Dissidia Final Fantasy

Gaming Nexus

Dissidia: Final Fantasy manages to marry at least two completely disparate genres into one of the best games of the year. Not only is it exciting and full of fast-paced action, but it's also deep and full of replay value.

GamingTrend

If you have even a passing interest in Final Fantasy and are willing to put a little effort into learning some complex systems, Dissidia is an absolute must-buy. Whatever you do, do not miss this game.

1UP

Most of the game's enjoyment comes from building up characters over time through battling and buying, a practice that should be right up the average RPG player's alley. "Is it a fighter? Is it an RPG?" Well, it can be both, and still be fun.

GameShark

There's nothing to Dissidia but the grind, and if you're looking for an epic adventure, you won’t find it here after the 20+ hour story mode is finished. But if you’re looking for something engrossing with great characters that’ll keep you playing for weeks, Dissidia: Final Fantasy is one of the top candidates for the PSP.

Everyeye.it

One of the best Psp exclusives. Fresh, deep, suitable for quick play or intense game sessions. Beat'em up mechanics works well, and the rpg aspect add variety and strategical issues. Almost perfect, artistically and technically speaking too.

Vandal Online

This new Square Enix entry into the fighting genre is completely superior to Ergheiz, with a combat system which engages since the very first minute, redesigned character and an original story.

Total Video Games

The single most comprehensive offering we've ever had the pleasure to play on PSP, Final Fantasy: Dissidia is an absolute gem, a masterpiece of Japanese ingenuity on the maligned handheld format that makes "epics" on the PS3, 360 and PC hide in shame.

GamerNode

All in all, Dissidia: Final Fantasy is a highly enjoyable experience whether you're a fan of the franchise or not.

Gamer 2.0

An engaging experience that’s both easy to pick up and tough to master.

Gamer Limit

Dissidia: Final Fantasy mixes a near perfect fan service with tight gameplay, unrivaled visuals, and an extensive amount of side-content. This IP should not be passed up.

Playstation Official Magazine UK

It's a bright, distinctive and hugely playable game, and is a massive slap in the face for other PSP fighters. [Oct 2009, p.122]

AceGamez

As a fan of the series, Dissidia: Final Fantasy is my perfect slice of gaming for PSP. Utilising all the things done well in the previous games, while being inventive in all areas too, it should be a must buy for every PSP owner.

Multiplayer.it

This is definitely one of the best games on the PSP. A not to be missed game for all Final Fantasy fans. A great fighting game for all.

Armchair Empire

There are plenty of characters and each with their own unique storyline. Dissidia will surely last many hours before a FF fan will get bored of it. I highly suggest a purchase.

3DJuegos

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is one of the top games for the PSP. It’s a real tribute to fighters and Final Fantasy fans.

IGN

This game is a touching tribute to the franchise and a great reward for devoted fans.

Digital Chumps

The combat system, once you get the hang of it, is surprisingly deep and engaging, and it does well to support each characters inherent strengths and weaknesses.

GamingXP

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is technically the best PSP game so far. Also it’s a lot of fun to fight with the characters out of the different parts of the Final Fantasy series.

GameFocus

Whether you’re a Final Fantasy fanatic or a newcomer to the series, Dissidia is a wonderful fighter/RPG hybrid. The combat system is engaging while the RPG infrastructure is massive, deep and rewarding.

PSFocus

This game has a few points that makes this game a must buy for every Final Fantasy fan. It has a lot of gameplay, well known characters, good story and a lot more.

GameTrailers

Dissidia boldly marries an interesting new approach to fighting with some of the touchstones that the Final Fantasy series is built on. And though it takes some sizable risks at being different, the end result is great. It's everything that you wouldn't expect a Final Fantasy game to be, but if you're looking for a feature-rich time-sink with fight and flair, then Dissidia is well worth your consideration.

GameZone

Even though the combat has some minor issues, there is still a lot of depth and engaging gameplay to be experienced in DISSIDIA.

GameSpot

This role-playing/fighting hybrid is more than just fan service: It is a fun and flashy game that keeps on giving.

Kombo

Dissida is a unique take on the fighting genre. Its RPG heavy perspective makes for some interesting battles with the obvious benefit of having the most memorable FF characters duke it out in an epic war.

SpazioGames

For the fans of the saga, Dissidia is a must buy. As a pure fighting game, it lacks the depth of gameplay many other titles on the market have, so keep this in mind.

GamesNation

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is a must-have for all FF fans, a dream come true after all those years spent wishing to see all the characters of this huge saga fighting one another! All other players too should play it, having in mind that this is also one of the best fighting games on PSP ever.

The Onion (A.V. Club)

Dissidia is an earnest attempt to translate the strengths of its source material into a new context. It somehow makes the ludicrous notion of a Final Fantasy fighting game seem pretty reasonable.

Games Master UK

A simple concept hides a hugely complex and massively rewarding experience. Brilliant. [Oct 2009, p.76]

Cheat Code Central

The story mode is fairly lengthy, and there are plenty of unlockables to keep you going. However, the lack of online play is regrettable.

PSM3 Magazine UK

Overall A challenging fighter that shows off the PSP's power. Slightly intimidating for non-fans, though.

Edge Magazine

It revitalises both old and recent characters and, despite the basic environments having the odd clunky element in their geography, triumphantly succeeds as a new breed of fighting game. [Oct 2009, p.90]

Eurogamer Italy

Everything let us think that Square Enix took care of the project at the best, showing all the skills of its internal team. Our hope is that any other spin-off will follow the path Dissidia traced.

Meristation

Dissidia's one of the best games that we've seen on the PSP system, with an outstanding graphic engine and an interesting fight system that assures more than a hundred hours of fun and addictive battles. It still have some minor issues to deal with in a future edition of the game, but for what it has, it's a must-have for Sony's handheld.

Games Radar (in-house)

In spite of nagging camera problems and an intimidatingly complicated battle system, Dissidia is an outstanding fighter that does a fantastic job of giving Final Fantasy fans exactly what they want.

GamePro

This is Final Fantasy like you've never played it before.

Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)

A bit too complex to please conventional fighting fans, but the game more than pays off for anyone who enjoys character progression - including anyone who's obsessed with "Final Fantasy." [Oct 2009, p.76]

RPGamer

Dissidia's greatest strength easily lies in its longevity.

Eurogamer Spain

We're not sure if Dissidia is a game for RPG lovers or for fighting game fanatics, but we're a hundred percent sure that this is a really good game.

games(TM)

A Final Fantasy spin-off with real merit. [Mar 2009, p.126]

Eurogamer

Dissidia certainly isn't without its faults. The rate of descent once airborne is too slow, and the combat fundamentals occasionally feel jerky compared to more traditional and refined fighters. But these minor criticisms aside, it's a very accomplished fighter that's worth your time - whether you're a fighter nut or Final Fantasy fan.

Gamer.nl

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is a good game. With the unique fighting-system, healthy length and high production values it is already a convincing title, but the thing that makes it the most interesting is that it’s a beautiful tribute to the series. The negative points like the lack of online-options, an unpolished camera system and the sometimes awful voice acting can't hide the fact that Dissidia is one of the most surprising PSP-titles this year.

Level7.nu

Final Fantasy Dissidia is all about fan service. It doesn't matter which of the games in the series you're the most attached to - chances are great that you'll find your favourite character, tune or environment in this package. Looking beyond the fan service there's actually a surprisingly deep and fleshed out story mode that will keep you busy for hours on end. There are flaws, such as a terribly wonky camera, but if you're a fan of Final Fantasy this is a must buy. Final Fantasy fan or not, this is one of the best fighting games on the PSP.

Eurogamer Portugal

Dissidia is a dignifying compilation of the several characters in the series. The amount of unlockables and incentives to continue playing are just deafening.

NZGamer

Because of the unusual gameplay characteristics, Dissidia is not a pick up and play game. You really have to invest yourself into the experience to really get anything out of it. Once you do though, the bite sized battles are a great way to pass five minutes.

Thunderbolt

Any Final Fantasy fan will feel right at home here, and those who are somehow unfamiliar with the series will find an amazing title on their hands when they emerge from cryogenic freezing.

LEVEL (Czech Republic)

Fighting game with popular characters from the famous Final Fantasy series comes (unsurprisingly) with RPG elements and goes very well with it. [Oct 2009]

InsideGamer.nl

Dissidia: Final Fantasy has become a very interesting fighting game. The game possesses a lot of characters in which you can play a very long but not that interesting plot. The fighting in combination with the leveling-system is very entertaining, but the annoying camera and story plot doesn’t give it the shine to the game that it should have. On the other hand, the fun you have with this game is a lot more meaningful then the camera issues. That’s why this game deserves a worthy grade.

Gameplayer Sweden

Dissidia reeks of fan service, but still manages to be a good game. There’s a lot of content and replay value which makes up for the somewhat chaotic and unbalanced battle system. A solid action-packed rpg, primarily recommended to fans of the series, who’ll more than likely be attracted by the nostalgic charm surrounding this title.

Worth Playing

At its barest elements, Dissidia: Final Fantasy is phenomenal.

GameSpy

Apart from the poor dialogue, Dissidia is a largely enjoyable game, although its attempt at shoehorning in a wide variety of RPG elements (including the mystifying ability to create equippable items by performing certain combos in battle) to an otherwise action-oriented fighting game ends up being confusing.

Teletext GameCentral

Despite an unhealthy amount of fan service this is an innovative, if inaccessible, one-on-one fighter.

9Lives

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is a game that won't please the majority of the audience. It's a bit in between genres. Fighter fans will feel there are too many rpg elements, while RPG fans will feel it lacks depth. Square Enix also assumes that everyone knows the entire Final Fantasy history, catering this game towards the fans. Everyone else should try this game before buying it.

Gaming Age

While I enjoyed Dissidia as an FF fan, I have to admit that once the fan service stuff wore off, I grew bored of the overall game.

Destructoid

Hardcore Final Fantasy nerds will be dazzled by the fan service on offer and will likely let a lot of issues slip by unnoticed, just because Kefka is in it. However, Dissidia really isn't a great game. It's a solid, if annoying, hack n' slash title that had a shedload of potential, but just isn't tight enough to truly realize the greatness it could have achieved.

Game Informer

The concept may delight hardcore fans, but the unrefined gameplay ensures that everyone else is left out in the cold. [Sept 2009, p.92]

Gamervision

Dissidia Final Fantasy offers an enormous amount of content for Final Fantasy fans, but fails to deliver an engaging or satisfying fighting experience.

PALGN

Dissidia is a disappointing title that is hard to recommend to anyone but a die hard fan of the Final Fantasy series.

Wired

Unlike The World Ends With You, the under-appreciated Square Enix RPG for the Nintendo DS, Dissidia: Final Fantasy is unsuccessful in its attempt to fuse action and role-playing experimentation in a meaningful way. The pieces are all there, but the glue is too thin.

Play UK

A cynical exercise in fan service that leeches off its ancestors in the absence of any merits it can call its own. [Issue#184, p.76]

Game Revolution

It seems that any time Square Enix tries to prove to the world that they can make more than super awesome RPGs, they underwhelm.