>> the premise Dissidia Duodecim , for the uninitiated , be a 3-d , real-time brawler feature most of the main protagonist and antagonist of the entire final Fantasy series . battle be frenetic , acrobatic , and -- while seemingly shallow at first -- offer deep strategy and customization . it be a lot like  Super Smash Bros.  what this mean be that , just like Smash Bros. , Dissidia provide ton of secret , unlockable , fan service , and content . player unfamiliar with final Fantasy will get considerably less mileage out of Dissidia than fan of even one game in the series , but there be still a solid brawler in here with serious rpg trappings . >> the Gameplay brawl play out in a similar manner : prowl around you enemy and use the circle button to nail they with bravery attack , which do not do damage , but increase you bravery meter . the higher you bravery meter , the more damage you 'll deal when you finally hit the square button and unleash a HP attack . the point , ultimately , be to whittle away you opponent 's HP , use a mix of bravery and HP attack , until they be defeat . mix in with this be a lot of dodge , roll , fly around , block , explosion , and magic . battle earn you exp , which in turn level you up , which in turn allow you learn new bravery and HP attack . this be where the rpg foundation of final Fantasy come into play , allow you to equip new move , item , summons , and accessory in a attempt to give you the upper hand while duke it out . >> the Verdict Dissidia Duodecim bring enough new content to the table that return fan should definitely take a look , even if they have pour hundred of hour into the first game . folk who have play even one game in the final Fantasy series and be curious about this title should definitely give it a spin . if you like the first Dissidia , you 'll love this sequel -- it be bigger , better , quicker , and deeper than the first . if you never like the first Dissidia , however , this one will not convert you . fan of brawler should also take a look , even if they be unfamiliar with final Fantasy . Dissidia Duodecim be a standout title on the PSP , and offer a huge amount of bang for the buck . >> what be New \* character : lightning , Kain , Tifa , Yuna , Laguna , Vaan , and a few other all come to the roster with new fight style that be fun and unique . so far , I have play heavily as lightning , Tifa , and Yuna , and they new style fit right in to Dissidia perfectly . \* stage : a handful of new stage have be introduce to coincide with the addition to the character roster . orphan 's Cradle from FFXIII look and play great , and there be several other new stage that provide a welcome change in environment . for now , though , it only seem like there be 3 or 4 new stage . \* move : return character have a few new trick up they sleeve to mix thing up . \* music : New tune have be add -- not only for game like ffxiius and ffxius , which be not represent it the first Dissidia , but it also seem as if at least one new song have be include from all the previous game as well . menu bgm have be remix slightly . the music , both new and old , sound wonderful . \* Assists : pick you character , then pick any other character on the roster to be you assist buddy when you need help . assist character can be assign in the customization screen , similar to how accessory , equipment , and summons be assign . you can fight without assist character , but it be worth it to have one along for some flashy help during a brawl . there be Bravery assist and HP assist , and both should be use judiciously : although it be easy to fill up the Assist meter , it be also easy to use a assist at the wrong time and waste a opportunity . each character offer a different skillset for assist , so it be important to consider you own fighting style and bring along the right assist character in order to maximize you strategy . \* Story Mode : much improve over the original , the Story mode in Dissidia Duodecim now offer a expansive overworld to explore in between the familiar , grid-based battle level from the first game . there be lot of secret , treasure chest , wander foe , and moogle shop in the overworld , make it a awesome addition to this sequel . cutscene be do better , and the new scenario feature all six of the new character be great . \* Party Free Battle : create team of up to five character to take into tournament-style or round robin battle . assign a class to each character to receive stat bonus , then unlock temporary new class that be more powerful as you progress through each battle . \* creation Mode : this mode be truly the highlight of the game for I -- I be very impress by it . creation Mode allow you to create you own quest scenario , include static cutscene and custom fight , which you can then share with friend . you can also save , edit , and watch replay in this mode , which offer a surprisingly robust Theater mode similar to  halo 3  pause the replay , move the camera around , take screenshot , cut and string together the video , and then convert you masterpiece to a . avus that can be upload to you computer ! awesome ! I have spend hour play around in this mode , and expect to spend many hour more . \* gameplay tweak : the aus seem tougher in battle Mode , but battle feel much more responsive and smooth . unlockable item and equipment seem to come along much more frequently after every battle compare to the first game , which make fight more rewarding . assist add a great new layer of strategy to battle . >> what be Familiar \* character : all the familiar face from the first dissidium reprise they role and fight style here . \* stage : all the stage from the first game be available in this sequel as well . \* music : all the music of the first game make a welcome return \* Gameplay : the core gameplay remain unchanged . aside from the addition of assist , brawl be still very similar to the first Dissidia , though more responsive . level up be still the same , and the customization screen with the cute little chocobo be the same as in the first game . do not fix what be not break , right ? >> pro : + Gameplay feel a little tighter and more responsive than in the first game . + Graphics seem a little better . + New character , stage , and music be great addition to the game . + New cutscene in Story mode seem as if they be a little better write , better act , and better direct than in the first . + the overworld in Story mode be awesome , and fairly large . + the ability to import you save from the first Dissidia mean any old character you level up will retain they skill and level in this game . you can also choose to import you save without bring over the level you have accrue . + Creation mode be a stunning and excellent new mode for those who like to make they own movie , screenshot , and quest . + the ability to save replay as . avus file that can be upload to a computer -lrb- and play from you psp 's video folder -rrb- be a truly awesome feature . -lrb- be sure to turn on replay in the Options mode , first . -rrb- + assist be a great addition to battle . + the datum install feature help cut load time -lrb- install the maximum of 814 mb cut load time by about 75 % -- but it take about 2 hour to install -rrb- . the install size include 492mb , 574mb , and 814mb . + the game be overwhelmingly deep , and offer a huge amount of content for a great price -- even for those who spend ton of hour in the first Dissidia . + battlegen item be much easier to create in Duodecim . >> con : - load time seem to be a few seconds longer in this game than in the first . even with a maximum datum install , load take just a second or three longer here than after install datum in the first game . the wait be noticeable compare to the first game , but certainly not terrible . - it be still easy to get stick in cheap juggle move by the computer , but assist help alleviate this issue by let you assist character take the hit for you , if need . - still no infrastructure mode . with the ability to create custom quest and edit replay , it be too bad there be no online portal to share you creation . you can still battle and share with friend use ad-hoc mode , but a true online mode would certainly have be welcome . >> thing to note : \*  dissidium 012 -lrb- duodecim -rrb- final Fantasy  if you be look to get a Dissidia game , get this one , not the first , because Duodecim include all the stuff from the first game , plus a ton more .