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Final Fantasy CC: Echoes of Time
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NCS Game Synopsis
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The latest Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
game is a cross-platform title which is equally the
same on the Nintendo DS and the Wii. Square
accomplishes the handheld-to-console parity with the
"Pollux Engine" which makes it easy to develop and release the
same game simultaneously on two platforms.
That means the
underlying code, the graphics, the music, and the
gameplay are identical. By using the Wi-Fi
communications mode, NDS players can link up with Wii players
and go on adventures like one big happy family.
One drawback to the cross-platform functionality however is the
cramped "dual screen" design that the Wii version
uses - the main game screen is positioned on the
left while a stats screen is positioned on the right
to mimic the NDS but it's claustrophobic and looks
clumsy especially when a Wii is connected to a 50'
HDTV. In other words, you'll never get to view the
game on a full screen but you can magnify the size
of either of the screens by pressing the "-" or "+"
button on the Wii Remote. Despite the cross-platform
graphics, the game looks good on the Wii with bright
colors, a detailed game world and well defined
characters. It's better than we initially expected
after hearing about the Pollux Engine a few months
ago.
At the outset of the game, players choose a character class from four
races - Clavats, Yukes, Lilties, and Selkies - and
the sex of the protagonist. After naming the new
hero, the story starts in a quaint little town
filled with folksy citizens but soon expands into
the dangerous environs of the world outside. If
initially playing the game solo, gamers may visit
bluish crystal shards in order to link up with other
players and go on monster hunting, dungeon
spelunking, and magic casting adventures that allow
the heroes to roam the
world like a gang.
Jan Code:
4988601005821
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NCS Game Notes & Spoilers
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After exiting town, players will get a short
tutorial on how to fight monsters from a Moogle.
Later, the first boss encountered on a grassy field
looks imposing but he's very easy to defeat. In
addition to being slow, the boss performs a
pile-driver move with either of its arms where it
punches down on the ground and then holds the attack
for a few seconds. That's your cue to attack its
torso for 25 HP worth of damage instead of the 5HP
if you attack its arms. The boss' life gauge is
listed on the top of the screen. In the event that
the boss is too tough for your hacking skills, there are
three treasure chests which ring the area which
contain elixirs that restore health.
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After defeating the boss, a gate opens up to the upper left where
the mighty Crystal is located. A girl named Charlotta greets the player and relays a little
information about the Crystal. There's nothing else
to do in this area so head to the left and go back
home. Once inside the village, a young girl
named Eryll drops to her knees and faints. She's
suffering from an affliction related to the Crystal
and the protagonist is charged with wandering out
into the world to find a cure. That's your cue to
head towards the southeast which leads out into the
open expanse of the world.
Photo Clarification
Please note the screen captures shown below are
from the Nintendo DS version of the game.
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This document and photos are ©NCSX 2009. All rights reserved. No
reproduction in whole or in part of this document
may be made without express written consent of
National Console Support, Inc.
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