Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time is slated for a simultaneous release for both the Wii and DS when March 24, 2009 rolls around. Any Final Fantasy fan will definitely be looking forward to this title, and correct me if I am wrong, but isn’t this also going to be the first Final Fantasy title on the Wii? The main reason for the simultaneous release is the ability for the DS and Wii to hook up together so that both players can play side-by-side, surely something PS3 and PSP fans will glance at jealously since their PSP-to-PS3 connectivity isn’t exactly that engaging an experience to date with the games released last year.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time offers a gameplay system that allows for a seamless, hassle-free in-game switch from single to multiplayer mode. Play anytime, anywhere, with anyone and experience a new level of connectivity with this latest adventure in the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series. A triumphant return from a monster-infested forest marks the completion of the 16-year-old hero’s coming-of-age ceremony. However, the hero’s joy is short-lived as a young village girl is found to be afflicted by a mysterious illness known as “crystal sickness.” Determined to obtain the cure, the hero steps out of the secluded village for the first time, only to discover a world in which crystals are merely artifacts of the past and no longer exist…

Some of the features include :-

• Play anytime, anywhere with anyone! Multiplayer connectivity reaches new heights in FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time, where players can team up or compete with friends and players around the world
• The intuitive control scheme introduced in FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates returns, now adapted to Wii for double the action
• Players can switch between single and multiplayer modes at any time while playing, enjoying two great gaming options in one integrated experience
• A personalized hero can be generated from a choice of the four familiar races of the series; Clavats, Lilties, Selkies or Yukes. Players joining from the Wii can also introduce their Miis to the world of FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES
• Create and customize materials, armor and equipment for characters with tailored appearances and abilities — no two heroes will be the same!
• Players can continue to enjoy the game even after completing the main adventure, as the New Game+ feature provides increased difficulty and better items with every new round
• A vast selection of quests delivers hours of fun!

Surprisingly, both the DS and Wii versions will retail for $39.99. In these tough times, the R4 starts to look more and more tempting, but I shall resist!

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