Following the release of the original Final Fantasy on the Virtual Console, Square Enix today announced a brand new DS instalment of the best selling role playing game series.Called Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light, the game follows 14 year old Brandt as he ventures to save the Princess of his hometown.

Promising to be both innovative and traditional, Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light goes back to the classic turned based roots of the series, and promises endless customisation options using the "Crown System" allowing players to change their character's job, simply by changing their hat. With a choice of over 20 jobs, including the series staples Black Mage, White Mage (both magic users), and Ranger, every player will be able to find a team that's just right for them.

Making full use of the DS's capabilities, Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light uses the touch screen for easy input of battle commands, and allows up to four different players to team up and explore dungeons together using the DS's wireless play.

So far, Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light sounds like the return to form the series needs, so check back here for a full review closer to the games release in the Autumn. Hopefully, it'll be better than the original Final Fantasy, which hasn't aged too well, as we found out when we reviewed it on the Virtual Console last week.