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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates''}}
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|title = ''Ring of Fates''
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| name = ''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates''
|image = [[Image:RingofFates.jpg|230px]]
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| image = [[File:Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Ring of Fates (NA).jpg|230px]]
|developer = [[Square Enix]]
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|publisher = [[Square Enix]]
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| publisher = [[Square Enix]]
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|released = [[Image:Japan.gif|15 px]] August 23, [[2007]]<br>[[Image:America.gif|15 px]] March 11, [[2008]]<br>[[Image:Australia.gif|15 px]] March 20, [[2008]]<br>[[Image:Europe.gif|15 px]] March 21, [[2008]]
 
|genre = Action role-playing game
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| genre = Action-adventure, RPG
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| system1 = DS
|modes = Single player, multiplayer
 
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| system1NA = March 11, [[2008]]
|ratings = ESRB: [[Image:TenUp.jpg|15 px]] 10+
 
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| system1JP = August 23, [[2007]]
|platforms = [[Nintendo DS]]
 
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| system1EU = March 21, 2008
|media = DS card
 
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| system1AU = March 20, 2008
|preceded = ''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles]]''
 
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| rating = Yes
|followed = ''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time]]''
 
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| ESRB = E10
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| PEGI = 12
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| CERO = A
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| ACB = PG
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| Fix = a
 
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'''''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates''''' is a [[Nintendo DS]] video game released in [[2007]] and [[2008]]. The game is a prequel to the [[GameCube]] video game ''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles]]'', and is part of the [[Nintendo]] exclusive ''Crystal Chronicles'' series that is heavily multiplayer based (though recently has become a single player experience as well). The game is more similar to games like ''[[Secret of Mana]]'' or ''[[w:c:kingdomhearts|Kingdom Hearts]]'' than the [[Final Fantasy (series)|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. The game features live action combat and even jumping, as well as puzzle solving.
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'''''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates''''' {{Japanese|ファイナルファンタジー・クリスタルクロニクル リング・オブ・フェイト|Fainaru Fantajī Kurisutaru Kuronikuru Ringu Obu Feito}} is a [[Nintendo DS]] video game released in [[2007]] and [[2008]]. The game is a prequel to the [[GameCube]] video game ''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles]]'', and is part of the [[Nintendo]] exclusive ''Crystal Chronicles'' series that is heavily multiplayer based (though recently has become a single player experience as well). The game is more similar to games like ''[[Secret of Mana]]'' or ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' than the [[Final Fantasy (series)|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. The game features live action combat and even jumping, as well as puzzle solving.
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
In the beginning of the game, you'll take control of Yuri, a small boy. His twin sister will accompany him on his journey, though she won't do any fighting at the moment. He'll use his hatchet that his father gave him and journey through a dungeon, where he'll learn the basics of the game and then conclude the temple by battling a mighty boss. As time passes by the two will eventually grow up and be accompanied by other characters.
 
In the beginning of the game you'll take control of Yuri, a small boy. His twin sister will accompany him on his journey, though she won't do any fighting at the moment. He'll use his hatchet that his father gave him and journey through a dungeon, where he'll learn the basics of the game and then conclude the temple by battling a mighty boss. As time passes by the two will eventually grow up and be accompanied by other characters.
 
   
 
===Combat===
 
===Combat===
 
In the game, you won't trigger battles, but rather will just be able to fight monsters as you would in a game like ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. By pressing the attack button, you'll swing with your sword. You can swing your sword three consecutive times, which will be followed by a short, split second pause. After this you'll then be able to start swinging again. To perform a magic attack, you'll have to use the touch screen and press one of the eight selections, that range from black to white magic. After this, you'll have to keep your finger on the x button and navigate the magic towards an enemy or ally and then execute it. You can even combine magics together to create an even more potent attack.
   
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==Reception==
In the game you won't trigger battles, but rather will just be able to fight monsters as you would in a game like ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. By pressing the attack button, you'll swing with your sword. You can swing your sword three consecutive times, which will be followed by a short, split second pause. After this you'll then be able to start swinging again. To perform a magic attack, you'll have to use the touch screen and press one of the eight selections, that range from black to white magic. After this, you'll have to keep your finger on the x button and navigate the magic towards an enemy or ally and then execute it. You can even combine magics together to create an even more potent attack.
 
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{{Reviews
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|GR = 77.02% <small>(based on 71 reviews)</small>
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|MC = 77 <small>(based on 41 critic reviews)</small>
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|1UP = A
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|CVG =
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|Edge = 6/10
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|EGM = 81.67/100
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|EuroG = 7/10
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|Fam = 35/40
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|GI = 6/10
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|GamePro = 3.75/5
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|GSpot = 7.5/10
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|GSpy = 4/5
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|GRadar =
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|GTM = 6/10
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|GT = 8.3/10
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|IGN = 8.2/10
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|NG =
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|NGC = 86/100
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|NP = 7/10
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|NWR = 6/10
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|ONM = 72/100
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|Wired = 7/10
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|XPlay =
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==See Also==
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==See also==
 
*[[Final Fantasy (series)|''Final Fantasy'' (series)]]
 
*[[Final Fantasy (series)|''Final Fantasy'' (series)]]
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[[Category:2008 video games]]
 
[[Category:2008 video games]]
 
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]
 
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]
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[[Category:Square Enix games]]
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[[Category:2007 video games]]
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[[Category:Crystal Chronicles games]]
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[[Category:Games published by Square Enix]]
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[[Category:Action-adventure games]]
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[[Category:Role-playing games]]

Revision as of 00:42, 4 May 2020

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (JP) is a Nintendo DS video game released in 2007 and 2008. The game is a prequel to the GameCube video game Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, and is part of the Nintendo exclusive Crystal Chronicles series that is heavily multiplayer based (though recently has become a single player experience as well). The game is more similar to games like Secret of Mana or Kingdom Hearts than the Final Fantasy series. The game features live action combat and even jumping, as well as puzzle solving.

Gameplay

In the beginning of the game, you'll take control of Yuri, a small boy. His twin sister will accompany him on his journey, though she won't do any fighting at the moment. He'll use his hatchet that his father gave him and journey through a dungeon, where he'll learn the basics of the game and then conclude the temple by battling a mighty boss. As time passes by the two will eventually grow up and be accompanied by other characters.

Combat

In the game, you won't trigger battles, but rather will just be able to fight monsters as you would in a game like The Legend of Zelda. By pressing the attack button, you'll swing with your sword. You can swing your sword three consecutive times, which will be followed by a short, split second pause. After this you'll then be able to start swinging again. To perform a magic attack, you'll have to use the touch screen and press one of the eight selections, that range from black to white magic. After this, you'll have to keep your finger on the x button and navigate the magic towards an enemy or ally and then execute it. You can even combine magics together to create an even more potent attack.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
Aggregator Score
GameRankings 77.02% (based on 71 reviews)
Metacritic 77 (based on 41 critic reviews)
Review scores
Publication Score
1UP A
Edge 6/10
Electronic Gaming Monthly 81.67/100
Eurogamer 7/10
Famitsu 35/40
Game Informer 6/10
GamePro 3.75/5
GameSpot 7.5/10
GameSpy 4/5
GamesTM 6/10
GameTrailers 8.3/10
IGN 8.2/10
NGC Magazine 86/100
Nintendo Power 7/10
Nintendo World Report 6/10
Official Nintendo Magazine 72/100
Wired 7/10

See also