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THE FINAL FANTASY IV DS OFFICIAL THREAD
Title: Final Fantasy IV
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: RPG
Developer: Matrix
Publisher: Square-Enix
Japanese Release Date: December 20th, 2007
US Release Date: TBD
Official Site: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ff4ds/main.html
About the Game
Final Fantasy IV for DS is the second on a series of remakes of main-series Final Fantasy games. After the success of Final Fantasy III for DS, this title was announced, to be developed by Matrix Software (responsible for FF3DS), with assistance from members of the original FF4 team.
Development Team Info
Produers: Takashi Tokita (scenario writer for FF4 SFC) and Tomoya Asano
Battle System: Hiroyuki Itou (systems design on FF4-6 and FFT, director of FF9)
Storyboards: Yoshinori Kanada
Plot Summary (thanks to Nintendic.com)
“As Cecil, the leader of Baron’s elite Red Wings force, the king tasks you to recover the world’s most powerful elemental crystals, from other peaceful nations, whatever the cost. However, after questioning these actions you are cast out and soon uncover a sinister plot, which left unchecked could result in the end of life as we know it. With your close friend Kain at your side you must set off on an epic adventure that literally takes you from the depths of the earth to the furthest side of the moon.”
New Features
Completely remade in 3D. FF4ds recreates the original in full 3D, including new dynamic cutscenes storyboarded by animator Yoshinori Kanada.
New storyline content. Original scenario writer Takashi Tokita says that 75% of the material originally written for FF4 was cut due to development pressures. FF4ds reincorporates portions of this material, adding entirely new plot developments and backstory cutscenes to flesh out the storyline.
Voice acting. A series first in an FF remake, FF4 has had voice acting added to key storyline scenes throughout the game.
New abilities. The battle system has been tweaked and each character's individual abilities have been expanded and redesigned; screenshots reveal several characters with brand-new abilities.
Inheritance system. Because so many characters die
in FF4, a new system was introduced which allows the abilities of fallen characters to be granted to characters who remain in your party.
Event Theater. Watch any storyline events that have already occurred in the Event Theater, or listen to any of the game's music in the Music Theater.
Mini-Games. This remake introduces a series of math minigames which can be played either single-player or via local wireless; performing well in these games can unlock a secret character who Rydia can summon into battle.
Character thoughts. In order to increase the character development in the game, the developers have used the bottom screen to display party members when you enter the menu; thought bubbles reveal their internal thought processes, providing plot details, character development, and humorous dialogue.
Vocal song. The "Theme of Love" from FF4 was remade as a vocal song performed by Megumi Ida, who was selected from more than 800 applicants.
Screenshots
Voice Cast
Shizuma Hodoshima as Cecil Harvey
Yuko Kaida as Rosa Farrell
Koichi Yamadera as Kain Highwind
Ryo Horikawa as Edward Chris von Muir
Noriko Shitaya as Rydia
Rie Kugimiya as Palom and Porom
Tesshou Genda as Yang Fang Leiden
Hiroya Ishimaru as Edward "Edge" Geraldine
Ichiro Nagai as Cid Pollendina
Banjo Ginga as FuSoYa
Goro Naya as Tellah
Takeshi Kaga as Golbez
Norio Wakamoto as Rubicante
Development Blog
A blog discussing the development of this title was kept; the first eight entries can be read translated into English here, here, and here.
Official Wallpapers
Rydia: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Kain: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Rosa: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Good Cecil: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Evil Cecil: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Edward (lol): 1024x768, 1280x1024
Yang: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Palom & Porom: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Edge: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Golbez: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Balcony Scene: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Kain and Cecil: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Two Sides of Cecil: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Full Cast: 1024x768, 1280x1024
(many thanks to duckroll for the banners!)
Title: Final Fantasy IV
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: RPG
Developer: Matrix
Publisher: Square-Enix
Japanese Release Date: December 20th, 2007
US Release Date: TBD
Official Site: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ff4ds/main.html
About the Game
Final Fantasy IV for DS is the second on a series of remakes of main-series Final Fantasy games. After the success of Final Fantasy III for DS, this title was announced, to be developed by Matrix Software (responsible for FF3DS), with assistance from members of the original FF4 team.
Development Team Info
Produers: Takashi Tokita (scenario writer for FF4 SFC) and Tomoya Asano
Battle System: Hiroyuki Itou (systems design on FF4-6 and FFT, director of FF9)
Storyboards: Yoshinori Kanada
Plot Summary (thanks to Nintendic.com)
“As Cecil, the leader of Baron’s elite Red Wings force, the king tasks you to recover the world’s most powerful elemental crystals, from other peaceful nations, whatever the cost. However, after questioning these actions you are cast out and soon uncover a sinister plot, which left unchecked could result in the end of life as we know it. With your close friend Kain at your side you must set off on an epic adventure that literally takes you from the depths of the earth to the furthest side of the moon.”
New Features
Completely remade in 3D. FF4ds recreates the original in full 3D, including new dynamic cutscenes storyboarded by animator Yoshinori Kanada.
New storyline content. Original scenario writer Takashi Tokita says that 75% of the material originally written for FF4 was cut due to development pressures. FF4ds reincorporates portions of this material, adding entirely new plot developments and backstory cutscenes to flesh out the storyline.
Voice acting. A series first in an FF remake, FF4 has had voice acting added to key storyline scenes throughout the game.
New abilities. The battle system has been tweaked and each character's individual abilities have been expanded and redesigned; screenshots reveal several characters with brand-new abilities.
Inheritance system. Because so many characters die
(not)
Event Theater. Watch any storyline events that have already occurred in the Event Theater, or listen to any of the game's music in the Music Theater.
Mini-Games. This remake introduces a series of math minigames which can be played either single-player or via local wireless; performing well in these games can unlock a secret character who Rydia can summon into battle.
Character thoughts. In order to increase the character development in the game, the developers have used the bottom screen to display party members when you enter the menu; thought bubbles reveal their internal thought processes, providing plot details, character development, and humorous dialogue.
Vocal song. The "Theme of Love" from FF4 was remade as a vocal song performed by Megumi Ida, who was selected from more than 800 applicants.
Screenshots
Voice Cast
Shizuma Hodoshima as Cecil Harvey
Yuko Kaida as Rosa Farrell
Koichi Yamadera as Kain Highwind
Ryo Horikawa as Edward Chris von Muir
Noriko Shitaya as Rydia
Rie Kugimiya as Palom and Porom
Tesshou Genda as Yang Fang Leiden
Hiroya Ishimaru as Edward "Edge" Geraldine
Ichiro Nagai as Cid Pollendina
Banjo Ginga as FuSoYa
Goro Naya as Tellah
Takeshi Kaga as Golbez
Norio Wakamoto as Rubicante
Development Blog
A blog discussing the development of this title was kept; the first eight entries can be read translated into English here, here, and here.
Official Wallpapers
Rydia: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Kain: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Rosa: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Good Cecil: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Evil Cecil: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Edward (lol): 1024x768, 1280x1024
Yang: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Palom & Porom: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Edge: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Golbez: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Balcony Scene: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Kain and Cecil: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Two Sides of Cecil: 1024x768, 1280x1024
Full Cast: 1024x768, 1280x1024
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