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Selling more than 1.3 million copies on its day of release in Japan, the twelfth installment in the most celebrated RPG franchise comes to the United States in time for the holiday season. Developed exclusively for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, an entirely new breed of RPG awaits gamers from all walks of life who wish to enter the mystical world of Ivalice. Overflowing with gorgeous, sweeping landscapes and breathtaking adventure, FINAL FANTASY XII is a gaming experience that captivates gamers with its immersive environment, riveting pace, and gripping storytelling, conceived by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY franchise.
STORY
Two years after the fall of Dalmasca, the once proud kingdom struggles under the rule of its oppressors. Subjugated by the mighty Archadian Empire and bereft of its royal family, the kingdom clings tenuously to life. Dalmasca’s future has been enslaved. To Vaan, a young man living on the streets of Rabanastre, the Empire is a hated foe that took the life of his brother. When Vaan meets Princess Ashe, the sole surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne, the two embark on an incredible journey through Ivalice, tracing the mysteries behind the Archadian The story of FINAL FANTASY XII takes place in a world called "Ivalice," in an age when magic was commonplace and airships plied the skies, crowding out the heavens. A world of many races, the humes, bangaa, viera and, of course, moogles, all call Ivalice home.
War was on the horizon. Seeking to strengthen its base of power, the great Archadian Empire had been invading and subjugating its neighboring kingdoms one by one. The small Kingdom of Dalmasca was one such kingdom.
When the occupying Archadian forces established a new consul in Dalmasca's Royal City of Rabanastre, it caught the attention of Vaan, an urchin living on the streets. To Vaan, the Empire was a hated enemy who had taken the life of his brother—his last surviving family member. Vaan hatched a plan to sneak into the castle housing the new consul and unburden him of one or two of his treasures. But before he would have the chance, Vaan got far more than he bargained for; a resistance movement of former Dalmascan soldiers rising up against the Archadian Empire was launching an assault! Amid the ensuing confusion that engulfed the castle, Vaan saw something he could scarcely believe. There, among the members of the resistance, was the figure of the sole remaining heir to the Dalmascan throne, the Princess Ashe, who'd been given up for missing...
Our story follows Vaan, Ashe, Vaan's friend Penelo, the sky pirate Balthier, his partner Fran and many more on an adventure through Ivalice that traces the mysteries behind the Archadian Empire's invasion. Since 1987, the FINAL FANTASY series has sold over 60 million units. FINAL FANTASY XII carries on the proud tradition, bringing new ideas to the series and innovation to the RPG genre.
FEATURES:
Every aspect of the graphics brings color to the world of Ivalice—blues and oranges reminiscent of the Mediterranean evoke a landscape alive with a mix of European and Arabian imagery.
Airships feature prominently in FINAL FANTASY XII. They come in all shapes and sizes—the main airship in this story is a medium-sized craft that measures over 1,000 feet from bow to stern. Airships are used for everything from the trading of goods to the waging of war.
The story isn't all that's new—experience an evolved battle system with numerous features never before seen in the FINAL FANTASY series.
1. ADB – Active Dimension Battle is a shift from ATB (Active Time Battle), lending more realism to the battle by allowing seamless switching between the field and the battle scene.
2. Load time between the field and the battle scene that is unrelated to actual gameplay has been eliminated, ensuring smoother gaming.
3. Besides time elements, such as the attack timing, the player can fully utilize the field geography in terms of differences in ground level, intricate terrain, places with low visibility and the like.
4. Enemy monsters can also take advantage of the varied tactics that ADB offers, possessing
sophisticated AI to ambush parties, back up their comrades and restore HP.
Ivalice sounds better, too, with in-game events and movie scenes presented in Dolby Pro Logic II.
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© 2005 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: Akihiko Yoshida.
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Character Profiles
Vaan
Age/Sex: 17/Male
Race: Hume
Bio: The lighthearted hero who lost both his parents and dreams of one day having his own airship. He sets out from his home in the heart of Dalmasca to become a sky pirate. He looks on the future with an air of hope.
Ashe
Age/Sex: 19/Female
Race: Hume
Bio: Her whereabouts since the Archadian invasion are unknown. The rightful heir to the Dalmascan throne, she also leads the resistance. She's tough, iron-willed and carries herself with dignity.
Fran
Age/Sex: Unknown/Female
Race: Viera
Bio: Balthier's devoted partner. A viera warrior, she is possessed of superior wisdom and stamina. Able to wield any weapon, she is as skilled with swords as she is with her bare hands. She also excels as an archer and plays an active part in maintaining the airship.
Balthier
Age/Sex: 22/Male
Race: Hume
Bio: Daring though he is, he relies greatly on his partner, Fran. He fights with firearms and commands his own airship. A man without a country, he nevertheless is a sky pirate with a code, stealing only from the wicked. He's a skilled mechanic who has a way with jokes and women.
Penelo
Age/Sex: 16/Female
Race: Hume
Bio: Penelo lives among the same bustling streets as her boyfriend, Vaan. She, too, lost her family in the war but still enthusiastically goes about making her living in the bazaar. Though a talented singer and dancer, she is no stranger to battle, having learned to fight from her brothers, who once belonged to an order of knights. She overcomes any obstacles in her way and exhibits strength of character in all she does.
Basch
Age/Sex: 36/Male
Race: Hume
Bio: A Dalmascan General who has been victorious in numerous battles, he is a hero with a strict sense of justice. Recruited from the ranks of the commoners, he enjoyed overwhelming popularity amongst the Dalmascans. However, during the arbitration ceremony with the Arcadian Empire, he murders the King of Dalmasca. Why would someone as loyal as him assassinate the king?
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