On Wii Ware, with limited space, there was no option to use high-quality CG, a Square Enix benchmark. So the game had to be quite different. Shiraishi discussed the small scope of the game: one town, a few villager models, and unseen combat -- all of which are integral now to the game design. The game started from a game design rather than concept art -- another new development for the company. Shiraishi indicated that if concept art had been used, there would have been more of an effort to include everything that was in the art.
The small, multitasking team also made use of middleware instead of completely new code, making use of Nintendo's own package NintendoWare, which was deemed "awesome." In addition, about 70% of My Life as a King was developed using a scripting language called Squirrel. About the combat: there was originally RPG-style combat, but it was cut. Instead, heroes autonomously go fight monsters and bring items back to the king. It's like there's an RPG going on inside your town. The king walks around and builds buildings, then reads adventure reports from the heroes showing their progress.
The cuts and the use of middleware, along with the use of an existing game world (and its assets) allowed Square Enix to make a game with a relatively young, new team, and, most importantly, have it ready for the Wii Ware launch -- thanks to the delayed launch.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
2-22-2008 @ 11:40AM
ramuji said...
I've yet to make up my mind about this game, since I'm really not a fan of RPGs. So, in this case, less "RPG-ness" is actually a plus for me. I might end up downloading this out of curiosity.
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2-22-2008 @ 12:09PM
James said...
Wow, that really sounds a *lot* like this:
http://www.squidi.net/three/entry.php?id=70
Of course, I think Young King was in development first, but still, it's a funny coincidence. I think it sounds like it'll be really fun to play.
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2-22-2008 @ 12:38PM
Jason said...
This disappoints me to no end. I was looking forward to this until I hear that its basically just waking around and hearing about NPC's adventures. What a lame excuse for a Square-Enix game. Oh well it's not like it would get much time from me even if it was going to be cool, what with brawl releasing soon.
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2-22-2008 @ 12:38PM
hvnlysoldr said...
I like this new direction. I plan on building militaristic. The whole town will be dedicated to bringing the best adventurers and giving them the best equipment and spells.
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2-22-2008 @ 12:47PM
Haohmaru said...
So he's saying that this Final Fantasy will be an actual GAME rather than a gloriously long semi-interactive CG movie as every FF game since 7 has been.
My interest is piqued!
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2-22-2008 @ 4:10PM
Patrick said...
Thank you, Haohmaru. I've been thinking this for years. When I first got a PS2, I picked up FF7 and 8 based on my enjoyment of FF4 and 6 on the SNES, and they were agonizing to play. Hours and hours of hokey, tedious dialogue interspersed every 6 minutes by one or two player actions is not my idea of gameplay. I stuck with FF7 for a surprisingly long time, but eventually I just couldn't take it anymore.
2-22-2008 @ 12:51PM
phantomexe said...
> > sad give us a real ff game these games on the wii are sad,and i'm going blow my brains out it i here no more heros is a good again
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2-22-2008 @ 1:11PM
DonWii said...
It is a good game. Hope I don't run into your posts anymore.
Crystal Bearers is also in development for the Wii, which is more traditional than this game.
Good to hear. Very different approach for SE.
2-22-2008 @ 1:42PM
Mr Khan said...
huh, i haven't heard a damn thing about Crystal Bearers in so long (which is odd, because Ring of Fates seems to be coming along quite nicely)
2-22-2008 @ 1:41PM
phantomexe said...
don your are full of it this game looks and plays bad,but the point here is that they give us these little kid games.we need something that looks good along with the wiimote.For SE to toss more of this nevermind just want to see a good real ff game not more little kid games ,and i'm sorry ssb is just more revamped old nintendo stuff.Don can you really say no more heros is all that great.
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2-22-2008 @ 1:55PM
Elohim said...
This is a terrible attempt at trolling.
It looks like this thread was your first post. You use the tried and true "Wii is for kids" as well as complain about the gameplay of a game that isn't out yet. You then call out one of the most hyped up games on this forum-- No More heroes-- and then finish out your second post by insulting the most anticipated game for the Wii-- SSBB. You forget to put the extra B, you use bad grammer, etc, etc, etc... This is so obviously a troll it hurts. If I didn't enjoy pointing out your poor attempt so much I wouldn't have even responded. At least this way we both go home happy.
Worst. Troll. Ever.
2-22-2008 @ 2:44PM
Pointz said...
@ Elohim
I had to plus you for that one
He is a doosh bag with ambition to be a bigger doosh bag.
Don't worry about him, he just doesn't feel "macho" when playing Nintendo games and needs to compensate for his shortcomings by playing some shooter. Sorry your penis is modest phantomexe, just don't bring your crap here with the big boys.
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2-22-2008 @ 5:40PM
Jason said...
Learn how to spell douche bag before you call someone a "doosh bag" ;)
*I am in no way sticking up for phantomexe's comments, just trying to educate.
2-22-2008 @ 3:15PM
phantomexe said...
No more heros was the game i was talking about.It is a bad game and it looks like shit.You guys are wrong i'm not hateing the wii just wish we see some games that are at least worth buying.You guys cannot tell me that these games on the wii are all that great.You guys should surf the net alittle more before you buy some of this and as for wiiware it looks cool but this ff game they got here is for little kids.Its sad you guys can't see that.You guys should try cooking mama bet you guys would love it.
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2-23-2008 @ 12:06PM
Haohmaru said...
Try "growing up." What are you, 14? If not, you're acting like it.
2-22-2008 @ 4:33PM
Pointz said...
Okay that's more like it, don't flame keep it cool. We do have our opinions, and this time you put it right.
I'm on the net everyday I have loads of different site bookmarked so I do a lot of research, just letting you know.
I do realise what your saying about FF:CC wiiware being 'kiddy', especially after seeing versus 13, I was desperate for Wii to have a proper Final Fantasy.
I played No More Heroes today and it looked nice on a HDTV. Dunno if you've played it or not
I'm no graphics whore and GFX don't dictate my purchase but I do like a game to look good, with crisp, clean textures. The Wii can do this, look at Galaxy and Sonic had good graphics. Also wait for Factor 5 to show you their game.
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2-22-2008 @ 6:28PM
ArmiMaan said...
I wonder how much processing power the actual game logic requires. A concept like this sounds like it would be a perfect fit for the DS.
Just thinking out loud.
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2-23-2008 @ 1:11AM
Carlos said...
this game sounds so boring
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2-23-2008 @ 3:12PM
Perverted said...
It sounds....like a game without the game elements? I build stuff send mu heroes off on their quest and give them stuff to help....eh....I'm confused by this >.<
I'll still check it out, those wii points I got with my Wii have gone unused....
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