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Enjoy a new chapter of the series that takes place a thousand years after the events of the original FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, where technology has advanced to its peak and magic is considered taboo
Encounter the first FINAL FANTASY game developed exclusively for Wii, complete with motion-driven gameplay and intuitive controls accessible for gamers of all levels. Enjoy a variety of actions including flying and third-person shooter style gameplay
Step into the hero's shoes and experience the action first-hand! Control Layle's crystal bearer powers to battle adversaries, navigate through obstacles and move objects at will in a highly interactive environment
Traverse the terrain, swing from high places or take a swim in a world in which all areas are open for exploration
With an extra remote, friends and family can jump in to assist the player in times of need in special areas of the game

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Publication Date

December 26, 2009

Computer Platform

Nintendo Wii

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B002BSC4RQ

Release date

December 26, 2009

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4.0 163 ratings

4.0 out of 5 stars

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#57,213 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#838 in Wii Games

Product Dimensions

7.59 x 5.35 x 0.57 inches; 2.4 ounces

Type of item

Video Game

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Teen

Item model number

90908

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Yes

Item Weight

2.4 ounces

Manufacturer

Square Enix

Date First Available

June 16, 2009

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FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS provides a fresh take on the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of FINAL FANTASY with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay. In this world, realistic gameplay and fantastical art direction are brought together for a truly unique experience for Wii users around the globe. A thousand years after the original CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, the end of a great war has led to one tribe's dominance, and another tribe's apparent annihilation. The world has turned to technology, and magic is only used by outcasts called crystal bearers. Layle is one such crystal bearer, whose love of danger is about to send him on an extraordinary adventure.

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His body imbued with the power of crystals. He controls magic beyond our knowledge. He possesses abilities greater than ours and powers that can cause us grievous harm. Is he a savior, or is he damned...? He is...a crystal bearer.

Story
A thousand years have passed since the events of the original FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES. The destruction of the Yuke Crystal during the Great War had at once brought the victorious Lilty Tribe prosperity, the defeated Yuke Tribe apparent annihilation and the world a new age of science and reason. In this new era exists a rare breed of powerful beings called "crystal bearers," whose seemingly magical abilities have led them to be feared and scorned by the public. The young mercenary Layle is one such crystal bearer, who has been hired to escort the new passenger airship Alexis, the pinnacle of Lilty technology and a symbol of their current dominance. However, when the Alexis is suddenly besieged by a horde of monsters, Layle comes face-to-face with an adversary thought to have vanished from the pages of history that's on a quest that may threaten the future of the world.

Gameplay
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS provides a fresh take on the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of FINAL FANTASY with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay. In this world, realistic gameplay and fantastical art direction are brought together for a truly unique experience for Wii users around the globe.

Features

Enjoy a new chapter of the series that takes place a thousand years after the events of the original FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, where technology has advanced to its peak and magic is considered taboo
Encounter the first FINAL FANTASY game developed exclusively for Wii, complete with motion-driven gameplay and intuitive controls that are accessible for gamers of all levels. Enjoy a variety of actions including flying and third-person shooter style gameplay
Step into the hero's shoes and experience the action first-hand! Control Layle's crystal bearer powers to battle adversaries, navigate through obstacles and move objects at will in a highly interactive environment
Traverse the terrain, swing from high places or take a swim in a world in which all areas are open for exploration
With an extra remote, friends and family can jump in to assist the player in times of need in special areas of the game

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Customers like the graphics, saying the game shines on the graphical part. They also appreciate the characters, saying they're convincing and likeable. They're satisfied with the interactivity. However, some customers are disappointed with the comprehensibility. Opinions are mixed on quality, story, ease of use, and sound quality.

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21 customers mention17 positive4 negative

Customers like the graphics in the game. They say the graphics are awesome, very detailed, and meticulously made. They also say the look is not mysterious, it's familiar and warm, but solid and interesting. They mention that even the most simple cutscenes feel polished. The acting, however flawed, does enhance the cutscene. Overall, customers say the overall game environment layout is generally linear.

"...Fluid and meticulous graphicsInspired sign/guide dynamicCons:..." Read more

"...The graphics are awesone, very detailed with fluid animation. The story gets better as it comes together, and the music is catchy...." Read more

"...The game looks like fine for a Wii game, nothing is broken, the voice acting isn't terrible, it's not overly short, and it's not a terrible game,..." Read more

"...The overall game environment layout is generally linear, but you will get lost a lot early on because the game provides no map whatsoever..." Read more

11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

Customers like the characters in the video game. They mention that the voice actor is convincing, the characters actually talk, and they are likeable. They also appreciate the simple character development, interesting designs, and good voice animation.

"...By one step ahead I mean this...The characters actually talk...." Read more

"...The character designs are interesting, and the voice acting is pretty decent...." Read more

"...game looks like fine for a Wii game, nothing is broken, the voice acting isn't terrible, it's not overly short, and it's not a terrible game, but..." Read more

"...All the animations are stiff.With the terrible characters, story, gameplay, and controls, this is a terrible game hands down...." Read more

10 customers mention8 positive2 negative

Customers like the interactivity. They say it makes the world seem more continuous, has many ideas and sidequests worth revisiting, and is worth completing and analysing. They also say the villages and towns are well-thought out in terms of visual design. The story is profound and event charged, and the graphics are very detailed with fluid animation. The beautiful, sprawling world has much to traverse and admire, and mixes well with the environment and situations.

"...This is a good way to impart certain information the gamer may need or keep the gamer aware of what is actually going on...." Read more

"...Many of the villages and towns are well-thought out in terms of visual design, and even the bland, normal sequences in the field look fluid and..." Read more

"...The graphics are awesone, very detailed with fluid animation. The story gets better as it comes together, and the music is catchy...." Read more

"...voice acting isn't terrible, it's not overly short, and it's not a terrible game, but there is just so much that seems wrong...." Read more

39 customers mention19 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game. Some find it very enjoyable, entertaining, and fun, with great story and game play. However, others say that it's too story based and not very RPG ish. The story is good, but the game play isn't all that great, and the whole game feels rushed.

"...script is nice and the story has its ups and downs but the adventure keeps you going!" Read more

"...thing I am frustrated with is the way some of the activities are almost impossible to complete...." Read more

"...This game was alot of fun and didn't think the main story would last as long as it did with plenty of places to venture and a very good story...." Read more

"...Really, this game feels rushed and unfinished, which is odd because it was delayed for a long time to be completely re-worked from..." Read more

21 customers mention13 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story of the video game. Some find it great, intriguing, and light, while others say it's not refined and doesn't particularly amazing. They also say the game play drags them through the story.

"...The script is nice and the story has its ups and downs but the adventure keeps you going!" Read more

"...The storyline is generally pretty intriguing, and it definitely offers some mysterious aspects that make you want to keep pushing forward...." Read more

"...It's hard to describe, but just seems like it's missing a lot of minor connecting scenes to make the "big" ones make sense......" Read more

"...The story gets better as it comes together, and the music is catchy...." Read more

13 customers mention5 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that the game is simple to enjoy and fun to do, while others say that it can be frustrating at some points for inexperienced players. They also say the combat is repetitive and the mini-games have variety.

"...Add to that the fact that there are hardly any boss battles...." Read more

"...-RPG mix that combines the best of both worlds while keeping things simple for all players...." Read more

"...One of the protagonist is a very annoying and unlikable hypocrite who just keeps on lying, cheating, stealing, conning, and scheming the main..." Read more

"...but these difficulties typically disappear and the controls become intuitive after playing for an hour or so...." Read more

10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the game. Some find the music ok, strange, and unconventional, while others say the voice is dreadful to listen to and irritating.

"...The story gets better as it comes together, and the music is catchy...." Read more

"...Being objective, the musical direction is strange and varied, but just as superb as the art direction and works really well with the environment...." Read more

"...Even her voice is dreadful to listen to. Ofcourse your main character just willingly let her abuse him over and over again...." Read more

"...On the Selkie beach it has a nice guitar sound to it sort of like a laid back 311 song...." Read more

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

Customers find the comprehensibility of the video game software hard to get accustomed to and intuitive. They also say the controls are hard to grasp at first and can become difficult at times. Additionally, they say navigation isn't the easiest and some parts are a little too hard.

"...I do agree with some of the other criticisms that the controls are hard to grasp at first (especially getting the hang of raising enemies above you)..." Read more

"...9.5/10GAMEPLAY/CONTROLS: Hard to get accustomed, not very intuitive, but it becomes self-explicative as the game progresses...." Read more

"...You do get a feature about halfway through the game, but it's not very easy to access.- A daring new experiment with its telekentic adventure...." Read more

"...It can be a little disorienting, and navigation isn't the easiest...." Read more

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Lucille P. Robinson

Beats Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword in my book.

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2014

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This game is one step ahead of the Legend of Zelda games that I have loved ever since I played the first one so many years ago. By one step ahead I mean this...

The characters actually talk. At times, the characters take over and talk without the gamer being able to control it. This is a good way to impart certain information the gamer may need or keep the gamer aware of what is actually going on. At times, the characters will perform without the gamer being able to control it. This is also good. During these times the characters will do things that the gamer couldn't hope to make him/her do otherwise. Their powers are greater at these times. The way a Moogle named Stilzskin helps Layle find his way is an interesting way of giving Layle a guiding hand without boring the gamer to death with a whole lot of writing to get across the same point. Now Stilzskin doesn't talk. Instead his words are written in a bubble, but they are brief and given in a conversational manner.

I like the way the mini-games are part of the overall process of working through the story. I also like the way another Moogle is chosen to bring replays of those mini-games to the gamer for the purpose of trying for the gold medals. My favorite thing is how a new game can be started at the end of the old game and the gamer can keep the materials and accessories gathered by the end of the first game. Also, the gamer will still have all the gil the former game ended with.

The one thing I am frustrated with is the way some of the activities are almost impossible to complete. The fishing for 3 rare specimens would be fine, except the time limit seldom makes it possible for the third rare one to come in view and be caught. A few of the mini-games seem impossible to complete because of the time limits, too. I know for a fact I will never be able to fly that huge ship through that narrow tunnel without hitting any of the corners of the walls.

I loved this game so much that when I found Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time I bought it as quickly as I could. I was sadly disappointed that this one did not meet the standards set by The Crystal Bearers.

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Daniel Mosquera

After FFIX this is the Final fantasy game that I recommend

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2012

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I played Final fantasy games since the NES and all the way up to FFX(which killed my love for the franchise). I knew about the Crystal Chronicle series with the Gamecube, DS and previous Wii versions but I am most a console kind of guy and most of the time I play alone, so I skipped the franchise until this game and after playing it, I love every second of it.

First of all, this game is not an RPG, but more of an Action-RPG mix that combines the best of both worlds while keeping things simple for all players. Layle, the main character, is not an emo or cliched character but more of a badass hero with attitude. The script is nice and the story has its ups and downs but the adventure keeps you going!

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Jorel

A mixed bag for sure, but all's well that ends well.

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2010

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I originally pre-ordered this game, then watched as numerous negative reviews flooded in when it came out. This worried me, but in the end I kept the order, played the game, and am glad because of it.

The combat takes a bit of getting used to, but eventually ends up being quite different and subsequently, very fun to play around with. You use telekinesis in battle to toss aside, pick up, or throw enemies and objects. You can throw enemies into each other, throw objects at enemies, etc. Experimenting on the best way to damage and destroy enemies is intriguing, and the various objects have different effects (i.e. throwing manure at a beast or throwing a bomb into a goblin for an explosive effect). In a time plagued by games that are essentially visually different concept copies of one another, this introduces something new. A fun little quirk is that your telekinesis also works in towns, so you can try messing around with the unsuspecting townspeople as well. I liked this realism; since Layle isn't exactly the most moral main character, it makes sense that he would not restrict the use of his powers as soon as he enters a town (unlike many other games that prevent you from any such actions within the town/city atmosphere).

I do agree with some of the other criticisms that the controls are hard to grasp at first (especially getting the hang of raising enemies above you), but these difficulties typically disappear and the controls become intuitive after playing for an hour or so. I suspect that those who still have trouble after this time didn't even glance at the manual; I don't normally do this, but the controls in this game are so different that I felt it necessary to do so.

Most of the graphics are simply stunning (take a look at the stylized way Layle's jacket flutters in the wind during the very first sequence of the game proves this beyond a doubt). Many of the villages and towns are well-thought out in terms of visual design, and even the bland, normal sequences in the field look fluid and refined.

The storyline is generally pretty intriguing, and it definitely offers some mysterious aspects that make you want to keep pushing forward. I never played the previous crystal chronicles games, and I wasn't lost at all.

One disappointing aspect was that many of the people in towns literally have nothing to say. You can walk up to them, see their expressions, even bump into them and toss them into the air, but that's about it. Only a few people in each area actually produce thought bubbles that signify that you can talk to them. I would have liked to see more options in this aspect, but if you don't care about the useless chatter of the townspeople (think of all the additional characters in Zelda games who talk about generally non-relevant things), then you might actually like that this game gets straight to the point in terms of dialogue.

The biggest issue was the map system:
*The short range map (when enemies are present) is fine and looks/functions like the "radar map" in many fps. It works well for finding remaining enemies within the field. The overview map, on the other hand, is extremely vague and difficult to follow; it is barely helpful at all in finding your way to the next place you need to go.
*The one inspired part of the travel system is the fact that you can use your telekinesis to rip the arrows off of signs and carry them around with you. This is helpful because no matter where you go or which way you turn, the arrow will always point to its original destination.

Overall, I would recommend this game. Because of some questionable flaws, it's not a five star game, to be sure, but it is a four star game.

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Pros:
Immediately gets into the story/action
Good storyline
Innovative battle system
All surroundings, including towns, allow for telekinesis interaction
Fluid and meticulous graphics
Inspired sign/guide dynamic

Cons:
Controls take getting used to initially (only one limited option for configuration change)
Poor/useless overview map
Most NPCs have nothing to say (no dialogue)

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Johnny G.

Little Problems Lead to Big Things

Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2015

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Alright. If I want peace, I'm going to have to expel the contents from an empty void I call my brain.

There are too many problems with the game. I shall list them all for you, my buddies, my pals. Here they are:

Number 1, the main character, Layle, isn't likeable. He's too full of himself. He thinks he's the Big OG. But he's not, he really is not.

Number 2, your attack is picking up enemies and throwing them or throwing things at enemies. Either way you cut it, it's going to get boring quickly. They couldn't let you thrust the Wiimote to perform a telekinetic punch? They couldn't let you swing the Wiimote to perform a telekinetic blade thrust? Nope, nope, nope.

Number 3, there are three prominent boss fights in the game. The first boss fight is against Golden Rod. You cannot lose against her. The second boss fight is Blaze. You basically fight him like any other enemy but with a few alterations. The third boss is High Commander Jegran. I'm not going to lie to you, it was grand in scale. Think about the Super Sonic boss battles in Sonic Adventure 1 and 2.

Number 4, the NPCs. No, just no. They get angry if you bump into them. They throw things at you because of Layle's past. It virtually does nothing to make the game better. It just annoyed the heck out of me.

Number 5, the mini-games replace where the boss battles should be. If you were to ask me, I'd say, "Just get rid of those mini-games and let's focus on the gameplay and exploration. That way the players won't notice Layle is unlikeable and the game will have some redeeming qualities."

Number 6--because of Numbers 1 through 5--I didn't feel the need to explore the world. What can I say? It was a bad experience for me. Also, the overworld map blows. Whose idea was the make the map a landscape perspective? It should always be an overhead perspective.

I think that's it! I feel free. I'm at peace with myself and the game.

I'll give the game this before I go. The cut-scenes are great. It's Square Enix. It's expected. And the boss fight against High Commander Jegran is epic. Epic, I say.

The game is not for me. The bad outweighs the good. Bye for now.

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Daniel Larose

half deceiving

Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2010

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the game itself is good, solid storyline, good gameplay, ect, but since it`s a "crystal chronicles" me and my friend were deceived by the lack of multiplayer gameplay. For solo, it`s a 4 stars. for a multi it`s a 1 star out of 5. I'm happy with my purchase though, since it`s a good game.

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Freddy Baril

An interesting game with flawed mechanics.

Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2015

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A great Final Fantasy game for the Wii.

Cons:
This is all about the Wii Mote sensors, unfortunately, the controls are extremely laggy.

Great overall story.

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