Nintendo DS · 2007
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
A spin-off Final Fantasy set in the skies of Archadellia, built around real-time battles and summon-driven tactics.
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Format
- Game card
- Genre
- tactical role-playing game
- Released
- 2007
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Overview
Revenant Wings follows the Ivalice Chronicles setting with an airborne campaign across the continent of Archadellia. Players assemble a crew of characters with distinct gauges and abilities, directing encounters from above the battlefield. The game keeps the series' tactical rhythm while tailoring combat to the Nintendo DS's screen and controls.
02
Why it matters
It extends the Ivalice world beyond the mainline Final Fantasy XII, giving the setting its own story and character ensemble. For collectors of DS-era Final Fantasy titles, it stands as a dedicated spin-off rather than a port.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the Nintendo DS game card in a clamshell case with the instruction booklet. Some editions also include a music CD or additional inserts, so package contents vary by region and print run.
04
Playing it today
It runs on the original Nintendo DS hardware and plays with its built-in controls. The game's real-time combat and gauge system are best experienced with the screen's clarity and button layout in mind.