Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers is an
upcoming title planned for release on the Nintendo Wii, a sequel to
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles for the GameCube.
The game is being designed to take advantage of all of Wii's unique
features. While there are yet no details on exactly how certain features
will be implemented, it can be assumed that the motion-sensitive
controller will play an integral role in user interaction. It can also
be safely assumed that it will utilize the Wii's Wi-Fi online play. But
it is unknown if the gaming style will be similar to the original Final
Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (by being a real-time fighting game), or to
typical Final Fantasy games, by being a turned-based RPG.
The trailer released at Square Enix's pre-E3 press conference is short,
but it contains a lot of little tidbits of information. One major
development is the presence of steam punk-style airships, which give off
green smoke. This suggests that, as in other Final Fantasy games, they
are powered by some magical element, possibly miasma. (Incidentally,
this is very similar to the airships of Final Fantasy IX, which were
powered by the poisonous 'Mist') A group of three crystal caravans is
shown a few moments later, similar in style to those seen in the
original Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles game. After that is a short
clip of a young Clavat holding what appears to be one of the
miasma-repelling crystals, except that it is not attached to a chalice.
Developing a compact crystal was the focus of one character's research
in the first game, and it is now apparent that he was successful.
Lastly, a dragon-like creature spreads its wings over a waterfall,
engulfed in flames. Many believe this creature to be Bahamut, one of the
most powerful summons in most Final Fantasy games, which leads to
speculation of summoning magic being added to Crystal Bearers.
