DS - FF Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates to Launch Across PAL Territories

An official Square Enix report today says that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is set for release across all PAL territories on the 21st of March 2008, exclusively for owners of Nintendo DS systems. The game delivers action-based gameplay, a 3D setting, exploration and puzzle solving, and a control system that allows you to engage enemies on your terms and without any random encounters.

Multiplayer game modes are also available in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates - up to four friends can team-up for some co-op action. There are hundreds of different items and costume combinations to make your character unique too.

"With a strong focus on action and exploration Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates offers an exciting, fast-paced adventure," said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. "If you've never played a FINAL FANTASY game before, Ring of Fates is the perfect introduction and offers even more fun when played with friends."

The game's story, in short:
The Great Crystal protects the land from the malefic glow of the blood red moon.
Twins are born to this land, endowed with a shared, mystical power.
Their peaceful life is suddenly changed with the rise of the blood red moon.
All fates are etched into the crystal.

As for the main features of this exciting RPG for your Nintendo handheld system, they go a little something like this:

- Unique action-based gameplay - with 3D levels, exploration and puzzle solving.

- Action-based control system lets you experience the adventure your way.

- Experience exhilarating real-time battles with intuitive controls.

- Gorgeous 3D graphics and an emotional audio score create a beautiful world to explore.

- Up to four players can co-operate via DS Wireless Play!

- Realise the tale of two heroic yet innocent twins in a unique story of fate, adventure and fraternal love.

- Hundreds of different item and costume combinations add to the fun. Changes to costume/equipment are directly visible on your character in the game.

- Trade with friends using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection functions.

- Additional content over the original Japanese version, with four new quests.

- Can be played in four different languages - English, French, German and Spanish. The multiplayer mode, which allows up to four players to play together, can be played seamlessly even when each player selects a different language.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates launches across all PAL territories on the 21st of March 2008, exclusively on Nintendo DS.