The most highly anticipated popular role-playing game is released. From the look of it, Final Fantasy XII hasn't lost any of the magical touch that has been in all Final Fantasy Series.
	.: Story: 9/10 .: Gameplay: 9/10 .: Graphics: 9/10 .: Music: 9/10 .: Value: 10/10 .: Replay Value: 10/10	Overall: 9.3 Superb
Category: Role-Playing | Console-style RPG Platform: PlayStation 2 Tech Information: 1 Player.		Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Square Enix Release Date: Oct 31, 2006

Final Fantasy XII will take place in the World of Ivalice, which has been the background for previous titles created by the game's director, Yasumi Matsuno. In Final Fantasy XII, the Arcadia Empire, which rules the continent of Valendia, and the Rosaria Empire, which rules the continent of Ordalia, have been engaged in a long war. During the conflict, the Arcadia Empire conquers a small kingdom named Dalmasca, which has geographic significance because of its location between the two continents.

But the victory is not an easy one. And after the battle, the princess of Dalmasca, Princess Ashe, joins a resistance army that has been fighting against the powerful Arcadia Empire. With her father dead, Ashe is the only living member of the royal family. Vowing to release Dalmasca from the Arciadian Empire's grasp, she quickly comes to terms with the harsh reality of its strength. Ashe is ready to admit her defeat, but her pride as the heir to her kingdom doesn't let her.

Things begin to change for Ashe after she meets a young man named Vaan, who is cheerful and optimistic despite having lost his parents in the clash between the two Empires. Their encounter, which eventually changes the world, is the dramatic beginning to Final Fantasy XII.