‘Final Fantasy Dimensions’ Goes Retro On August 31st For $29

Final Fantasy Dimensions, the upcoming iOS and android title that takes us back to the RPG franchise’s 2D roots, will be available for sale on August 31st.

Acting as a throwback to the early titles in the series, Dimensions will put gamers in control of two teams, the Warriors of Light and the Warriors of Darkness. Using a job system that can change character abilities on the fly and taking advantage of the active time battle game play style, the game seems to favor Final Fantasy V. Which by the way, was a vastly underrated entry in the series that I’m excited to revisit, even if its in just in spirit.

So you may ask, how much is this going to set you back? Surely it’ll be $10. Maybe $15. It is just a 2D game after all… Nope! The game will be released in episodic chapters. The prologue is free for those who want to get their feet wet, but like Final Fantasy IV: The After Years during its initial WiiWare release, players will have to buy each chapter seprately for $2.99, in bundles of three for $9.99 or the whole package at $28.99.

It seems like many a gamer are complaining that this is too much for a lowly old school RPG. But I really don’t mind, and I’ll tell you why. First, we’re getting a brand new Final Fantasy game that is sure to be a minimum of 30 hours long if it stays true to the length of previous titles. Second, it’s developed by Matrix Software, who have worked on FFIV: The After Years, the 3D DS remakes and the original DS title, Final Fantasy: The Four Heroes of Light, each of which have been excellent entries worthy of the legendary name, so this game is in more than capable hands. Third, you can try it for free, so unlike console DLC, you’re not stuck with a steaming pile of crap if it ends up being no good in the beginning. And lastly, I’d much rather pay $29 for a good, albiet sprite based RPG that I can actually, control, strategize and adapt with rather than $60 for a glorified graphics demo where I can mash auto battle to get through about a third of the game.

But I digress. Either way, it seems cell phone owners are getting a lot of love from Square if recent rumors are to be believed. RPG fans will have plenty of reasons to rejoice once the 31st rolls around, and the best part is you can try it for free!  Until then, check out these screenshots and decide if it looks worth the price for yourself.

SOURCE: Shacknews.com