Final Fantasy IV Sequel being ported to the Wii
Friday, February 27th, 2009 at 1:35pm by Will
Silconera has dug up some juicy information regarding a sequel to the ever so popular Final Fantasy IV, and found out that the [ESRB] has reviewed and rated the game for release in the US. Which is interesting since I thought that Square-Enix was against releasing their “Cell Phone” games over here, but since we all know that the Wii prints out cash for whoever develops for it and we all know that Square-Enix likes cashing out on their games this move was a no brainer.
Since Final Fantasy IV: The After Years was originally a two dimensional cellphone based game, I am hoping that square up ports it slightly with better graphics and audio, as it will probably be an exclusive WiiWare title. As a weary Final Fantasy fan tired of “crummy” sequels from the Final Fantasy VII series, I hope they actually put some thought into this one. Even if it is set 17-20 years after the events of the first game, Square-Enix doesn’t have the best track record for adding additional story to their games. Yet… I still can’t help wondering what happened to Cecil and his crew…
February 27th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Interesting. I wonder if we’ll get to see more non-Crystal Chronicle FF games on Wii. I mean, personally I think the DS is a better platform for that type of RPG, but the more the merrier on Wii!
February 27th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Porting a game for mobile phones to the wii? this should be interesting…
Same as David, I think DS is better at that kind of RPG, the Wii can handle the fast paced ones whereas the slower turn based ones are best on DS. I’m still excited to see how this one turns out though.
February 27th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I think it’s WiiWare over DS because a “cell phone game” is probably too short for it’s own DS release, and DSi sales are not guaranteed on US shores yet.
I’m excited for this. FFIV was my first final fantasy game, and my introduction to console RPG games. Although I wonder if it’s appeal will be limited? Despite the DS release of IV saying otherwise, I hope square preps the sequel’s release with a “Final Fantasy 2″ VC release. (Unlikely.)
February 27th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
it was released in episodes for the cell phone so don’t let the length necessarily restrict the possibilities.
4 is tied with 6 for my fav in the series, in fact i’m playing the 3d version of 4 right now on DS.
February 27th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Bring on the snes games with extra Wii powers! As a Wiiware game the size of an snes cart this could work. As a full disk game they could put all the cg in it they want! Hell there I say it! FF13 could be port-able because of CG replacing in game graphics like the good old PS1 and 2 days.
Seriously some hints at chronotrigger would be nice or some secret of mana!
March 1st, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Kain is not a true dragoon. Perhaps he’ll get a chance to prove himself. Also check out Zeromus’s last words:
“I will not perish as long as there is evil in the hearts of people.” Someone with evil intentions is going to resurrect him, despite the peaceful efforts, thus a new adventure begins for the original dark knight-turned-paladin.
March 3rd, 2009 at 1:55 am
Eh… I’m content if they just keep giving me the DS remakes. 3 and 4 were fantastic and I’m super ancy to see 5 and 6 come to DS as well as 1 and 2 done up with some added story like they did with 3. Also love to see the Playstation games make their way over to our neck of the woods, but that may be asking too much.
March 3rd, 2009 at 1:57 am
Also, I just like RPGs in portable form better than on a console. Just feel more freedom that way to play for shorter periods of time. Most of my DS adventuring is done on the toilet.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:58 am
I can only see this as a Wii Ware title and nothing more. it will be worth the download for most FF fans though.