[PSP] Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (RPG, Square-Enix)

Crisis Core FFVII Update
The latest hints at what we can expect from FFVII's PSP debut.
by IGN Staff

May 17, 2006 - Following up on the game's E3 showing, the latest issue of Famitsu has an update on Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII, the next entry in the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series.

The Famitsu feature is mostly an analysis of what was shown in the E3 trailer. Zack is the main character in the game, the magazine confirms. If you played FFVII, you'll know that Zack, an elite soldier in the Shinra Corporation, was a friend of that game's main character, Cloud. He appeared only in a flashback scene, where he was revealed to have already died.

The magazine also features a look at Angeal, an all new character for Crisis Core. Angeal is a fellow soldier who accompanies Zack and appears to be his superior. Angeal wields a giant sword, which the magazine notes resembles the sword used by Cloud in FFVII. The magazine also points out that Angeal has not yet appeared in Before Crisis, suggesting that he and Zack met following the events of the continuing mobile saga.

Other characters introduced by the magazine include Sephiroth and Tseng. Everyone recognizes Sephiroth as the main villain in the series. Tseng appeared in Before Crisis and is a high ranking member of the Turks.

Players will progress through the game via events and battles. Director Hajime Tabata noted to the magazine that Crisis Core is similar to a standard RPG in this respect. The part that directly involves the player are the battles. The game will place more emphasis on battle tempo owing to the choice of hardware.

Tabata didn't provide specific details, but did state that we'll likely get a look at the battle system in time for the September Tokyo Game Show. He's expecting players to be surprised by two facets of the game. First, the high-paced action that puts you in the shoes of a soldier is something that anyone will be able to play. Also, the game will feature a somewhat "different" gameplay system which currently cannot be revealed.

Character designer Tetsuya Nomura provided the final word. This "different" gameplay system is currently being adjusted for balance, and will make Crisis Core an action RPG outside of what one normally expects for the genre.

It's going to be a long wait until September.

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malibu disse:

boas eu li bem ...vai sair o remake do final fantasy 7 para a psp anatsu????


abracos

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Ansatsu disse:

Jogo que vai sair para a PSP, não é um remake do FFVII, não pensem. Acontece depois deste.

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I_Eat_All disse:

hmmmmm... mas se este acontece depois do FFVII...

*Spoiler* O Zack morreu antes do FF7 começar como está ali em tantas imagens? e é main character? *Spoiler*

... só se isto fôr uma prequela... bom mas mete lá luz no assunto Ansatsu.

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eyeliner disse:

Nope... Teoricamente o sujeito delirante na cidade de Midgar no início do jogo que está sempre a
falar numa reunião e que depois desaparece é o Zack.
Por acaso esse jogo criou uma guerra de gente a dizer que era um personagem secreto e que era
preciso ter 99 mini soldiers....
Este jogo é a história que levou ao FFVII, mostrando porque é que o Sephiroth se passou dos
carretos e porque era o Zack tão importante para o Cloud.
Claro que quem jogou o FFVII já o sabe, mas...

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E3 06: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Preshow Report
Square Enix showed off a new trailer for the Final Fantasy VII spin-off for the PSP at its pre-E3 press conference. Read our report for information about Soldier, Shinra, Zack, Sephiroth, and more.
By Greg Mueller, GameSpot
Posted May 8, 2006 7:46 pm PT

LOS ANGELES--Square Enix showed off what it called a "Compilation of Final Fantasy VII," which is a collection of products set in the Final Fantasy VII universe. One of the titles shown was Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, a spin-off for the PlayStation Portable that focuses on the role Soldier and Sephiroth played in Project Genesis--specifically the character of Zack. Square Enix showed a lengthy trailer for the game, and we're bringing you the details.

Crisis Core is a prequel to Final Fantasy VII that tells the story of Zack, a young recruit working for Soldier, the elite private military of the Shinra Corporation. Zack is eager to prove himself and achieve first rank in the organization. However, an older character who seems to be somewhat of a mentor to Zack tries to temper the young fighter's eagerness.

The trailer showed lots of heated discussions between Zack and this other character, and eventually Sephiroth came into the picture. Sephiroth is a legendary soldier, and Zack vows to be even stronger. Eventually Zack and Sephiroth meet and Project Genesis is mentioned, and it seems to be a point of contention within the organization.

Very little actual gameplay was shown in the trailer, but from what we did see, it seems that the game is very action-oriented. The combat sequences are fast, and we saw several moments where Zack jumped from one enemy to another, slashing with his sword as well as using a gun.

There was no sign of Cloud in the game, but Sephiroth made several appearances. Most notable was the sequence that closed the trailer, which showed Zack and Sephiroth battling with swords. The two clashed blades and Zack vowed to defeat Sephiroth, but of course Sephiroth would have none of that, and he effortlessly flung the young soldier aside.

Crisis Core is still currently in development, but both the rendered cinematics and the in-game footage look sharp. The world is dark and sterile, much like the headquarters of the Shinra corporation in Midgar in the original Final Fantasy VII. We'll bring you more details as soon as they become available, but for now, be sure to take a look at our gamespace for some brand-new screenshots of the game.

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paperless disse:

Sera que é agora que a PSP mostra o seu potencial superior ao da PS2?.. mesmo que seja igual ja chega

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Korben_Dallas disse:

Lançarem o jogo pa PSP no emu PSX é q n era mau mas com tanto FMV...

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Korben_Dallas disse:

Mas a PSP alguma vez conseguirá produzir gráficos superiores à PS2?

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Crisis Core demo to premiere at Jump Festa´
Jump Festa attendees will score hands-on time with Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII on Saturday. This year the annual anime and manga party, sponsored by Shueisha (publisher of Jump Comics), will feature the first playable public demo of Crisis Core. Jump Festa has traditionally served as a platform for premiering new media, including video games.

Sony and Sqaure Enix have yet to reveal plans to offer a downloadable version of the demo on the official PlayStation website or elsewhere. Update: A Crisis Core producer has revealed Square Enix's intention to offer a downloadable version of the demo by years' end.

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