Square Enix polls consumers on DS titles, make your vote!

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Square Enix polls consumers on DS titles

Rob Fahey 14:58 28/07/2004

Japanese giant ponders which back catalogue titles to bring to Nintendo's double act

While Nintendo boasts of strong third party software support for the [newly redesigned] Nintendo DS console, at least one publisher hasn't quite decided what to do with it - with Square Enix now asking consumers which of its titles they'd like to see on the platform.

The giant Japanese publisher has included a polling card with copies of Final Fantasy I + II Advance asking customers which titles, from a list of many of the company's best-loved classics, they'd like to see on the new handheld.

Included among the options are Final Fantasy 3, 4, 5 and 6, the SaGa series, Front Mission, Chrono Trigger, Legend of Mana (Seiken Densetsu) and Hanjuku Heroes - presumably indicating a fairly comprehensive shortlist of the games Square Enix is considering for the platform.

The company is also thought to be developing some original titles for the DS, and demonstrated a number of concept titles at the unveiling of the hardware at the E3 trade show in Los Angeles two months ago.

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What would you choose! 8)

 

[GwymWeepa]

I picked Chrono Trigger, because it was fantastic.

 

[thop]

I think CT will win.

 

[Jaybird376]

I think Chrono will probably win also, although the combination of FF IV and VI (II and III US) would be one hell of a deal. While VI got most of the recognition as the best of the old school FF games, I really think that IV set the stage for the whole cycle and was the best of all the FF games.

The cast of characters was awsome, and Rydia friggin ruled.

 

[Paul]

Oh my fucking GOD.

IF THEY PUT CHRONO TRIGGER OR FF3 ON DS, LIKE WITHOUT UPDATING IT, STRAIGHT UP PORT I'LL DIE.

And I"d also be the FIRST person in line for a new DS too

 

[cthellis42]

Sounds like Paul hated it.



Can't you play that in emulated form on a variety of handhelds already?

I pretty much think they'd HAVE to update it. Though in this case "updating" could just mean "making use of the two screens." I can't imagine Nintendo allowing any games through that don't go at least THAT far.

 

[Paul]

They are my two favorite game of all time

I love CT, FF3, and SOM

 

[Rodéric]

It's Chrono Trigger without any hesitation to me !

 

[Evil_Cloud]

Front Mission!

 

[Tysan]

Ugh, tough one!! Ill go with Chrono, but just barely over FF6 and Front Mission.

 

[zurich]

I've always wanted a real-time, overhead map in Final Fantasy games! This will be perfect! 8)

 

[Nexiss]

Without a doubt, Chrono Trigger.

 

[wazoo]

Chrono Trigger.

 

[AlNom]

boooooooooo


FF6


They really should update the music with the orchestrated versions.

 

[Tagrineth]

Eh, they won't do it, but Seiken Densetsu 3...

More realistically, SD2 / Secret of Mana would be awesome - multiplayer on separate screens would make it so much more playable and fun.

Though yes. Chrono Trigger would be by far the best bet... though I probably wouldn't buy it. I played it so much on my SNES... hehehe

 

[PARANOiA]

Is there a reason they can't do most/all of those on the GBA ? The DS is backwards compatible with it anyway. Seems like a pretty stupid question.

*shrug*

 

[wazoo]

Is there a reason they can't do most/all of those on the GBA ? The DS is backwards compatible with it anyway. Seems like a pretty stupid question.

*shrug*

It is not stupid

It is just that in the first year of a console, especially at launch, you can sell pretty much anything, so why not a repackaged 16 bit RPG.

 

[Farid]

It is not stupid

It is just that in the first year of a console, especially at launch, you can sell pretty much anything, so why not a repackaged 16 bit RPG.

That, and the fact that Square-Enix must have advantages (less royalties To pay) because they are developing early DS titles. So, a cheap 16bits port can 1) drive consumers, that are fan of the 16bits game, to the DS and 2) make mucho dineros for Square-Enix.

 

[thop]

And DS got 2x the 2D power of the GBA. Of course it's all about the money though. The announcement alone will sell plenty.

 

[cybamerc]

NDS also has cheaper media. For SquareEnix there's also the added advantage of being able to influence the launch. Companies that are on-board from the start tend to be rewarded with increased marketshare.