Lightning, Tifa and Kain join the party, co-op Labyrinthia clicks beautifully, and the original Dissidia content is bundled in. On PSP this stands as the ultimate Final Fantasy crossover, with little serious competition on the system.
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Category
Fighting2 players12+
Description
Expanded edition of Dissidia Final Fantasy adding six new fighters including Lightning, Tifa and Kain in an all-new prologue. Published by Square Enix, released in Japan in March 2011. Twenty characters from ten Final Fantasy entries, co-operative Labyrinthia mode, expanded costume catalogue, includes all content from the original Dissidia. Available in Asian, Chinese and Korean editions.
Dissidia 012 - Duodecim Final Fantasy review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
A flamboyant crossover of Final Fantasy heroes, polished design by Nomura and spectacular battles: the game unfurls a staging of rare richness for the handheld. The dazzling effects and the faithfulness of the characters overflow with panache. This visual ambition, sleek and generous, celebrates a whole saga in a sumptuous showcase.
Celebrating decades of Final Fantasy, the music re-arranges the saga's most beloved themes into rock and orchestral versions, from epic battles to cult ballads. Each clash summons a memory, sublimated by a galvanising energy. This sonic anthology, generous and flamboyant, delights every fan of the series.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Blending arena combat with RPG progression, equipping your Final Fantasy heroes and aiming for the decisive blow sets up a loop where every clash earns levels and gear. The adventure mode, the challenges and the customization chain short goals together. The slight structure can wear thin, yet this snappy versus fueled by fan service keeps a tenacious grip for fans of the saga.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Reuniting the heroes and villains of the Final Fantasy saga, this entry enriches the roster with six fighters and unfolds a long-haul progression system. Mastering every character, combing the modes and climbing the rankings fills long hours. That generosity, blending fighting and RPG, offers a lifespan Final Fantasy fans savour.
Technical info
💾1,2 GB📅03/03/2011
Published by Square Enix
Dissidia 012 - Duodecim Final Fantasy (PSP) price, value & rarity
Japanese version of Dissidia 012, the NTSC-J original strike of the extended sequel before the Western editions. The Japanese cartridge keeps the original voices and interface and benefits from the appeal of the source version of a crossover uniting heroes from across the Final Fantasy saga. Desirability rests on this status as the first Japanese run, sought by collectors of the Dissidia series in its original form.
Is Dissidia 012 - Duodecim Final Fantasy still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel and prequel to Dissidia, Dissidia 012 Duodecim Final Fantasy fleshes out Square Enix's arena fighter with six new fighters, including Lightning and Tifa, a new prologue and a refined system. The snappy 3D versus blending bravery and HP attacks, the deep customization and the delightful fan service make it the most complete version of the formula. The density of the systems asks for investment. A gem for fans of Final Fantasy and demanding 3D arena fighting.
