Phantasy Star Nova
| Phantasy Star Nova | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | tri-Ace |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Composer(s) | Motoi Sakuraba |
| Series | Phantasy Star |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Vita |
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| Genre(s) | Role-playing game |
Phantasy Star Nova is an upcoming game for the PlayStation Vita developed by tri-Ace as the next installment of the Phantasy Star game series. It is due for a 2014 release.[1][2][3]
Development
The game was announced by Sega at the SCEJA Press Conference in September 2013 prior to the Tokyo Game Show.[1] The game is described as having a strong storyline, and emphasis on the singleplayer mode.[4] Over 200 people, including 70 main staff, are involved in the development of the game.[5] The game is produced by Yasuyuki Tsuzuki of Sega and Hiroyuki Tamura of tri-Ace, and the in-game music is composed by Motoi Sakuraba. [6]
Gameplay
The game will be multiplayer compatible, with up to four players playing simultaneously in co-operation with one another through local ad-hoc WiFi play.[7] Players will be able to fight giant monsters.[1][4] Costumes can be damaged, where they will show signs of tearing and falling apart.[5] Certain enemies from Phantasy Star Online 2 will make reappearances in the game. Photon Arts and Technics from earlier games in the series will not be usable, as a result of certain plot mechanisms. The single-player story is progressed through individual missions, with the story expanded as more missions are completed. The player is able to fully customize the name and appearance of the playable character, using the same character creation mechanism used in Phantasy Star Online 2.[6]
The player is able to craft weapons through the procurement of raw materials; weapons cannot be obtained via item drops, however. Hunter class players are able to utilise swords and partisans, whilst Force class players can use rods. Piles, a new type of anchor shooting weapon, has also been introduced; these weapons create weak points on enemies.[6]
Setting
As part of the Arks Special Planetary Exploration Group Alter, the player is on a journey to return alive from Machia, a chaotic planet where photons have no effect, after the Delta Variant warship crashes on Machia with 1,000 crew on board. The planet also happens to be home to the Gigantes, who are hostile foes.[6]
Characters
The story will revolve around three main characters:[5][6]
- Lutia, an 18 year old human female NPC and partner of the protagonist, belonging to the Force class.
- Seil, an 18 year old human male NPC of the Hunter class.
- Phildia, a 28 year old human female NPC of the Hunter class, who is the temporary captain of the Delta Variant.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2013-09-09, Phantasy Star Nova announced for PS Vita, Gematsu
- ↑ 2013-09-09, Phantasy Star Nova Announced For Vita, Tri-Ace Developing, Siliconera
- ↑ 2013-09-09, Phantasy Star Nova announced for Vita, Joystiq
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 2013-09-09, Phantasy Star Nova Revealed For PS Vita, IGN
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 2013-09-11, Famitsu tidbits: Yakuza: Ishin, Phantasy Star Nova, New Atelier Rorona, Natural Doctrine, and more, Gematsu
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 2013-09-11, Phantasy Star Nova detailed in Famitsu, Gematsu
- ↑ 2013-09-20, 「ファンタシースター ノヴァ」のステージイベントをレポート。“声を掛け合える距離感”を意識して開発を進めるキーパーソン3人が思いを語った, 4gamer
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
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