New PSP screens for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War

With the Japanese release of The Lion War rapidly approaching, the hype surrounding the game has already reached the kind of fevered pitch usually reserved only for home console titles. However, nobody commands fan loyalty in Japan like the Final Fantasy franchise, so regardless of the platform, people are pumped for this game. Judging from the newest screenshots released onto the web, it appears as if the PSP might just be the ideal place for this remake, given its cinematic aspect ratio and crisp display. This portable version of the venerable original Final Fantasy Tactics introduces a few new features, including some never-seen-before characters and an entirely new job class. Competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes over local wi-fi round out the package.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War ships this May in Japan, and hopefully we won’t have to wait too long for the game to come our way as well.

New screenshots added April 30, 2007: