Final Fantasy XII – Images and story info

As the debate over whether Final Fantasy XI is any good or not rages, Square has deemed fit to release some new and exciting information regarding FFXII: the series' return to traditional RPG expectations.

As the Magic Box reports, “…the Archadian Empire, seeking to strengthen its base of power, had been invading and subjugating its neighboring lands one by one - a fate which befell the small Kingdom of Dalmasca. Archadia’s invasion and the subsequent death of the Dalmascan king prompted the Princess Ashe, the sole surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne, to take up arms against the invaders. In her struggle to oust the occupying Archadian forces and restore freedom to her people, Ashe must watch as many of her allies pay the blood price for that freedom. Though tempted to abandon all hope in the face of the Empire’s might, her determination keeps her from succumbing before what would seem to be inevitable defeat.”

Get all that? No, neither did we really, though our very own Roxer did twitch slightly upon reading, so it must be good.

There’s some grabs doing the rounds too, available for free with this very news story. Enjoy!