Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is an action role-playing game for the Nintendo DS developed and published by Square Enix. It is a prequel to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles for the GameCube. The game takes advantage of both the local wireless and Wi-Fi capabilities of the system and features voice acting. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is an action role-playing game; players take on the role of lead character Yuri in the single-player campaign and a troop of adventurers in the co-op multiplayer mode dubbed "Multiplay". The player characters in both modes are selected from four playable races of the world; the balanced Clavats tank-style Lilties magic-focused Yukes and ranged Selkies. Each character has specific weapon skills based around their race.: 5–15 The gameplay and general information is separated between the two screens of the Nintendo DS: the in-game display is shown on the top screen while the lower touch screen displays the menu and weapon selection.