Yes folks, you heard it right. Square Enix is one of those few companies who know how to milk their franchises for all its worth, and this time we have yet another remake of Final Fantasy IV. There has already been one version for the Nintendo GBA, but this time it will be the DS Lite that benefits from a remake come July 22, 2008. The entire title will be done by the very same people who brought Final Fantasy III to the DS platform quite a while back, breathing new life into a classic that broke convention and introduced a wide array of innovations to the RPG genre including the now famous Active Time Battle (ATB) system and an engrossing, character-driven plot.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. mentions, “Final Fantasy IV for DS is a classic revived for the 21st century. The visual upgrades are remarkable, and the plot has been enhanced with added detail and depth. We hope that fans of the original, as well as players new to the FINAL FANTASY franchise, will enjoy all that this title has to offer.”

Some of the features include :-

• Witness the dramatic and thrilling story of this mythical game world brought to life through astounding 3D graphics, gorgeous CG cutscenes and top-notch voice acting
• Create a versatile party using the all-new Augment System - a dynamic system that allows the player to assign special abilities to characters
• Dive into the first RPG to incorporate the innovative Active Time Battle system, now further enhanced and refined for the Nintendo DS
• Listen to a beautifully remixed score by world-renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu that breathes new life into some of the most beloved Final Fantasy themes
• Navigate effortlessly through the game with Nintendo DS Touch Screen functionality and stylus-driven controls while receiving vital assistance via the dual-screen presentation
• Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection

Final Fantasy IV for the DS will retail for $39.99 a pop.

Press Release

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