Final Fantasy IV Advance

Fans of the legendary Final Fantasy series can rejoice. The fourth installment of the wildly popular series will be published by Nintendo and available on Dec. 12.

This classic adventure includes 18 towns and castles, dozens of magical spells and hundreds of monsters, weapons and items to help players on their quests. The game features the astounding music, challenging adventures and interesting storyline that are the hallmarks of the Final Fantasy franchise. Additional game elements also have been added to enhance the Game Boy Advance version.

Players can expect 30 to 40 hours of playing time as they journey on land, on sea and in the air, and explore new towns, caves and mountains in their attempt to recover stolen crystals. Twelve different characters with new abilities, spells and items and leave the party at different parts of the quest to keep the game fresh.