Video Gaming News - May 2005
San Francisco, CA (May 9, 2005) - SEGA today announced Shining
Force Neo, the next chapter in the Shining Force series, developed exclusively
for the PlayStation 2.
From Sega:
Shining Force Neo is a fast-paced action-adventure featuring a dramatic,
character-driven story and a high-gloss anime aesthetic.
Developed by SEGA Studios, Shining Force Neo is a tale of knights and magic, set
in a world that has been popular with RPG fans for nearly 15 years. Max, a young
fighter training for knighthood, has been tasked by his father to close monster
portals that have opened up in peaceful villages. With the help of 11 friends,
Max's quest will take him all over the world, and through his heroic acts, he
will ultimately become a legendary hero.
"Shining Force Neo reinforces our strategy of keeping SEGA's classic
intellectual properties fresh and exciting to both new players and long-time
fans," said Yosuke Moriya, SEGA of America spokesperson. "PlayStation 2 has
become home to many of the current generation's greatest RPGs, and we're pleased
to bring the Shining Force series to the platform for the first time."
Deep character customization makes up the strategic component of Shining Force
Neo, which allows players to turn Max into a powerful sorcerer or a mighty
warrior. More than 150 stat-improving items, called Force Arts, can be equipped
for an unprecedented level of specialization. Real-time combat creates a deeper
sense of personal involvement in battles, and the presence of more than 90
enemies on screen at once ratchets up the grand scale that the Shining Force
games are known for. And the fast-paced action never lets up: a single
play-through of the game clocks in at nearly 35 hours. For those still addicted
after the credits roll, an advanced dungeon unlocks when the final boss is
toppled.
Shining Force Neo is a long, satisfying adventure, packed with more action than
any Shining Force title before it. The game is slated to ship in Fall 2005. For
screenshots for this title, visit the SEGA FTP site at: ftp://segapr.segaamerica.com.
Key Product Features:
•A well recognized game universe. The game features character types and enemies
that will be immediately familiar to fans.
•Gorgeous anime by Studio 4C. This notable animation team is made up of former
Studio Ghibli (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away) staff.
•Full voice acting throughout the game. Engaging vocal performances strengthen
the story's emotional impact.
•Eleven unique characters join your party during the adventure. An involved
story features nearly a dozen characters willing to take up Max's cause.
•More than 90 enemies will simultaneously attack Max and his party. Massive
warfare gives fans the epic feel they expect from a Shining Force game.
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