Product Reviews
Square Enix's PSP-exclusive fighting franchise returns with an expanded roster of Final Fantasy combatants and a handful of new modes and features in Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy. The story once again thrusts players into the middle of an ongoing conflict between the gods of Harmony and Discord, with roughly 30 available fighters equally distributed among the two sides. The basic fighting mechanics remain unchanged from Dissidia Final Fantasy, with players performing Bravery Attacks to take Bravery Points away from their opponent, and then performing HP Attacks to actually deal damage. The EX battle mechanic also returns, with gamers collecting cores strewn about each battle map in order to transform into a more powerful state and perform powerful EX Burst attacks, but a new Assist mechanic has been added that allows players to call on an ally for defensive or offensive help. A new single-player mechanic has also been added to offer more of a traditional Final Fantasy RPG experience, with gamers forming parties, visiting shops, talking to characters, and engaging in battles to improve their overall skills. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide