Ubisoft has sent word that it has entered into an agreement with Square Enix to bring the long awaited Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales to Australia, New Zealand, France, Benelux and Nordic territories. The games now have a co...
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Originally available only in Japan for the Nintendo Entertainment System, FINAL FANTASY III is considered the missing title in the world-renowned series. Now, 17 years after its Japanese debut, European fans will be able to savour the legendary adventure for the first time.
Until now, FINAL FANTASY III has seen no remakes or appearances on other platforms since its original release in April 1990, said Hiromichi Tanaka, Director and Executive Producer of FINAL FANTASY III. FINAL FANTASY III has been made anew on the Nintendo DS platform, including new graphics in 3D, rebalanced jobs, and brand new characterisation for the four young heroes, who are now more dynamic than ever. As the only game in the FINAL FANTASY series that had not previously been localised, we are very pleased to bring FINAL FANTASY to players in Europe. We hope that not only FINAL FANTASY fans, but a wide variety of players in Europe enjoys the new FINAL FANTASY III.
With an innovative interface using the DS touch screen, along with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, players can now experience the title that introduced the popular moogles, summons and the dynamic job system to the FINAL FANTASY series.
THE STORY:
Protected by the crystals of light, the once peaceful land has forever been changed by the great tremor. Without warning, the earthquake pulled the crystals into the earth, upsetting the worlds fragile balance. It seems as if all hope is lost but as the Gulgan prophecy foretold, four souls blessed with the light shall once again restore balance to the world.
Near the small village of Ur, fate guides Luneth to a sentient crystal that changes his life forever. As the light of the crystal fades, Luneth embarks on a journey to seek three others who share his destiny to search for the remaining crystals, and fight the battle of light and darkness.
FEATURES:
The missing link in the evolution of FINAL FANTASY is unveiled experience a tale untold
A dynamic job-changing system allows for more than 279,000 party variations
The touch screen interface seamlessly utilizes DS capabilities explore dungeons, dispatch foes and cast spells using the DS stylus
A complete visual overhaul breathes new life into a classic with colourful 3D graphics
Take advantage of both the wireless local area connection and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to access the Mognet and communicate with other players as well as NPCs and uncover hidden dungeons, quests and items
Character designer Akihiko Yoshida of the award-winning and critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XII lends his talents by designing the four main characters
CHOCOBO TALES is a magical adventure for all ages that takes place in a fun and enchanting world filled with loveable characters from the FINAL FANTASY series. Players will challenge over 40 minigames and microgames as they embark on a journey to rescue their lost friends and restore peace to the land. Featuring innovative stylus and Touch Screen functionality, CHOCOBO TALES looks set to be one of the most enjoyable and impressive Nintendo DS titles of the year.
John Yamamoto, President and CEO of Square Enix Ltd. comments, CHOCOBO TALES really does contain something for everybody. Fans of FINAL FANTASY both old and new will love the colourful cast of characters and fun minigames. With adventure, puzzles, multiplayer and the impressive Pop-Up Duel Card Battles there is something for everybody in the game.
Executive Producer Shinji Hashimoto also comments by saying, “”The chocobos and all their friends are going to explode onto the Nintendo DS. Since the game contains references to the series going back as far as FINAL FANTASY, I am confident that fans of both FINAL FANTASY and Nintendo alike will enjoy this exciting title.””
THE STORY
Once upon a time there was a small, peaceful island protected by the crystals of fire, earth, water and light. On this island lived a white mage named Shirma, a black mage named Croma and a farm full of cheerful chocobos.
Just when it looked like everybody was going to live happily ever after, Croma bought back a mysterious book from his latest journey. Without thinking twice, he opened the dark tome and inadvertently invited misfortune upon the island. Every nearby chocobo was sucked into the magical pages of the wicked book.
Unbeknownst to all, Darkmaster Bebuzzu, who had once laid waste to nearly the entire world, had been sealed inside the pages of the book. Luckily for the good guys, his strength was not fully restored at least, not yet.
You will take the role of an unlikely hero, a chocobo, who must rescue his friends while stopping Darkmaster Bebuzzu from regaining his lexicon of devastating powers.
FEATURES
Set off on a magical adventure to rescue your friends who are trapped inside picture books while trying to stop Bebuzzu from regaining his power!
Multiplayer Use DS Wireless Communications to challenge friends to pop-up duels or play minigames. You can also participate in pop-up duels with players all over the world via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection!
Over 40 fun and challenging mini and micro games
Pop-Up Duel Battle fearsome opponents! Gather over 100 unique battle cards and customize your deck by playing minigames or finding them on the map!
Meet and interact with popular characters from the FINAL FANTASY series
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