Nintendo DS Interview | Square Enix on Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

Finishing off the mass of interviews from Square Enix, the company recently discussed its exclusive Nintendo DS version of Final Fantasy XII. Interviewed on the Real Time Strategy spin-off game were Producer Eisuke Yokoyama and Writer / Director Motomu Toriyama, both of which stated the old light-hearted feel of the Final Fantasy games inspired the direction XII on DS has taken, but keeping enough of a draw for fans of the PS2 game and encouraging new gamers into the fold as well.

Touched upon was how, just like Matrix Software dealt with Final Fantasy III's remake, Think and Feel was brough on-board for Revenant Wings due to its experience in the portable RTS field with games from the team appearing on the GBA in the past. As for how duties were handed out, the scenario and graphics were a joint effort between Think and Feel and Square Enix, with the stronger side taking control when issues arose.

Toriyama-san was quizzed about his involvement in another spin-off, Final Fantasy X-2, to which he replied he prefers light-hearted adventures, dealing with the scenario when conflict has already been resolved, after the main adventure has taken place. He wrapped up by stating the US audience should take to Revenant Wings due to its high levels of freedom in the gameplay.

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