voice actor: Laura Bailey
Concept: Beam Master
Description: Her movements are like a cloud dancing in the sky, and tentacles from her body reach forth to attack enemies. Her mastery is in using long range particle beams to keep her opponents at bay. Long range is the name of the game.
Cecil Harvey
Voice actor: Yuri Lowenthal
Concept: Style Change
Description: Of all the heroes, Cecil is a being with 2 powerful styles at his call. His Dark Knight form is a slower but strong offensive character fit for ground combat. His Paladin form is a mid-air specialist who is best suited in both agility and defense. Frankly, you can take charge in both the air and the ground.
Golbez
Voice actor: Peter Beckman
Concept: Double Attack
Description: An interesting character with mind games up his sleeve. Every attack he executes is actually a set of two, each with a different range. True, he wears seemingly heavy armor but do not be deceived, his movements are hardly restricted.
Bartz Klauser
Voice actor: Jason Spisak
Concept: Utility Player
Description: As homage to his game, his mimic job class has him using attacks and skills borrowed from all the other heroes along with their weapons. With Bartz it's in your hands to create combos not normally possible with any other hero.
Exdeath
Voice actor: Gerald C. Rivers
Concept: Guard Counter
Description: The sequential defense person in a fighting game, his play style involves abilities and actions based on guarding. If and or when he successfully guards an attack, the following counter blow
will be brutal. This makes him arguably the most powerful SNES era FF villains in DFF. His movement is unusually slow due to his defensive nature.
Terra Branford
Voice actor: Natalie Lander
Concept: Magic Master
Description: This young woman is the most balanced among all practitioners of magic within the game. Unlike her male comrades she has the benefit of both ranged and melee magic attacks in her arsenal. She can also follow up her spells with combos at a moments notice.
Kefka Palazzo
Voice actor: Dave Wittenberg
Concept: Trickster
Description: Although mainly a magic user, his attacks often confuses has the opponent guessing. His spells can home in on the enemy, and his play style relies on taunting the opponent into making foolish mistakes. Among series fans, he is as a true villain among villains...with more than a few screws loose.
Cloud Strife
Voice actor: Steve Burton
Concept: Smash and Blow
Description: His play favors sending opponents flying with strong attacks. By slamming enemies against and through the environment, players have additional damage on top of the initial heavy strike. He also has various aerial attacks to follow up on enemies in mid- air. Matched by his very popularity his strength makes him a powerhouse.
Sephiroth
Voice actor: George Newbern
Concept: Blade Master
Description: It should not be a surprise that one the most recognized villains possess great strength as well. A sword master who strikes at foes with attacks at light speed; you will not know what hit you. With his set of attacks, any player should be able to find comfort in his skill.
Squall Leonhart
Voice actor: Doug Erholtz
Concept: Combo Master
Description: Like in the original game he comes from, his moves consists of a good number of follow-ups. His abilities will be in favor of combo purists in how well they can keep the enemy trapped in a series attacks. He keeps going and going....
Ultimecia
Voice actor: Tasia Valenza
Concept: Magic Shooter
Description: She is mainly a long ranged spell spammer, and by rapidly pressing the buttons, she can continuously string together a set of spell combos. Her attacks also allow her to hold down a button to charge for stronger magic attacks. She brings forth almost a shump like element to the roster.
Zidane Tribal
Voice actor: Bryce Papenbrook
Concept: Air Master
Description: Just as his design suggests he is a fast and agile character, for who the air is his playground. When transformed in his Trance mode, his mobility and speed are even greater. Air juggles is this prehensile tailed hero's game
Kuja
Voice actor: JD Cullum
Concept: Free Range
Description: Able to fly freely in the air without a care in the world, he is also able to easily change directions and break out of attacks in the middle of combat. Not one restrained by gravity or normal physics, the range and distance between him and his opponent is largely meaningless.
Tidus
Voice actor: James Arnold Taylor
Concept: Dodge Attacker
Description: A high mobility character that specializes on dodging the attacks of the opponent, and following up with a series of fast and deadly counter attacks. His skill set includes the Overdrives from his original game. In battle, it is almost as if he is swimming in water.
Jecht
Voice actor: Gregg Berger
Concept: Ultimate Infighter
Description: Representing that pure fighting spirit in a sense; is Jecht. The strongest and most focused melee character in the line up, he has extremely high attack power and dominates in close range combat. He fights solely with pure melee attacks with no magic in sight. He has many dynamic abilities and attacks, like the True Jecht Shot that where he kicks a meteor at the opponent. Just as a few, he stands around the top tier of strength within DFF.