Two new vids teach us a thing or two on how Dissidia: Final Fantasy's dramatic progressive battle system works, so pay close attention children. In the first one, keep watch over the big numbers that hover over the character HUD. This is the "Brave" stat. These numbers determine your attack power. If you attack while this number is at zero, then you do no damage. Also, did you notice that some attacks didn't damage HP, but instead started screwing around with the Brave numbers? Yeah, you'll want to watch the second vid (after the break) to fully understand that.
What's going on there is that some attacks drain an opponent's Brave and adds onto yours. This adds a bit of strategy as you can take an enemy down to zero and he'll go into a "Break" status. It's some sort of temporarily vulnerable state. It's a new take on the usual beat em' genre. We can't wait to see more of this game at TGS.
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10-06-2008 @ 2:01PM
Bryan said...
nice!! i cant wait.
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10-06-2008 @ 2:31PM
strike said...
AAARRRGGGHHH!!!!
Why must you taunt us, Square!?
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10-06-2008 @ 4:29PM
TJF588 said...
Dood: "So, why did YOU get My Japanese Coach?"
Guy: "So I can learn how to play DFF!"
Dood: *facepalm*
Note: "Guy" is not strong in the Hax[x] nor speak beaver.
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10-06-2008 @ 5:48PM
Sam said...
looks so cool cant wait for this i just hope square enix bring it to the states soon
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10-06-2008 @ 11:20PM
SquallSQ86 said...
Here's the catch. In order to deal HP damage to your opponent. You must gain your 'Brave' point to deal the HP damage.
You can drain your opponent 'Brave' by pressing O to deal 'Brave' point damage.
Once you gain your 'Brave' point. Press Square to deal HP damage. Once you hit your opponent. 'Brave' point will turn into HP damage and give your opponent a great damage.
When your 'Brave' is in 'Break' stat. You will deal no HP damage to your opponent.
During 'Break' stat. Your 'Brave' point will slowly regain to a reasonable amount.
If you over 'Break' your opponent 'Brave'. You will gain all the Free 'Brave' point in the Bottom of the screen.
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