Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions Out Today!

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After a few hiccups and delays, Square Enix has today finally released Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions to App Stores worldwide for iPhone and iPod touch. This marks the third incarnation of the game, which first appeared on the Sony PlayStation in Japan in 1997, when it sold over 2.4 million copies worldwide. It was then released in 2007 for the Sony PSP, complete with added features such as new cut scenes, scenarios and jobs, and this is the version that has now been ported over to the iPhone.

This latest version of the game uses the iPhone’s touch screen interface to fine-tune the control of the complex tactical gameplay. Instead of switching fixed map views, you can now rotate, move and change the size of maps by sliding and pinching. The loading times have also been improved, and certain cut scenes can now be skipped.

Here are some of the game’s key features, courtesy of Square Enix:

• Character designer Akihiko Yoshida’s illustrations come to life through animated sequences that combine hand-drawn style visuals with the fluidity of computer graphics – fully voiced exclusively for the English version
• Classic orchestrations from world-renowned composers Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata capture the essence and breathtaking drama of the world of Ivalice
• FINAL FANTASY turns tactical: experience strategic, turn-based combat on battlefields brought to life with breathtaking art and stunning visual effects.
• Customize your characters – with 22 jobs and over 400 abilities to choose from, the range of tactical options open to you in combat is truly astounding.
• Uncover secret truths hidden within a gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal, heresy, love and heroism.
• Recruit legendary Square Enix characters to your party, including Balthier from FINAL FANTASY XII and Cloud fromFINAL FANTASY VII.
• Watch key scenes unfold through gorgeous, cutting-edge animation.
• Smooth, intuitive touch-panel controls specifically tailored to Square Enix’s iPhone RPGs
• New and improved visuals exclusive to the iPhone/iPod touch

Now here’s the part where you might have to sit down! The game will set you back £10.99/€12.99/$15.99 to download. Pretty steep, but there are chocobos and moogles though! Click here to download: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Source: Square Enix