Two new Dissidia vids teach us how to fight
by Majed Athab 
{ Oct 6th 2008 at 1:00PM }
Two new vids teach us a thing or two on how Dissidia: Final Fantasy's dramatic progressive battle system works, so pay close attention children. In the first one, keep watch over the big numbers that hover over the character HUD. This is the "Brave" stat. These numbers determine your attack power. If you attack while this number is at zero, then you do no damage. Also, did you notice that some attacks didn't damage HP, but instead started screwing around with the Brave numbers? Yeah, you'll want to watch the second vid (after the break) to fully understand that.
What's going on there is that some attacks drain an opponent's Brave and adds onto yours. This adds a bit of strategy as you can take an enemy down to zero and he'll go into a "Break" status. It's some sort of temporarily vulnerable state. It's a new take on the usual beat em' genre. We can't wait to see more of this game at TGS.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Bryan @ Oct 6th 2008 2:01PM
nice!! i cant wait.
strike @ Oct 6th 2008 2:31PM
AAARRRGGGHHH!!!!
Why must you taunt us, Square!?
TJF588 @ Oct 6th 2008 4:29PM
Dood: "So, why did YOU get My Japanese Coach?"
Guy: "So I can learn how to play DFF!"
Dood: *facepalm*
Note: "Guy" is not strong in the Hax[x] nor speak beaver.
Sam @ Oct 6th 2008 5:48PM
looks so cool cant wait for this i just hope square enix bring it to the states soon
SquallSQ86 @ Oct 6th 2008 11:20PM
Here's the catch. In order to deal HP damage to your opponent. You must gain your 'Brave' point to deal the HP damage.
You can drain your opponent 'Brave' by pressing O to deal 'Brave' point damage.
Once you gain your 'Brave' point. Press Square to deal HP damage. Once you hit your opponent. 'Brave' point will turn into HP damage and give your opponent a great damage.
When your 'Brave' is in 'Break' stat. You will deal no HP damage to your opponent.
During 'Break' stat. Your 'Brave' point will slowly regain to a reasonable amount.
If you over 'Break' your opponent 'Brave'. You will gain all the Free 'Brave' point in the Bottom of the screen.