Final Fantasy IV: The After

Final Fantasy IV the After: Tsuki no Kikan
Developer(s):	Square Enix
Publisher(s):	Square Enix
Release date:	February 18, 2008
Genre:	RPG
Game modes:	Single player
Ratings:	TBA
Platform(s):	NTT Docomo FOMA 903i

Final Fantasy IV the After: Tsuki no Kikan, roughly translated as Return of the Moon, is the sequel to Final Fantasy IV, released in Japan on February 18, 2008. The game was released for the NTT Docomo FOMA 903i series of phones.

The story is set 17 years after Final Fantasy IV, and focuses on Cecil's son Ceodore and the return of the second moon.

[edit] Story

[edit] Prologue: Return of the Moon

Released on the 18th of February 2008.

After the events of Final Fantasy IV, the Red Moon leaves the Blue Planet. Peace has returned to Earth as kingdoms and towns are rebuilt. However, seventeen years later, trouble was stirring, and the Crystals have begun to emit a soft light. In the sky, the other moon has reappeared, much closer to the Blue Planet than it was years ago...

[edit] Chapter 1: Ceodore

Released on the 18th of February 2008.

Ceodore, the prince of Baron, joins the Red Wings, and obtains the title of Knight. He struggles to prove his worth as heir to the royal bloodline. During his first expedition with the Red Wings, he witnesses the return of the moon. When monsters attacked, he was aided by a mysterious man. Is he the obstacle in Ceodore's path...?

[edit] Chapter 2: Rydia

Released on the 17th of March 2008.

Rydia, the last summoner from Mist Village, tries to restore her hometown, and after visiting the land of summons, she notices that everyone has been turned into stone. When leaving the cave, she finds Luca, the Dwarf princess, who warns her that the Dwarves' Dark Crystal was stolen. After knowing this, Rydia heads to the Sealed Cave alongside Luca and her dolls on the Airship Falcon, hoping to be able to protect the crystal inside...

[edit] Chapter 3: Yang

Released on the 9th of April 2008.

Yang, the new ruler of Fabul, rules his kingdom alongside the monks he leads. Ursula, Yang's daughter and princess of Fabul, is training alone at the top of Mount Hobbs when she detects the Red Wing's battalion heading towards her kingdom...

[edit] Chapter 4: Palom

Released on the 1st of May 2008.

After the fall and success of Tellah, the Great Sage, Palom of Mysidia desires to follow in his footsteps. He journeys to Troia, a quiet metropolis of forest and water governed by eight Shinto priestesses. Along with him travels the young priestess, Leonora, whom he is training in the black arts. But why would Troia, such a peaceful metropolis, be in need of Black Magic?

Disaster draws near...

[edit] Chapter 5: Edge

Released on the 28th of May 2008

Following his fallen parents' wishes, Edge succeds to the throne of Eblan. After restoring the Kingdom of Eblan with the help of its people, Edge helped in the reconstruction of the Village of Mist. One day, the Tower of Babil, which towered it's surroundings on the Eblana continent, began to shine with a strange light...

[edit] Chapter 6: Porom

Released on the 26 of June 2008

[edit] Chapter 7: Gilbart

[edit] Gameplay

The gameplay, while retaining the same RPG aspects, has two new features:

• Moon Phase

Physical and magic attacks of both players and enemies are affected by the phases of the moon in the real world. For example, when there is a full moon, weapon attack power decreases, while magic attacks increase.

• Band System

Certain abilities that cost MP can be used freely when certain characters are in the party. For example, Cecil can execute Holy Blade when Rosa is in the party.

[edit] Characters

Some of the characters from The After

New

• Ceodore Harvey - A 17 year old boy and son of Cecil.
• Gekkou, Izayoi‎, Tsukinowa, and Zangetsu - These ninja make up the Eblan Four.
• Mysterious Man - Appears when Baron was attacked by monsters, and helped defend the kingdom.
• Mysterious Maiden - She appears in blue hair and clothing, and attacked Baron with monsters. She refused to tell Cecil her name, saying that inferior races don't deserve to know it.
• Ursula - Yang's only daughter and princess of Fabul. Though she is strong like her father, he refuses to train her on the martial arts.
• Leonora - Leonora is a sorceress from Troia who accompanies Palom on his journey. She is able to use both white and black magic.
• Hal - Hal is the Secretary to the King of Damcyan. Though determined to become a scholar, she was enchanted by Edward's singing voice and became his secretary.

Returning

• Cecil Harvey - Ceodore's father and 37 year old Paladin king of Baron.
• Rosa Farrell Harvey - Ceodore's mother and 36 year old white mage queen of Baron.
• Kain Highwind - 38 years old
• Rydia - 24 years old, she is helping rebuild the village of Mist. (This does not seem to be taking into account the 'years' she gained in the previous game while living in the Land of the summons, going instead on her original age.)
• Yang Fang Leiden - 52 years old
• Cid Pollendina - 71 years old
• Edge - 43 years old
• Palom - Now 22 years old.
• Porom - Now 22 years old and in a more feminine attire, with her hair dyed a pinkish shade.
• Edward Chris von Muir - Now 41 years old.
• Luca - Now 23 years old.
• Biggs and Wedge

[edit] External links

• Official site in Japanese