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Dissidia Final Fantasy
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: August 25, 2009
Platform: Playstation Portable
Rating: T - Teen
Reviewer: Eric
Square Enix could have went the easy route and created another Tobal game.
Instead of doing that Square Enix went ahead and made a game for Final Fantasy
fans. Not only did they do that they created a new kind of fighting game.
Dissidia is an experience on the PSP that you have never played yet and that is
the way it should be on Sony’s portable.
Final Fantasy is of course a fantasy game. Dissidia takes the fantasy concept
and goes into a new direction. Yeah sure Dissidia sort of feels as bizarre and
strange as Dragon Ball. I really don’t understand why all these characters from
the Final Fantasy Universe can jump high and fly (pretty much flying really
(gliding?)). It feels weird. I mean these characters I love use to stand still,
use magic and attack. At times they would do the occasional summon spell. All of
that is in here but why all of the goddamn flying/gliding?
What makes Dissidia so unique is how you earn yourself a victory. You have to
raise your bravery points to use stronger attacks to take away your opponents
health. Bravery points pretty much represent your all doing in this game.
Dissidia feels like your characters are just tugging on a rope that can only be
broken when one character makes a false move.
Square Enix did not dumb down this fighter at all. All of the Final Fantasy
aspects are here (like I said before) and that means EVERYTHING! The PSP only
has so many buttons. Some of the moves require you to hold others down at the
same time or move back and fourth, and then hit a button. In a fighter like this
doing certain moves might not always work. Not only that when you have to hold
buttons down that either have you rushing or defending it gets interesting. I am
glad Square Enix went above and beyond here, I really am. Maybe it might have
been a better idea if this one went on the Playstation 3 instead.
As complex as the controls might get at times the basics are easy to pull off.
You can enjoy the game by using the simple buttons because it feels like Smash
Bros then, a good Smash Bros. Just get prepared to maybe step up your game on
whom you might play since it won’t take much time for some to get good.
Dissidia brings in plenty of role playing aspects as well. Story Mode lets you
fight through different enemies and learn more on the games story. You can
upgrade your equipment as you play and while you keep leveling up you get new
abilities. There are so many RPG aspects in here that advent role playing fans
might find a fighting game they enjoy.
Speaking of the games story I found that Dissidia has one of the best. There are
two sides, good and evil. Cosmos picked her ten warriors and Chaos picked his
ten. Depending on how you play the game is how the outcome is. The basic story
is still the same with the crystals but what happens in-between is what makes
this game so damn good. All of the heroes and villains from the Final Fantasy
games still have their personalities. Let the good times role since we all know
some of these characters are quite special.
Another real cool feature in Dissidia is how Square Enix added so much in all
those small details. The help screens are filled with all these different Final
Fantasy characters. While you are playing the game you will actually earn more
items and so fourth. Shops will get new weapons and the games in-game calendar
will let you know if any bonuses are going on today. Dissidia really has so many
extras it is great! There is a real reason to play this game every day.
Final Verdict
There is just so much in this game it is great. For a PSP game I think
Square Enix has set high standards on how all future PSP games should be.
Dissidia offers so much in gameplay and extra content that you might feel like
the price is too good to be true. The controls might not be the best but you can
at least play this game with a few simple buttons. Overall this is a must own
game for PSP and Final Fantasy fans.
Rating Breakdown
Gameplay: 9 out of 10
+ One of the best fight games on the PSP. Easy to pick up and
have fun with.
- Casual players might find some moves harder to pull off
than they should.
Graphics: 9 out of 10
+ All of the Final Fantasy characters throughout the ages
look fantastic!
- Animations during cutscenes are not always dead-on.
Audio: 10 out of 10
+ Perfect! All of your favorite tunes are in this game.
- Nothing.
Replay Value: 10 out of 10
+ So many extras in this game. Every day is a treat.
- Nothing.
Overall
9.50 out of 10
More reviews:
MetaCritic: 8.1/10
TestFreaks: 7/10
Dissidia Final Fantasy Trailer
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