In an recent interview with
Ascii publishing,VA number of updated details have been released
regarding Final Fantasy IX.
1- Game Play
Vice President of Sqaure and Producter of the Final Fantasy
series Nobuhiko Sakaguchi revealed that the drama/presentation
and computer techniques used in the game will be exceed that
of Final Fantasy VII and VIII.
However, Sakaguchi revealed that the fighting screen will
be centered more on tactics and play. That is, special effects
on attacks such as magics and explosions, will not be as time
consuming and dynamic as before in order not to sacrifice
game play. The 'Summon" is still existant in the game,
but are schedueld to be less time consuming as well.
In addition, while the smoothness of gameplay is expected
than previously, Final Fantasy IX will include a good number
of "extra play" events, unrelated to the scenario.
2- The Crystal
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It has been reported that
the center core of the castle seen in the flying theater image,
is actually a crystal.
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The same castle is seen in
the night image as well, with the White Winged mystery and
an edifice similar to the summon creature Alexander, is guarding
the crystal from the dragon.
However to note, the castle is not that of the Alexandria
Kingdom, which Steiner serves under.
3- Names and Images
The followings are the correct spelling of character names.
Square has not revealed as to what the similar looking miniature
creatures on the sides of the characters are (seen below).
Zidane Tribal |
Vivi Ornitier |
Adelbert Steiner |
Final Fantasy IX is scheduled for release on the PlayStation
in 7/19/00, price undetermined.
The Madman's Cafe will keep on track for the latest news regarding
Final Fantasy IX.
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| Sakaguchi Interview (2/18/00)
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